I'm still congratulating you on the 1000 followers even though I'm feeling the same about followers. When I first arrived here, I fell for the follow to be followed way too and quickly built up my number of followers but it didn't take long to discover that the number of my followers were not actually following judging from the number of eyeballs on my posts. So I started on a wrong footing and I guess there's no other way for me to learn the lesson. More impressively, and probably worth more congratulating will be your increase in SP. That's inspiring and thanks for letting me know that someone like you who have been around much longer still goes through similar daily struggles like a minnow like me. And most importantly, thanks for letting me know that your success is that you failed more times than most have tried. I'm not giving up and persisting on, and will be prepared to embrace failures along the way.
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Ever since I started, I just let them come to me. Sure, I'm still out there mingling from time to time. Usually just to crack a few jokes, never expecting anyone to follow me. The best meals are prepared slowly. If you want fast food, you're eating the consequences. I do feel bad for those who focused so much energy in acquiring a blind following, the ones who won't see your work. I did my best to speak openly about the consequences on many occasions, so I at least know I tried to help with the right advice... but of course, the struggle is real, and those who could have used the knowledge failed to look. Too busy trying to get noticed, to notice.
Don't worry though. If you're here to blog, then stay, blog. Your rewards will come once your seats gradually begin to fill. I am proof this entire system works. Besides, you folks today just starting out are earning one hell of a lot more than we ever were months ago. If the value drops and money disappears, stay, blog away, you'll still earn Steem, then the value will spike and you'll be in the same boat as me. It's a long term time investment, but if you don't have time, don't bother.
I like the analogy of the fast food :) Yes, I guess patience is a virtue, especially here and I'm seeing it as a long term investment too. Thanks again, really appreciate you taking your time sharing your experiences.