Mapping Out 2024

While I have set a long-term goal and shared it some time ago, I have been thinking about whether or not to set Hive goals this year. At some point, I was almost convinced that having none would be better, and I would just chug along through the next 52 weeks. But the thought of it didn't sound right, hence this.

I am joining the Saturday Savers Club challenge and it will be my second year, but this time through this account. It's good to be a part of a community that thinks about growth and works toward it. Also, I'd like to be more accountable and motivated to do the necessary grind. So here is what I'm aiming for in 2024:

❇️23k Hive Power

_{Starting HP: 16,440}

As always, this comes as a priority. I initially shared wanting to have 25k HP but it felt not realistic so I had to lower it a bit.

To have 23k HP by year-end, I would need to stake at least 6,560 HIVE within the next 12 months (an average of 547 each month or 18 HP a day).

The number scares me already and I know it's going to be challenging to reach it but will have to push forward. It will be an adventure even when it entails a lot more work on my part. The plan is to continue with content creation (at least 1 long-form post a day) and do some trading too.

❇️33k Leo Power (Combined)

_{Starting LP: 26,150 (23,150+3k)}

Growing my LEO stakes is one of my secondary goals and that would be for this account and my alt. While I want to keep them separate, I'm not very sure if I can do it. For some reason, my scheduling was better during the first 3 quarters of last year but became a lot more challenging toward the last few months which made me prioritize.

To end up with 33k Leo Power by December 31st would mean I will have to add at least 6,850 LEO in the next 363 days (approximately 571 LEO a month or 18.72 LEO a day).

The plan would be to keep showing up on threads and be more actively engaged and hope to also keep my premium subscription each in every month and see how it's going to play out for me.

❇️1k HBD Savings

_{Starting Amount: 515 HBD}

Doubling my HBD Savings is another secondary goal. I want to use it as an additional travel fund for the end-of-year holidays. It would be good to be able to experience using some Hive rewards for real-life expenses.

To achieve that, I will have to save an average of 40 HBD a month or 1.32 HBD a day. I didn't factor in the monthly interests so I expect to end up with more than 1k by the 31st of December.

The introduction of EDSD is interesting and I'm considering adding it as part of my secondary goals but I don't want to get overwhelmed so I may just make some adjustments in the next few weeks or months. Will see.

Thoughts

Setting goals is not supposed to be something we have to think about but maybe I was just having a holiday hangover, lol! The past 2 years of being here on the blockchain have made me a bit more driven and responsible especially when I pen things down like this. It keeps me on my toes which is nice because it means doing something worthwhile and not just all ramblings or talk.

There is no way of knowing or predicting how this year is going to go but I'm hopeful that things will only get better.

And so, the grind goes on.