The goal for 2024 should be rather clear:
We want to see $LEO to $1 by the end of the year (at the latest).
This might seem like a tall task but it is what Web3 is ALL about. We are in dire need of a success story and LEO is ideally positioned to achieve this.
While the platform is taking shape, in spite of some of the issues and setbacks, the really question is the community capable of stepping up.
We know 2023 was a tough year in many regards. The UI was a nightmare at times. Nevertheless, the developers kept at it, pushing through. To their credit, many users also stayed the course, weathering the storm.
LeoNode going live is suppose to change everything. We were told this would resolve most of the issues. So far, even though it is only a couple weeks in, it appears to be stable. This means it is time to switch focus.
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No More Excuses
We need to start with this simple concept. People, for whatever reason, seem to excel at whining and complaining. This is most likely enhanced by social media. Everyone has a voice which is often used to show how ignorant people can be.
That said, do you know who tends not to complain? The successful. Why is that? Many would say because they have it all. Bullcrap. Anyone who achieved any success knows it is usually a struggle.
The reason why the successful do not bitch and moan is because they are too business. Instead of complaining, either fix the damn problem or figure out how to work around it. In spite of the node issues, I posted over 2200 blogs posts in just over 3 months.
No excuses.
Consistency
The path to all success lies in consistency.
This is true no matter what the endeavor. Showing up and putting forth effort daily is what is required. This is where most fail.
Look at anyone who has a great physique. Does that person show up at the gym once in a while? Does he or she eat a healthy meal occasionally? The answer is no. These people do it daily.
Leo is no different. How can someone claim to be a content creator then go days (or weeks) without creating content? The answer lies in the fact the person is not serious. This is where most completely obliterate their chances.
Ownership Mindset
This is key.
Web 2.0 has users. A users is an individual who has access to a platform and is there for the financial benefit of the owners of the platform. They are slaves that are meant to be leverage for financial gain.
Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Google are well aware of this. They provide all these wonderful features to keep you locked in. When that happens, they are making money.
Being a user is slavery. You toil away, providing them with data that is leverage for even greater gain and you get crap. These creeps do not even offer a thank you.
Does this sound like a fun existence? It must be since that is how many approach Web3. They show up once in a while, posting some stuff, and then moving on. Of course, they might complain about a few things along the way.
They are not adding much value. To make matters worse, they cannot even comprehend what being a business owner entails. The mindset is so far removed from their reality.
Unfortunately, most of society is like this and will not change. They are going to be slaves until the end. Someone will always be profiting off them. Any opportunity to change is going to be squandered.
That means, on Leo, we are looking for the best of the best. Those who have the tenacity to dedicate themselves to building something powerful will understand these words. Sadly, most will read them, believe they are in this category, and then do nothing.
F*cking Build Something
It seems like most do not understand the tools they are given.
Leo is providing everyone with a front end from which they can build a business and monetize it. Hell, simply by having an account one is a business. The ability to generate a profit through one's actions exists.
In return, there is no invoice for server time. On Hive, there is zero charge for storage space. We do not have to pay for upkeep of the nodes. We simply are able to write to the database, requiring the permission of nobody.
Yet people do not take advantage. They come here and post pics of their food. While that can be a nice break on things, what the heck is one building with that? Unless unless the person creating a database of recipes, how is that going to derive any value?
This is what I mean about the difference between a user and an owner. When one builds, it means picking up where you left off from the day before. In the digital realm, the idea is to not start over each day.
Programmers understand this. Do you think they start a new code base each day? There is a reason why they hit the save button. Each morning (or evening), they start where they left off.
How many are doing that on Leo? Is anything being posted building towards something in any way? Did one give any thought to what type of library he or she is building?
My guess is most did not. The idea of building requires dedication, effort, commitment, and consistency. It also means being responsible for the outcomes.
Success (Or Failure) Is On You
Most abhor responsibility. This is how it goes. It is also why the few can stand out.
What are you afraid of? Failure. The reality on Web3 is you cannot hide. If Leo fails, it is upon you. Being too scared (or lazy) to do something means you failed. There is no shunning the responsibility.
If you want the rewards, you are going to take the burden of performance. We know most people are slugs. They are going to punt this opportunity, one that could change their financial lives.
The price of $LEO obviously has market dynamics. However, with the way the system is set up, we bear the burden of making it work. If you want this to be worth $1, then you best do something to help get it there.
And no buying the token is not going to cut it.
Leo is not going to be a $17 million platform simply by people posting Threads and buying a few tokens here and there. It is going to require people taking advantage of an opportunity to build something using the tools that are at their disposal.
Fortunately, there are few services offered on Leo (or Hive for that matter). The opportunities are endless.
It is up to you. The goal for 2024 is $1 LEO.
That means people need to step up their game and stop being pin cushions.