Iam relatively new here but I have seen some Members argue that the System is just NOT fair.
Is it Fair ?
At first when I came here last month, I admit I was a little taken back by payouts for seemingly mediocre Content that I thought was rather high.
I was somewhat naive and really didn't understand what Steemit was. Now I just have a better grasp of it . Unfortunately some do not as they keep whining and complaining that their Content should be making more money while others should not.
Get Over Yourselves Whiners...It's More than Sheer Content
After I got over my initial naivete and started learning about Steemit, I realized it is more than just getting paid for producing Content. And it's more than the skill of putting down words on paper ( or in this case on a blog).
Nope !!
It's also about connecting to others, and interacting with them, encouraging them, supporting them, inspiring others, and contributing to the overall ecosystem that Steemit is. I argue to be able to do this effectively... is a skill in of itself.
Success at Steemit is Simply a Microsom of Life
Think about it. The most successful people in Life are many times the ones building strong relationships with others. Those who really go out of their way to encourage and support others. Those that are not just concerned about their own success but have a genuine desire to help other succeed as well. They are are passionate about doing this . That's Steemit in a nutshell.
What You Need to Do at Steemit to Find Success
I am still new but in my brief time here I can reel off a few principles I have observed among the most successful Steemians that I think anyone can adopt and do well with.
Obviously concentrate on producing the best Content you can. But think Quality instead of Quantity
Personally, I have been doing more Commenting on other people's blogs than my own Blog Posts. I look for Blogs that I find interesting and similar to my interests and what I blog about. And just really contribute to the ongoing discussion at that blog. People will start to take notice.
Start really making personal connections NOT business connections. I have been going on Minnow Support Project and going in the chat room and just meeting new Steemians. Not only talking about Steemit but talking about what tv shows we like, whose going to win the Super bowl , what we think about Donald Trump lol etc..etc..Steem Chat is another one to take advantage of.
Bottom line : It's about building those long term relationships and people helping one another to reach their goals and dreams.Specifically my routine has been going to my Feed ( first thing) and looking at the newest Content. And if I think I can contribute and leave a quality Comment on a blog, I will. I aim for five of those. Then I will go to ' introduceyourself ' and look for the new ones (Not trending or hot) . I am looking for new Steemians and new talent. And align myself with that new talent by Commenting and Following them. I go for 5 comments there as well.
Finally, make sure you approach your time here at Steemit as a marathon and NOT a sprint :) From what the most successful Steemians have told me is that you should NOT even worry about Rewards, Followers, Upvotes etc..etc.. the first few months. It just takes some time and learn to enthusiastically embrace that.
Conclusion
Well, after a month this kind of sums up my perspective here with Steemit. I am sure many more successful and established members can add a lot more insight than this young minnow can :) ( and feel free to do so below)
And I do want to really thank many of these established Steemians who continue to help me and so many others day in and day out. You really have shown that you have a sincere desire to see Steemians grow and all of Steemit to grow as well.
Kudos to you , and we strive to carry that torch in the future :)
Anyway, I just hope this post helps a little for the brand spanking new Minnows and the struggling ones. And I look forward to continue to getting to know many of you.
Cheers,
Robert