In my opinion from least to most impactful reasons:
- Early adopter of this platform (Isn't needed to succeed but helps)
- Gives back to the community (regardless of this you would still be successful)
- From what I've seen is a generally genuine and nice guy.
- Invests valuable time into his articles.
- Provides ORIGINAL, INTERESTING, and INTERACTIVE content adding value to this blockchain.
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.