Steem is a new world, unexplored and full of opportunity for the brave and the hard workers creating valuable content. In this world we can settle, we can grow, we can create at our fullest potential. There are no rules, no limits. You can be anyone, say anything, go anywhere.
How to settle in this new land?
We see the struggle and it is hard! New posts are created every second and getting enough upvotes to reach the “hot” section is getting harder and harder. This is actually good, when we are forced to work hard, we become smarter, stronger, and more talented. We fall fast, learn fast and grow fast. The feedback is instant. Within an hour you know if it worked or not. So keep posting, keep failing and never give up!
What will Steem become?
Honestly there is no way to tell. The founders have planted a seed that is growing rapidly, it is an explosion of creativity and talent finally finding its outlet. It can be brutal, it can be ugly, but hopefully Steem will grow organically into a beautiful forest of abundance, freedom and connection.
What is our responsibility?
Whether you realize it or not, we are the first settlers, we are plowing new land and creating the future. The responsibility for each of us to make this land thrive can not be expressed enough. When new users are coming to this platform what is the first they see? It is the trending posts that determine if they stay or if they go somewhere else. We need to do what we can to invite the bravest, the most ambitious and the go getters but also the gentle souls, the healers and the artists. Realize that your vote counts, so vote for the things you want to see more of, not just vote because you think it will get popular, but because you stand behind the content and say that this is what I value! We are not just creating content, we are creating the future. What future do you want to live in?
