I joined this platform almost exactly at the same time you did. About 4 years ago, just a few months later than you did.

But I have never been consistent here, and you were. That shows in the results. You are a top author on hive, and no one knows about me.

When I joined in 2017, I was active for 3-4 months. And got good results.

The only problem was I couldn't see long term. So, I stopped writing, being active here.
I don't regret not having a big stake on hive(although I would want to), as I have gained and lost big amounts in crypto trading and investing in shitcoins. So, I know you can never get it always your way.

What I regret more is not being consistent in writing. Being a non native english speaker, I couldn't write one post in 2017. Last year, I was active for 3 or more months, I was able to write 90+ posts. And writing became easier for me.

This year, I have written a few more posts, and they are coming better.
They might be still trash, unclear and unconnected ideas from other's perspective, but quite better in comparison of my performance when I first started here.

The idea that being active here not only gives you an opportunity to make money but to grow in other area as well is what I missed to grasp.

I have made many friends here, who are completely different, think differently as compared to IRL friends.

Being consistent for 90 days alone was a remarkable memory for me. Something I haven't done before on an online platform(pushing myself when no one asked me or expected me to do). And I could only imagine what you would feel being consistent and putting so much work for 4+ years.

Maybe seeing short term was in my learning curve. So, this time, I will focus on long term. And hope to be consistent for a few years🙂