When I was told about the Hive blockchain and saw the potential it holds for myself, I couldn't help but want to spread the word to everyone around me so they can benefit from all that Hive has to offer as much as they in their own ways positively impact Hive in return. However, during my quest to bring everyone around me to this precious space, I've come to learn that not everyone of us sees things in the same way and that regardless of if someone sees this potential, it doesn't mean they'll or must walk in the same path, and for these reasons, I've gotten different responses and reactions when onboarding people; some bring about fulfillment and others regret, and in this write-up, I'd tell you all about them.
It's almost about four years since I joined the Hive Blockchain, and between that time and now, I've made attempts to onboard no less than fifty people, without exaggeration. The majority of those attempts have ended in disappointment, leaving a mark of pain, regret, and the need to be less empathetic about trying to help everyone I find struggling around me. Yes, I know those are ridiculous things to say, but I can't hide from the fact that that's how it feels when I give my all to try and help someone come onboard to the Hive Blockchain, and yet they take my efforts for granted and constantly stretch out their hand in desperation.
The worst of those experiences happened not too long ago, and it was caused by someone I had known for the last fourteen years. He was a chorister in the church I attended during my university days, a man with one of the most beautiful and melodious voices I've ever heard. Trust me, I've heard many beautiful voices singing here on Hive, during my numerous travels, and among musicians, but believe me, none comes close to him. However, despite his talents, when we reconnected after years apart, I met him in a state that doesn't befit someone of his talents, and so I yearn to help. Thankfully, Vibes Community was holding a music competition with loads of mouthwatering prizes, of which I'm sure if he were to come onboard and participate, he'd surely come out on top within a month or two.
When I told him about Hive and the opportunities she bears, he was eager to come onboard, and so I proceeded to help him open an account but was unlucky not to have any of the free sources available, and given my initial vow never to use my own money to help anyone create an account again (a lesson well learned when I tried to help some students by opening accounts for about two of them with my money, only for none of them to take it seriously). But I don't really want to help this person, and so I broke my vow and once again opened the account for him with Mum's money, since I had already told him he doesn't need to pay to get an account.
Sadly for me, after I opened the account for him and spent weeks guiding him on how to go about navigating Hive, publishing a video, and the like, I was patiently waiting for him to upload a video, but he kept on giving me excuses upon excuses. I'm guessing he doubted the possibility of him making that much money from that medium, and so rather than giving it a try, he'd rather use his time doing petty jobs that can't meet his needs or set him up for life. It was sad watching such a huge talent go to waste because he's unwilling to take action on a course that could have changed his story.
And because of the money spent, the time wasted, and the enough ruins in trying to help him for months, I signed off on my ordeal with him as one of my worst experiences with onboarding newbies on Hive.
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oh wow! This is sad o, to even think that you used your own money for to secure him an account. I don't think I would do that for anyone. Although my sister did for me but then whoever cannot open an account for themselves will miss out on the opportunity of hive. Sorry about your experience, lesson learned.