Hey Steemit!! I'm here for 11 days - and I'm still surviving in the jungle - so far. I wanted to take a moment to talk about the last 11 days. What I'm noticing as a newbie, and what I've already learned:
First of all. It's a challenge to write daily. Especially when you're on a platform, you don't quite know the people yet. It's a challenge for me to stay true. To myself. And to write whatever interests ME. Instead of trying to please everyone else. I'm growing a lot and fear becomes my signpost. So I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge everyone who puts in the hard work to share great value!
There has been a debate about the trending page. And a lot of discussion. Again: I'm maybe still a half-blind, little rabbit, lost in the jungle, but so far... I like the trending page. It (often) shows people who really do great work, and share great content. This is how it's supposed to be. It makes it easier to find great content.
There's a lot of feedback on the posts. I love that. I think many try to be nice (so that they don't get down-voted). But... I like nice feedback. So I don't really care. In addition to that; we can all kinda "smell" when a comment isn't genuine.
It's a platform with great artists and talent. I have to say. There may be a few spammy guys. But most of the time the quality of the content is amazing. People put their heart and soul and passion into what they write! And I love that! I believe this is how it's supposed to be.
Subscribe for Subscribe... Why? I received a few of those requests... "Hey Subscribe to my channel, and I'll subscribe back"... Well what's the point of having a subscriber who doesn't care at all about your content? I don't understand this yet. Why are we doing that? I don't want anyone to follow me who doesn't like what I do. At the same time I don't want people on my feed who write about things, I don't really care.
I will keep on posting. I hope to find my rythm and my voice ... soon... consistency helps a lot with that. For now; being this little, blind rabbit in the steemit-jungle is a task for itself and I'm doing my best to figure things out as fast as I can here. :)
I hope to talk to you soon (also with a bit more depth - I'm missing this currently in my writing. Maybe it's just my beginner phase here - you should see my private blog - I can sometimes be a deep, controversial philosopher.)
Let me know below: What do you like most about Steemit? And what are the things you don't like... so much?
Will be curious about your points of view!
Wishing you the best!!
Sam
Oh... and the picture was taken by Orsi (@orsicatchthelife) few day's a ago. Orsi and me went for a hike and found a hidden beach. (Check her Steemit-Profile, she makes awesome pictures.) Location: Mexico.
Happy 11 days! :D You know, when I first began here, I also felt almost a pressure to write everyday which proved difficult for me. Im not a writer, or blogger, never have been. I am however passionate about many things and have found that through that passion, I can write things people DO enjoy. I try to take people on journeys with me, whether it be through a photograph or an adventure. When I run out of things to write about, I use that time to meet others. Sometimes reading other peoples stories can be quite inspiring. Look at it this way, youre only 11 days in and youre at a rep of 41! Thats awesome man! That means people like what they see. Dont doubt yourself in the process, youre doing great! ;)
Aww @smylie2005 it's always so AMAZING to read from you! :D and THANKS¨!! (it wasn't a big anniversary party - but I think I will re-celebrate on the weekend..) thank you for your words - it's just good to read them! I will keep going of course :))
Best wishes to you, and talk soon!!
Sam
What a great write up for someone who has only been here for 11 days! You've made some very important observations. Sometimes the trending page is great (depends on the tag and the day), follow for follow is absolute nonsense - I agree with you there. There are so many wonderful people and artists on here 😊 including you! I find new awesomeness every time I log on. Looking forward to seeing what else you post! ~ABC's of Curation member @amariespeaks
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hey you're doing great so far... Keep up the good work. I know it can be challenging to write something every day, I struggle with that myself. I started off with just real estate posts then cryptocurrency post then I just started writing about anything that interest me. I was concerned about not writing about one consistent topic but I've let go of that and since decided like you said ..write about things that interest me and I have many interests ...not just real estate in cryptocurrency.. so keep doing what you're doing and congratulations I'm taking the plunge into steemit
thanks for the headsup brother! Yes, i will give myself this freedom now... i see it as a great challenge to come up with something every single day... to drop into that "place" of inspiration. It will be exciting to see where it will take me.
Thanks again for your words - it was so good to read!
Sam
Fellow newb, thanks for the write up. I am with you, the amount of engagement here is way more fun than reddit/linkedin if you ask me. Do you think you will keep writing everyday? I am on day 3 and already trying to figure out what I am going to write next.
hey Tom! I will keep on writing. I know it's a bit of a practice. I started writing on my personal blog daily. In the beginning it was a huge fear to run out of ideas.. But somehow i realised, that ideas are always coming - if I just sit down...
Maybe a good thing is to put down the bar a bit... For example, I tell myself, I will write and post, even if it's just a 1min read... just a few lines...
it changed everything for me on my blog (not here on steemit)... because I realised many things about my own fears... so writing in a way can be a very transformational process...
(btw. there is this book "the war of art" by steven pressfield.. this book gave me a lot to understand my creativity and resistance..)