The Game of Steem

Last week I did a post where I discussed the importance and power of gamification.

And what I touched on was the gamification right here on Steem...Which I believe can be a huge benefit to everyone on their journey while they are in 'accumulation' mode.

So if you are brand new to Steem, there are certain levels that our accounts can reach....

And this is easily tracked and monitored via @SteemitBoard (Which I highly suggest you get into the habit of going to every day AND voting for Hive account@arcange for witness!)

When we first get started, we're plankton....Or lovingly called 'red fish' on the blockchain...

steem plankton

That title stays with us until we get over 500 Steem Power (roughly)...

Now we're Minnows!

steem minnow

And this is exciting because by now, we've REALLY got into the addiction that is...Increasing Steem Power :) By commenting...Engaging...And creating!

This title stays with us until about 5000 Steem Power...

steem dolphin

Oh baby, now we're COOKING! Because after that level, we are shooting for the moon as a Dolphin!

Between 5000 Steem Power to around 50,000...Is Dolphin status and where I am currently.

More on that later....

After Dolphin status and over 50,000 Steem Power we have reached quite a level in the 'Game of Steem', as we are now...

steem orca

Orca!

This is a fantastic level in the Game of Steem. And the one I'm shooting for by the end of 2020...Hey we all have goals right?

Orca level is between 50,000 and 500,000 Steem Power! Wow right? And then comes the big boy!

steem whale

That's a Steem Whale.

They are pretty slick Steemians. Some are super engaged and have become champions of the blockchain. Others like to stay behind the scenes...But to reach whale status you need over 500,000 Steem Power.

So why did I showcase all these different levels of the 'Game of Steem'?

I hit a little milestone today on my journey to 'Orca-hood'...

steem orca

I hit 30,000 Steem Power today. Now this may pale in comparison to some of the bigger fish on Steem, but here's why I'm so excited to hit this number. And more importantly how I have turned my Steem accumulation into a 'game'.

I didn't get in super early with Steem. I joined in December of 2017, when we were at all time highs. So the thought of even being close to 30,000 was so far away from my thinking...All I wanted was to accumulate this token! That brings me to the next point...
I followed a very simple plan on my 'Game of Steem'. I showed up, every day, kept my head down, created and engaged! And I got to meet some of the most amazing people I could possibly imagine on the blockchain. This community WILL support you if you show up every day and add value! Keep playing the game :)
And finally I dollar cost averaged my investment into Steem. If you guys know my story, you'll know I have been literally rebuilding my life during my journey here on Steem. So I didn't have endless fiat to buy my Steem Power...But I kept on, keeping on!

I'm so hooked it's not even funny!

I encourage you, get into the 'Game of Steem' and I promise you, you'll never look at the price of this stuff because you'll be in 'accumulation mode' and busy meeting and interacting with the amazing people here.

Here's my biggest tips....

Bookmark @SteemitBoard and USE IT'S AMAZING statistics to monitor and track your journey here. It'll add some much more to your 'game'.

And most importantly, don't worry about trying to get huge upvotes. When you get them, be grateful, but don't expect them...Worry about BUILDING your stake and building your relationships. Because when you do that....

A level up in the 'Game' will be right around the corner!