I was thinking back on my hive blogging journey today; recent changes have meant I have less time available to spend on the blockchain and whilst I'm responsible and disciplined enough to accept the change and work with it I also miss that time I'd spend; not just the time actually on the blockchain but writing for it. I find writing relaxing and usually spend a lot of time doing it - My change of schedule has inhibited my opportunities though.
I took the photo of that stack of money a couple years ago now and used it today to punctuate my point...That is: I initially started blogging on the blockchain for the money. I didn't make much really, but kept plugging away, posting daily, and commenting with relevance and validity on other people's posts which helped attract them to my own.
The thing is that I very soon came to the understanding that I'd come for the money but stayed for the enjoyment. I found so much value in posting, ordering my thoughts and putting them out there. I've written about positive and negative things, happy and sad, success and failure and most things in between and whilst I earned some magic internet money by doing so, I've found equal reward in having done it.
I started on the 13th June 2017 and, like the energiser bunny, just kept going and going and going. Sometimes I wonder how I've been so consistent and then I remember: Effort.
It's through that effort I've built my account to where it sits today and I credit the relationships I've made and nurtured for that. I'm not a big account, not by any stretch of the imagination, however I feel satisfied my efforts have been rewarded and whilst time may be harder to come by these days I intend to continue making that effort.
Yesterday I took a look at some statistics generated by HiveBuzz and whilst I'm not a trophy hunter I'll admit to feeling pleased to see my consistency on the blockchain through those numbers.
I'll not say the figures here, you can see them for yourself if you like, but there's two I'm kind of happy about. I've posted every day of the week for 175 weeks and have posted every day of the month for 28 months. There's no prize for having done so of course, the reward comes from having done it.
I don't know what the future holds for me, none of us do I guess, although more of the same is a good bet for me. I mean hive-blogging. I'm not sure what that looks like at the moment though; I'll fall into a routine eventually I guess and whatever it is will be my new reality.
I've made some great relationships here and there's a few who regularly scan my posts and comment sometimes which is one of the greatest rewards; that connection with others. Some have similar likes and dislikes and others are completely different but it's the mix that makes it kind of special - the way people from far away places can connect on meaningful levels with others - and it's that connection that offers its own reward.
Do you remember your first weeks on the blockchain? What brought you here and what makes you stay? How did you begin to build your account, establish yourself and connect with others? I'd like to know so feel free to comment below if you'd like.
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Many are coming for the money and very few manage to understand what's everything about and that the real need to stay comes from the people you meet on the Blockchain and the enjoyment.
I know how you feel with the lack of time because I would spend a lot more time here too if I were able so, but adult likes sometimes takes place of our guilty pleasures and as long or short those journeys are, in the end, we have to enjoy the ride and look forward to the moments when we will spend more time around. :)
Unfortunately life can get in the way of some of the pleasurable things we'd rather be doing and, in truth, the real world is more important than social media anyway. Still, it's an enjoyable place for me and I've put a lot into it. These changes will simply mean I have to approach it differently and whilst that may be an adjustment it won't dissuade me from being around on the blockchain.
Same here, and I totally agree with what I said.
Personally I find this place and social media in general, a great way to put the current life on pause and live without too much stress around even if just for a few minutes or hours when you create the posts and leave comments to the people you appreciate.
And being in 2021 this leads to some nice friendships as well, which are well needed especially during this crazy period.
Most of us came to this blockchain to earn which is the main priority but along to line being here is like having another great family because in my own case I always feel loved here despite not meeting the people I do communicate with but its awesome with the fact that new ideas and thoughts are been learnt here as well.
It's good to find value over and above the monetary worth and there's many people around that can help one do so.
I believe the true value will keep us stay and well deserved Galen :) You have earned the respect and relationship from others on the blockchain.
When I joined Hive my first week, I had no idea what I would be doing. I was surprised by the warm welcome and good actions from other Hivers. I'm so excited because of the other's inspiration and great engagement, and it's one of the most important things that get me to stay and be active. Engaging more with my favorite Hivers and participating in more challenges are the way I build my account and connect with other people on the blockchain :)
The blockchain is a complicated environment for a new person and can be difficult to navigate at first. I think, by doing the basics well, a person is on the right track. You seem to have done that and are seeing the benefits of it. Well done.
I'm still in my first weeks on this Platform and although I have had it explained to me a dozen times, there is clearly still a lot for me to learn and get my head around.
I've never been a natural writer and turning my thoughts into text is still something that needs real practice.
I guess I am intrigued by the idea of gaining 'Magic Internet Money' but more so, I just like seeing numbers appear next to the little voting heart.. It's super encouraging to think that someone has clicked it because they like/agree with/relate to what you have done. Especially in a time when we don't have as much access to 'real world' conversations as we once did.
There's a lot of moving parts and my h to know but when it's broken down one really just needs to write as well as they can and engage with other people on their posts. It's a community environment and so interaction is the key. Where it goes from there is up to the individual.
I think we all came for the same thing, money. The first time I was told about a social network that paid me to comment on other posts, make my own and give others a vote of confidence, it was hard to believe until I made my first payment. It was incredible. What holds me here? To be honest, I have searched the internet and I have found a lot of pages that pay (verified) but I come back here every day with more desire to write and it saddens me when I don't. I have cried for those friends who started and then leave. Could it be that they haven't seen the good in Hive? Could it be that if they do better on other platforms? Believe me I have tried many and I always go back to the beginning, to Hive. It could be the people, the variety of niches there are, I don't know, but here I am and hopefully it will be for a long time.
There's many reasons people stay. I think the ones who have the most traction are those who have a few different reasons.
Even though people come for the money, they certainly cannot deny the fun of posting on the blockchain.
Fen and enjoyment has a value, as does money. Some would say the fun and enjoyment us more valuable actually.
All this fun and money too.
What is not to love? Hi, Galen! @galenkp Did I miss the selfie? You know that is one of the reasons I came back. A bonafide selfie by you.
Lol, selfies are few and far between Swigs. Maybe there'll be one from the even Friday night.
Ha! I'll be waiting. :) Try not to make it far away and blurry.
Depends how many drinks I have.
No drinks = Not blurry.
One drink = Anything could happen.
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I'll take door #3. 😮
You don't even know what's behind there!
I definitely didn't believe that the money was real in 2017, when I posted. It took me an entire month, for the reality to sink in, and by then I was earning the biggest earning in the shortest amount of time, it was January 2018 and the markets were going ape shit hahaha. 😄
Yeah dude you can be proud of your consistency, it isn't easy to fulfil a daily task like this one.
As you said, if you can enjoy the process, it makes the payout even sweeter! It gets a little bit lonely up there I am sure, because anyone can become a source of envy, or even jealousy, but there are always good people out there, that will spread good vibes to cancel out the negative ones.
I approach hive as I do most things in my life; if I find value I'm happy to put in the effort. It hasn't seemed like hard work I guess, although a lot of hard work goes into it and I've been repaid in kind. It's a good place to be.
Thanks for your comment. 😊
Yeah dude the best place to be probably, for growth (financial and personal)
Cheers!
Cheers and have a great end of week/weekend. 😬
I feel like that's a lot of us here XD
Solid effort with the daily posting, the thought of it makes my meagre brain hurt XD
Lol, yeah I'm not sure I I manage to get it done each day but I'm a fast typer so that helps.
Yes, I agree none of us know exactly what is waiting for us ahead, so if we enjoy what we are doing just keep doing it. Seize the moments. Your post inspires me to carry on my journey, not just with my Hive posts but my perspective forming process too. Thank you!
Thanks for taking a read and I'm glad you found something valuable to take away.
Interesting to hear your back story on Hive. Every day for 175 weeks is unbelievable effort and I can see how you have built up a successful account. Hard work and dedication and nurturing relationships. Fair play to you man 👏
I haven't missed many days since June 2017 at all, just a handful. I enjoy it though, so it doesn't seem like work to me, just a hobby. Of course it's been difficult at times too, but in the main I've found value here and that's why I stay.
Thanks for commenting.
Fair play to you. As you allude to as well, there is something therapeutic about getting your thoughts down on paper also.
So I find it and many I know say the same thing; yourself included I see. 😀