I found its the mix between technics (autoposter -votes, bots ...) and good, non spamy content. But i would prevent to shine very related with bots & co, because this will scare a lot of potent people on steem. Be a creator, be clever, be social.

Connecting with other folks is very worthy, too. In Discord there are groups with a lot of honorable folks. And build your own surrounding.

Read a lot! Read everything you can to understand the mechanics. Not only the physical, also the psychological; comment on the right places, use your votes (or the votes from your group) wise and with an effort.

And i think you can use/optimise your doings, also this automatism, and be connected social and worthy for the community. And a worth the community is real a thing, where matters.

My experiences/meanings.