You know Jon, when i first joined steemit, i was first of all given the impression about how it's a money making scheme. How i just have to make post and i will get paid. I taught "Wow" this would be great, but as time went on the story has changed drastically. Intrestingly for me over time, that perspective i had about steemit has changed because i saw a different type of life here in this great community. I'm no longer just interested on what to get from here, i'm staying more than ever before because of the things i've learnt and some very amazing people i've come in contact with; like yourself @jongolson, @brandonfrye whose videos has really taught/helped me alot as a newbie. Thank you so much for this inspiring post. I'aint giving up on steem, this is the future and we all are living in it!