You really got it! No matter how other people says they are contented but deep with in, there is something called jealousy they just can't hide. Like seriously, it's just a number and it doesn't actually measured you as a person. However, we can't really just change the fact that we don't have the same mentality with other people. This is not direct to anyone, but some just think that having those numbers is a great help in earning. But, I believe it's not the numbers that counts but the thought that is with in your writings. As a newbie in the Steemit community, I don't have lots of followers and at first I feel bad, but now I feel great not having lots will help you determine those who are truly reading and appreciating you works in writings!