RE: If you can't stomach Whale-balls every day, there are other options
You hit the nail on the head.
Everyone wants to look "up" to the heavy hitters to pad their accounts. While we all love a 500K+ person to come through and hit up our account, true success comes from continued effort with those who are looking up to oneself. That is where the action is.
One thing I did like about the SOG was the spirit of helping others out. It was pure, selfless, and done without fear. It was an act out of love...connecting all of us individually so we could grow this platform together.
Massive changes are rarely done by the masses. Most are followers. It is the minority that always are the ones to get in there, take a stand, roll up their sleeves, and get to work. SOG exemplified that. 40 or so people really made an impact on hundreds, if not thousands, on this site. It also instilled the idea of passing it on to all those people...hopefully many of them will use their SP for that purpose, no matter how small it is.
There are plenty of areas to give...people do not have to look too far to find that.
Thanks for another insightful post @abh12345.
Thanks for the supportive response @taskmaster4450.
I suppose that in the beginning you have little choice but to look up, but I think it's also worth looking around to see those around you and spotting the 'keen climbers' - form a community of these people ( hello #newbieresteemday ), and the journey should become easier.
Easier because your group can perform the items above, such as blowing each other's trumpet ( when it's appropriate and hello @davemccoy @beeyou #newbieresteemday ) and working on lengthy tasks like responding to competition entrants.
Thanks again and enjoy your day of 'rest'.
It is way past my bedtime to leave a proper response. You rock Asher. I do love the underlying words. Night!
I know that feeling!
Short responses are appreciated at times too, I know you have that community spirit in check!