Dude, great post! 
Love the way you weave your writing around the story so well.

I have to say though, it is difficult not to feel dejected by underperforming....or shall we say the possibility that you are underperforming. 
The reason for a particular post not to do well doesn't necessarily mean that the content is crap....there are a number of contributing factors to that outcome. As the way many people have been wired by societal expectations, whatever the reason for the outcome, they will despair.....and as we know, many people turn to whinging or just getting angry. 

I honestly believe with the pace that Steemit is expanding, it can be quite easy to get lost in tumult of posts and not get noticed. This definitely ties in with your previous article about the importance of good titles. 

Overall though, I agree with you 100% about the concept of shut up and keep trying.

Always look forward to your posts dude!