One of the biggest mistakes many new newbies make is going solo when it comes to crypto and its affairs. Sadly most of us were just like that, threading and exploring the cryptospace alone till we realised the need to be with group of like minds. I had to lay emphasis on community and togetherness as I onboarded new Hivers a couple hours ago and I just had to make it known to them that they cultivate the idea of joining communities and building together with that community.
Taking myself as an example, I recalled when I started out in the crypto space and just messed around trying to invest my money and time in several cryptocurrencies and platforms that were already well known by people long in the space to be scams. I had no idea because I was alone and didn't have anyone to share my experiences and findings with. This also affected my early days on Hive and after a while of learning the hard way, I joined a couple groups of crypto enthusiasts who shared their experiences, talked about new opportunities in the space and were supporting each other in any way possible. Since then I've also joined a couple more communities both on Hive and outside Hive and that has made my journey less stressful and with more gains/wins.
Being with a community of likeminds is quite important for growth, networking and connection regardless of the field or industry. It increases the pace of our growth and development and exposes us to new and more attractive opportunities with time. It also reduces the mistakes we are bound to make as others share their experiences and how they handles several situations.