Motivating article, and a topic I very much relate to and always keep in mind. Instant gratification isn't as important as longterm happiness. Of course we sometimes can enjoy the pleasure of short-term things like drinking on a friday-night or spending an afternoon watching TV, but we can't make those things structural habits in our lives. It's an important exercise to find a healthy balance between these two things.
Because of his new position, the conversation with my client was not about his skill gaps and improving to get to his next stepping stone. He asked me, How can I help others to do the same?
Wanted to reply shortly on this last paragraph too. It's a beautiful characteristic to possess, and I feel these are words you don't only write but also translate into action. I think you're the author who gives back the most to his viewers and people who actively participate in the comment section. You take your time to read, reply and upvote the comments on your articles, and by doing so helping your audience move forward on Steemit. So thank you for that too :)
I agree with you on balance. There should be balance in everything we do.
I am walking the dog and on my phone so will keep it short.
Although it isn't always possible, I try to comment as much as I can and reward at least something. People take their time to read and be a part of the conversation and therefore deserve at least something for their efforts. Authors should recognise and be grateful for their audience, too many highly rewarded ignore them instead or only comment on high rep comments.
Thanks.
It is -9 fingers frozen.
Haha I hope you're enjoying a warm cup of coffee to warm you up at the moment! You're totally right. A lot of steemians in your position (namely: have already made name for themselves and have a high amount of rep/SP) seem to forget what brought them there or just lose interest in interacting with their audience. It's refreshing to see that not everyone falls into that trap. Keep doing what you do!
Thank you for that. I wanna be like you when I become a whale. Lol