I agree with you. Building followers on social media is really hard these days but at the same time it's also easy if someone is consistent and keep adding value to others life. It's actually a secret which rarely people understand.

The biggest hurdle which everyone has to face (or will have to face) is when they post an article or make a video on youtube then they expect tons of views. They want people go and read article / watch the video but in initial stage it doesn't happen so eventually newbies lose their little faith and give up. That is the single most reason why so many new blog sites start everyday and go offline just after a few months or an year or so...

You mentioned eye opening fact...

So you said exactly right and if someone follows your advise and have:

Transparency
Consistency
No Negativity

then he/she can really move the mountain.

Thanks for sharing, I love it.