Hello Steemians!
We are now in the third session of my Musings! If I may request, please consider my two other musings. You might get something useful from there. Even if you won't, let me just add here the links of the first two sessions:
Musings 2: If You Want to Maximize Your Curation Rewards, Do Not Rely Solely On Curation Trails
In my first two sessions, they're mostly strategies and pieces of advice that could probably help you with your Steemit experience. In this session, it's all about everyone's growth, including mine. This session is not only intended for my followers, but it is also directed to me personally. Growth should be inclusive. In this case, Steemit growth should be for everyone.
Let's hop into the concept of growth. Growth is a process of increasing in size. Size doesn't mean entirely on a physical sense. Other words that denote growth are development and maturity. Other connotations are expansion and reach. In my opinion, our growth here on Steemit could not be measured by our reputation or amount SP that we hold or by the number of our followers alone. They are indicators, but they don't absolutely measure growth. Our growth can only be measured by the attainment of our own objectives as to why we join Steemit in the first place.
Whenever You Feel Stagnant, Go Back To Your First Reason Why You Are Here
We all have our reasons why we joined Steemit. Maybe the most common of all reasons is to earn. Some might say that they wanted to share their experiences, while others wanted to connect and make friends. Depending on your first conviction, all your reasons are valid. No one can take that away from you and no one can point out that your reasons are flawed.
You might have felt that your earnings are way lesser than you deserve. You might have observed that your reputation has increased, but in miniscule intervals. You might have realized that you have been stuck in your own predicament which made you undetermined to write. Those are all valid feelings, observations, and realizations. I felt those, too!
Whenever I feel down, I always tap to my inner motivation as to why I should go on with this blogging thing. I might have shared this in my previous posts, but when Darryll (@legendarryll) introduced Steemit to me, I never hesitated to register. He just said that you will just post and you will have a possibility to earn. I never had a reluctance because my motivation is not to earn. I never thought that we could earn. All I thought that time is that I will be able to share what's in my head and hone my skills in writing at the same time.
Steemit was, is, and always will be my medium and outlet. As long as Steemit will continue to operate, I will always be here; sharing my musings. The idea of earning only came when I did my first cash out. When I was in Cebuana to receive the cash, I had mixed feelings and thoughts. On one side, I was happy because I will have money for Christmas. On the other, I had fears, reservations, and what ifs concerning legality and its repercussions.
Now that earning became integral with Steemit, one should tap their inner motivation to go on. In essence, your first motivation should be intrinsic in nature. That way, you will not stop even if you fail.
Your Growth, Your Pace
You should realize that as long as you continue, you will really grow in this community. Everyone will grow, but in different rates. Your growth rate will depend on your resolve and dedication in this platform.
There might be people who started later than me, but they now have higher reputation than me. It's part of the reality here on steemit. Those who know how to play the game will always be ahead than those who choose to build their Steemit presence religiously.
I have been in the platform since September; back when both STEEM and SBD are both below a dollar in value. Steemit back then was really for content creators. Upvotes were given genuinely. I would say that it's conducive for all. When both STEEM and SBD values jumped from less than a dollar to a few dollars, money becomes a prime motive for most. Everyone became so fixated in themselves and in their earnings that they forgot that they are also content consumers. They wanted everyone to upvote their posts, but they forgot to genuinely connect to people. All they wanted was to make posts, regardless of how crappy they are.
But I don't fret over that. I would say that my growth is at my own pace. I analyze my own behavior. I followed my own pace and instinct. I continue with what I believe to be standards of quality. I never compromise the quality of my posts. A slow and steady growth is better than an exponential growth but died down immediately along the way.
I wanted my Steemit growth to be holistic and integrated to my life outside Steemit. Steemit is just one aspect of my life. I have other areas that also requires my constant attention. I loved how Steemit became my avenue towards financial literacy. The likes of @smaeunabs became my friends because of Steemit and they taught me how to value my hard-earned money.
Stop Comparing Yourself With Others
This is the very essence of this post. I want you to be a grown up by stopping yourself from comparing yourself with others. Those people are not your benchmark. You are your benchmark. You should compete with yourself and not with others. You should focus on attaining your Steemit goals.
I am not exempted from this. I sometimes compare myself with the people I look up. While it's good to have someone you look up to, it will be your burden in the long run. I became tired of chasing them instead of chasing my own dreams.
Never get tired of conditioning yourself to stop yourself from comparing. When you stop comparing, only then you will realize that everyone has their own uniqueness. Everyone has their individuality that makes them beautiful and original.
Embrace Your Insecurities
I am a man of insecurities. I never run out of negative things that I see about myself. I may be good at something, but there's always someone who's better than me. I guess this is what a multipotentialite really feels like, as opposed to specialists. I have no specific talent that I could be proud of, but it doesn't stop me from doing the things that I love.
I always wear my insecurities like a shield. That way, no one can take that advantage and use it against me. It will not be easy, but it will be worth it in the end. I tried to work with ways to turn my insecurities into weapons of my own wielding. There are ways to circumvent a certain insecurity and turn it to your advantage.
You have to realize also that the world does not revolve around you. Do not seek for everyone's approval. They also have a life beyond you. Don't think that whatever you want, you will get it. Seeking for everyone's approval will make you more insecure about yourself.
As a parting advice, do not think that you will learn everything in one setting. Steemit requires patience. Numbers don't define growth and maturity. Your attitude towards the community will also matter. Do not compare yourself with others because you don't know what they have been through.
See you in the next Musing!
Kim, @ybanezkim26
This is a good write up @ybanezkim26. Your musings starts with allowing fellow steemian to understand why it is necessary to read more. Then, you talk about curations. Now, you talk about growth. I really agree with you that we need not to compare and not be insecure of others, especially the rewards they get. We need to grow with our own pace. We should be consistent. A small reward is still a reward. What we should be focusing? We learn from every post we make. Cheers !
Thank you @juecoree for being there, reading my posts. I can sense that you really are a genuine person. I hope I can meet you in person soon!
Your comments really add value to my posts. I really appreciate all of it.
Comparing ourselves with others can be quite frustrating. There will always be someone better. It is nice to appreciate and learn from others. I remember what you said to me when I was pushing myself to make a curie-worthy post,
I realized I should not try too much that could make me frustrated eventually. Chill lang dapat..hehe..
Yes girl! No pressure! Take everything at your own pace. You will definitely make it!
I find it really amazing how our posts are attuned. I guess it's safe to say that we have learned a lot from ourselves and from our experiences here in Steemit. Correction, learning would be an understatement - I bet the word growth would cover the context. You have grown so much. We have grown a lot. Imagine, this is only the beginning. I look forward to more growth here with you guys.
You're one of the people here that I have looked up to. Your words are full of wisdom that are even beyond my capacity to comprehend. You have a big heart also. I am glad I have known you because of steemit.
Keep on growing! Maybe let's acquire some fat some time. Haha
HAHAHAHAHA yes2 fat is good. Sideward growth would be great as well
Wow. I can totally relate on this part! Those are usually the exact things that come into mind whenever I try to think of what I'm really really good at. And yes, we should never stop doing what we love just because we're not the best at it. Let's just see it as being lucky enough to be able to do a lot of things. 😊
I'm glad it resonates in you @themarshann! Let's grow together as individuals and as a community.
I have been silently reading yours, @thegaillery's, and @josejirafa's musings and every time I finish digesting your write-ups, I always end up contemplating until the day ends.
When I feel uninspired and unmotivated, I always read my intro post to remind myself of the things that made me excited to share on this platform. Apparently, that technique isn't working these past few days, but this musing reminded me to pursue what I've started at my own pace. <3
I remember the famous saying "Ma engineer ratang tanan pero di lang dungan" hahahah same sad diris Steemit. Ang importante, we enjoy the journey while growing with the community.
Tinuod gyud na she. Happy kaayo ko na nakaila tamo. Hilak sanggot.
ako pud! daghan kaayo kong makat-unan ninyo :D
I am one with Kim on this, @smaeunabs. May gani nagkaila ta tungod sa Steemit 😁 You inspire me to take concrete steps towards financial freedom, bisan ug kapila pa ma-scam! Hahaha
hahahah the honor is all mine @thegaillery :D Tama gyud. Maski kapila pa mascam, try lang ng try :D Financial journey is indeed a lifelong learning process gyud.
Can't wait to have another financial discussion with you all :D
Thank you so much kim. I've always compared myself to others. My works,my pieces, everything. When I started writing poetry on steemit, I was a bit hesitant. There are lots of good writers here, better than me. Through time, I've realized:
Hence, I joined lots of communities here that offer poetry workshops. There will always be someone better than you- yourself. Your post speaks to me in countless ways as a writer. Now, I am slowly learning to be better than me, improve and be better than what I am now. Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed this post, as always. <3
Thank you MJ! You're one of the people here who genuinely reads my comments. Thank you so much! We should meet soon!
This is very helpful for me as I am just 1 week old in this platform. Few weeks/months from now, I will read this again especially if I feel that my growth is stagnant .
Thanks for this! God bless
I'm glad that this post has helped you in any way @shinthesage! Never stop and never surrender. Just keep on steeming!
This is what most starters forgot. Maybe you should make a poster out of this quote @ybanezkim26 and comment this to those who needs it :)
This is a timely reminder sir. Thank you
Good idea sir, @wdoutjah! I'll consider it. Thank you so much for the suggestion.
Good luck on the Steem Summit by the way. That event is really promising. Would love and willing to help you all the way :)
Thank you sir! We really appreciate all the help from the Steemit community. We can't do it on our own. Just keep posted for updates. There will be a call for volunteers for the event. Maybe in the coming weeks.
Hello Sir @ybanezkim26
I’ve read your post and it hit me with these words.
I totally agree with what you have said and written, about the attitude towards the community, attitude & patience in this platform are also reasons why 1 member stays long and understands. We should not compare ourselves to others, just like life here in our community, we have our own pacing and in the long run we will learn a lot of things. Thanks sir!
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Thank you @iamqueenlevita! Your words reassured me that I have imparted something to those who will read my posts.
Sir @ybanezkim26, always learning here and thank you for posting , this kind of read is an absorbing thing for us beacuse not only we can realize but we can learn also. 🤗 have a great day Sir!
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