I find it crazy that I managed to reach these two milestones almost simultaneously, but the end result is the same. A feeling of exuberance and gratification. It’s fast approaching the two-year mark of my time here on Steemit and I have to say, I’m feeling more bullish about this platform than ever. Sure, we have our fair share of politics and subsections of groups forming to fulfil their personal motives. However, the fact remains that this cryptocurrency is “still” the only one out there with a “defined functioning utility” powering the engine. I find it hard to believe at times how majorly Steemit has changed countless lives (including mine) by providing an independent source of finance through blogging. And now we have video and live streaming to add to the mix. What a damn resourceful blockchain we’re all a part of!
So, rep 70 and barely scraping over the 50k steem power mark. Quite a personal achievement for me and testament to my undying faith in the platform. But where to from here, I ask myself? The answer to that is simple.
Keep on powering up!
The message couldn’t be clearer. Just look at where we are compared to when I first started out! I mean, I remember when I first signed up back in July 2016 that even changing user accounts on a computer was a problem. And not even two years later, the steem blockchain is a thriving, community driven juggernaut. As some of you may already know, I’ve been a trader for quite some years now and the long-term chart patterns I follow show that this minor downtrend we are experiencing is not only going to finish shortly, but the inverse reaction breakout upward will be very violent and fast. I’m specifically talking about the major, recognized crypto coins across the board. And steem is most definitely one of them.
The way I see it, my account in Steemit, at this stage anyways, is all about “hardcore hodling”. I don’t (and shouldn’t) rely on this money for my day to day expenses and lifestyle. Sure, it’s tempting to power down and turn some of that precious digital goodness into cash, but at the same time, you’re destroying your own means of acquiring more in the future. And given how high the price could go, you will receive way less steem far down the line and therefore possibly regret any past knee-jerk reactions you acted on in the past to satiate some substantially less important desire. I know that’s not always the case, but most of the time, I feel it is. After all, we all somehow survived through an existence pre-Steemit, right?
So, I’ll be continuously powering up until the time comes where I feel the price and platform has matured enough to explore other avenues. But, for now, I’d like to thank each and every one of you for helping me get this far. Without the support of those generous and kindly figures, I would not be where I am today in regards to Steemit. A huge, huge thank you to you all! And I’m not one to forget things like that…
Next potential goal on Steemit for myself?
Increase my rep to something around the mid-70’s would be nice, but it terms of my steem power, there is no ceiling for now. I’ll be playing that by ear, strategically of course. Steemit was a punt which turned out to be an asset. Bless this platform and the brains behind it’s conception and development.
To the next year and beyond!
Oh well, that's some dreams that most of us do have and hove we'll achieve one day. Well, it took you some time and effort to earn this and we hope to make same too. Catch you around.
Sure, buddy. Anyone can do the same with a little determination and consistency. Thank you. :)
Congrats @ezzy!!!! This is amazing news... what an incredible journey we had on Steemit platform so far! Your hard work has paid off and I cannot wait to see what's ahead for us! So proud of you. :)
Hey @rea! Without you, I wouldn't have even started! You are an inspiration and role model for me on here. Thank you and keep pushing higher with your amazing success! :)
Congrats man! That is a huge achievement!
Yes! My main man! Thanks a lot! You're also the reason I've got this far as you provided so much motivation for me to continue when I felt I had none left. Bless you! :)
Huge congrats!! Those kind of numbers are getting more and more difficult to obtain, I am super happy for you!
Hey there, @gringalicious! Many thanks!! I see you're also on a path to load up on SP like myself. The way things look at present, that's the best decision by far. Might I add, congrats on your incredible success too... :)
thanks! Yup, I'm doing all I can to 'load up.'
Although everyone has their own not-so-good steemit position, many of us spend time with a lot of love, I have little time on the platform and although there are many things I don't understand, steemit is that addiction that you enjoy every day, seeing positive feedback from people with their experience encourages us and fills us with confidence, thank you for sharing with us part of this story.
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Nice put, @melvadg. Steemit is just getting started so we are still at the very beginning. Keep on pushing and powering up towards the next level. :)
thank you very much dear friend, no hurry but no calm, happy evening
I do want to congratulate you for those two milestones. I’m glad there are steemiens like you. You have been around for almost two years, because of that, we the babysteemiens rely on your positivity. You have already been through those ups and downs. These bear markets repeat itself and this time is no different. Whatever I make here I leave here and keep powering up as well. My guess is I will never cash it out. With that said, I’m excited about steemit and will be even more if the trend finally changes. Once again congratulation!
Very best!
Beautifully written, my friend! The down trend "will" turn at some point and the rocket ship will have already been refuelled and prepped for a lunar launch. Keep on powering up and what you have now will be worth tonnes more in the future. You will do it, @milano1113! :)
Achievement and a half!! Thanks for being such a kind and inspiring presence on this platform :)
Bless, @redrica! And thank you for being as sweet and helpful as you are with people on this platform. Many, many thanks. :)
Aww thanks ezzy :)
Your stories and movie reviews has been an amazing feature of your blog and you've certainly are and still doing a lot of things right, I'd have to congratulate you my friend, it's a double amazing milestones 50k is a result of sheer hardwook
Too kind, @josediccus. The extreme majority of the SP I've have is earned. Took ages but got there in the end, lol. Oh well, might as well keep on climbing. Thank you for the kind words. :)
Congratulations @ezzy! That's amazing achievement!! Only upward and forward!!!
Many thanks, bud! I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Bless... :)
Congratulations!
May I ask, did you buy some steem at the beggining, or all of that SP is made from scratch?
Thanks, man!!
And to answer your question, yes. Maybe only like one and a half thousand steem at the start. Not much. The rest is down to mostly blogging alone. Been one crazy ride, my friend... :)
I can only imagine. I am getting all from scratch. I have four-five months and I got ~$270SP. I just hope I could have a nice retirement in ten years... :)
Keep pushing, my brother! Price is still low enough for you to make a difference for the future! :)
Congtrats for you ezzy,hope i can play some game together with you 😁
Nice one, bud. Thanks very much! And yes, a gaming session would be awesome. :)
Haha good luck for you ezzy for your big archivement,have fun 😉
That is awesome. congrats on 2 huge achievments in 1 day.
Nice one, bro! Really chuffed to bits at the double whammy. Thank you... :)
I am goinng to keep on trucking. I am striving to get to even a quarter of where you are. good work dude, seriously pat yourself on the back.
Many thanks, pal! Keep on pushing and don't give up until you reach your goal! :)
Wow. 70 and 50000. Those are really incredible achievements. Also, I apparently followed you at some point, which I don't remember doing, but you seem like somebody that posts interesting information so I'll be checking out your posts in the future.
I agree with you, by the way, powering down is a pretty dumb idea to do anytime soon. This platform is heading in some really great directions and holding is the only way to go.
Thank you, @jeezzle. It's been a long road and thanks for the follow. Glad you also see the power in powering up. :)
Hello ezzy,
Congrats on reaching you milestone and for staying with Steemit and making your dream come true.
My story is not as pretty as your since I stopped for 1 year after blogging for 3 months or so. I started sept 2016 about the same period as you.
Now, I am ready to stay in Steemit and blog everyday and not give up my dream.
Much success to you.
It's never too late, buddy. Just keep on pushing from now on and you'll be hitting those milestones in no time. :)
It's been really interesting to watch your success (in the few months I've been here). Unlike a lot of posters, you seem to have found substantial success by posting a real variety of content.
Here's hoping your trend analysis is spot-on.
Thank you, buddy! I must admit, it took my a while to find my footing at the start but once the negatives were ironed out, the rest is history...
I also wish you all the success here on Steemit and thanks again for the kind words. :)
@ezzy many many congratulations ...brother you have made it this far, this is quite an achievement.
I guess you have now become the reputable steemian, crossing the 60's and entering into 70 .....it feels so great ...i can feel the heat of excitement you have now.
Keep on steeming brother ,till you cross @haejin 😂
Lol! Great last line, although I'm sure he's going to the stratosphere! But seriously, appreciate the nice words. Keep on climbing and pushing up! :)
Maybe you should make a post on how you journey on steemit began ,what difficulties you faced but what drove you against all the odds .And here you are now with 70 rep and 50k SP ....make it memorable ...
@ezzy friend try it.
Nice idea, man. I'll put something together soon chronicling my journey from zero to now. :)
That wud be great ,will be waiting.
congtrats for you ezzy....
Many thanks. :)
Nice story
Thats just boss! Making those big gainzzzz 😂
Thank, @stackin. Onwards and upwards. :)
Congtrats @ezzy for huge achievement! i will be there too soon :D
Thanks, buddy. And yes, I can see you are well on your way! All the very best! :)
Congratulations @ezzy
incredible achievement of your success in steemit @jhoni happy to know you, thanks for sharing, success always @ezzy
Thank you so much, @jhoni! :)
great achievement of friend
Many thanks, man! :)
you are welcome, friend
Good luck always
a huge congrats on reaching this milestone!
WOOO GRATS!