In this article I am going to cover a message I received yesterday. This is something that can be informative to anyone looking to take advantage of the opportunities that Hive presents.
Here is what was sent:
I feel like I'm stuck and even though I'm in one of my best moments (in terms of rewards) within the blockchain, I feel like I've hit my ceiling and I can't continue moving forward. Giving up is not an option and at least I will maintain the level, but I would like to advance further.
If you have any advice that you think could help me move a little further, don't hesitate to give it to me.
A very common situation that requires some addressing.
Before getting into it, we need to state that rewards are not the only metric to go by. In fact, it might be the worst one to chart our path forward. Certainly, none of us deny the importance of this. However, that should be the end result, not the focus.
That said let us dive into it.
I came up with 6 things that are required for success on Hive.
1. Long Term Focus
This is a given. Like most things in life, there are few overnight successes.
People need to give it time. This is a process that is going to take years. We are in the early stages of the industry meaning a lot of development is still required. The same is true for one's brand on Hive.
People want the instant gratification. This is a path to failure. The idea of coming to Hive and earning $1,000 on a post is bogus. Instead, expect a grind.
Do not think in terms of days or weeks. The proper perspective is years. Where will your account be in 5-10 years?
2. Use The Power Of Compounding
This not only apply to the financial aspect of things although that is critical.
Nothing on Hive has a singular impact. Use every [action as an opportunity to enhance whatever effects you are having. In the digital world, we call this the network effect.
It really boils down to doing more of the things that have an impact. To increase rewards, gain followers. There are many ways of going about that but the essence is taking action.
Like all aspects of compounding, the least results are seen in the early days. However, as time passes, you have more to compound. Here we could point to articles. If you have 3 written, most will not see you. However, if there are 5,000, then one stands out a bit more.
3. Consistency
This is one of the most vital components to success in any endeavor.
You are half way to victory simply by showing up each day. Why do I make that statement? Because most are not willing to do that.
When you show up and take daily action, the results start to flow. The digital world operates according to the "out of sight, out of mind" concept. If you are not around, you are forgotten.
Being serious about Hive means treating it like a business. That entails taking ownership for the results you are getting. These are out of our control but the actions that go into producing those results is not.
This is not a once in a while gig. No business is and any owner will tell you that. They end up working more hours than the employees. This is what happens when it is your show.
Your Hive account is just that, yours. With that comes the responsibility for what you do.
Show up once in a blue moon, then you will get the results that go along with that.
4. Engagement
This is social media, so be social.
Again, this is something that I thing gets lost on people. They believe that somehow the universe is going to attract all the people on Hive to them.
That isn't going to happen.
In fact, those who are the most successful on Hive tend to have the least time searching around for newer users. If you want to be seen, engage. That means leaving comments on other people's articles and videos. This also entails getting involved with Threads or Waves and chatting with people.
You articles are not likely to sell themselves. Engagement is our form of marketing. This is how we put our name in front of people. If you are not willing to do this, the results will speak for themselves.
5. Be Visible
I almost called this "be everywhere".
We are dealing with the attention economy. This means our focus is on gaining attention. The way to do this is to make ourselves visible.
To me, that means being all over the place. Our chances of being noticed increase the places people can see us. There are a number of stories on Hive of people who came here with no following yet were seen by some of the people with the most influence. This did not happen instantly but the individuals kept returning, making themselves seen.
6. Givers Get
This is another one that could have another name: stop focusing upon yourself.
I was once in a etwork group for sales which has the motto "giver's get". The idea was to build our business relationships by giving to others. There was a famous motivational speaker who use to say you can get anything you want if you help enough people to get what they want.
Most take the approach "what is in it for me?'. Ultimately, the answer is very little.
Yes we all have self serving needs. However, if you want to make an impact, look to approach things differently. If nothing else, you will stand out since almost all are only sharing and talking about their work.
This not only applies to individual components. It is also a factor in Hive in general. In my last article I discussed dedication. This is a part of it. Give to Hive over a long period of time to show others you are willing to do whatever is possible to help it expand.
Bonus: Stop Complaining
Here is a bonus for everyone.
Most are complainers. They want to bitch about their spouses, work, kids, politics or whatever. It matters none what the topic, they are going to complain about it.
Hive is no different. This place can get flooded with people who want to complain about anything others are doing. Of course, these people tend to do very little themselves other than tell all what is wrong.
Some of these people are foolish enough to think they are helping. There is a big difference between offering constructive criticism and complaining. This is something that should be clear to anyone.
Unfortunately, it is not.
That said, my observation is the complainers do not succeed. Here is the deal, nobody is forcing anyone to be here. If this place is so messed up and horrible, leave. Go away. There are plenty of other digital networks one can spend his or her time on.
Yet, we see some around for years, still complaining about the whales. Of course, look in their account and they have very little Hive (or any of the token to the project they are complaining about).
We are well aware things are not perfect on Hive. There are a number of issues that could use addressing. However, do not believe you are the only person wise enough to see them. Whatever one is bringing up, there is a good chance the issue was discussed until people were purple in the face.
Experiment And Innovate
The key is to keep trying new things.
None of us know what will lead to a major breakthrough. For that reason, keep expanding the stuff you are doing. Not everything is going to work out. Take massive action and chart what is making an impact.
For me, I found the best way to approach this is to put as much on chain as possible. Some developers have rolled out a lot of applications for people to use. Whatever your niche, keep expanding it.
We have a lot of applications, communities, and games that can use support. Start to approach those involved and ask what needs to be done.
It is amazing how few people are willing to do this. Actually, the quote I posted above was one of the few I received in 6 years on Hive.
That should tell you the drive most have for success. The masses are not even willing to ask how to get better.
To me, this individual already stands out more.
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One more thing: more content consumers.
And another thing: the natural, genuine usage of the platform.
These two things are very much needed on the Hive blockchain.
The concept of "Givers Get" is a gem, highlighting the importance of selflessness and contributing to the community. This article serves as a valuable guide for anyone looking to navigate through the Hive ecosystem successfully. Thanks for talking on this topic.
Thanks for that, it summarizes key points for me to remember, never giving up.
This is 100% true and pays off for me!!
I'd say I'm lucky because I got to be part of those that got to consume this content. There is literally nothing I have to say, all I need to do now is put what I've learned into action.
This point is amazing!! For a business to grow you need to invest time and resources. In order to scale you need to invest in the capacity of production #quality of the content you put out.
I am glad I came across this post, Just exactly what I needed.
This is highly informative indeed.
I think what you have outlined here is the secret for succees not only in Hive but in almost any social media platforms.
Thanks for this
I can add "Patience"
I think most people come here to see some users who making a good amount of money and they also come here to gain some money. I think they overlook the dedication, effort, and time the user paid for it who receives the reward. They want to make money within a few days and they don't think about Hive in the long term and that thing is enough to demotivate new users. They think they deserve more from others and start to compare. That is the thing I was able to understand in the last 2 years. I believe that without long-term focus it's difficult to stay motivated for new users. In fact, I was able to come back strongly when I set a long-term focus in Hive and I think I have done the right thing.
I believe that this post is very necessary for everyone, especially newbies.
I couldn't have agreed more. Rome was definitely not built in a day.
This is worth reblogging and sharing. New user always lose patience and these points worth sharing
nice article Sir, all points in this article are paramount for survival in this ecosystem.
Excellent reflection. Thanks for sharing it 👍
Wow! You incredibly explained everything and it is very very useful for me thanks for your kind advices. No doubt that complaining is not the solution.
Thank you for all the advice, very necessary and often overlooked 👍 What hits me the most is time, Hive takes a lot of time, but it is necessary as you say.
Cheers!
This is so nice, because a lot of us need to read this, one of the things people find really hard doing on Hive is being consistent especially when they are not getting enough value for their writing. It’s understanding though, but you just have to have passion for the chain to keep up with the consistency no matter what.
Engagement is the most difficult one for me personally. Its not just upvoting or commenting. Its about creating conections which can be tricky.
Oh you know. I am struggling with this too. Onward & upward.
I definitely agree. I think it's important to like what you do as well. Folks will see if you're not genuine about the content you're posting, and that can be a big detractor.
great advices :D
Thank you for this piece 💜
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I found this article via your threadstorm post first, this is also a great automatism to do when posting a well structured article. Taking notes. Thanks! I have a RL job that consumes mostly all my available time (ex-family, etc) so Im not looking for a full time copywriting gig here, but still interested into share things. Thanks!
Consistency the key. A lot of people lack this and has prevented them from achieving their success on hive
A minimum of 7 years is my time frame.
That's one thing I don't understand for those who complain a lot. Why not just leave?
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You — above all — have to show up every day, or something close to it. It reminds me of our old small retail store: You have to show up, whether it's the last weekend before Christmas and you're taking in five figures per day, or its a freezy-rainy day in late February when it's likely there won't even be $100 in the till at closing time... for the fifth day in a row.
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It was indeed a Eye-Opener,Thank you for sharing sir
fantastic post and 100% agree with it. Need to look at the long term and not short term goals.
I'm grateful I came across this article, it's so insightful.. I've been worried over the state of my account cos I've been inconsistent and I'm pondering really hard on how to construct a proper working strategy or schedule to keep up.
thank you sir. I always feel the need to reblog your work and revisit them to gain some inspiration. I think maybe it's because most of your ideologies resonate with me. I now understand why you are a big deal on Hive. It's because you really put in the work. Thank you sir for being a good role model. I began hive about 4 months and following these principles you shared, am already at rep 65. I know that's little, but it was from literally nothing. I think sticking to this principles, one day I will be able to step into the shoes of the great. Once again thank you for always sharing these awesome principles.
The rewards are nice but I really appreciate it when someone takes the time to read and comment on a post I've made. That is what makes being here fun and worth my time.
Very inspiring, I should redesign my strategy in hive, I follow you and vote😎
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