I have not been doing a lot of onboarding because it never works to show people how to "use it" instead of guiding them through the process. Individuals who typically use Facebook to view memes, humorous videos, or remark on gossip videos may perceive Hive as being much more similar to that. You do not just go through people's names on Hive to add them as friends.
You meet new people by consistently improving yourself, learning new things, and entering the network at a reasonable pace for the season. Although I may be mistaken, I sometimes think that those who are familiar with the workings of online social media are the ones who can best understand what a network like Hive should be like. The year before, I brought a friend on board, and he grasped the fundamentals exactly as I had.
I told him he would enjoy the environment and would help him comprehend Blockchain and cryptocurrency, which was something he had always desired, rather than telling him he was here to make money. He continued with a nice introduction, but he did not read the comments, visit the other communities as I had suggested, or spend any time getting to know the network. He didn't, though. Being a digital and social creator on web2, he was the epitome of the "online guy."
Because of his creative abilities, it seemed like Hive would be easy for him to handle, but he didn't. He gave it up with complete abandon. And why? He already has a web2 job to keep up with, so that is one thing; two, Hive was unable to "enrich" him for a brief period; and three, it demonstrated to me that a distinct kind of person is required to "do" Hive. Upon my arrival on Hive.
I was actually working eight to seven. Not that there was much of an incentive, but I knew of a guy who tracked my web2 creation expenses. In the past, we had written content for blogs and websites using Fiverr. We got the thrill of the internet. Even though we worked full-time jobs, we were still driven to simply explore and learn. I suffered from a chronic illness, which I still have, but it was better when I was a young adult in my mid-20s.
But getting the general public to create on Hive is tough; you can not force them to do it unless they have an innate desire to do so. When cryptocurrency was all the rage in Nigeria, we joined Hive. Likewise in 2017, I brought a friend on board. We were crowdsourcers, and in 2015, we made a respectable amount of money (back then, money was somewhat valuable, unlike now), but he was unable to keep up with Hive.
It has to do with internal motivation, in my opinion. It is impossible to artificially motivate someone who does not choose to do so. I have had a lot of bad onboarding experiences, and in most cases, the people behind these mistakes were unmotivated and simply underestimated their own capabilities. For nine years, I have continued to grind after having numerous online adventures. It all comes down to having a consistent mindset, which is something we cannot teach. It comes about naturally.
These days, I can usually tell when someone is unable to handle being an online hustler. Some individuals find it impossible to make pennies. In the past, I have worked gigs where my pay was pennies, but after months of accumulation, they do grow. This is the point of contention. When there is no incentive to learn and no one is holding them accountable, many people find it difficult to be motivated. That is just the way things are.
They are either not accustomed to putting in more effort for small rewards, or they value their time more. The fact is, when time and consistency are added to this phenomenon, it gets better. Grinding is a peculiar talent. On its own, persistence is a talent—the ability to work hard and learn new things even when results are not immediately apparent.
This talent is ingrained in the mind and is uncommon in and of itself. It is difficult to start small, particularly if you have a life that needs your attention. We are already seeing that the hive is a different breed for a rarer breed of people, and I am sure there will be a lot more simplification in the future. Understandably, my online adventures have been curtailed by my illnesses and losses. I have come to terms with the fact that I can not always be the strong, determined, persistent, and goal-oriented person I once was.
Everyone experiences it at some point. The point is that, even though they might not appear profitable at the moment, there are opportunities for which you truly must make all sacrifices.
I chose to participate in HPUD and complete a 200-hive power-up. I am a little worried about the state of my health. I have some tests to run in a week or two, and then I should see a doctor to find out my prognosis and find out what else needs to be done after a month. I am silently praying that my health improves, that many miracles occur, and that the Almighty is able. He said, "Cast your burdens on me," and I voluntarily did just that. I am optimistic that there will be a bright spot somewhere, despite the horrible events that have occurred in my life over the past ten years.
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