Second week on STEEM
Another week done and none the wiser.
Actually this is not true, I have learned a lot again.
I have always thought that I should try to do some blogging, if not for the purpose of having others reading it then for the hopes it could be something therapeutical and be plainly cheaper than a therapist. I have started some blogs in the past, but have never seen it through for more than a post or two or even ten. It's always easier to tell yourself another excuse why not to do it - not enough time; no ideas or just being truthful and knowing that I am too lazy for this. On top of that I have always been rather sceptical about having something personal permanently online. I do not need any of this to come and haunt me.
I am actually very bad with any kind of social media. I try, but get easily disheartened and distracted when I do not see results. Results on the other hand are very hard to measure and conceptualise. Conventional social media is oversaturated and quality content can easily get lost in the noise.
Being popular on Instagram is like being rich in Monopoly.
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I wish I could find who's quote this is, it's brilliant. It sums social media up perfectly.
STEEM on the other hand seems to be something completely different. It still looks like an up and coming platform, but it is different. Let's put all the monetary benefits and aspects aside - it is the community here what makes you feel welcome and appreciated. The feedback I received to my last week's post First week on STEEM literally blew me away. I could have never even dreamed of it having such a reach and being featured on so many different posts by all these different amazing people.
Thank you all so much!
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I suppose it's the possibility for automation as well as the community governance what makes a platform to what it is. Rather than a one company making rules on how content is displayed and made, a community makes it grow and useful to everyone. It's like doing something for yourself vs. doing it for someone else. One always puts a lot more effort into something they directly benefit from. This is what makes collaboration such a perfect way of life.
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All this positive energy I have and continue receiving makes me want to be part of this community, contribute and keep it going. As I mentioned earlier I have ideas and I do want to express them. I am not planning to make this count-up on my time on STEEM into a series, I believe two posts is already one more than I initially envisioned. So stay tuned and let's see where my journey takes and what can I make of myself here.
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Please be patient on SteemIt. It can take a while before you see results.
But it is like you say, it depends on what you see as results.
Is it the monetary value, the social interaction, something else?
Lol, let me break it to you, for the monetary value, you've probably picked the wrong platform. With the price of Steem being this low, there's not a lot to earn here.
But I see you're smarter than I was in the beginning. This platform isn't about the money at all. It took me a couple of weeks to realize that it was all about the community... What we have going here is hard to describe with words. I have never experienced anything like it before.
It may take some time and effort to get traction here - there are a truckload of posts published every day - but it is definitely worth it.
I really like your writing style, and I think you really have value to add to the Steem blockchain, so I hope you won't get distracted too soon. This place is well worth the effort and patience.
I should add that this place can be overwhelming sometimes... there's so much to learn and there are so many extra websites that add to this platform. But if you take it one step at a time, you'll get there - I'm sure of that.
I found your post in the Steem Terminal Discord channel, so I know you're in good hands. If you have any question at all, be sure to ask. If you feel demotivated, let people know. That's what the community is here for. Together, we can do it!
I just saw your introduction in the terminal and decided to come and look at your blogs, and i love the fact you wrote from the hart. The reason we started the steemterminal is that ! We think that blogging is something that is a way to express without speach. The tags aregood , you did the source naming good. You are on your way and learn and earn is the meaning of youre a future.
Good luck
Britt
Thank you very much. Your feedback is very much appreciated and it makes me tremendously happy knowing that my pieces are read. You really make me want to write more and grow as a person and as an aspiring blogger.
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Welcome to Steem. It's a great community here.
It takes 4-6 months to really build your account. It takes time - but it's worth it.
I found you because @simplymike featured you in the Pay it Forward Curation Contest. Keep up the great work!
Hi @viking-ventures, thank you so much for reading this little piece of mine and taking the time to leave a comment. It makes a huge difference when you get feedback and comments on your posts. It makes me feel that it matters what I've got to say and someone actually takes time to read it.
Thank you for being awesome 🙌
Yes, comments really are wonderful. Huge votes are cool, but comments tell you so much more. :-)
(I've had a little of each now.) Best wishes.
Thanks a lot for your post, @tggr.
Steem is very hard for beginners... the first couple of months, I still remember how excruciating they were... with my payouts being near zero every time.
But eventually, things started to pick up for me. I hope you can succeed, too. The main trick is not to fall for the tempting "Follow for Follow" mentality. That won't lead anywhere. Just find a bunch of cool people to follow... and keep doing your thing without expecting anything back from them. With time, you too will get some followers... and you won't be necessarily following back every one of them.
I hope this makes sense.
Congratulations on being featured by @simplymike in an entry for the Pay It Forward Contest
Thank you so much for the tip, I’ll keep that in mind and trust you in this. I think I was on track to making this conclusion as well. I am still enjoying my stay and interacting with people. Of course, I am having a little extra free time in my hands right now and that helps. Fingers crossed I can keep it up once it changes.
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