Run the content with friends, too, less of a gamble that way. The good PUGs probably aren't active the time you get on. There's FCs for that. If you can't find one in your server, maybe you can ask around and join a higher pop server or you might have to wait for better gear.

Also no need to be harsh on OP. You can't just git gud on your own. You need good players, too, so you can get a good deal of practice in. But nerf is not the answer. This community can do better than that. OP can do better than that.