It's not the same though. Fast tracking it is getting to the same point quicker, meaning the person who fast tracked it got there faster but the other person who didn't fast track it still got there. Key to growth suggests that it isn't possible for the person to get there as they won't grow that big. There's also a difference between fast growth and reasonable growth as one implies the time it takes and the other implies the amount of growth. I'm hoping the concept of it being impossible to grow the same amount, albeit slower, without investment is wrong.
I know things do tend to get rewarded more based on investment levels and that is shit and is really sad and is a massive con of this platform (just like how YouTube or any other platforms have pros and cons) but I'm saying it shouldn't be the case, and I'm questioning the possibility of growth despite the fact that imbeciles upvote based on investment levels rather than quality. I'm yet to get a steady income from Steem but I have had some posts as a very small creator that did really well so I'm thinking it probably is possibly but is just a steeper uphill battle. Still less of a steep uphill battle than growing on YouTube is at least...
Would you say it is impossible as someone who hasn't invested to grow to the same size as someone who has or do you just think it will be a lot slower?
On a general note, it will be a lot slower but there are rare cases of course.
Networking can be the only difference in this case. I know a few who have invested a lot but do not interact and network with others and as such they mostly upvote every post and comment on theirs maybe to have some ROI.
So, someone who does not invest but spend time networking and collecting free votes and winning giveaways on Steem, Discord, Twitter, WhatsApp etc may be bound to grow more than someone who has invested but does not create a network with others. This is still investing time rather than money, I think.
So, I would say it cannot be possible if one doesn't invest time at least.
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Oh I expect it to be slower. I'm glad to hear that clarification, because I'm much more concerned by the concept of it not being possible to grow without being in the position of being able to invest money vs investment leading to faster growth. Glad to hear that you think it can be done. Thanks for your reply.
I would also agree with the part in your original comment about mentality regarding what you are doing on Steem mattering (not so much goals because goals are very very much just the beginning for some people and for them goals alone WONT WORK without other strategies in play), however I also acknowledge that the mentality or views someone holds towards something and their goals in regards to that something aren't the only driver of behaviour (in the case of investing, actually having money to invest is another driver but that applies to a lot of things) and that's okay and is something we should all remember when dealing with other people.
Good luck with your future growth on Steem :)
Thanks and good luck to you as well. Interesting convo all along! 😎
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