In my opinion from least to most impactful reasons:
This is a message to everyone: if you want to succeed on Steemit, you have to have something that adds value to the block chain.
Since I have made original posts, take my time on them, and make sure they provide something to the community in some way or another... I have been overwhelmed with the response, and getting rewarded for hard work makes the payout feel so much more earned.
Anyways Steem on @papa-pepper, and cheers to your milestone.