Starting out on Steemit 9 Months Ago

sponge-bob (71) in sponge-bob • 8 years ago

Never did I think that posting one video on Steemit

would evolve into $100,000 balance. But it did, and I thank you all for following, commenting and joking around with me for so long. Really, this is just the beginning as the paper monetary system becomes as common as an 8-track-tape.

An image from my "Che Taco" post.

This was the hook, line, and sinker for me.

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I was messing around with this strange new site called @steemit and I posted a funny video I had seen earlier in the day. There I was, treating Steemit.com as if it were Twitter or something.

See the original post / view the video

I waited, biting my nails...

Is that real money? Is Steem listed on Poloniex? Will they really pay me? When can I spend it? No, it's a scam. It's got to be a scam. I hope it's not a scam!

A day later (I think it paid out a day later back then), I had Steem in my account and I transferred it directly out to the exchange to sell it. Five minutes after the money arrived at the exchange, I thought to myself, "Wait, this could be the start of a new social revolution!"

The buck stops here!

My steem came back to the platform and here we are.

early adoption is a beautiful thing

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manorvillemike (65) · 8 years ago

This is my first week in steemit, after nine months i'll be happy with 100 dollars. So far I earned less than 10 cents. But I will keep trying to make my posts better and learn from all you steemers. up vote here....

mk40 (55) · 8 years ago

It is so so cool to see someone that is just as excited 9 months in, as I am as a new poster! Hoping I will still be just as excited 9 months from now!

sponge-bob (71) · 8 years ago

There were some times when I made really time consuming posts which did not get any attention. Consistency is the key. Keep posting like your first one and you will succeed! Upvoted.

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scotty777 (53) · 8 years ago

I love your post i just upvoterd you scotty 777

sponge-bob (71) · 8 years ago

Thanks! You are consistent ! Loved this one.

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nolnocluap (66) · 8 years ago

That's a good observation @sponge-bob. I've been finding that the shorter and more easily digested posts attract more attention than the larger ones that sometimes consume days of thought, effort, research and preparation.

I've been trying to strike a balance between the two and, as you say, keep consistently producing content to attract an interested audience.

ecentrally (55) · 8 years ago

I just took a look at the video in your old post. Haha! Cracked me up! Very funny! Thanks I needed that.

sponge-bob (71) · 8 years ago

Yeah, I can't watched it without turning purple. I am a gun fan living in a gun-free country for 17 years - brings back memories.

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smysullivan (62) · 8 years ago

Your right, Steem is here to stay, all I have I made here on SteemIt. I did unfortunately take a couple months break due to some unforseeable issues that arose but your right, the more consistant I was at the better my posts had been doing. Having returned I kind of wished I had not had to walk away for those couple months.

Glad to see you have still stuck it out and your balance deffinatly does show all your hard work you have done. Keep up your hard work.

sponge-bob (71) · 8 years ago

I intend to post every day but things get in the way. Lately I have been writing my posts after the kids go to sleep. They get done quicker and I post them in the morning or evening when my followers are on line. Someday, I will have global followers and will get noticed no matter the time -hehe.

Thanks for commenting.

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smysullivan (62) · 8 years ago

Your welcome! I tend to just post my blogs whenever I'm done working on them! Was not into blogging prior to SteemIt, but that might also be some thing to consider, the timing of when to post.

jrcornel (84) · 8 years ago

Congrats! I think these are the kinds of stories that a lot of people will be saying in the near future. Which will only make growing that much easier! Congrats! :)

droidsid (59) · 8 years ago

Damnnn!! It's always nice to hear stories such as these! Good job! I joined in August last year, but I wasn't motivated enough to stay. After 4 months, I'm back now and I plan on posting and connecting with a lot of people! Following you! :D

rouketas (61) · 8 years ago

very inspiring post! indeed social revolution is here!! and we are part of it :)

tamaralovelace (62) · 8 years ago

Oh man, I loved reading this! It gives us little minnows hope for the future lol. Thanks for the inspiration!!

tokar854 (41) · 8 years ago

Amazing story, I hope I can live this dream one day. Shit like this gives me inspiration. Followed, toss me one back if you so wish.
@tokar854

sidwrites (58) · 8 years ago (edited)

$100,000 in 10 months.

Talk about motivation!

So glad to know members staying here.

Been 2 weeks here and I already love it. Reward is secondary though I wouldn't mind some good dollars for my effort.

Much needed post at 3 am. Lol. :)

sponge-bob (71) · 8 years ago

And Followed - Nice blog!

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sidwrites (58) · 8 years ago (edited)

Man, you moved me!

Thank you!

As someone coming from India, seeing these $$$ go up offers a sense of satisfaction.

Following you now and wish you more and more success.

I am pulling an all-nighter to write, engage, and connect with more people here. It's a bumpy ride initially but all in good fun! :)

Thanks again!

lydon.sipe (67) · 8 years ago

early adoption is a beautiful thing

Amen to that!

olga.maslievich (74) · 8 years ago

Let your predictions come true :)

envy112 (45) · 8 years ago

Thats really cool. good job holding onto that steem

meesterboom (78) · 8 years ago

Early adoption is the way to go!!

adriansky (70) · 8 years ago

UPVOTED, wow man thats and inspiring story and it all starts somewhere, If you can stop by my intro page and help spread the steem and drop a comment!
https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@adriansky/intro-now-i-know-what-the-hype-is-all-about

automaton (56) · 8 years ago

Nice balance :)

lanceman (53) · 8 years ago

Congratulations @sponge-bob ! This wins inspirational post-of-the-day! Maybe there's hope for even us late-bloomin' 'baby fish' (what the!)

jawaida (55) · 8 years ago

That's so cool, you got in early I only heard about Steemit two weeks ago and I love it

sevinwilson (65) · 8 years ago

The Social Revolution is here!!

voronoi (70) · 8 years ago

Amazing! Congrats @sponge-bob!

artem-sokoloff (66) · 8 years ago

early adoption is a beautiful thing. It is your wise word. I added to Steemit in not so early stage.

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wearetheshow (44) · 7 years ago

Saw your post on minds.com and figured I'd come by and "follow". How's it been working for you?

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sponge-bob (71) · 7 years ago

Hi. It works better when I am on every day. If you saw my post from today, you understand that I have been busy moving everything from one apartment to another. But, yeah. Steemit has been very good to me!

I wish minds paid out in a usable currency. Dollar denominated banks are like 8-track tapes to me.

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