Hello Steemians!!!
Its awesome to be here FINALLY. So here is my introductory and first post!!! Sincerely, I was really nervous to join this platform actually because of the fact that I thought it was some kind of crypto-related ponzi scheme (and even a little more nervous about writing this post). BUT I am excited to join a large community that has seem to be full of encouraging, positive and really cool individuals.
In addition to giving you all a glimpse into who I am with words below,I would also be posting a video introducing myself to you all to add a little personality and a voice to what you are reading here. And of course to show the world that 
So, who is
My name is Samuel Forcados Okpuakpo. I hail from Delta state Nigeria. I'm a Nigerian Swimmer by profession but also work with the Nigerian Civil Defence Corp.I've been a swimmer since i was 2 years old. I grew up in the riverine area so its actually a jinx or taboo to not know how to swim there. I also strongly believe in embracing individuality and what makes you different even in the middle of odd stereotypes in the society. I started competitive swimming at the age of 6 and I achieved the highest level of being at athlete when i represented my country in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
(Fellow Nigerian athletes at 2016 Rio summer olympics)
Over the years, I've had so mentors which includes Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, Mark Spitz, Ian Thorpe and Ryan Murphy amongst others.
I'm quite emotional and very competitive. I love pets even though I've never had one and I also try my best to stay authentic to myself in this social media age full of filters and fakes and I love catching fun.
Of course like so many other people who join Steemit, I was attracted to the idea of a new era of social media. To me, this positive community is what social media was intended forfeel has the capability to change the world for the better in so many ways.
As I move closer to retiring as an athlete, I've had interest in blogging
where i can inspire and educate other athletes and the sportsmen on how to improve themselves physically, emotionally and psychologically.
So these are a list of things you'll see me post as time goes on, of course these may change as things come up but still I will be focusing on:
•Physical Fitness : Obviously I would writing alot about being physically fit. Being physically fit isnt dependent on working out in the gym, running a 3 miles everyday or swimming 25 hours a week. Being fit I'll say begins from the food we eat, to the drinks we take and to the kinds of relationships we keep with ourselves, loved ones and the environment. I love being fit cos it makes me feel real good when I look good. My view on fitness is one that combines being fit with looking great at all times. Often, people people ask me "why should you work out?".The answer is simply, To encourage people to live a long, healthy life. I believe being healthy isnt about focusing on numbers, like the scale, but more so focusing on energy levels. I do encourage people to improve their relationship with food,physical fitness, and their body. There’s a balance with food and life, and being healthy should never stress you out, so I mainly focus on working out, swimming and eating the best and healthiest foods in life to stay healthy.
(And yea, I'm a foodie..haha)
Life : I plan to share with you all articles and stories that you may find interesting, educative or funny. Of course many of which are stories about national and international swimming competitions I've participated in.
I'll be sharing articles about my ups and downs in the sport of swimming and also as an athlete. And I'll also be sharing some stories about myself which could be some really awkward and weird stuffs cos weird things really happen to me(I'm kinda weird too).
Cryptocurrency : I'm new to cryptocurrency but I'll definitely be doing more research on cryptocurrency and related news as time goes on. So, plan on seeing my ideas and updates on some crytocoins, in the world of crytocurrency including posts that would help to simplify cryptocurrency and blockchain.
If you made it to the bottom of this, thanks for reading this post and taking your time to get to know me better! I'm really looking forward to sharing more articles and posts on this awesome platform. I also can't wait to get to know the Steemit community better!
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