Every few days or so, I like to make an entry into my cyber diary in which I can look back upon to refresh my memory, when reminiscing about the past.
It seems of little importance whether anything I record in it, is true or not. As a matter of fact... I'm a lot more interested in the phony aspects of my life, rather than my ridiculously, mundane day-to-day activities and experiences.
I don't know...?!?!?!?
BUT... doesn't it seem that way to you too, with some of these prolific "Look how great I am" type authors...?!?!?!? Seems to me, they write some pretty good fiction; if you read their crap, being at least a wee bit analytical.
FOR INSTANCE
Take those people who claim to "Have a job" of which they are admittingly "very successful at" as a manager, "Own a very successful business" of which someone else mostly manages, "Have a part-time, side gig" and "Owns and manages rental properties" all at the same time...(To name a few claims)
YET... they seem to have enough time to take regular trips on Holiday to foreign lands, be an active Club Member of some sort, engage in "Multiple hobbies", train and compete in sporting events, regularly takes day-hikes in Nature...and with ALL THIS... they have plenty of time to make at least two daily posts here on Hive (Sometimes three), with multiple self-shot photographs, be a PAID 'DAILY' curator for a Hive group, establish and run MULTIPLE Communities and respond to every single comment (of which they encourage receiving) etc., etc., etc.,
Are YOU that inefficient with YOUR time management skills, as 'I' must be...?!?!?!? DAMN...!!! That guy is some kind of whirl-wind genius of sorts.
OR ELSE...
FAKE
I suspect... the latter...
It's no BIG deal though... I can still live happily with myself as a Social Media failure. I certainly hope YOU CAN too... Some of us, have a REAL life, in the REAL WORLD... with REAL responsibilities that extend beyond 'SELF'...
Don't fret about what others CLAIM to be so "successfully" doing out there in the world. Especially those who love to remind you of their achievements and greatness with every single post. They may very well be a bit delusional YA THINK...???
If people like this, here on the platform are making you feel small in comparison to what they report about themselves... DO YOURSELF A FAVOR...
Come and visit my pages... I'm not successful at all... I'm a total failure. No job... no business venture... no house, no wife, no girlfriend, no hobbies, no club memberships, no money... NO NOTHING...!!!
THAT should perk up your spirits at least a bit, my friends... It'll help you to smile at yourself once again, after one of these clowns trick you into believing how "GREAT" they and their lives are, compared to you and yours.
OH... and should I mention... these bogus, little fakes are accomplishing ALL these things, while under strict 'Pandemic' Governmental lock-downs and mandates in their Country...
At least I'M honest about being fake when I'm lying about stuff here, except when I'm not...
"So... @AngryMan... If these fakes don't annoy you, then WHY is you bitchin an moanin boutz them then...?!?!?"
SIMPLE... I came across a post by someone last night, that seemed to indicate they were feeling like a failure of sorts here on Hive, due to the relatively low response and rewards they typically receive here.
They've been on this platform since the early days of Steemit. They are regular contributors... average folk... like most of us, who love the platform yet only make a post every other day or so...
It obviously is NOT their Profession... It is NOT their Business or job to create content here and chase after maximum rewards, by choice or appointment. As some members obviously do.
They are just as important to this platform though, perhaps more important and I don't want to see more of these regular users give up and leave, due to feelings of failure.
DON'T LEAVE, my friends... DON'T feel like a failure because you're not earning much, compared to others you follow; or that you're not getting many comments on whatever you post.
If you are enjoying what you do here, with the time you're able to participate... THAT is what's most important- isn't it...???
That's IT...!!! That's my spiel for the day😏 and... I'm "Sticking to it".
Stay well, or GET that way.
Ciao
@AngryMan
April 2, 2021Images: Me
Interact with others.
Engagement is king.
And if you keep interacting with people and talking with them..
They will take notice.
But it really is up to you.
And best part is not only am I homeless and working on scraping together every nickel that I can get...
But now with cryptocurrency rising up I have about 5,500 worth of cryptocurrency investments that are just working on growing.
Worst part is now I can make decisions and fund cool friends because I believe in their projects and their work!!!!
Congratulations everybody we are in a brand new future.
Now even you have enough time to get things taken care of and set up so that you start making residual incomes and financial moves....
I feel for you... I've been there myself in the past and sort of semi-homeless a few times... meaning that I had some sort of place to squat or taken in temporarily by a friend or family member.
I'm in much better shape financially these days and have more than I actually need to be comfortable. This platform for me, and potential earnings are not for self support. I'm looking to help others in some way who may be in worse straits than I. THAT brings more pleasure to me, since I don't need the money for myself anymore (fortunately) 😎
That part in my post about "not having anything" was meant as part of my attempt at satire... I hope it was not misleading. I'm fine.
Thanks for your response @ganjafarmer, your opening advice is sound for newcomers, still trying to figure out the platform.
best wishes to you.
Thank you very much and may we all work together to rise the tide so that All ships May sail.
Empowering others is a great thing.
Exactly! More people should think and do this way.
However everybody is so scared about coming out of their shell and interacting with others that sometimes it can be a near impossibility for them.
I don't think that's a problem for "everyone". We have different reasons for engagement levels chosen. Not everyone desires to interact in the same manner as others, or perhaps do not have the time for it.
True
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Oh, I DO like post, sir!
(and I'm not drunk on mango wine - I've been virtually teetotal since last years batch was finished !)
oh, btw.....Did I mention how much I do like this post?
Ha...I knew you'd appreciate the unabashed, honesty in it...😎
By the way; I know you ran out of (homemade) wine and back to being a teetotaler. You probably are sipping from a fine, decorative, porcelain cup with a proper pinky finger pointed outward, adhering to proper English etiquette.
I always appreciate honesty - it's a rare commodity in these parts.
...I thought I'd turned off the webcam...bugger...My secret is out...
Thank god you never spotted the scones with jam and clotted cream....doh!
You did, but I have an 'in' with NSA that has been keeping a watchful eye on you... switch-on
...goes and finds some electrical tape....
I hear what you are saying. I try not to compare myself with others, and to accept myself for who I am. Sometimes, it works. Other times, the seed of doubt creeps in. But on the whole, I am fine. I am a realist, pragmatic and one who has a few common sense. So, I have a good grasp of what life is all about. 😎
Enjoy your weekend! 😊
I easily believe you, my friend... It is as much as I had suspected.
Thank you! 😊
Some people can just manage everything like you said, and it makes you wonder, okay well not wonder much other than seeing the fantasy, but they do spin a good yarn.
I agree with that, heck I hardly post, but I do like reading and seeing normal. There are a lot of millionaires according to a quick google search:
I'm not one of those 46.8 million people, and I don't feel like a failure. Perspective gets lost sometimes.
Yes... It's not so bad that some people are using platforms like Hive, Steemit etc. professionally, in my opinion... (To each their own) There's plenty of room for growth with all types of users. Honesty and less greed is what I hope for down the road. More philanthropy of sorts as well... Some people can't even muster up enough benevolence to grant anyone a sizeable up-vote- as if it's their own pocket the reward is coming from... I Just don't get it sometimes.
That dumb excuse of "spreading their votes around" is lost with me, after seeing their average tiny percent used on their slider. Many times, I suspect it's some kind of character flaw slipping into their decision making.
But, what the hell do 'I' know... I'm not a psycho-ologist...😎
It does get hard sometimes with the vote, but someone capable of a fifteen cent vote to 100 people only giving out less than a two cent vote to 1500 people something is wrong somewhere between the ears.
I love that Hive seems to be getting a lot more varied content from just normal type people, people testing the waters I guess, and I hope they will stick around even if they do not end op with hundreds of dollars on their post or thousands of followers.
Exactly... and take into consideration that the 2 cent vote goes to 1 cent upon payout at 50-50%... not much help to anyone really down on their luck, or living in absolute poverty within "third world countries" trying to put food into the mouth of a child perhaps, or pay for their schooling.
You are probably ok inside but without great achievements to boast of on hive you have a weak public image. Make up some impressive shit.
Oh yes Mr. @Frot... Woe is me... My weak, pubic image lays embarrassingly, bare to the eyes of the masses- but, to my defense, I had just stepped out of a cold shower...😨
Well, not this time again. Hopefully maybe next you'll tell us how you really feel.
I'm so glad I don't have one of those job things anymore or I might've thought you were pointing out all that bullshit I claim to be.
No... you're alright in my book @dandays... (for now at least...😏) You're not one of the ones I was referring to, you're a bum by choice - like me... I'm only a little jealous that you got to retire a lot earlier in life than I did!!!
You're also the type who will step in to help a member, as evident by the @edprivat family pet thing.
Oh now you did it! That motherf-word @edprivat will not give me a wallet address. Asked for a BTC address, CashApp, I've asked him like three times, he's way too proud of a dude. Last I told him was "I'll get it to you one way or another." He said something like "just keep being you." Did you know we were scheduled to visit him and his family in Toulouse? France was our fourth of our next five stops, woulda stayed there 31 days, and they never let us out of England—true story.
Since I'm still talking about myself. My friend, when they said 37,500 hours that didn't mean 36,499 or 37,501. I held'em to it. Thanks for noticing.
Thanks for mentioning Ed, because I was just about to ask him if he had enough to cover the expense and offer additional help. I've done that a few times with people here, who seemed either embarrassed or hesitant for some other reason and didn't take the help. A couple of times, I just sent 100 coins to their wallet anyway... I only sent Ed ten, I think.
One person mentioned having to sell Steem to pay for unexpected expenses for their pet at the Vet. I offered to buy P2P their steem and even said I'd give it back down the road if they chose at same price... Turns out, they even had a PayPal account I could have sent the funds to... NOPE... Go figure???
No. I didn't know or remember you and Pura about to visit Ed in France, but maybe I just forgot, what I did know, when I knew it, before I forgot...?!?!?
If you want waves you gotta throw something in .
And with waves i do not mean waves of coin's flowing in your wallet .
That's something that might or might not happen .
And with throwing some in , i do not mean cash .
throw in your originality true fun post's , remember heavy shit creates higher waves .
But be aware , high waves have deeper valleys so do not create waves you can't ride .
Risk of getting hit by your own wave is bigger with heavy shit to .
Dump the cow not to close to yourself for you might get wet from it's wave ;-)
Oh' and don't forget about the power of comments and how it makes your network of people you engage with on Hive grow . And fuck it forget about the coin , if it was for the +/-25 steem/Hive that i made from votes , i would have left long ago . (and that coming from a guy that desperately is looking for some independent crypto income )
Ramping it up , like a "good" post a day could give some boost in growth .
Not easy , as one has to come up with a "good" work (writing or art)(or both) to keep readers attracted to your streak of post's . And as we all know most of us have boring dull lives where nothing ever happen's . Being creative can't be forced .
Or can it ? can i force myself to be creative every day ? Can i force myself to that ? Well let's find out . Few days ago i put up some topics on a dart board . The dart landed ,.... a friend , sitting in the room at that moment , stood up , took the dart from the cute kittycat and plunged it in music . ,... well fair enough .
I am of , i have got a masterpiece to compose ,.. and publish today .
You always have the best advice @small1axe for us failures in life...!!! If only I was able to read with comprehension, I might be able to take corrective action for success here on the platform? 😒 My mother was right when she said I'd "never amount to anything in this life..." I should have taken heed and not wasted so much time and energy trying... Maybe I'll do better in my next life.
Some think that the life i live is a big failure , for it got me nowhere .
Still way better then the last few , rattled down at Omaha beach and many other war disasters before where i left my flesh to rot and feed the worm's after a short and explosive existence . ;-)
Then again , how to give advice without the experience of failure .
Take two people , and choose one for the job .
Person one never did this job ever .
person two did but failed .
Still person two is the one with the most experience , logic and chance tells me person two will have better odd's on completing the job . While most people will not give person two an other go at it .
You can look all you want at someones success , you will probably learn nothing . Look at there failures and you will learn a lot . Look at Biden , trying hard to hide his stumble on the airplane stairs the bugger tripped twice right after . Remember that when you hide your shit it will come hunt you down one day .
Hive is SOCIAL media , means interaction and engagement , post and then wait for others to lift you up without ever engaging or interacting with others , it will not work . believe me , i have tried . ;-)
You're not a failure, my friend. You're successfully being 'YOU'...
Your post was great
It even gave me an idea about something I already wanted to write about "false leaders"
Great, I will prepare this soon!
Glad my post brought some inspiration your way... and thank you for your kind appraisal😎
Spot on - bang on point.
WELL...!!! Look at what the cat dragged in...or... is it 'What the dog dragged in...??? These old expressions often get screwed up by old folk like me😒
How the hell are ya @shepz1?
It is look what the cat dragged in as they leave dead mice and small birds for those that feed them like me. I can give you proof of that. All good here and nice to see you are still here. Seems our friend artur-grato has departed this mortal coil sadly.
Ah... thanks for the correction; I thought so... My cat even dragged in a dead squirrel for me one day. The damned thing was almost as big as she is- she's petite. Guess she was trying to contribute to the household pantry?
So, Arthur is gone huh...??? I had a feeling something was up with him; sick or something. R.I.P. Arty...
Yes they deliver food to those that feed them. Got 4 of them lol.
Artur I think just passed away. Remarkable man that wanted to give children no ill.
Bless him.
I had three, now only one is left but I care for some strays who found their way to me.
Artur's books were written in a style that I found difficult to follow, though I tried... I was often lost trying to keep up with the story line.
Maybe they were to you, Maybe he had his reasons. Now tell me about this charity bro before I die/
Me too. But here is one simple question:
If people have the time to write (often long) blog posts, then why do not they have time to write comments on each other's posts?
Social media itself is a failure. People are constantly making it fail because of their own behavior and attitude.
Why the people have to be selfish and greedy? This world would be a much better place, if the majority of the people would not be selfish and greedy.
Well @xplosive... I certainly wouldn't argue with that assessment 😎 Thanks for your input.
Fuckin happy days and drop the bomb, grab your balls and sing hallelujah. (no offense is intended if your balls are metaphorical.)
I love bein a failure to be honest, keeps the bar low. I run 3 mediocre businesses, es, es? Pays the bills and I have yet to eat my shoes. Win?
Otherwise when I have non ball breaking time I pick and choose articles and posts on here...
I love to write a post me. Doesn't sound so batshit when I talk to myself if i type it.. I'm fairly new but I feel like my brand of crazy has a place.
Love peace and oreos, keep on speakin as you see fit.
Oh yeah well I'm second best.
Ha...No offense taken... My balls are still intact...😎
All my past businesses could probably be described accurately as "mediocre" (I was self-employed most of my past adult life) Even when I was making less money than I could have at a pointless job, working for, under and with pointless people... I was much happier- independently.
I'm old and retired (mostly) now. I'm still adjusting to the fact that it's okay for me to do 'nothing' all day long if I choose too and I'll still get a check at the end of the month😏
Thanks for commenting @rubido
Now this is what I call scathing, smoking anger.lol
I really have no clue why you wrote this, I am new here and it was fun reading it.
Let me assure you that I am no social media fame either.. In fact I am terrible at it.
Most of what I post here, is of a satirical nature with little or no serious thought behind it @sofs-su... I'm glad that it was a fun read for you (My main intention)
ALSO... Welcome to the platform😎
Hehe, your post reminded me of a beggar that said I will be richer than Musk if I get all his money! Someone asked, "HOW? He said, "I will have my begging business beside Musk's money". So what's wrong if big businessmen, managers, etc are begging as a side business? 😁 Cooldown man, you sound too angry right now.
That is not what I was inferring... it seems, you missed the whole point of my article; it was mostly focused upon the ridiculous exaggerations, employed by some individuals who seek to impress others with lies.
If I cooled down... I would no longer be the cherished @AngryMan... that intelligent people love and support.
I got your point but I wanted to support your point of view. I know there are many that pretend to be big but they in fact are nothing more than very ordinary people. I wanted to say the same but in a different tone, cheers!
Got'cha... Thanks for the clarification...😎