The fact that we don't have a referral scheme here means we won't be in danger of becoming some MLM pyramid.
The fact that the big guys and the whales want to help the smaller guys speak a lot.
The fact that people here are positive AND real (hence not that woo-woo), makes for the possibility of a better life for all of us.
That's how inspiring Steemit has been for me.
"The great lie is this: if you get enough money to buy things, then your life will be full and happy."
I always believed money won't make you happy. It just makes life easier.
With that ease, it's all about, as you said, empowering yourself to make yourself better and not just buy useless shit that will create a void at the end.
We are all friends here. It's like a real online platform where we get to virtually travel to each other.
Thanks for the post @stellabelle. Looking forward to the news you have!