Very excited to participate in this opportunity and thank @davemccoy for a second time today for the significant role he has assumed to help new Steemians on this platform!
- What did I learn today?
The Minnow Support Project! When I read their Problem Statement, I commented earlier, it described me perfectly! I offered to be their “Poster Child” if one was needed! I learned MSP is dedicated to helping and supporting newbies. Their guidelines seemed “non-techie friendly”! I feel less alone now that I see new opportunities for participation and engagement!
- Why is what I learned today important?
Despite my excitement and passion, “the learning curve on Steemit is remarkably difficult,” as the MSP’s Problem Statement states! I desperately need info and guidance and my research today has given me tangible tools to start!
- What was my approach?
My approach has been to “JDI” … Just Do it … by tackling Game #2 (of 12 games on @davemccoy's “Quick List of Games”. It was found in his article “Attention Attention: Free Money GUARANTEED! (If you have a Reputation Score under 45 you have 12 Ways to get FREE money)”. For this article and the “Quick List of Games”, feel free to check my blog @kismet2018 as I resteemed it!
Today was a good day! I feel more directed and less scattered as I tackle this amazing platform this week!
Deeply appreciative of this and other such "helping" initiatives!
SteemIt indeed has a very steep learning curve. That's one of the reasons so many people give up before they've even started. I've been here for over 4 months, and even I am still struggling pretty often.
Fortunately, SteemIt's community spirit is very strong. There are loads of people or communities who are more than willing to help out and support newcomers.
When I go through my first posts, I can see how lost I felt in the beginning. There's so much to learn, so much one should pay attention to that it's often very overwhelming. It's a struggle to make it through the first couple of weeks. And after that, the entire SteemIt Experience is still as overwhelming as it was in the beginning, but by that time you've probably found some people who can help you get through.
Engagement is the key, and from what I read in your post, you've already nailed that one!
That's a good start because you know what: you don't become successful on your own. It's connecting with other people, finding communities that can support you and that you can support that will eventually lead to learning how to grow as a Steemian.
Keep up the good work!
Thank you for your lengthy and thoughtful response!