For aspiring writers, what are the things you are doing to increase your chance of being published?

I always read that the chance of a writer being published is so slim.

I am an inspiring author and I am a bit discouraged. First and foremost, I don't have strong media presence inasmuch as I don't have any (I deactivated ny fb account). But I am trying to teach myself creative writing. I watch videos and read lots and lots of books. But sometimes all these efforts will be for naught.

Would love to hear your own struggles and what you are doing to be published.

Thanks!