I think this is the best advice. I hate the articles on how much people make.. Its so simple just read, and most likely those will read you since you will be drawn to writers who wright similar topics. I have found so many new writers i religiously read through this technique.

I read more than i write.. and if i like you i will read you regulary regardless of how many followers one has.. in reality followers don't matter (obvs over 100 matter for $)

yet i reading is where it matters. Get readers not followers! Great advice.