lately due to a bar set too high. Waiting until the perfect circumstances, and written work/studying. The truth is I already have lots to offer people like the newer members on here. I would like to share with any newcomers, that we do not need to write a mastermind post. I think many people have writers block along with myself. I came on the site today for the first time in over a week. I was not planning on writing much, but once I got some intuition, I acted on it, and have come up with what follows, mainly for newer users, like minnows, but can also offer something to the small fish, and even dolphins. If a Whale dares to read on, I give them much respect and am surprised as well as proud that the Whales are not all full of a big ego, due to all of the minnows they eat.
"Writers block comes from wanting to be perfect, and not creating, not using your skills until you find the perfect words. This inevitably leads to one losing their skills, and learning to be good at procrastination". -keithwillshine
A post does not need to be like the top trending.... There is no right and wrong. I feel like some whales have scared off a lot of minnows. The high numbers in a Whales wallet can be very discouraging, but we do not need to be them. We are our own creator, our own individual personalities and traits, along with our life's lessons and past wisdom that we can offer. As long as we offer our knowledge, small or large. We all have something to offer, and there is always someone who can be lifted up, or reminded by our words. People who can, or choose not to learn, or gain higher perspective from our personal stories and Ideas will not read your post, so you are really helping and not taking away from the internet by releasing your personal ideas and stories.
We can post when we feel the urge, do not worry about perfection (When I do this I tend to not finish due to getting distracted, and losing the motivation). Post when the Idea is fresh, do not procrastinate, and once you put yourr fingers to the keyboard, you will be surprised on the words and Ideas that flow through you. This is what the whales have mastered.... Acting on intuitions, Impulses, and sharing what they are thinking. Sharing what they have learned, and over time, They become good, just like with anything, if you keep at it, and do not limit yourself, you will become a 'Master Blogger' or 'Whale' in no time at all.
Before long, you will gain a sense of confidence and self worth. The lack of this is what keeps you in the cycle of failure. I myself have a real issue with this. I find myself starting something with a lot of confidence, and motivation, and can feel the joy that drives me to create. Then before long, We find roadblocks that halt our progress and success. These are the tests, and/or tension that are needed to learn and grow. Just as a seed needs the dirt to push through to give it growth and strength. You must take a short break to let yourself step away and focus on something else so that the answer can come to you naturally. Nature is really the best teacher, and has the best metaphors for life.
I promise you, that if you can post a blog, especially personal blogs, you will grow into a better version of yourself. You can gain confidence in life, you will gain a life's skill that will be very valuable if Steemit is still in your life years down the road or not. Everything is on the internet these days, and will grow toward that direction more, and more, and a blogger/ article writer/ content creator is what every company can use today, or in the future. I can also say you will (whether you understand how or not) gain value, and worth in yourself and your profile if you are consistent. If you miss a week, do not worry or stress, nobody can keep up with the mass of people generating new content. What matters, is that you do not let it bring you down, do not feel guilty about this, because it will hold you back in present and future opportunities to generate a post.
"Maybe ask another blogger how to get over the bump in the road" -keithwillshine
Have small goals to start, even just telling the world about you, and your interests can get you learning how a post is written, and will teach you consistency. Maybe experiment down the road, but start with simple short well written and edited posts. It matters more that you use proper grammar and visually pleasing posts to whales, because they want the site they own to look good to attract more, and higher valued people. If you can, login to Steemit even if it is just to Up-vote, comment on something you have thoughts on and see whats trending. There is no need to fear with commenting, it is a good way to start getting your name out there, and be remembered. This will bring you more worth to Steemit, as they will see you are a consistent user, giving even 5-20 min per day is better than an hour once per week or month.
Keep your eyes open to what is out there and put yourself out there for others to find
I guarantee if you make it part of your daily routine, you will have people buzzing before long, and attract people like you and who think about similar ideas in the form of followers. Who knows, you may even find your soul mate, or some new friends through this and other similar platforms, but you must be active to some degree on them, start commenting on others posts, try to gain some followers once you have content.
