A Little Advice From a Little Fish to a Little Fish Part 2

Hello everyone!! How has your Steemit journey been so far? I decided to create a second installment of A Little Advice From a Little Fish to a Little Fish. Here's my first article:
https://steemit.com/newbie/@snowpea/a-little-advice-from-a-little-fish-to-a-little-fish
Today I'm going to talk about blindspots. We all have them. It's when you're completely oblivious about an aspect of yourself. Everyone, even the most introspective people have them. The great thing though (or maybe not so great, depending on your perspective), is often other people notice them! If you're looking for ways to improve your effectiveness here on Steemit, then read on!! This article will have two aspects to it. First off, I'm going to list a few blindspots you may be unaware of.

1.) Not editing your posts. I have come across many posts that contain errors. This may cost you upvotes. It may not seem fair when you have something valuable to say, but let's face it, grammar nazis do exist. After you write your post, read it. Then read it again. Have someone else read it and correct your errors. Then post it. After you post it you can still edit it too! :P Make it perfect!!

2.) Not being social enough. This can include obsessing over your own blog, not commenting, not joining discord... What is discord? Facebook has messenger and Steemit has discord!! Click on the link here to join the Peace Abundance and Liberty network. https://discord.gg/z7EcbqK
It's a support group for minnows. :) When you get there you register with their bots and start making friends!

3.) Leaving short and spammy comments. I do realize many here don't speak English. Perhaps those few cents they make on an upvote truly makes or breaks them, and they're just trying to feed their family. That's why I don't flag them. However if you go around saying, "nice post." Or "follow me, I'll follow you." you will eventually be flagged. Other times it's really a bot commenting, and other times the person didn't really read it, even though they could've. Take the time to let the author know you read the post and that you appreciate it!

4.) Being too controversial or negative. This was one of my blind spots once. I was slightly offended at an article and I let the person know. This person did not take well to my comments and actually muted me. I didn't even think I was being that much of a jerk, but I was muted nonetheless!! I am a peacemaker by nature and had to do a self-check into my own heart. We made amends and he unmuted me, but that experience is something I'll never forget. I'm not discouraging healthy debate. God says, "Whatever is true, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good report...focus on these things." (Phil 4:8) ....thinking back to one of my prior articles...hmmm... definitely room for improvement there ;P

5.) Not posting with enough voting power My voting power is not anywhere near 100% at the time of posting this... mostly because I was so psyched to finally start giving people a penny! :D That said, if you can better reward those who comment on your posts, do it. Wait until your voting power is higher before you share that material! :)

I said my article has two aspects to it. I thought if you want me to, I can take a look at your blog, your comments, ect. and tell you what I think your blind spot is. Just type check out mine in the comments, or something along those lines, and I will take a look. Maybe not right away if I'm busy, but I will respond to every comment. :) Also, would you like to tell me what my blind spot is? You are absolutely welcome to!! Remember, I'm a little fish too, and we're in this together!

Love, snowpea ❤😘🙂🌸

All images from Pixabay, with the exception of my selfie :)