RE: A year of fun and toil on Steem
It’s always a delight to read comments that are as long as the post - and equally substantive. Hats off to you :-)
Everyone has their own reasons and goals for joining Steemit. Like many, I came here with the prospect of earning money - that was the hype at the time. But experience showed me the gray areas behind that idea, and later I learned the game was rigged. Since then, I've given up chasing rewards and focused instead on writing about what genuinely interests me, letting time decide whether I deserve a reward.
So yes, the system can be disappointing, and I don't blame anyone for leaving. But I'm glad you came back - otherwise, we wouldn't be having this conversation.
I write about everything that interests me and that might be useful to the reader. But first and foremost, it has to interest me, otherwise nothing will work out. You can't write about something against your own will. And I think this process can confidently be called personal evolution.
I thoroughly agree! I once wrestled with whether to write for myself or for others - even wrote a post about it. I think one should always write about what interests them, but also bring the reader along for the ride. You have to write in a way that lets the reader see and feel things as you do. Otherwise, you're just talking to the void.
After all, we're both readers and writers here.
The word “investment” sounds more neutral. I try to perceive it as an investment. This allows me not to chase rewards and simply go with the flow.
Thank you!
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Ah yes. :-) That’s more like it - it has a nice ring to it. I never really thought about it that way before. I guess that shows just how much I’d given up on this whole thing.
And honestly, I’ve never liked tying money or profit to my writing. I write because I have something to offer, not because I’m trying to gain something from it. This way, I never feel any pressure.
If votes come, great. If not - still great.
I’ve always thought: what’s the point of having a $40 post if no one reads it or engages with it? I’d rather earn $0.40 and have it truly resonate with people.
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People like you, who have inner motivation and understand the meaning of creativity, usually achieve incredible success. Keep doing what you’re doing, and one day you’ll look back and see how immense your success is 💪🏻
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Nah, I’m probably just too idealistic. Pragmatists are the ones who often achieve incredible success. Still, thank you for your words - I’ll probably visit your blog soon.