Today I came across this post where a user took the plunge and bought in to make himself a dolphin! Congrats to 
https://steemit.com/busy/@waphilip/finally-reached-dolphin-status-3-reason-i-doubled-down-on-steemit
While I was congratulating him and asking others to do the same, he asked me if I have any dolphin tips. Since I was struggling for a topic, I decided to oblige. :)
Here are my quick tips and feel free to hit me up on discord!
My Advice
Treat Steem like you own it, because you do!
Upvote one of your own posts or comments a day. You are self-employed on the blockchain and your stake should help you earn. You bought it, use it.
Engage, Engage, Engage... The value of Steem isn't today's gains, it is in the community and the eyes. Always support the community. In addition, engagement is nearly always returned.
Reward and Respond to those who engage with you. (treat others how you want to be treated)
Hang out with Winners not complainers... Find a happy group of people who are enjoying the site and stick with them. Complainers bring everyone down.
Network, Find some new users and or existing users via Discord or other places.
Watch others who are successful in your eyes and emulate what they do.
Celebrate Success and Diversity, it is good we are all different, surround yourself with people you like, but have tolerance for Applications, People and Topics that are different from your own!
Mostly, be patient... Steem is not a "Fast Game", it is a slow steady crawl!
Again, Congrats and Welcome to Dolphinhood!
