I appreciate the effort of #proofofbrain for putting this up for everyone to discuss on the topic which says how to have a successful journey in the hive/proofofbrain community, it's really awesome and I am glad to post and share my own thoughts and idea about it as well, likewise I will also be looking forward to see other people's opinions and ideas on it as well.
It is really a great privilege to come across Hive and proofofbrain and I have not regret been on the blockchain. The advantages of joining the two is endless because it had so many profitable and helpful impact while performing on the platform.
I appreciate 
My little story on the blockchain
I joined the platform two years ago and during that time on the blockchain my effort here looks so frustrating because I was not getting the actual results which I needed which was the upvote on my post and I felt bad about it and also call it a waste of time that it's seems my work here is not valid so I decided to stay away for one and a half year.
I came back to the blockchain some few months back and I have discussed that in some of my recent post about the changes i have encountered while coming back to the blockchain.
HOW TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL JOURNEY IN THE HIVE/PROOFOFBRAIN COMMUNITY.
The steps that needs to be followed which will be helpful is;
1. Consistency
When I came back to the blockchain I sat myself down and decide to look at some people performance in the blockchain and notice the regular posting of some people which I decide to fall in that aspect because sincerely it has really helped me not only to be consistent but to also socialize with others on the blockchain by commenting on their post to create that relationship in the blockchain and while doing this changes will surely occur.
Always have a goal to pursue
My coming back has really helped me a lot and I decide to set a goal while on the blockchain which was participating in the #hivepud to keep my consistency too alive by posting or powering up my hive. Setting up a goal will develop the act of seriousness in you because you have something to aim at the end of it and for you to accomplish that you need determination and self discipline to embark on that journey.
Be real don't spam
This community teaches us to be who we are by developing our self to do things on our own which means posting genuine stuffs by you which is your own real content and plagiarism is not acceptable, if you want to move further in the blockchain.
Socialize with others
Develop the act of relating with others on the blockchain by commenting on their post and also participate in some community contest or activities performed there to promote your account and yourself and I assure you it will really help and you will find the blockchain a happy place to be.
Don't be lazy
Eradicate the habit of been lazy on the blockchain if you want to succeed because there will be no reward for a lazy person that don't do any activities on the blockchain and also would make one stagnant on the blockchain if nothing is been done.