Winners of the August, 2023 Challenge

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The long awaited day has finally come to stay. It was really a tough challenge. This was actually one of the best challenge so far. Guess who beat this month's challenge! These users nailed the challenge single handedly with the best of strategies they could come up with. Last challenge being June, we were to hit 150 SP and this month, it was increased to 200 SP. I'm so sorry for announcing the winners now. I had a little challenge posting on the platform. I can't view people's wallet again.

The challenge aimed at helping steemians, set targets, become consistent on the platform and grow their steem power without being forced to. This time, someone didn't just smashed the target in a period of 4 weeks and beat the challenge to my surprise but people did smashed it. Could it be @bela90, @saintkelvin17, @entity01, @isha-rehman, @josegonzalito or @deetalka6? Let's find out.

Out of the thousand users in this community, only 7 brave users signed up for this challenge. They left behind their doubts, fear of not hitting their targets, fear of being inconsistent and focused on the main goal which was hitting 150 SP in a month. Although some couldn't make it to the end, I appreciate them for their efforts These challengers are;

• @deetalka6
• @entity01
• @isha-rehman
• @bela90
• @josegonzalito and
• @saintkelvin17

I use this medium to thank all the challengers who were part of this challenge for taking that bold step. It was a challenge and a fight to get something first. It was really a tough one. At some point, some felt they won't make it, others were gripped by some Challenges that seems to be external. Still, others used means to get it. Some users who got disqualified due to certain reasons which is understood are @ynglu22 and @lil.albab. They did their best and I must appreciate them for giving it a try. Looking forward to seeing them participate in the next challenge coming in days.

The Challenge was on the first person to hit 150 steem power without powering up or buying steems and we got but one person who beat that challenge. Others tried their best to hit it and would be rewarded. It's quite unfortunate to know that one of the most consistent in this challenge who had high possibility of being among the winners had a challenge of not being in a club of which she powered up before the challenge ends.

The panel I set actually made their decision to disqualify her from being among the winners for violating the rules. I'll have no choice but to do do. She really tried undoubtedly. The speed at which she used in overtaking her challengers Is just crazy for me. @isha-rehman, I'm so impressed by her performance and that of others too. So who got it? Who beat the challenge? Let me run down a quick evaluation of the 5 challengers who stood firm so as to see the winner. Out of the 8 users, 3 got disqualified. Let's see what others got.

@entity01

@entity01 was on 32 SP and was to reach 232 SP first. He actually made 10 steems and reached 573 SP for this month's challenge, meaning that he added 120 steem power to the one he had already. His effort to hit his target is commendable although he was challenged by external factors but overcame it. One thing I notice about this user which intrigue me is his ability to create contents everyday. He won't let s day pass him by. Such consistency. He tried even though he wasn't able to hit his target. Thanks for being among the challengers. I'll encourage you to work harder next time. Looking forward to seeing you next week.

@deetalka6

@deetalka6 is actually one of the users that contributed to my being consistent on this platform. He's a newbie no doubt but working like someone who has been on this platform for years. His growth is just so wow. He was on 32.000 SP. He was to reach 232.000 SP first but couldn't although most of his posts hasn't paid out. Anyways he tried his best to be consistent to attain at least 30% of his target. I really appreciate him for that zeal. She made 45 steems and 85 Sp which means he made 53 steem power. She indeed reached 10% of the set target. Thanks for being trying your best and keeping to the rules. I'll encourage you to work harder next time. Looking forward to seeing you next week.

@bela90

A fighter and challenger she is. She didn't give in to the pressure of quitting. The way she consistently create contents on this platform and also win contests despite being a married woman marvels me. I can recall when she created 3 quality posts in a day. SHe also engage on people's post consistently. @bela90 was on 2100 SP. She was to reach 2300 SP first but couldn't although she tried tremendously well as the former challenge holder.

She made 2, 227 SP and 96 steems which means out of 200 steem power she was expected to make, she made 127. Quite impressive. Anyways, she tried her best in being consistent. She hit 60% of her target. I felt the fire burning in her eyes. I really appreciate her for trying hard to meet up her target. Anyways, the essence of this challenge is not for us to compare abilities but for us to reach out targets and grow our steem power.

@saintkelvin17

I've come to believe the saying that what a woman can do, a man can do better. This user seem to have to be very consistent and doesn't give up easily. He tried hitting the challenge first before others but someone overtook him. He was the current Challenge holder and due to some factors, didn't see it coming. He is one of the many that has taught me consistency on steemit. He has always been the winner of this challenge not until another male user stepped in. He was on 1,854 SP and was to reach 2, 056SP.

Guess what, he did hit his target some hours after I had created this content but unable to post. So I still give him accolades for hitting his target. I'm really impressed. He made a total of 82 steems and 2,056 SP which means he made 202 steem power. Is he the winner? Let's see.

@josegonzalito

What a man can do, another man can do better. This is the first time this user is participating in this challenge and guess what, he beat my imagination. He challenged himself, saying he would try his best to hit his target and wasn't just after defeating others. He had the highest amount of Steem power first before others and he hit his target in three weeks He was on 1,246 SP and was able to reach 1,490 SP.

Guess what, he hit his target of 200 SP first under 3 weeks. So impressive. He's a real definition of what consistency is and asides consistency, grace followed him and had a hand in his growth. If I were to allow his posts pay out, he would have gotten more. He made a total of 70 steems and 1, 490 which means he made 244 steem power out of 200 SP. Is he the winner? Let's see.

Winners

1st Place	@josegonzalito	100% 5trx
2nd place	@saintkelvin17	90% 3 trx
3rd place	@bela90	60% 2trx

Consolation prize of 1 trx goes to @entity01 and @deetalka6 for trying.

Congratulations to you all for signing up for this challenge. The next challenge Commences on September 10th. Get ready for September 30 days Challenge.

If I had waited for your posts to payout, you guys would have not been in a club. You can now power up to join a club....I'll love to know the challenges you guys faced in the just concluded Challenge on the comment section of this post.

Please power up

I'll appeal that @patjewell, @steemkidss @mile16, @irawandedy, @disconnect, @ngoenyi and @xkool24 support one of the active posts of these winners.

Looking forward to seeing you guys next month