Continuing to blog on all the fascinating aspects of my experience on our Steem blockchain, here is my seventh monthly update.
Since posting my introduction on 14 May 2018, these updates represent my "log" of sorts, giving my readers a monthly window into my "journey" through the Steemisphere - a new "virtual world" based on the creation of our Steem blockchain.
So ... "What are you doing 'in there' 
To begin, here is a brief overview to answer the "how is it going" question we should probably be "checking in" with ourselves and answering, from time to time.
There is an old saying, "numbers don't lie." Yes, well, there is also an old joke about the executive asking the accountant, "what do the numbers say about how we're doing?" to which the accountant replied, "what do you want them to say?" ... 😉
Required to issue a monthly report for most of my career, with numbers to quantify progress, here are a few:
To date on my Steem "journey," these numbers are the most important. The first three quantify our influence on adding value to the Steem blockchain. And the second two, the actual work we are putting in to adding value ourselves. Given all of our rich diversity, I trust we all have one focused objective in common - adding value to the Steem blockchain.
We want the value to go up!
How is that working for us? Well, you see here the market numbers, i.e. the "bottom line" of how our investment is doing. A nice uptick from last month!
Definitely my highlight of the month, getting to this level prior to the close of 2018! I've written more on this in the "Awards and Accomplishments" section below.
A steady work-in-progress, is attempting to maintain the following "rhythm" in the investment of my time:
I don't have my stopwatch out or anything. I just try to be mindful of switching from one to the other. Part of the "flow," as I have written about elsewhere, is naturally regulated by your decline in voting power.
Achieving one of my two main goals on the Steem blockchain, before the end of 2018, I became a dolphin! I wrote about the details in my post here, including a transaction history detailing the steady investments I have been making to reach this goal.
"Out there" in the real world, on Thursday, 17 January 2019, I worked my last day at my employer of the last several years. I wrote about the details in my post here, including some details on why it might not quite be over ...
Early tomorrow morning, I will be heading "out on the road," as detailed in my Reflections: My "Road to Recovery" Trip post. It would be hard to overstate how much I have been looking forward to this trip!
Until further notice, these posts are what I consider to be my greatest accomplishment in contributing to the Steem blockchain. Why?
Here is what I said in my introductory comments:
”You are reading what I would like to have been quickly introduced to, when I was where you are right now.”
I wanted to help others avoid what I had been through, as much as possible.
Here are the two complimentary posts created:
Unlike the first two monthly update posts, I will only have two sections this time. So ... ”Ranking” what stands out to me in Month 3, we have …
Working with ”systems,” as well as managing the work of others, for much of my career, I have always emphasized ”people” over ”process” believing that is the right priority. From a lot of experience, I know the best systems are greatly diminished, if not ”manned” by competent, engaged people. A great team will always solve the problem of less-than-ideal systems. I have never experienced the reverse to be true ...
This section, then, will always be about the people I “meet” in our Community. Specifically, those who have had the greatest impact on my "journey."
As much time as I was away from the Steem blockchain over the last few weeks, I am sorry to say I did not as much time to engage as I would have liked. But I still had some great experiences.
My biggest highlight was my awe at the time and effort put in by a young couple in Venezuela - 
I first encountered 
The one entry I was able to make in the last few weeks to the weekly 
Both of these people are just great examples of what I really have enjoyed more than anything else on the Steem blockchain - "meeting" really good people from all over the world!
This month, in this section, I like to give a "shout out" to 
It is designed with levels which open up for the purchase of a limited number of shares for interested participants. Once closed, then you have to wait for the next level.
As a bonus, with each share you purchase, then you are able to select a fellow Steemian to receive a share in the associated 
Overall, what I have appreciated the most is the steady, consistent and transparent effort put in by 
So ... You may want to check into it!
Source: Steem Artwork contributed by talented Steemian @dandesign86!
In contrast with the 
Seemingly almost just as quickly, it all unraveled. First, with the announcement of a "defection" of a key developer. Followed up with charges of theft by one of the major supporters of the initiative.
Ugly stuff. Really ugly ... Now over with this short post that DStors is moving off of the Steem blockchain.
Bye ...
Hands down, this month's entry goes to the all of the "rumblings" which are loud and growing louder surrounding the decision of @Ned and Steemit Inc to remove ~34M SP from their wallet and move it to the Bittrex exchange!?
For "safety!" That is not a typo ...
At the crux of the current crisis, is the threat of modifying the Steem blockchain to remove the stake of Steemians who "we" don't like ... I have written about this in my Human Nature and "Adventures" in the Steemisphere post. What a mess!
At its core, in spite of all of its potential, blockchain technology is still software. Written by people. Who may or may not have your best interest at heart. Never lose sight of this fundamental truth.
We will all find out how this "plays out." As I have stated in my post, there are a number of very bright people on the Steem blockchain. However, intelligence and wisdom are not the same thing.
For the sake of us all, I hope calmer and wiser "heads" will ultimately prevail, in steering out us of this mess.
So, a little late this month, but ... Better late than never. Overall a quiet month for
Thank you for reading my monthly update. I trust you have found something of value in it and hopefully even some encouragement. I’d love to hear any feedback you may be inspired to provide.
Until "next time," all the best to you for a better tomorrow, as we all work together (hopefully) to build our Steem Community! 👍 😊
Respectfully,
Steemian @ roleerob
Posted using SteemPeak and “immutably enshrined in the blockchain” on Sunday, 20 January 2019!
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