Recently, I have been spending lots of time with newcomers, mentoring them to become familiar with the Hive blockchain while encouraging independent exploration. It has been a rather demanding and time-consuming task. Over the years, I have come to realize the complexities involved in Onboarding, making it a hectic activity. Onboarding is a crucial process that I believe must continue while we strive to create mass awareness for Web 3 and its adoption.
I view onboarding as a comprehensive process that encompasses everything required to ensure user retention. This process remains incomplete until the new user becomes fully familiar with their new environment. The reason behind this is that certain individuals might decide to sign up or join, but without adequate mentorship or support, they could lose motivation, particularly when they come across unclear paths during their exploration.
As a result, they may eventually disengage from active participation. While providing essential support is crucial for retaining new users, it alone cannot ensure their ongoing engagement and success on the platform. One remarkable trait among successful Hive users is their ability to explore their passions and actively pursue them. I firmly believe that following one's passion significantly contributes to success in every aspect of life.
It's important to acknowledge that poor performance in a job or activity can result not only from laziness, lack of effort, or skill, but sometimes it can also be linked to a lack of interest in the task. Have you ever wondered why, despite the myriad benefits that Hive offers, some individuals never fully engage with the ecosystem? When there is a genuine passion for a particular activity, it drives the individual to go the extra mile to excel and perform well. True passion motivates people to invest their time and energy, and leads them to achieve success.
Hive is an expansive platform with a wide range of activities beyond just blogging or microblogging, representing only a fraction of what the blockchain has to offer. When delving into the Hive ecosystem, it becomes vital to identify one's interests from the very beginning. For newcomers, self-reflection on their interests serves as an excellent starting point. I love to write about my personal experiences and share the valuable lessons on business and investment.
More importantly, I enjoy reflecting thoughtfully on life. My content often incorporates personal experiences, aspects of my life, and my journey on the blockchain. Over time, I have developed a strong passion for sharing, especially when it comes to personal experiences. It's a something I thoroughly enjoy writing about. If my motivation had been solely driven by monetary rewards, I might have lost interest in continuing my exploration of the platform, as they are not guaranteed.
Some people may assume that votes are the sole driving force behind why some individuals persist in daily writing and sharing. However, in my view, while monetary rewards may seem like a compelling motivator, passion actually plays a more crucial role in sustaining their activity. Consistently showing up for our primary job or creative pursuits may not solely revolve around monetary gains. Instead, persistently working at a job even when earning less than what could be attained elsewhere is a clear reflection of one's passion and dedication.
There are those who have been active on Hive, and votes haven't been the motivating factor. When I embarked on this journey years ago, I discovered there was much more to it that I wanted to explore. My curiosity led me to attend meetups, engage in various activities, but it wasn't always easy because I tried to emulate what others were doing. However, I realized that it was simpler for me to share my daily experiences, talk about my personal life, and showcase my expertise in areas where I have excelled. Doing so allowed me to maintain consistent engagement on Hive and to always get something to share.
We all have strengths and passions that drive us. When you pursue your own interests instead of following others, you find your unique path to success. Many newcomers try to do everything, and that's where they get stuck. Exploring various activities and communities is good, but it's essential to find your niche. Sometimes it is through trial and engagement in different activities, that you discover what you're good at and what interests you the most.
Once you have found where you are well-suited and have discovered your place, you can begin to pursue it further, leading to a thriving experience as you engage in your pursuits. This insight, which I have shared here, represents one of the key tips emphasized throughout our interactions with newcomers, with the aim of fostering a community of dedicated and long-term Hive enthusiasts.
