Simple Tips to Enjoy the ride and not feel you got taken on one ....

Regardless if we like it or not, life and Steemit are not always "fair". There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes so if you are constantly comparing yourself to others then the journey can be one of just bitter realizations that some things are rather rigged and not everyone is going to hit their stride on here.

Some Realizations and Tips to Soldier On and Not Let the Bastards Grind You Down...
Trolls happen, this has been true on every platform I've ever used and Steem is no exception. Feeding them or bantering a bit back and forth if it is relatively harmless is up to you. Personally, I either ignore or say something back to perhaps remind them that being a douche nozzle is their problem not mine. Don't expect people to rush to your aid, standing on your own two feet able to hold your own is an admirable trait on here.

Try not to feel discouraged or buy the hype that everyone's wallet is the whole story...
Not everyone shows their hand on here and many who do well pay it forward A LOT. I've personally chosen to lay off using most bots as they really haven't added all that much to my posts personally. I upvote my posts as a bit of a countermeasure to bot users and if I use other forums like BB or Zappl then there is an additional amount that is taken out of your earnings. Some people I know who use bots and self upvote (not talking for thousands of bucks btw), are out there starting initiatives and do quite a bit of donations and "pay it forward" work. Someone's wallet can say 3 dollars and they actually just have it somewhere else or invested differently, as they wish to remain a bit private on a platform where you can look up some financial stats.

This is YOUR Blog and YOUR Stake, Period! Do not be surprised of some trying rather heavy tactics on how they feel you should write or spend your money or what you should spend it on. Newsflash, this is your ride and nobody elses. If someone is full of brilliant ideas all the time with little to no follow through and clog your dm's with a scorecard of what they did for you 2 months ago or how you should loan them money then empower yourself. That is Your call, not anyone elses. You can not please everyone and doing so tends to eventually make you look like a fairweather steemian and people really tend to pay heed to those who magically come in to do tons of posts everyday when SBD's are up.

Taking Breaks is okay in my opinion (for what that is worth ;) )... If drama or pressure to be "on call" for the 10th podcast of the day is unpleasant then it is perfectly fine to say the magical word, NO. The vast majority of people will either relate or understand that not all of us are on here 20 hours a day nor do we want to be. If you can find your Vibe Tribe and perhaps a person or group on Discord that can help mentor you and show some of the do's and don'ts of a place with "Incentivized Kindness".

Navigate how you want to and Adjust your Sails Accordingly...for more musings and mental droppings follow,upvote, comment @battleaxe