Why Do Most Minnow Fail on Steemit? What Do They Need To Do About It? 🐠🐟🐡
There is currently an epidemic with Minnows on Steemit. What do I mean by this? Well, everyday I seen hundreds of post from minnows bitchin on why its unfair for them. 🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻
I hear things from minnows complain about... "Why do they upvote their own comments", "They are always on the trending page", "They are lucky", "They have more Steem", "They only vote for themselves" ETC... ETC... It's Ridiculous and I find it funny. 😂🤣
These Dolphins and Whales deserve the status they own, they were the ones from the beginning that made STEEMIT what it is today. 🐬 🐳 🐋
Without them, this platform would not exist. 😱😨😰
Instead of complaining about them, you should thank them instead... they are the ones that put there time and money into STEEMIT from day one to make it what it is today.
"SORRY MINNOWS, YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED!"
Before you get mad at me lol... I do know where you are coming from. I'm a fellow newbie and minnow myself, but do you see me bitchin and complaining about it on Steemit? 😒😞
Absolutely NOT, I put my head down and write the best content that I possibly can. I spend hundreds of hours this month working my ass off learning everything I can and making connections with Dolphins and Whales instead complaining about them.
These are the type of things I would like to see more from you minnows do... More Action, Less Bitchin. 😃👨💻
Since Day one when I first started, I told many of you that you will see me document everything. I'm on my way to dolphin status and I'm going to do every single thing possible to help every Minnow.
With that being said, I hope you Minnows don't take this personally, it's just constructive criticism. 😋 ❤️
My end game is make tons of Dolphins and a few whales with steemit and make this place the best Social Media Network Ever.
LET GO DO THIS... NO BITCHIN, JUST HARD WORK. 🙋♂️
- Charles "TEAM STACKIN" Fuchs
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I like to say, "Where the hell were these people when Steem was $.07 and I was earning $5 per post?" I have written every day since August of last year. Put in the work and get rewarded. I just UPVOTED this comment 100% ; )
That's what I like to hear... Real Talk From my boy @hilarski ... Let me 100% this too :)
I vote 97% on this commentary are 0.01, for me it is the same to vote 0.01 or 100, in the end it is, a single vote, maybe in the future things will change, also the whales have won their position, now the new ones, we must do what we have to do.
Every penny counts @semre haha... most people start that way and rise up. You'll be there soon enough. :)
Things change as your account grows.
Hell yes. Same here, brother. If I hadn't taken a six month hiatus to finish a novel, I'd probably be a lot further ahead, but I've been riding this train since August 2016 and I have no intentions of stopping lol
He I wrote a very similar article about this yesterday I hope you dont mind I share it here, since it is related to the topic, if so I will of course remove it
https://steemit.com/steem/@flipstar/upvoting-your-own-comments-yay-or-nay-a-newbie-dolpinhs-view
Totally fine with me @flipstar... anything of value is always good with me 💪🏼🙌🏼💯
Great articles guys! Just read both of them and couldn't agree more. Hard work and consistency will allow minnows to become dolphins and whales!
thx a lot.
thx. If you find time I would of course also very interested in your opinion but I think we are pretty much on the same page with different reasons.
I got you :)
I for one can't stand the "me me me" mentality.
You are entitled to nothing!
Get over yourselves.
You want to eat here... Earn it!
Steem on!
There's no "me" and "entitle" in "mentality"!
...oh wait
Let's Go! I learned a long time ago, the more you give... the more you get back. Entitlement is earned :)
I agree with you @stackin, I just started and I plan to be a dolphin. People who complain won't succeed at all :)
Those are the type of words we all need need to hear from people in this community :)
what are all these terms !? whats a minnow and whats a dolphin....or is dolphin before whale?
Very we'll put. People seem to think that they should receive rewards instantly after joining. Sure I do occasionally vote up verified intro posts and random newcomers where I see effort has been put into the posts but more users need to view this as an investment much like anywhere else in the world. Do you make money instantly when starting out on Youtube? What about Twitch? Instagram? Even at your work after signing a contract payday comes first after at least a month of hard work.
PS. You had a funny typo (begging ->beginning) :D
Darn @acidyo .. I had burning anger when writing this just now and I can't spell, I'll fix it HAHA. People like you motivate me, you already know what it takes to become a winner. You have a loyal follower for life! :)
Haha yeah I can understand that, you should see how spammy my DM's on Steemit.chat are lately, feels like I need a vacation from seeing links to posts.
Keep stackin' ;)
wow... I don't even get on that chat thingy... I bet you get tons of saying, can up vote me even though my post sucks kinda type messages LOL ... I give you permission to take a 3 hour break hehe
your post suck?
Emoji ✔
Real talk ✔
Dem Pics ✔
Dem Ceps ✔
Gif ✔
Gif of John Oliver ✔✔
Your post definitely doesnt suck.
I wish more commenters were like you<3
I do my best, acid..
;D
I can't imagine what @acidyo 's DMs look like. I'd be clawing my eyes out after seeing all the shit posts F4F requests. lol
Keep on stackin!
he was blind by anger writing...and to put down some common sense to get these actions across. bravo sir. there are many ways to keep on steeming and crypto along.
You are one of those UNICORNS that just showed up on an article and then disappeared. So I thank you for the boost because you actually DO F'N care ;)
go go go bro...💯🐳🤑👍💪🍺
My Mannnn @homeartpictures always supportin you boy... Appreciate boss!
welcome bro!!
You are working my dude, so hard work done right pays off! Good job and you deserve it! The only thing people see in success is someone on top. They don't even consider the blood sweat and tears! WORK! Nothing good comes too easy. People thought they'll be rich off steemit over night.. Lol! Great post! $107.46 because you just spit truth! With a lot of work I know my post will get there! No crying over here bro, just grinding!
Keep grinding!
I seeeee youuuuu @oldtimer :) ... mad investor in the company, respect :) haha
Crazy, maybe?
LOL
Lets go make it happen @boomerangbread ... Appreciate your support. We are going to become legends lol
Legends.. I like the sound of that!
That is a very important topic. Thanks for bringing that on the table.
Full 💯 upvoted and resteemed.
I'm bringin some cold hard truth to the table 😂😂😂
Hi @stackin
I am also a fellow minnow myself like yourself. It makes me little bit mad getting comments begging for upvotes & follows, their comments has nothing to do with the subject matter.
I know it feels bad working on a post and not getting many views or votes, but it's part of the learning experience while building up a following and I wish more new people can accept this and make the best of it.
Yeah, you should see how many I get. I tend to ignore those kinds of responses of the follow me and ill follow you stuff. Reminds me of early Social Media platforms. My first post made .23 few weeks ago haha
I noticed early on that it's easier to engage with other members on their posts and discuss their posts than just begging for votes. I hate when it happens to me so won't beg 4 votes from other people.
I don't post every single day because of the low amount of followers but try and post at least every few days, so I can get the experience to become better, trying something new or different every time.
I don't mind someone posting a link to one of their posts in the comments, but as long as they also there to discuss my post or give comments or advice.
Anyway enjoy ur day.
Haha @stackin my buddy, you said it all. I started 3 weeks ago and work very hard to grow and seeing the result.
Instead of hating on the people who built this platform, people should appreciate them and work hard to achieve the status...win win for all.
Also See my blog post for a link to collect free crypto, a one time opportunity.
Success.
You know what @charles1 ... I can see you grindin, I see you around steemit all the time. With so much noice out there, you are standing out and that a good thing. Lets win!
Amen my buddy,amen. Fired up and ready to go!!!
I'm so mad at your for telling the truth. Ugh I can't believe that you would do that to all the minnows that are complaning about various issues here!! I kid, I kid people either need to work hard, or pour there own hard earned money into the platform. There isn't a shortcut and I'm not sure why so many here are so entitled and think they deserve an easy hand out.
If it were so easy, honestly I think this place would become a cesspool and become and complete and utter failure!
Some ppl want something for nothing, so they complain cuz they dont have the value of putting their sweat and blood into it. Others who put in the action, usually dont complain cuz they understand theres a process to be done
Just like with everything people feel like they can do nothing to get something its a horrible mentality and one people need to start waking up from! Adding value and learning along with spending a great deal of time on a program is key.
I see this in the marketing world all the time, people jump on the next greatest big thing work it for a week and expect to retire and get pissed when they cant. It totally floors me as to why anyone could even think such a thing in a world of near instant gratification.
Thats the the truth... I call it the shiny ball syndrome lol ... they see something new and they do it and expect success without doing any work, its kinda sad to see. Great comment my man!
You remind of something my father once spoke to me about when watching the discovery channel.
So to give you context we were watching an Australian Aborigonal catch fish.
The Aborigine only went for the little fish.
I laughed and told my father that if he just caught one big fish he could eat for the day, but instead he chooses to catch the little ones.
My father in turn said: its because if he eats all the big fish there wouldnt be fish old enough to make more fish.
Its in that wisdom that I realised we younger ones live in live the world of now , this disposable world , a world where great ideas are supposed to pay off, instead of patiences and perseverance. We expect it to, yet its just an illusion. Dont be so quick to judge the big fish were also once little ones..
success takes time, people love get rich quick and don't want to put in the time or work for it. Write one post make nothing and then give up is why most aren't progressing.
Totally agree, they need to put the work in and have tons of patience 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
You can upvote your own comments?
Yes bosslady... by the way, I see dophins 🐬🐬🐬😂😂😂
And by the way, Day 1 of using this platform and I am catching up to your reputation. Look out 😘😈
Come and get some! It's like the first day of signing up for facebook, people were like, how do Indo this thing 😂
Hahaha definitely.
Remember how MySpace just fizzled? Nothing new under the sun.
Well damn.
This platform is like learning programming all over again 😂
Congrats to you for almost achieving dolphin status. I strive to get there myself, I am committed to being more active and producing quality post...peace
I haven't received it yet, just a tiny minnow here still haha... lets go make it happen :)
be like. ( I need money ) hahaha good info
My response would be, "keep on stackin" 😂🤑
@stackin Ain't this the stinking truth!
That Gif may hurt lots of feelings haha
This post has received a 5.13 % upvote from @booster thanks to: @stackin.
Fantastic post, great timing.
Where was the 'luck' for these posts:
$0.55 - https://steemit.com/food/@gringalicious/white-chocolate-gingerbread-fudge-edible-gift-giving-ideas-food-photo-shoot
$1.27 - https://steemit.com/food/@gringalicious/healthy-6-ingredient-oatmeal-peanut-butter-and-banana-cookies-food-photo-shoot-and-recipe
$1.52 - https://steemit.com/food/@gringalicious/taste-bud-travel-tuesday-chopped-thai-chicken-salad-pockets-food-photo-shoot
$0.95 - https://steemit.com/food/@gringalicious/traditional-chilean-chorrillana-beef-and-egg-loaded-french-fries-my-secret-french-fry-technique-included-food-photo-shoot-and
$1.38 - https://steemit.com/food/@gringalicious/bacon-avocado-sourdough-sandwiches-food-photo-shoot
Sorry, don't mean to be promoting my blog, just trying to illustrate the luck is when hard work and opportunity meet
HEY NOW... totally fine with me. People don't realize we all start from the beginning like everyone else lol
Once of my first posts: $.28 HAHA so I know where you coming from, now your are a BEAST :)
https://steemit.com/steemit/@stackin/wow-steem-at-usd2-02-need-your-opinion-should-i-buy-now
So true, stackin! A profound old saying goes, "Nobody owes you nothin'" Yes, this is bad English, but really profound wisdom.
The best way to get ahead is to figure out how you can add value to others. This requires study and hard work. Then do it! Sitting around complaining doesn't cut it. Taking positive action that gets results is what matters.
Oh, and another thing, we don't care how "hard" you worked. We don't care how many hours it took you. What matters is results as defined by the person receiving.
Focus on creating value for them and you'll do well. You have a powerful message stackin. Please continue. I like your approach!
I really don't have to say much in this comment, You did a perfect job! Thanks @terrybrock! Be Great!
Good point, buddy... way too much whining on here
This is a no cry baby zone haha ... they can go to facebook for that :)
True
Well said player! I was actually planning on writing about this too; will definitely be linking to you in it...if there's one thing that bugs me, it's entitlement for sure
Apppreshhh @theywillkillyou ... You already know the grind, you went through on youtube, you put in the work and created a great channel.
Btw back in LV next month, let's link up & talk shop when I'm in town :) I feel like we can make some big moves online! And thanks for the kind words!
I totally agree. Its not like the whales all threw fits when HF19 reduced the rewards they recieved
Most people just see success like it just happens to people, they dont see the daily grind and thousands of hours work put into it :)
I'm gonna give you a follow as I'm interested in more seeing more on your journey to dolphin status.
WHOAAAA. Thanks a lot for the follow :)
WhaleBoT: @stackin, 🤗 🤗 whales need love and hugs too! 🤗 🤗
Actually, their reaction is completely understandable - starting fast, getting to 40+ and make some money in the first week , then... looks like all things become more slow: you need much more time and efforts for getting up to 50+
and as a result minnows become tired and frustrated
When you just a newbie - you just have fun here. After crossing 40 you need to work on 150% for moving further and this is huge extra effort. There are a lot of people just quit steem or start to complain about.
Totally agree with you on this @allfabeta, have tons of fun... my first awesome post made like .23 cents hahaha. Sp many new people quit steemit then go back on FB with there drama and do it free. SMH SMH LOL
So much truth in one post! Keeping the learning curve!
I'm keepinnit real today, a few might get butt hurt 😂😂😂
Yep! Sounds legit! 😉 Sometimes we forget Rome wasn't built in a day.... Keep up the good work brah! Happy and proud of you!💖
Your doing well @athenjade! Been watching your journey, you had several big posts, proud of you fellow Minnow 🐠😂💖
Ye I've been working hard and have been getting some crazy support as well! It's quite surreal actually.... 👊🏼 and stay awesome man!
I've been around for a year and still have minnow status because I desperately powered down and I still ain't bitchin' The bitchin' won't get them anywhere. I never saw a single whale a year ago spending their energy complaining even before they had whale status. These people should focus more on the writing. :) Great post. Hopefully it'll get through to a few people.
You are so right... I've been seeing you all over the place, I see the hustle you put in steemit and thats a good thing. You have a follower for life :)
Aw thanks. :) I am definitely not afraid of some virtual elbow grease. XD I am following you too now.
tonsof elbow Grease, just been here for about three weeks, I'm getting the hang of it. I just need to buy more steem power 🤑😀
I like your post, however is really true that whales earn their steem you can and many do just buy their steem, nothing wrong with it, thats just the nature of the platform, you can buy power here.
You can do both, if you buy steem power... its like being an investor in the platform... they should have more power and say. They got skin in the game :)
There's also an epidemic of people scrolling their feed for trending topics and regurgitating the same info for upvotes.
Yeah, I've been seeing that. I think most people need to write new things. What about some personal and emotional kinda stuff. This is a social network, we want to see those things 😀
Did you see the post I did on this exact same entitlement problem this morning?
True. You have to work for success. Don't sit around and expect money to fall into your hands. Come on.
Seems to be the main difference between those that acheive and those that get left behind. Consistent Obsessive hard work and risk taking.
So many people want something from doing nothing these days 🤔😀
@brucebrownftw resiliency.
I am a minnow and I totally agree with you we are not entitled to anything but we are entitled to put in some hard work and learn how this platform works⭐️☺️⭐️
Happy Wednesday 🎀
I want to give permission to all minnows that you can do this 😬💖
🙌🏻☺️🙌🏻
So very true! All you got to do is work work work work work .. cant find the right GIf but i am sorry this wel be stuck in your head for at least a while . (Hint: Rihanna) ;-)
I wouldn't mind seeing a Rihanna Gif right now 🤤😂
Hahaha I know. 😏
All very good points my man, it takes time and dedication to grow here. Nothing happens overnight. Stop chasing the numbers and grow your brand
I've been seeing you grindin Bossman! Lovin that 56 Rep score already 💪🏼🙌🏼💯
Thank you @stackin
Doing my best to get up there with the big boys and girls. Not doing bad yourself :D
@stackin, I am a newbie about 9 days old, with a couple of blogs only. What's a Dolphin. How does one become a Dolphin here?
There so many definitions of being a dolphin, I heard it's about 5000+ steem power minimum 😬🐬
@stackin, aww!! That's some distance for me. May be a month to become a Dolphin myself. Got to keep my head down and write. 😊
I believe in you @topdog ... you got this :)
Awesome post, I appreciate this article. I do notice lots of people doing that, for me, I just work myself off. I do Steemit when I'm at home, at work, even when I'm on my commute. There's no excuse for failing and all you have to blame is yourself.
Bossman, I see your grindin, we started almost at the same time. You got this in the bag 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Got to do my best. Cheers!
Mahh Man(NO HOMO:) may I resteem this great post?
Peace!
HAHAHAHA... of course bossman :)
WILL DO! ;)
Love your attitude man! Upvoted, resteemed.
BOSSMAN right there! :)
bro whenever i see your posts i have a song in my head that just repeats
"everybodies talkin bout stackin, talkin bout stackin"
i dont think it even exists but its so catchy
I need someone to create me a hiphop kinda intro... STACKIN HAHA
xD i sense a contest coming up
nice article, keep it up
Thanks boss! :)
dolphin train, ahooooooy! It will be interesting to see the types sort themselves out in PAL... you can tell early on who's in, and who's just got their toe in. I'm here to share, I'm here to do well, I'm here to upvote those who take the time to comment on my stuff and do right by me.
BUT I HAVE TO GET MY OWN ASS THERE FIRST
I can see big things from you in the future, when you become a dolphin don't forget about your bot @stackin HAHA
never! where we go we go together!
(my bot or my boy?? oooooh, your terrible secret has been revealed! 😘 )
HAHA, damn iphone 7... small ass keyboard, im to lazy to fix it haha
It all in how you play the system.. You can cry about it all day long and it will not change your situation. You can focus on what's workings and trending and jump on the damn ship and make them STEEM! Another great post brother, that's the shit I like!
@stackin, again you did it. Hope you don't mind that I used your post to make a minnow clear that he got everything wrong with steemit
You are a good inspiration. Wonder how many apply your preachings.
So many great thoughts on this post I don't know where to start... So lets start with this one.
Drop the mic, then pick it back up because the rest of your post is money. Like you said, you spent time getting to know these heavy hitters before starting out.
You took the time to network and LEARN, which is key to success. Plus, I often wonder: how much have these newbies invested in the process instead of asking for pity? Thanks for the share always a pleasure reading!
Sometimes I have to drop the mic haha ... they need to get out and there and build relationships with people but they are doing the opposite. great comment!
Just trying to keep up with the cool kids :) thanks for the reply!
That's what happens when you allow your education system to become a liberal indoctrination system. People think that everyone should get first place, even if they came in dead last. If they fail a test, the test should be made easier. If they can't be successful without really doing anything, it's some kind of "ism" and someone else's fault. Everything now is all about how low standards can be made and how many "pity passes" can be had.
No one is entitled to have their way. Some just don't mind putting in the work and gaining the knowledge to make their own way.
Whooaaa, that's some deep thinking stuff right here... totally true 🙌🏼
Love it! Totally agree......I've seen many ppl like that even in real life. But there are 2 things I've learned: there is no such thing as a happy victim and how you do anything is how you do everything. Totaly new for me this whole steemit but the idea alone is amazing.....how can someone complain? We create what we receive. Wish you the best❤
Truth, great comment :)