When most of us joined steemit, truthfully, many didn't consider community building. A lot actually came came for the rewards initially and along the line, some realized that there was more to life than the rewards.
Somehow somewhere, we found out that building communities was the greatest thing a man can do for his country on steemit.
I am not the only one who realized that well structured communities needed to be built, several individuals saw it too. People like myself (@ehiboss) with the genesisproject and S.I.N. concept, @gbenga with the steemit-virus concept @fisteganos with the onequality concept, @destinysaid with the africaunchained concept, @ejemai with the stach concept, @michaelcj with the steemnaira concept, @maryfavour with the redfishpillar concept, @oluoleolaide with the steem-lagos concept, @ogoowinner also with the genesisproject concept among others.
These individuals with the understanding of what it means to actually build communities have dedicated time, energy and other resources towards the growth of steemit using the sub communities as the point of contact.
These great works could not have been achieved without mentorship from great individuals whom have pioneered the change needed to build communities.
Sadly, more is required if we are to get to the promise land and we will surely get there. Community building is a sacrifice which everyone must undergo to change the face of the platform because truth be heard, the minority steem power holders (accounts with 5,000 sp and below) are the majority on the platform and they are also the driving force of this great platform.
People from different walks of life have agreed on a common cause which is building a better blockchain, how ready the blockchain is to handle communities is another ball game entirely.
I know of someone whom I call a father figure who has passionately given his all towards community growth and a lot of us would not have gone far without his input.
It's not easy to be a community builder neither is it easy to go into community building because there will be moments where the people you are giving your all for won't even exercise enough patience to understand the plan you have in store for them, there are moments where you look back and realize there is no way back, you find strength where there is none and forge ahead.
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You see the goal when everyone else sees the obstacle, you are awake thinking when others are asleep resting. People envy the attention that comes with it, but do you know the hard work involved?
We meet all sorts of people and we are not allowed to give up. As I consume yet another can of monster energy drink, I realize that the communities are growing which means the community builders are working.
Everyone has different methods and believe it when I say what is good for the goose is good for the gander. Recently community building has entered a higher gear and even the platform can now boast of over 600,000+ users, meaning 1 million is closer than we think.
Why do we believe in the blockchain? It is because the blockchain offers a sense of responsibility to all. You can be a dreamer and still achieve those dreams if you persevere long enough. Community builders are not miracle workers, they are people who despite all odds, push for a better tomorrow for all.
If you take a trip to the genesisproject whatsapp group, you would be amazed at how over two hundred individuals converse peacefully and joyfully from dusk till dawn and you find yourself wanting to read over 1,000+ messages daily and not wanting to miss a single thing.
The truth is a community builder's joy is when others succeed. Community building is the future and a way forward, support us today.
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Wow.. @ehiboss you trully nailed it all.
This as well happened to me when i started. I read all could and was well granted with the basics of steeming.
I nearly would not have attended our second meetup in uyo because i felt there was no need since i already knew the basics. But somehow i had the nurge in my heart to go and at least assist @samstickkz @ishotz @evelynioh in setting up and so i went.
@ejemai came from port harcourt to Uyo for the meet up and his presentation said something that has shifted my paradigm through out my steemit journey.
He stressed on the value of jioning a community and doing your best in taking part in the building process and sustaining.
Thanks alot @ehiboss for putting this together.. Am trully stirred up
Seriously community building is not an easy task and I think it is the reason why Steemit is increasing in population. With community builders, I doubt if anyone will know about steemit, keep up with the good work..
It's a good thing to be part of this great community building, hopefully I get to be a builder someday soon, even as I have enjoyed the dividends of the community, it only gets better, 1 million is certainly not very far away, I will play my part in getting steemit preached.
Indeed the community spirit in steemit is infectious, it reorients one's mind towards group-think. Its the true definition of a shared economy.
Happy to be here
It's like a series that keeps unfolding into something totally beautiful, just every blessed day,
Amazing.
Yes that's what steemit do, turns strangers to patners
If I haven't witness your deeds, I would have taken you as someone who blab with sweet words placed at the right edge.
But that's not true, you talk and act leadership
I pray the disciples you and the team mentioned above are building grow with a mindset of you- which is contributing to the community at large
You guys are really going to places.
Community building is key. I didn’t really understand Steemit until I started engaging myself with steemains and joining communities
Come for the money, stay for the community
@steemit-uyo @stach @air-clinic
These are amazing communities that have made me a better steemian.
We love to love
I am so happy to be part of Steemit. Steemit is life, it gives hope and much love. God bless the person that introduced me. I feel alive and at home here
I will not fail to commend you guys for job well done, Community building is very essential for the sustainability of this platform. That is the same journey I embark on now as I created steemsoccer1 to attract more sports lovers to the platform and currently we are organizing the first south east seminar which is geaared towards powering south easth.
#steemsoccer1
I'm glad to be part of this awesome community. Steem on bro
This here is the point
Sadly though, many still see themselves as unable to become leaders or even capable of helping themselves.
Nice one. Pls how do I join a community building?
Hey @ehiboss, could I ask you a question about the Genesis project? I've sent you a DM on steemit.chat and Discord. ;)
Without mincing words you guys are doing great.
Thanks for this @ehiboss. I joined a few weeks ago with the primary goal of learning about this new platform. The potential to make some money definitely caught my attention once I was here, and that is a powerful force, but it really just increased my fascination with the concept. I am here looking to build community, find interesting people and ideas, and develop my own writing. That's it. I would looooove any advice on finding like-minded people.
Yes! 1 million isn't too far ahead, so is 2 million..why? What you guys have embarked upon has reach probably beyond what you think.
As we relate on the platform, we find the truth and essence of the platform and we all gel in and swim along.
There's no stopping us...
Let's get steemed up
Let's spread the word..
Let's rebuild our world!!!