Hi my name is Irwin and I'm a dreamer.
And a dork as you can see from this pic. Lol
I've been on Steemit for 45 days.
Yet honestly it feels like years. Reminds me of the book, "The lion, the whitch, and the wardrobe by C.S. Lewis . A.k.a. The chronicles if Narnia. I love that book.
I've interacted with some wonderful people on steemit, and I've gained considerable respect towards them:
@tattoodjay is one person who's been there since I started always supporting my post. Very much appreciated.
@hopehuggs hosted a poetry contest that was my reminder that I could write poetry and her contest was the first one I'd ever won anything on in a long time. The 2 sbd she gave me came at the perfect time.
@aggroed comes off as a hard hitting individual, yet when reading this persons post the passion and heart for the steemit community is clear. The post on avoiding flag wars gave me great perspective on what to avoid as I progress in steemit
@worldclassplayer is exactly what the name suggest. Absolutely reliable.
@goldmatters hosted a contest where his generosity and passion inspired me to new levels. Participating in his contest was life changing. I wasn't sure if I'd earn anything yet I worked my butt off promoting and supporting the contest and the results were worth the effort.
Here are the three post that earned me 95 sbd and put me months ahead of where I thought I could be:
https://steemit.com/goldmoneywashere/@dreamingirwin/whereintheworldisgoldmoney-entry-2-25
To see the contest and all it's entries check out #goldmoneywashere or #whereintheworldisgoldmoney
There are a couple communities that I have grown appreciation for also.
#mydailypost is a very close knit community that supports each other.
#whalepower is also a great community to be a part of.
It's amazing how fast you can progress in this community. I originally joined because I wanted to enter the crpto market and steemit provided a way to earn myself in. I put what little extra money I have into silver, so I really couldn't invest in criptos as well. My funds were to small. So why not earn some on steemit I thought.
I heard about steemit from listening to @roguemoney on youtube. They are a great source off world events.After hearing them talk about steemit I decided to give it a try. So glad I did.
My first post got me hooked. I hadn't written in so long, my creativity became electrified. Similar to Frankenstein, there was a dead part of my brain that suddenly awoke. I loved doing creative things yet never had a platform for it. I was hooked.
I have several years experience in community building from my different business ventures. I found that the same rules that apply in that field also apply on steemit. In order to grow, you must be willing to help others grow. Dreamers helping dreamers.
It's not easy being a dreamer in a world run by routine and misguided expectations. I've been a dreamer all my life. Yet in my younger days I thought the world would embrace my dream. Especially because I dreamed of making a positive impact and leaving a legacy. I thought my friends and family would be by my side, as I strived to create a business that would allow me the funds to lift myself out of mediocrity.
It did not help that when I started my quest there were diciplines I lacked and had no clue I needed. I've heard it said that the attributes of a leader are tough skin and a soft heart. That quote has proven itself right time and time again. It's too easy to grow bitter as you walk the path of a dreamer.
It's taken time to understand that my friends and family only want the best for me. They see me investing or "wasting" in their eyes money and time in things they just don't understand. Why would a broke man spend money to drive twelve hours for a leadership convention, or spend money on books, cds, and other things. It has never made sense to them. They look at my failures and see it as proof that I'm a hopeless dreamer.
One of my biggest obstacles has been keeping a soft heart. It's challenging when the people you love are the obstacles you have to overcome. It's taken me years to replace my frustration with Love. Love is ever lasting. It perservers. It's never harsh or belittling. It's never self-serving or prideful. Corinthians 13 is a biblical chapter that I've studied for years. Yet everyday is a new chance to gain understanding.
It's seems that life is set to test you. To prove and provide you with the skills you need to accomplish your dreams. Yet life is a mean teacher. She punishes first then teaches the lesson. Yet once you discover that your dreams are possible, there is no going back to mediocrity. Trust me I've tried. I've been studying business, leadership, and economics for a long time.
There are so many lies in this world. Yet there's something about truth that stirs your soul. Once you've been introduced to truth, accepting lies becomes impossible. I've had a few successes in my life, yet many more failures. My biggest problem is that I give people more value then myself. I've spent my life helping my family and my friends. Yet I've put my dreams on hold for too long.
Dreams have expiration dates. The forces of this world know that and they desperately try to distract you from your path. They whisper lies like "Don't worry you can do that tomorrow", or "Who are you to dream a big dream". Yet that's life testing you, helping you to develop the tough skin needed to achieve your dreams.
I've heard it said that if you are not facing any struggles there's a good chance you aren't chasing a dream. I've given up on my dream several times. Yet I see the struggles my family and friends face and realize the consequences of quiting on your dreams. I've even been blessed to have moments of recognition, where I was shown what would have happened if I had accomplish the goals that were set yet never reached.
I know that Faith is a building block for success. You need a strong faith based to help you stay grounded when the storms come. I don't chase faith for the rules and practises but for the relationship and loving strength it gives me.
The biggest challenge in studying and learning is not allowing it to boost your ego. It's to easy to try to show others how much you know or to correct others based on what your studies have proven to be wrong. Yet love requires humility, and accepting people where they are. It's not my place to correct people who don't want my advise, and honestly who am I to teach them. I've learned that regret is worse then looking stupid. Regrets eats at the soul, and leaves a man hollow.
I'm struggling because I want something better. So therefore my actions have to be different and maybe more challenging then of those who don't know better is available. Yet I know that what I have is a blessing. My biggest dream is to get myself in a position economically where I can be an influence. Yet the world wants to convince me that my struggles are pointless. I keep facing the same giants. They continue to come back into my life in different waves. Yet I know that life will teach me how to defeat them.
My biggest fear is that I won't have the time to accomplish my dreams. That I've sat on the sidelines for to long. Unfortunately no matter how hard it is to push forward I don't have a choice, I know there's an economic storm coming. I refuse to be the guy that despite knowing a flood was coming, was to busy to prepare and build his arc. Yet I also don't want to be the only guy on the boat. I'm not sure where the road ahead will lead me yet steemit had absolutely made a positive impact on my life.
Welcome to steemit
100% Yes
I'm Gonna write a post now and source this bit - it is pure gold and I 100% agree.
Thank You for the warm words of support my friend.
I believe the steemit platform will support many in unexpected serendipitous like ways - mainly because of 'writing' and self-reflection which comes through writing. Communication is generally a good thing in my opinion - and steemit supports and encourages communication.
Thanks man. Means a lot that you read through it. They say that success is the worst thing that can happen to someone who has not written there goals down. The one thing I'm realizing is that the rules of community building which are used by many organizations work on steemit.
My number one goal is to create a passive source of income. I did not like the Bots on Steem when I first started. Yet I realize that they seem to be the passive income side of steem it. You are further ahead of me on the steemit Road what is your opinion on that? My tiny success with that contest has me thinking that maybe steemit isn't my source of income.
I currently work in pizza delivery only cause the income is higher then most hourly jobs. Yet I only stay there for the income and the slight freedom it gives me, but i'm still earning the same as I was ten years ago.
I don't believe in climbing ladders. I know job stability is a fallacy. I keep my job because I can study while working. Yet time passes and my purpose seems equally out of reach.
I smile at people who value credentials, they assume their degrees mean they are educated yet education is a life long process. I know one day storied will be told of "the pizza delivery guy who. ...." As for now I just do what I can with what I have.
Do you know any good sources on how crpto currencies are built. I have an idea I'd like to follow up on yet I need to do a little research on it. It's not steemitc related though it would tie into it nicely. I love that steemit has reminded me that I do have talents and abilities. The world tries to rob they from you, and for a white I gave mine to it. :)
Wellcome to the community!
Wellcome to the community!
Glad that you had a good time at Steemit. You are starting at the right note by interacting with your fellow Steemians. Do check out my profile and I write poems and positive posts. I believe in spreading positivity one post at a time.
You have a specific #tag that you use don't you? Or am I thinking of someone else. I know you've commented on at least one of my poems.
Is it the teammalaysia tag?
welcome to wonderful community and its really nice place i also just 2 or 3 month but its like very addicted place that i feel that i am here since long time. nice to meet you and following you.
It's true huh. When you first start you are so involved you forget everything. Lol
It is a pleasure to share with dedicated people like you. Thanks for mentioning the tag #mydailypost, it's a job that we do with a lot of love. ; )
Welcome to Steem @dreamingirwin I have upvoted and sent you a tip
Thank you botty, you post some cool pictures. Love the little robot.
Congratulations @dreamingirwin!
Your post was mentioned in the hit parade in the following category:
That's very cool. Thank you :)
Thanks for the introduction, good to see enthusiastic users like you on Steem. Looking forward to reading what you have to share, Upvoted and Followed!
(If you want to some cool posts to read, you could follow me back!)
Thank you for taking the time to comment much appreciated.
Very impressive! Congrats on your accomplishments!
Thank you I appreciate it.
Hi @dreamingirwin, Welcome to Steem, remember me when you are rich :]
Thanks man. I will lol
Welcome to Steemit @dreamingirwin, I have upvoted and sent you a tip. Check my blogs if you are looking for tips on how to earn more Steem and SBD.
Very cool, thank you. :)
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It's too bad I did not know about this service when I first started. True helpers of minnows .
Hello Irwin, welcome to Steemit family and our ever-growing platform. You have made a great decision by joining us and helping us to create decentralized entity that will change the way social media and other business models work in the future. I would like to help you out in your early days by using my steem power to upvote your first few posts. Simply follow my account and tag me by @czechglobalhosts in your posts and I will make sure to read your post and upvote you! Good luck and steem on! Tomas
Very cool. Thank you. :)
You are most welcome! Have fun and steem on!
WELCOME TO STEEMIT :) Glad to see more people like you - here join the steemit! Being a steamboat is a great adventure! Here you can win money while blogging! At first it will not be easy, but it is not impossible. So just write it from your heart and everything will be fine. ! Applause! Wish you much luck! Greetings, @ilhampratama!
Thank you. It's been a lot of fun. I love the culture.
Amazing. Inspiring. You are the model Steemian! So fortunate to have met you @dreamingirwin !
Indeed. How to become the role model steemian. Goldmoneywaseverywhere😉
Thanks man the feeling is mutual :) I feel like I won the lottery, I'm blessing everyone that I run into. Lol :)
Love your enthusiasm @dreamingirwin ! I am only about a week into this, but love it! I am having difficulty getting my posts seen though. You seemed to have figured it out right away. If you feel like sharing any tips that would be awesome! Steem on!
Hi Scott thanks for reading my post. I appreciate it. I looked at your blog and I'll share my opinion with you. I'm only 45 days in so take it with a grain of salt.
The first thing that stood out to me is that building relationships in a community requires interactions with the people in it. When you first start you're a community of one. Commenting and resteeming is appreciated by people and usually they'll do the same.
2nd is people won't see your post if you haven't made any. Forgive me for saying but you have two post and one is eight days old. It doesn't profit anyone to interact with your blog. I personally am weary of clicking on outside links posted from people I haven't interacted with. Especially when there's no history on their account. I wanted to click on your Robin hood trading but I didn't know what it was. I was sketched out by it. Til a friend sent me the same link. Also your name is Scott but your link is addressed to Mike.
It doesn't take much to post, a silly original meme or original picture. Also contest are a great way to meet people, and earn money that is difficult to earn when you start. There are a lot of great communities that'll help you get recognition. #minnowsupport #whalepower #mydailypost are a few. The are also several very helpful bots like @drotto @lovejuice and @resteembot. All very cool and designed to help newbies like us. I feel that I should do for others what hope they'd do for me. If you really want to move ahead you'll find that people are more then willing to help someone who's helping others, just don't get dishearted. It's frustrating when your post doesn't get recognition, but you learn as you good. I learned to study other members post. I'd look at the things they did with their post and test it out. Right now I just happen catch a wave and I'm riding it as long as it'll let me. Good luck my friend. :)
hi @dreamingirwin, upvoted and followed! who knows where our roads are leading us, as long as the journey is nice and there are some friends around. see you around !
Thank you. Well the journey had it's upside and it's downs yet what choice do wet have other then to keep pushing forward. :) Though it's the memories we'll have at the end that decided if we truly lived it.
@dreamingirwin, there is something about Steemit that awakens possibilities! And, as for you being a dreamer, to naysayers, I say to you, dream bigger! You can never out dream God. Never fear that you missed it. You're here making a difference in your life and others. You reaching your dreams will help others believe they can reach theirs. (As you can see, I'm a dreamer too!) LOL
.... OMG! All those BOTS!
Thank you so much. Those are words I wish I heard more often. Yet that just trell me I need to keep searching out the dreamers. Thank you. Your right God's in charge, I keep praying he'll keep reminding me lol :)
Welcome to the community, Dreamingirwin ! Wish you much luck! Cheers! Follow me ...
Thanks @khunpoom I appreciate it. Good luck. :)
@dreamingirwin Welcome to steemit ! and always welcome to #mydailypost it's good to have you in this community.
Thanks for supporting the tag :)
My thanks is to you guys, you welcomed me in and I appreciate it. I know I'm not always up to date in what you guys are doing. I realize I look silly sometimes using the tag when you guys at hosting an event. It's unintentional I'll try to align my post with your events. :)
Welcome on board! I appreciate your dedication! I have only been on steemit for a week and like you, I have a positive stance and try to do my best and be persistent with daily posts. Still learning the ropes, but in it for the long haul. Steem on!
Nice. That's important cause it's helped me push past disappointment. Lately I'm really fond of @drotto @lovejuice and @resteembot. They are all very useful. Good luck keep on steemin :)
What a great post! I love your dedication!
I have only been on steemit for less than a month and am like you, I have such a positive attitude and continue to be persistent with daily posts. Still learning the ropes, but here for the long haul
That's awesome. That's something about steemit that I like it's so in depth you can only really learn it by digging into it. Lately I really like @drotto it's a great bot for upviotng other people's post it cost .001 sbd Yet it votes something like .13 cents. Nice way to show others love. It's works in your post too, yet the best use of it is on others in my opinion.
My second recent favorite is @lovejuice. That one is design for others. Yet if you choose to choose cover your post in your own love juice hey it happens though I think if you do it too much the community might be put off by it. It's also fun once you figure out how it works. You're basically bidding on an up vote, and you use steemd.com/lovejuice to know know how many what's the highest bid and how many people are bidding at that moment. Good luck see you around.
welcome to this beautiful community, feel free to follow me @belalh
best of wishes
Thank you. God bless. :)
Welcome to Steemit my friend.
I guess you need some help to get going on steemit.
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Sounds interesting. Contest are absolutely a great way to earn a few extra steem bucks. Thank you.
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