Search username mangoboy on steemit chat, if you understand this post make a account on steemit chat with The username you use on steemit and have a little chat about connection.
Why are people getting vastly different rewards?
Steemit is not a "get rich quick" scheme. While it is possible to post content that goes viral quickly and earn a lot of rewards on a single post, this is not typical for most users.
Most of the authors that you see earning high rewards are users that have spent a lot of time in the network building followings, making connections with others, and developing a reputation for bringing high quality content.
It is best to have realistic expectations, without focusing on rewards when you are first starting out. Work on building a following, CONNECTION and developing a good reputation. Consistency will pay off in the long run.