Before I get started, I will address the picture I used for this post. Quite frankly, the picture has nothing to do with anything except one of my daughters loves mermaids so I thought I would use a mermaid picture in honor of her love for mermaids. If you came to my blog hoping to read the next installment of my short story, "The Hunt" --don't worry, I will post it either later today or early tomorrow.
I just wanted to take a short moment to say thank you to all the wonderful people I have met here on Steemit. So,
THANK YOU!
I started my journey here on Steemit nearly six months ago. When I first arrived, there were many people who reached out to me and said hello. In the early part of my journey, a couple of whales dropped by and splashed huge votes on me—this was especially nice because it helped me see the potential of Steemit. In the beginning, I struggled to find my niche. I posted lots of things about several of my interests including bees, gardening, herbal healing, and even a few short stories. I soon found my true interest and began to post short stories on a regular basis. As I did, many of you stepped up and encouraged me with kind and thoughtful comments. Thank you.
Because so many people helped me along the early part of my journey, I quickly realized I wanted to help other people as well. This is one of my favorite things about Steemit—it is a community where we can help other people reach their goals while at the same time achieving our own. Unlike many business propositions, the opportunities are endless and all it takes is a bit of hard work and a willingness to stick to your plan. So I began to look for ways to connect with other people and boost them as they tried to create a niche for themselves here on Steemit. There are way too many of you to mention, but to all of you, thanks for your amazing posts. I love reading about your interests.
My biggest piece of advice to any newcomer who might be reading this is the old adage, “seek first to understand, then to be understood” as taught by Stephen Covey in his book the 7 Habits. If you are here on Steemit trying to get everyone to notice you by running around dropping senseless comments on other people’s posts and then asking them to resteem and follow you, let me tell you, you are doing it wrong. So, my advice is this, look around, read some posts, look at some lovely pictures, find some things you like here on Steemit. Once you have found something you like upvote the post. That is how we show appreciation here on Steemit. Then make a comment, if you have something to add. Consider following the author because if you liked one thing the posted, there is a chance you will like their future posts. Do this over and over. Enjoy the journey. As you thoughtfully upvote other people’s posts, you will find that other people begin to come and read your posts. So with this small piece of advice, I say to you, "May your Steemit journey take you beyond the stars and into your wildest dreams."
As we approach the New Year, I want to wish you and your loved ones a Happy New Year—may it be full of joy and happiness. Most especially may it be filled with peace and love.
My novella, An Assassin's Tool, is available for free download right here . You can also purchase it on Amazon for just $0.99 if you prefer.
© 2015, Stone Golem Publishing, All rights reserved--no part of this may be used without express written consent.
**All pictures used are labeled for reuse. They come from Pixabay and MaxPixel.
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An Assassin's Tool? I will definitely consider it. Thank you!
Awesome, I hope you enjoy the book.
Thanks @bigpanda for sharing your thoughts and hopes to new people on steemit.
You are one of the few I check each day to get some sense here in this mysterious world, I love your stories, keep it up and happy new year.
That makes me happy. Thanks @steveuk.
Thank you for all the great stories you post. You give me something to do when I'm bored at work haha. But you also give me something to aspire to. Have a happy new year!
Thanks @maremccheese that makes me really happy. It makes me feel like some kind of futuristic magic machine or superhero--"hello, I am the Boredom Smasher." Maybe when I get home tonight I will introduce myself as such to my kids and insist they call me that.
I'm still stumbling around on Steemit, so many interests just like you. This was a fun short post and something I started doing before work took all my time.
I only recently started making videos again, but had forgotten how to post them on Dtube, until a kind Steemien helped me this morning. So I offer a HUGE thank you, to all that help the rest of us out. It is much appreciated.
Peace, love, and happiness to you in the New Year @bigpanda.
Followed you greenhouse! Happy Monday!
-Frolicking Raptors
I think that is one of the beautiful things about Steemit--there are so many people who are willing to help. Thanks for your kind wishes.
Thanks for all the posts @bigpanda! I write Irish fiction, and it's good to see fellow authors thriving on Steemit! Followed you!
Happy 2018!
-Frolicking Raptors
Followed you @frolickingraptors, happy 2018 to you to!
Headed straight to Amazon to get my own copy. Merry Christmas.
I hope you enjoy it @joshuaattat. I'd love to hear your thoughts when you are done.
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Advance Happy New Year @bigpanda. Thanks for that wonderful advice. Steem on!
Steem on! and Thank You.
No biggie, I just remembered that you are one of the person who upvoted my introduction post and am so glad that you are so kind. Thanks:)
I have been reading your story and of course I'm eager to learn what he is going to learn from the old woman, but, I just had to stop to comment.
I had decided not to comment until I've read most of your story, as experience has shown me that I tend to say things I think are relevant, but because I did not wait (usually for just one more episode) I've ended up looking like a smartass.
However, you made this post, and I read it and thought to myself, 'how thoughtful of him' and then decided I should tell you, so:
how thoughtful of you.
I'm like one of those ghosts who come howling through the tiny crack in the window pane, on those nights you've eaten too much and can't sleep. It is a conspiracy, to ensure you get up and go write...
Maybe we can exchange a few comments about the joys of writing and your obvious talent at that time, after he has reached the top of Owl Mountain.
Thank you very much for your kind words @arthur.grafo. I would love to chat anytime.
Such a nice post.....Merry christmas and Happy New Year in advance, wishing you and your family the very best. Thank you very much for upvoting my stuff on introduceyourself do feel free to follow
Thanks pandygirl. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well.
I'm two months in & I still don't understand why food recipes are so popular here
I don't really have a great answer, but I do love a good recipe. Not that you are looking, but @gringalicious has some pretty amazing food posts. What sort of things do you enjoy reading about here on Steemit?
@bigpanda great story, you are amazing. Thanks for sharing this story with us ♥ Have a good night
Thanks my friend.
Great post! Looking forward to the next part of The Hunt. Happy new year to you!
Thank you @surfknasen
alote of thanks for your sharing this all awesome stories with us.i think on steemit i not see stories like you.i only like your blog.Once again thank you😊
Thank you.
Bro, I am encourage and motivated by your post... It's not easy as a beginner sometimes you don't even get up to 1 strength dollar for a post but u still keep pushing this is a big boost... You could help me up vote my post and I will be grateful and someday I will highlight how I was motivated and encourage by your post when I was on the track of detour...
https://steemit.com/introducemyself/@gptins/introducing-the-birth-of-a-new-steemian
The beginning of any journey is hard--especially after the initial excitement wears away and the realization of the length of the journey ahead sinks in. Best wishes in your efforts to grow and prosper here on Steemit.
Am going to check the novella out right away.
Good, and thank you! I hope you enjoy it.
Ow that is a new great schedule can I get your permission to resteem this post that's why people who following you or not following you can know the schedule....
Thanks and you can always resteem my posts.
Thanks that's great for both of us....
woooow i like it so much <3
Awesome, glad you like it.
good post my dear friend,,
Thanks my friend.
no, THANK YOU @bigpanda
this is one wonderful piece
Thanks so much @cheesom
Kindly follow back. I'll love to see more of your posts
Have a happy new year! PANDA
Thanks!
wao days are gone when we buy stories books and read whole day and night. now we have much more interesting and willing stories available on internet. and your's was one of the cutest and shortest story.
many lessons than lines in the story. 100% thumbs up
What an impressive and motivational story you shared and photography is superb too...
Thanks
Nice post @bigpanda
Thank you.
You are welcome brother @bigpanda
👍 @bigpanda 🐼
amazing and congrats on your second travelling tour
Thanks
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going to check :)
your story, your stuff
made our way,
easier easier
and
easier
Thank You for sharing.
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I like your work keep it up. I am new here so please guide me follow and vote me.
You got a 29.90% upvote from @mercurybot courtesy of @bigpanda!
And a happy new year for you. May the greatest stories be on your way, and may we have the pleasure to read them by your hand.
Bigpanda!!!! You crushed allaz's bot rewards into negative returns with your huge vote at the end!!!
Jump in smaller if you must play the end of the line. A big vote at the end is what crushes the profit for all :)
If you are going in at the end - big 30% or less of the remaining Max Profitable Bid for best results.
10 steem is huge for these bots and putting so much at the end will rarely work. allez is a small bot so you put it into the negative.
Your comment suggests you may be able to advise me. If I click on my votes received, I can see a few names and then it just says how many more. Is there somewhere I can go to see all who voted and for how much each?
Yes, you can get a browser extension called "steemit more info." It adds a lot of features and one of them is telling you the $$ per each vote. It changes the steeimt experience a bit, but I like it.
You can find posts here about all the features. I just installed it and haven't really gotten into it too much. But I have lots of new options and tabs :)
Thank you. It needs Chrome, which I do not use, but at least now I know.
I'm not sure, but I think they also have it for firefox :)
Maybe, but that is because Firefox changed over to using Chrome engine (google has been giving firefox millions of dollars for them to do research and I guess all money comes at a price). I want nothing to do with Google and am doing all I can to stop them having any details about me - I only allow google and FB when I am here, as it is part of the steemit program.
Fight the good fight! I opened up all my info to the internet in 2013 and do not regret it. The bad guys have me anyway and everyone else does not care :)
So far, I have had only relief from my plan, but I have also been broke as can be. We'll see if this steemit success makes me change my ways :)
Great pic