I remember the advice my dad gave me when I was a little boy. He said, "In this life, if you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together." Although he attributed it to a principle he adopted, not his own quote, the essence remains. The idea is that when going alone, you can move quickly, driven by your own passion, without waiting for others' views. However, it's crucial to acknowledge that, even in individual pursuits, one can't do everything alone. Everyone needs a helping hand at times, emphasizing the importance of collaboration. The analogy extends to the beginning of life itself, as even the wealthiest person once depended on others for support during infancy. Hence, it's essential to recognize that a solo path to success is not realistic.
Let's apply this concept to Hive, shall we? After putting effort into crafting "Quality Content," it's essential to have people read, upvote, and comment for it to truly impact the Hive ecosystem. Your work won't promote itself. I'm not suggesting "sucking up" yourself to others solely for personal gain; rather, I'm emphasizing the importance of establishing genuine connections with those who appreciate your work. Just as family members attend your events to show support, consider building relationships on Hive where users genuinely value your contributions. Think of it like the support you receive from close friends, who stand by you even when the performance doesn't match the applause. In my opinion, Hive operates similarly—a community where authentic connections make a difference.
What does this mean for you? A crucial factor in your Hive success lies in the strong relationships you build along the way. It's not just about receiving upvotes and comments, although that's very important. To me, it's more about the knowledge you collectively share. As I mentioned in a previous post, within three weeks of joining Ecency waves and interacting with @melinda010100, I have gained more insights into Hive than in my four months of solo exploration, just trying random stuff. Additionally, participating in group discussions on the Ecency Discord page led by @ph1102 has been a privilege. In just two occasions, I've learned extensively about Hive, covering topics from authenticity, anonymity to quality content creation and curation. The show provides a platform for diverse opinions, allowing you to ask questions and gain insights from individuals with years of experience, generously sharing their knowledge for free.
Well, this challenges the premise of my opening statement, suggesting that the knowledge acquired over six years can be shared with you, enabling you to achieve in two years what took them six. Going together allows for both speed and distance.
Certainly, it requires humility and putting aside your ego to embrace diverse perspectives. This aspect is what deter some individuals, yet it's crucial to recognize that this is the cost of success. Success isn't easily obtained; it demands dedication, hard work, humility, and the cultivation of meaningful relationships.
Having said all this, I'd suggest you begin engaging and interacting with others. One of the most beneficial platforms for me, and still proving helpful, is Ecency Waves—a beautifully designed microblogging platform within the Ecency app. It offers easy, seamless, and incredibly interesting interaction, allowing you to connect with numerous cool people worldwide. In just two weeks, I've made over 10 friends through interactions on waves. Imagine what that would be in a year?
I also encourage you to participate in the Ecency Discord page for the Wednesday HHH sessions, where experienced Hivians from diverse backgrounds share insights. Through building relationships and gaining knowledge, you'll become virtually unstoppable.
Now, I can't conclude without acknowledging the game-changer community that has significantly impacted my Hive experience—@ecency. I encourage you to read the proposal linked below and consider voting for it. Your support will enable them to continue developing these unique features and platforms, assisting individuals in their Hive activities.
https://ecency.com/proposals/283
How to Vote:
Let's join hands to support Ecency and uphold the spirit of innovation and community on Hive. Your vote makes a significant impact in shaping the future of this platform.
Thank you so much for voting for the betterment of the hive ecosystem.
As always,
Written from the City of Ecency,
Willy, a proud Ecencial.
