Is Youtube Success Possible?

Is Youtube success possible? I begin to wonder how one goes about turning a channel, especially one that seems to be handicapped, into a success. Let's face it, the algorithm for most of us is something of a mystery. I have seen countless videos claiming to know the secrets to algorithmic success, but in the end they don't seem to really understand it themselves. I am determined that I am going to figure it all out though, and turn this ship around, somehow.