Confessions of a Minnow Steemian
My fellow Steemian Friends!
Today, I would like to share my experience as a new Steemian. I am still a Minnow Baby. My account turned 103 days today. I even missed my 100's day'a-versary...
As some of you may know, I am involved now in the MinnowSupportProject MSP, a wonderful community of Minnows, Dolphin, Whales and Witnesses.
My professional experience in the Operations field, both on the IT and business side allows me to hopefully positively contribute to the MSP Waves Radio station, both as a host of three shows
- The Chaos Show with Jane & Globo,
- Saturday's Freqency-Waves, where everything is played in 432Hz, and
- God-Waves on Sundays, two on-the-air hours, dedicated to Christ.
... and, as a MSPWaves Ops team member.
But that's not the purpose of this post.
Instead, I would like to encourage someone out there today.
Determination
Enthusiasm for posting sometimes gives way to other priorities. Life takes over, and the account withers... Painful! It's my 103 days old Baby! Do you know that feeling?
I felt sad for my globocop account - as I felt I had neglected my writing for two weeks now. I am a relative fast writer - it's the re-reading, self-editing, formatting that takes most of my time when posting.
That said, I felt a nudging in my heart... I love this community - this opportunity - my account, the friends I have found here. I don't want to become a statistic, an account that withers away, neglected, forgotten, unloved.
What do I do, then...?
DOH! Write globo!!! Write...
I have a tendency to perfectionism. BUT, it doesn't always have to be a high-profile post, researched and crafted over hours, sometimes even days. As long as it is original content...
...just go for it...
Keep it breathing, globo, keep your account alive, vibrant. Keep it happy - keep my followers happy with my lille posts... That makes me happy.
Procrastinate
Oh, just how easy is it to procrastinate - I do it later - and then a friend calls, another task creeps up, and then the energy and inspiration is: gone. Do you know that feeling? Does that happen to you?
My Confession
So then, here it is. My confession..
Initially - I saw Steemit as an opportunity to make money - rather than to add value. It is that. No doubt. But my motivation went so much against who I am.
When my posts barely make it to the surface, to be seen by only a few - not a many - my heart sunk a little. I had read over and over again - this is about persistence. That's true. But what it is really about?
It is about helping others.
This has got to be my prime motivator. Everything else then comes easy!
Amazing People
I met some amazing people so far here on Steemit. @SirCork, 
What an exciting venture! For me, as a notorious OCD'ed introvert, it hasn't been easy to start doing what I do now: hosting a radio show, being part of the operations team at MSPWaves Radio, and having fun...
But isn't this what it is all about? Enjoying giving... - because, the upvotes, the post rewards, the increased SteemPower are a just natural follow.
No Worries
Do not worry about tomorrow, God tells us. And so I shall not. In giving, I am already receiving an even greater reward, one that can not be measured with coins and numbers. It's intangible - intricate - it's what I am focused on going forward.
Thank You ALL!
So, here I am, happily crafting this post, hoping for many to see it.
And if you can relate, please let me know... I'd love to hear from you. Perhaps even come on one of our radio shows as a guest? Jane @disarrangedJane and I feature amazing Steemit Minnow Posts, and I do the same also on the Frequency-Waves and God-Waves shows.
Have a lovely week ahead - dear friends. I am looking forward to your posts!.
-Chris, signing off
PS:// Ohhh - molto importante!!! Before I forget - I came across a brand-new Minnow and a guaranteed listener of Frequency-Waves. Introducing
@hz432creations, a Steemian from Italy.
You have got to check out his post on 432Hz Pineal Gland Music... I just used it to write this post - totally relaxed, concentrated, focused. Thanks for that
Proud Supporter of PAL and the - The Minnow SupportProject
Christopher "The Hat" Hatfield 
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