"You're not even successful on Steemit. I can't understand why you're wasting your time on some new BS platform." - Several friends of mine.
This is not the first time I've heard things like this. Most of my friends and my family members knows my background as a freelancer and many of my clients and co-workers have said more or less the same thing too. - Numerous times.
This all started 20 months ago.
It all started 20 months ago, when I found and joined Steemit. Upon finding this treasure I immediately started to advertise Steemit whenever I had the chance and wherever I could. - My advertising & marketing campaigns reached many "naysayers", and most people were skeptical.
Mostly due to the fact that no one could understand where the money actually came from. - And due to the fact that some users earned several thousand dollars on each post they published at the time I joined.
If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.
And meanwhile I can relate to these peoples feelings and understand them all to some extent, I could never understand why they never tried.
I Showed Them The Things I Bought And The SBD/STEEM Values.
Now, we all know that we've seen both SBD and Steem valued more than this. The spikes have been one helluva crazy, wonderful and amazing experience and many of us have been able to earn more than ever from our contributions due to the spikes. We are obviously thankful, but to me, this was expected.
Ever since I joined Steemit I've been a firm believer in Steemit as a platform. I truly believe that we're sitting on something extremely revolutionizing, and that is also why I've been an active Steemian since I got here. (Except some minor breaks).
Due to some recent discussions I've had about Steemit, I showed some of my friends and former co-workers some of the things I've bought lately.
And now everyone wants in!
However, I've been able to buy these things due to the 20 months I've spent on Steemit. Hard work, time and effort. I've been consistent and I've had my fair share of ups and downs too... - So these things wasn't something I could buy after a few posts. This was some of the things I bought myself after 20 months of hard work.
I started out just like the rest of the newcomers.
I've worked myself up the "ladder". From 25 reputation and from 0 followers.
And This Is What I Have Today!
I've been here long enough to witness the highest paid out posts in the history of Steemit. $31,000+. I've also witnessed that same user leaving Steemit after what seems to be some sort of scam. I've witnessed homeless people who's been able to buy food and get shelter and I've personally helped out several Steemians with their personal problems, financial problems and I've even donated money to the Steemfest travel fund. - All to help others as much as possible.
It's an amazing feeling to see that you can help others, no matter where they are. And I've been able to do all of this thanks to Steemit. - Steemit will, can and have changed people lives. - And I will be here to witness all the great things that comes in the future too!
How about some of my friends and co-workers...?
- Well, I can't say. I guess they'll leave Steemit as soon as they realize that you can't buy a million dollar house the first week. - And that's probably why I'll be here fully dedicated to Steemit meanwhile I ignore them all.