Reading through this post, it kind of seemed repetitive, but I don't mind. I doubt anyone one takes their time to unearth posts written 2weeks old - above. Blame it on our current reward system. Your post is only valid for 7days.
I get this strange feeling that I really cannot explain properly. It is something similar to the feeling you get when you wake up and realize everything you've experienced in your mind prior to that moment was a dream. I get that feeling a lot but in a different way. It's more like a panic attack when I realize that I am actually not dreaming and this is actually happening--I am actually earning doing the things I love.
It's almost inconceivable most times because this goes against everything I have been taught about earning or making a living. And it seems too easy sometimes that scares me, to be honest. Sometimes I tell myself that I'm benefiting from some elaborate scam that might end up biting me in the arse sometime soon. You know I have had my own fair share of the negative news about crypto and anything crypto-related and its almost impossible not to pay attention to some of those things. Notwithstanding, a huge part of me believes in this project called steem; a huge part of me wants this to work more than anything else. Most times I spend my time daydreaming, playing with different thoughts and possibilities. This is life changing already and it can definitely be more.
I'm lucky or should I say, fortunately. Given how I started here I would never have imagined that I would get this far in such a short time. Asides earning, I have actually met amazing people on this blockchain and personally, I think that's the greatest gift steem has given me. I believe I have a unique opportunity to create something tangible here and it breaks my heart when I see that many people who probably started this steem journey before me have lost sight of that. I was going through some of the tags I use to search for a post to upvote using the minnowsupport booster and I could not find any, literally! The reality is that there are just a few of us here who are actively building this blockchain. We do not have the numbers but we compensate with our time and passion. I really cannot complain about not having anything meaningful to read, the best I can do is create content worth reading.
Back to what I was discussing earlier, I feel blessed. I might not be amongst the top earners on this platform but I believe every penny counts. You guys can't even begin to imagine the impact steem has had on my life. It's something to be grateful for; it's something worth remembering and appreciating once in a while.
Just to digress a little. I know this might sound harsh but I think this begging mentality needs to stop, especially within the African community. I am guilty of this myself, but coming here to ask people for things will definitely mar your progress. Steem is a platform that enables people. You have the chance to earn here no matter how little. We all have needs and we need help but personally, I do not want to live up to the stereotype of Africans being dependent and lazy, always asking for aids. If I'm going to earn a dollar here then I would have to live with what that dollar can provide. And if I want more, then I would have to do more. It is not an equal playing field for all but you have a fighting chance. If I am not a good example then look at @elsiekjay. She is from Kenyan and practically doing well for herself. So the point I'm trying to make here is that it can be done. You can make it on steem. There are many ways of earning here. I write, vlog, gamble (occasionally) and play games on the steem blockchain and they all generate some form of revenue for me. There was a week I covered my data expenses with my gains from playing magic-dice. These things are possible, the problem is many people are limited in their scope and they do not understand or care to understand the steem ecosystem. It is quite embarrassing seeing people beg. If it's not life-threatening situation chances are people will not pay any attention to you.
Another problem I have spotted is that most people are afraid or reluctant to start small. Take, for example, I want to make professional vlogs. To do this I need a decent camera, a laptop, things I can not afford at this point. But rather than beg for these things I will manage my phone camera, work on the things I can improve like my content and sound. And maybe when I have made enough from vlogging I can buy this said gadgets. It's going to take a long time but I would sleep easy knowing I purchased them with my earnings. Basically, life isn't easy, even for the people we look up to for help.
Pardon me, this post is supposed to be about gratitude. I'm grateful for the things I have achieved here and want other people to see the same possibilities I saw when I joined this platform about 6-5months ago. And if you are struggling on the steem blockchain maybe it's time to take a step back, reevaluate your position and formulate a better strategic moving going forward. Good things don't just happen. The odds need to be in your favor and the only way of making this happen is by putting in work. And don't make the mistake of being so comfortable with your current success. I earn mostly from vlogging but I would be damned if I do not have a plan B, C...Z.
It's currently raining here in Lagos. I think I will go to bed earlier than usual. I leave you guys with these thoughts.
My powering down process ends next week. So From Saturday, my contest winners from last month get their delegations. Thanks for being patient with me
©nonsowrites
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This was partly the reason I stopped joining African oriented communities.
You weren't here to see my journey evolve, but I can tell you it wasn't an easy one. I started with blogs, writing reviews and managing a community or 2 before I started vlogging and what not.
The better part of my 7 months journey, I did atleast 4 posts a day. Back to back with very little rewards..probably less than $1 for all to be honest lol. But then again, I was happy and still I'm. Creating content more so writing had always been a great hobby, compared to my wordpress blog, steem was a no brainer the best option. I made no cents on wordpress even with my 1000's of followers.
I couldn't agree more with your message. I keep insisting on consistency & hard work (working smart is better), both go hand in hand. And if you enjoy your input, you will never feel like you are struggling to keep up. The thing is most people aren't patient and don't put in enough from my observations.
Funnily, I feel like you partly described my journey. I started vlogging on my phone myself before I could afford my camera. It's all part of the process. What is it that they say about that? Oh.. the journey is more important than the destination... or sth like that😄😊
Keep your light shining. You are doing really great so far & I enjoy reading your content.
HAPPY WEEKEND @nonsowrites
Well said as always!
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Thank you dear
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I have been meaning to check that out. Will do this evening
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I have been meaning to check that out. Will do this evening.
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At the first glimpse at this write up, I felt so reluctant to read it, but as soon as I started, stopping half way wasn't an option. Besides I'm trying to stop the awful habit of reading articles and stopping half way. Anyway, you've succeeded in passing a very vital message, we all need to know that if you don't put in time and hardwork, success will keep running away from you. I know how many things I can post as contents on my channel. But I understand that, what you are posting has to be your passion, which encourages genuineness and originality. Search within your self, in your very own silence, and I guess you will find your uniqueness.
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