You might gain more success if you stop trying to do things your way and do things how others have before you.
If you feel frustrated by how little results you are getting for all your hard work, it could be time to take a look at the way you are doing things. You may feel that you do not want to do things like everyone else, you want to stand out, but if others have succeeded, it's worth considering doing the same as them. Follow the success, you can still make it your own.