Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. - Seneca
And that's only one characteristic Surf & Steem do have in common.
Probably those of us who generally enjoy leaving their comfort zones, go on adventure frequently and find pleasure in embracing the new, will have a certain edge over those who don't see any benefits in change.
Steem is a network that has been in constant motion ever since, always reinventing itself, being shaped by its participants and their vision.
Some decided to leave before the party got even started, others left and came back, while we are still here.
The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. - Socrates
Blockchain rider: 
Ride the high tide.
During my today's surf session I noticed that there are actually a lot of parallels between catching waves and playing the (new) game of Steem.
Here's what you may bear in mind before starting out your next session on the blockchain.
5 tips on how to improve your Steem play:
- Be aware of your (energy) resources before starting out.
- Preparation is key, don't start out before warming up.
- Don't paddle into every wave, spend your mana wisely.
- Make sure that input and output are in balance.
- Learn from the best, for a reason they're at the top.
Today's witness forum on the PAL discord server organized by 
To me one of the most valuable takeaways from the panel was a statement from Steemit Inc's Content Director Andrew Levine who said that:
The value of your activity on chain HAS to be higher than the cost in RCs. -
The introduction of Resource Credits are a clear statement PRO quality on Steem. We - the users of this network - will be accountable for our own doings, being responsible for the transactions we execute and the mark we leave, assuming the costs of our operations.
As long as our contribution to the blockchain has a value above the RCs required to perform it, the game may turn out quite profitable for all of us.
Just concentrate, play your game, and don't be afraid to win.
See you on the block!
Much love,
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This blog was created in July 2016, aiming to provide thought-provoking content for open-minded people who go on adventure, step out of comfort zones and embrace the new.
Thanks for being part of the journey!
PS: All my blog posts are created and submitted via eSteem Surfer 1.1.12 - my favorite Steem desktop client that was developed by 
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