Day 2 of my #audaciousmarch wraps up with a bit less enthusiasm and bravado. I’m not discouraged. Everything ebbs and flows. And I still have 29 days left to be audacious.
I’m not going to whine or complain. But I will report my challenges. Because I believe it’s important to chronicle this journey. Nothing good ever happens without obstacles, setbacks, hurdles, and even failures.
Here are some of the things that were challenging for me today:
I received far less engagement today than yesterday. This shouldn’t be surprising. There are plenty of reasons why this could be. And of course I’m not the center of the universe. But let’s be honest: it’s a bit of a letdown when things ebb.
Several missed connections with people I’m look to for support. They will happen. When they happen. But this did slow me down a bit today.
I’m having the rude awakening that Steemit is a lot more vast and wide than I’d been aware of. Scouring for posts to upvote and resteem as well as people to follow has opened my eyes. This makes me feel smaller, more insignificant. But it also brings great hope. There’re are so many people here to support...and from who to we can all receive support as well.
Popularity Syndrome: It’s part of life. And I’ve been on both sides of the equation. But it can be discouraging to see that quality of content is not the driving force behind Steemit success. And while this isn’t news to me, I’m seeing it more clearly as I step further outside of myself and read so many posts.
These are simply realities I will need to address and adjust to. It ain’t no thing!
So now for my accomplishments:
- I followed 26 fellow Steemians
- I made 7 responses to comments on my posts
- I made 12 comments on other people’s posts
- I Upvoted 25 Times
- I entered 4 contests
- I created 2 new posts
- I resteemed 3 posts
Now I’m going to eat a cupcake and take a bubble bath.
Thank you guys for coming along for the ride!
See my previous Audacious March posts here:
Day 1 Roundup
My Game-plan