After 83 days of joining Steemit, I reached the legendary milestone of...
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE FOLLOWERS!
When I woke up this morning, I thought I was living a tale from the One Thousand and One Nights (Arabian Nights)5000 users and is growing everyday. Being of a sociable nature, I continued to mingle with the people, chatting and meeting knew ones.. I pinched myself to realize how my journey on Steemit has been plentiful and wonderful. Steemit being my first ever (and only, because I chose to) social platform, I had no idea where to start, what to do, what to write about. I was lucky to have stumbled upon the @minnowsupport project, only a few days after I joined the Steemit.Chat and met one guy called @gmuxx (he's the first person from Steemit that I chatted with!). He recruited me and helped me get started with the MSP, where I met another open-hearted dude called @aggroed. Back in June 2017, the project was just in its infancy. The rest is history; the community is over
Learning the Ropes
Slowly but surely, I started to build my followers base. No, not with follow for follow or vote for vote, but by tying meaningful relationships and true networking. I didn't pretend to be Satoshi Nakamoto so people would flock after my hidden bitcoins, I didn't pretend to be Donald Trump to win the hearts of the people with my golden hair, I didn't pretend to be an alien who mastered anti-gravity with the power to fold space that ventures my followers into new galaxies! I was just being me, a Jolly Pirate with a cutlass in his hand, navigating the blue Steemit waters, while time was taking its toll on his teeth.
My Witness Experience
After writing a few successful posts, I moved on to my next contribution to the Steem community by becoming a witness. Being a techie at heart, I thought it would be the next step for me. It was an opportunity to meet new people, learn more about the platform and get a deeper involvement. It's an arduous pathranked 47 on the witness ladder, which is a great achievement for me. where I was blessed with some wonderful witnesses who helped and guided me through this process, in particular @timcliff and @someguy123. These two are my favorite witnesses, please support them if you got a spare vote. That doesn't mean the rest of the witnesses are bad or anything, on the contrary, they all contribute to the platform with their ways and resources, I vote for many of them already. However, I can honestly say that those two are at the top of my list because I interact with them very often, which gives me a greater appreciation of what they do. That's why I believe witnesses should interact with their peers and the users to make their work known and earn those precious votes. Currently I'm
The Power of Generosity
generosity, on the MSPWaves Radio ShowA couple weeks ago, @sircork had a full show dedicated to . The people who know me are aware of my generosity. Generosity is the most powerful thing you can offer to the world. Being born and raised a Christian, I was taught several key values at school and through life: forgiveness, selflessness, sacrifice, love. Those values are not exclusive to Christianity. As I grew up and learned about other cultures and religions, I realized the universal character of what I was taught. Whether you're a believer or an atheist, caring for others always pays, not with money, but with gratitude and mutual respect. Gratitude was another focus of @sircork in his shows. Thus, by being generous to the community with my time, knowledge and dedication, Steemit graced me back with success and the blessings of friendships. I'd like to underline that @sircork has a beautiful soul, he's very engaged with the MSP audience. Check him out, he too started witnessing not long ago. And yes, I helped him set up his server π€
The Secret to Success
There's no hidden secret for success. Be yourself, don't plagiarize, write your own content, work hard, be patient, never give up. That's what blogging is about. Be engaged with the community and your followers.
Focus on the present, avoid some common mistakes and before you know it, you'll be propelled into a bright future.
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Now is the time on Steemit, when we dance!
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Congratulations!
Great to hear you talk about kindness, generosity and all the good characterises of humanity that we need so much more of.
"The Secret of Success - Be yourself, don't plagiarize, write your own content, work hard, be patient, never give up." - that would be for life as well as Steemit, with a few minor adjustments!
Is that clip Fiddle on the Roof? Haven't watched that for years.
Wishing you continued success, although you have the formula so you're already there! :)
Yes it's from the great classic Fiddler on the Roof :)
Thanks, I will have to watch that film again, it was a great classic.
Have a great day! :)
Congratulations! I think it's fun how close our journeys are on the road here together, and I already let you and the world know how i feel about you in my post. So glad to be walking this trail with you brother. Isn't this place and these people amazing? Thank you for all the kind words. More than I deserve and a lot to live up to, but I'll do my best. Just like you!
I am glad for your success and this milestone! Everything you said is true,Steemit is a social network and that means that interaction is of vital importance...No need to copy others,I am sure each of us have something unique and quality to share!...No need for bots,upvote groups and vote for vote behaviour...If we want to get something,we must give something first,that is Law of action and reaction...And I must say,you just got new follower-me!
Plan , focus , make it happen . Big congratulations on your milestone . Cheers π»
Well, congratulations...
Congratulations
Congrats dude!
Thanks man, you were the first person I chatted with on Steemit. I should edit and mention that!
I feel honoured
A heartfelt congratulations. That is really a wonderful accomplishment.
It is always inspiring to see those who attain levels that are before us.
Thank you for you contributions and suggestions.
I think I was your 999th follower :D
What took you so long? Playing hard to get aren't you! π
No need to play, I am hard to get! ;)
Congratulations for your success dear, I want to be focus and avoid some common mistakes as you said, but I need your help and support to do so. Thanks
Congratulations on reaching a well deserved milestone! Everytime I see someone succeed, it's just more motivation to get there myself, in my own way c: focusing on now is a lot more important, since that's where everything happens. Gotta kick myself into high gear!
Congratulations @drakos
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Congrats!
Wonderful account of your Steemit journey! I also appreciate your Tips and Guidelines series.
Voted and suported for witness.
Wow! Congratulations @drakos thats a huge milestone. Well done
Congratulations and I am yet another new follower you have! haha
Thanks for checking out my rainforest walk earlier too xx
Anything with parrots and birds gets my upvote π¦
Congratulations @drakos ! I wish an uninterrupted increase in the number of subscribers, the inspiration and the energy for new victories! :)
I should have no problem as long as Carlton is cheering for me π
Judging by his smile, he will dance here for a long time :D
A big congratulations to you! Its a celebration time. I know you will fly high. All the best for your further journey
This reminds me of the early days of Youtube where it was vlogging. Before corporate took over with mainstream content.
Thanks for all your help in the chat.
Congrats on your 1000+ followers!
Your "multiple hidden talents" seem to pay.. ;)