You need a strategy, and a trade or investment. Decision can be evaluated only in the context of that strategy. - Aaron C. Brown
Hi Steemit!
I'm happy to announce I am powering up on most of my posts! After saving on most of my earnings to pay my school fees (Php. 35,000.00 if Review payment will be included = 700 SBD), into which I am close enough in paying it. Wooooh! This is my real target in joining this platform and since I am close enough, I am now powering up. You may have noticed I did power down for around 5 - 6 weeks I guess, but this time will be different.
What advantage does Powering-up gives you?
Well, I did think for a couple of days after I decided this. I am convinced of how this platform works and that investment is one of the best thing to do here in Steemit.
Here are my following reasons why I decided to power-up :
Steem Power is an investment
Investing Steem Power at this moment is the best thing to do. Steem's value at this moment is very low, at around $1.00-$1.20 a piece, this will be the best time to power-up. Trust me, this will be the best time.
and 
has indicated to stack your Steems for its future value. Jerry has mentioned on one of his posts that Steem will rise to the moon. This will be a good investment. Its like I am depositing my earnings with more than 100% interest.
It increased my Voting Influence
The more Steem Power you get, the more voting influence you have. This means a greater Steem Power means a higher value of Upvote. It could be $100.00, $50.00, or $20.00, it depends on the SP that you have. Right now, I am sitting with 810 Steem Power, around $0.12 per full upvote. I see a bigger upvote value in the next couple of months.
This is a Proof I am a believer of Steemit
If you believe in the platform, you will invest on it. You know the concept and technicals, and having Steem Power creates influence. You gain reputation and trust from users because you are a believer of the platform. This is the most awesome platform I got, the most amazing community tot have.
More SP, more Power
I believe SP is a power. Power in a sense that its not all about the upvote value that you have, but also you can make connections in an instant of time. The more you have it, the more influential you are in the platform. This may not be big, but with a community that is starting to grow, this will be a big opportunity to influence others in joining the platform and promote it to others.