So I started my income after school by working odd jobs here and there, I then did a 4 year apprenticeship being a motor mechanic. I remember the first years wage was $160 a week, I had a muscle car at the time that pretty much all my money went into especially fuel and running cost (How did I even afford to go out drinking on the weekends? That's right I didn't buy food for the week).
So 10 years of being in the motor trade with greasy dirty hands and finger nails I could never get clean which was a little embarrassing at times when meeting new people shaking hands, you could see that they felt dirty after touching me, I was over it. Even as a full time qualified motor mechanic it was very low income, add to that I had a mortgage on a house I was trying to pay. I really never had allot of money just enough to survive and pay some bills.
My next move..... well I didn't want to live that type of life anymore. I had seen many musicians and bands touring around Australia, that was the dream I wanted, I loved playing music, I loved the guitar, how do I do that instead?….. I TOOK THE RISK, yep quit my job and sold my house, I moved in with my girlfriend at the time. I did make a little bit of money from the house sale, so what did I do with that money? I bought music recording gear, extra guitars and an old van that I could travel in. It was time to become a full-time musician, but how ?? It took along time before I started getting on the road and touring, after networking, going to jam nights at clubs, and meeting people that could help us get gigs, it started to happen. It did take a couple of years before we actually got more work coming our way as a full-time musician, it wasn’t easy and we were living of bread crumbs, busking in the streets to pay for bills and food, it was a tough road.
So it has been over 10 Years being a full-time touring musician and I’m still broke, but the life experience with plenty of highs and lows is what makes it all worth it, I wouldn’t change it for the world , this is what I love. Its still not easy making a living doing what I do, I still sometimes have to find extra work to keep surviving (from labouring jobs to Audio engineering). So now that I FINALLY got into trading Crypto currency Im feeling that I can keep doing what I love playing music around the country and world.
This leads me to Steemit, after trading different altcoins and blockchain technologies, I found that it can become stressful and take too much of my time away from music. While learning about the Crypto world I was watching allot of youtube videos on what other people where investing in and why, @craig-grant and @trevonjb where the ones I'd always seem to watch, it must have been their free spirited personalities that kept bringing me back to their videos. STEEM STEEM STEEMIT its all they kept talking about, I had no idea what that was, maybe just another pump and dump alt coin? So finally after seeing @craig-grant put everything into steem and steem power, I finally had to check it out. YES this is the most perfect system, and even better for what I do with music (creating Content) and blogging my journey and bringing my fans over to this new world where they are in total control, not to mention get paid for it too, also seeing other people like @jerrybanfield investing all in on steem it gave me more confidence in the whole ecosystem
I have finally found something that can help me stay in the music game while at the same time enjoy the community and people that are on Steemit, The great thing about this Steemit community is that nearly everyone is so supportive and nice especially some of the big whales (early adaptors of this platform). If you ever need any help on Steemit Im sure people like @donkeypong and others will most likely be there to give support in any way, thats my experience so far, you definitely don’t get that sort of thing on Facebook.
Ok so this is what Im doing … I never really had much money and I’m going to take another risk, BUT I don’t actually call this a risk its something I believe in, like I do with music. Im selling everything that I own that I really don’t use that often on eBay or elsewhere and putting all my earnings into STEEM POWER, So why have multiple guitar amps, guitars and other things that I rearly use? Selling it all except my main guitars and amps that I tour with. Actually anything at all I can lift off the ground I will sell. I don’t have much but I don’t need much, SELLING EVERYTHING I OWN TO BUY STEEM POWER.
I believe in the future of Steemit and I’m diving in head first.
Follow me for more STUFF @adamhole
I can respect what you're doing here. You've put in the time to understand how this works. Some might accuse you of taking a huge risk. I see your decision as a calculated risk just as literally everything else in life is, so you can tell that to any nay sayers in your life. I've upvoted and look forward to seeing your future content.
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@adamhole
Awesomeness.
I really like your attitude.
Now Following your Journey.
I've been putting what i can into steem power...i think it's a solid long term play.
I think we are very much still in the early adopter phase...I think your attitude is key...This is how steem...steemit really grows....is by people putting skin in the game....it's like waaaaaay better than a 'traditional saving's account'
Steem On Brother,
The Dream is Indeed Live,
You Got a Golden Ticket!
:)
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yep totally, Ive calculated things, understand how every bit of this system works, and I really can't fault anything about it. It has more positives than negatives, I know there will be some slight adjustments as time goes by but only for the better.
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awesome
Steem On Brother
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Cheers man
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:)
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the system is well structured. i believe it too.
steem on!
EC
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I love guitar. You are going to be happy with that decision...(fast forward noises)
fast forward 10 years guitars sold for $400 for steem turned into $400,000.00
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Yesssss!
You Got the Vision @captainobviou3
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thats the aim :)
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Yea you're crazy. But it'll work.
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You are right. I have never invested in the crypto market but after joining steemit, that is about to change.
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definitely this has changed things for sure
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Good luck with that.
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I think that's a really good idea - especially as an artist who may have a lot of great content (music) to share here. It will help you grow your earnings even more - it's an investment in your investment ;)
That's one thing love about the blockchain - that it supports artists who previously struggled to make an income - either directly, or indirectly through trading/investing in crypto.
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Man that is some bold action! I'm sure in the end this will do you only good! I myself invest also only in steem power. I'm in for the long run m8! Good luck!
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Wow! Nice! Hard to part with old friends such as these but sometimes the path that your on makes more sense.
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go for it!!! do whatever you think is right for you, you heart is always right and you know it. i am not gonna tell you that you are doing right or wrong. dont worry about the value decrease or something like that (y no chase money). make content be kind patient and help others, it works everywhere, not just on steemit
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There is a post on here, telling people that SBD has fallen to $1.90 after reaching $2.80 over the past 7 days. So if you decide to buy steem with cash turned bitcoin, now would be the time. Considering a lot of the traders look like they sold BTC while it was in a little bubble. So they can buy more BTC over the next few days. All you can do is look at what the market is doing and set a plan. At the end, its your money. Don't let anyone tell you what to do. Just look at the steem whale that bought a lot of steem at 20c a few months back.
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Very interesting. Thank you.
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Great post. I think you'll be glad you took that risk and made the plunge. It's nice to have you on Steemit and get to know you better.
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Thanks Tom really appreciate your help, yes I'm all in on Steemit and really looking forward to the future of this community and ecosystem, finally feels like my music can be a bit more sustainable, and with the help of people and no government walls blocking things. Here in Australia we have so many noise restrictions in venues that venue have stopped putting on live bands. And also pokie machines are taking over all the pubs which gives them revenue, so they don't need to rely on bands bringing in punters to buy drinks. Live music has been a dying art here. Thanks to the internet I think the art will stay alive because its back in the hands of people again.
thanks mate.
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Hey Man, good stuff
I believe in the future of steem as well as in the future of the bitcoin that is why 25% of my cryptocurrencies are Steem 50% is in bitcoins and the other 25% i use to speculate with other altcoins
Go steem Go ..all the way up!!!
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If it is something you can live without and have not used in say the last year. They why not! Sell it all and start building that steam power
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Wow!
Just wanna say I really appreciate your dedication and passion for what you love :) Very inspiring @adamhole! Hope all of this comes in your favor.
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Thank you
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Wow, this is great. I can relate whit you on so many levels. You go man. No risk no reward.
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I say do it.
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I can't imagine selling my guitars. Good luck.
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You are incredible ..
I really salute with you ..
Maybe our story is the same ..
But i have not sold my music equipment ..
Maybe soon I will follow your way
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That's so awesome that you have so much faith in Steemit. People like you make the community stronger and better. Thanks! Rock on with the music and Steem on!
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I did this the last time gold when through a bull market. I sold all my surfboards and bought gold t $800. It went to $1800 and I sold it . I made some good $$. Just remember to take profits.
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meep
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yes
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meep
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@ionlysaymeep - I would like to interview you and post it as a blog - a interest bblog covering why and how you became a steemer, about saying meep, etc...
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meep
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I hope u get rich just saying meep
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meep
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Hahaha
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meep
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Yay. My day is complete. :D
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meep
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Go for it bro! I am all in as well but with nothing liquid to CA$H in. It may take me 10 years but I plan on buying my first home with STEEM profit - so I just need it to jump from $1 to $1000 per in that timeframe. Yahoo ~*
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Woow ! Feeling Motivated me as well with your journey to succeed !!
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I do not think you are crazy. However wise words: I would not recommend you put all of your eggs in one basket. Steem is digital and could easily be altered, hacked, deleted or just evaporate in steem air. i would invest in steem but save some guitars out. You may want to play them for comfort if it does not work out for you. I upvoted Best to you. Brother from an old musician.
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I will be putting what I can into steemit power as well. I'm new here but I can already see all of the positives of this community. I also know your pain about dirty but clean hands. Even when paying a cashier, it's like they avoid contact with your hands.
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lovely <3 i appreciate you totally
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Sometimes you just gotta take a risk...but i think you will do fine cause i also believe in Steem :)
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felling blessed to know you @adamhole, nice spirit doing something in steemit
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Alright!! You go for it :D
Full Steem ahead!
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Fuck yea bro! Follow your heart :) You know you're making the right move and we're all with you
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life is definetly a struggle but staying motivated and giving it your all is the key.
as for selling everything for steem power you shouldn't really do that, just put up like 30% of your money in steem because you never know what could happen in these unregulated markets but for a longterm investment crypto looks promising because it doesn't lose value overtime like the USD.
Good effort man stay motivated and up the hardwork.
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Nice to know its not literally selling EVERYTHING.
XD
In any case, godsteem to you !
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I love reading stories like this, they sort of give me hope that there are people out there like me, going through similar life struggles, but all heading to a similar end goal aswell :) is inspirational of sorts too :) keep up the good work pal, ill keep an eye on your adventures :)
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Cheers mate, yes it can only get better, struggled long enough, just don't give up
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Good
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It's a ballsy move but I think it's paying off for you and will continue to.
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very good stuff @adamhole
i hve followed n upvoted u
pls do the same for me
as we can help each other at this concept of steeming
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Hey man, just stumbled across this post, I'm super curious though if you don't mind sharing... how much did you end up investing into steem? Also an Aussie so I would love to know what to look out for, any pitfalls or pointers? Appreciate it mate!
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Hey mate I started by investing all the profits I made on trading other cryptos started about $4000 worth and have been earning and buy more when it's low. All positive things mate making good profits, not much to really look out for, once you understand how it all works it's fantastic
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great to hear man, I literally came across steemit for the first time about 4 or so days ago, signed up, waited for verification and jumped straight in. I'm wanting to invest but really is another world hey ahah, I've known the basics of crypto for a while but it's the first time dealing with crypto first hand.
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good luck with it mate, you will do well
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While investing in SP is a good thing, investing in only one thing is not. While you may find success, you may also be ruined. Any single thing is vulnerable to various threats. Diversification creates security by decreasing the vulnerability to single threats.
I recommend having some diversification.
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I truly respect your decision. You are real life hero, your struggles won't get wasted. Thanx for sharing your story.
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They say life completely changes every seven years, whoever they is!!
Welcome to the next adventure. Music is forever.🐓🐓
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I'm buying everything you own, if you do a good price my friend. ;)
You don't need Steem power, you already have the power in you.
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Haha cheers mate
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Woah there! Big move bro, a big and brave move. Life is about taking risks, without us even knowing if we will be rewarded or not. If you know beforehand you will reap much rewards on such an undertaking, that ain't called a 'risk'. There's not much fun in that right? (¬‿¬)
We support you in every step of the way, every inch of that dive. Continue to interact with people, make a positive connection, create quality content. We are excited on your upcoming posts. :)
Much love from the Philippines! You definitely gained another follower. ^_^
Godspeed bro! Keep on Steemin'! (•̀ᴗ•́)و ̑̑
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you've almost got me thinking about selling my bicycles...
After all I did zero kilometres again last year.
Hmm...
good post, thought provoking. I am just getting on board, but I can see where your enthusiasm is coming from.
From an Aussie artist who lives in Spain. cheers mate
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What you did is wrong.
Live and see just how much.
STEEM and SP are not like Bitcoin, they lose their value over time.
STEEM loses 50% of its value each year, SP loses between 10% or a little less than 10% of its value depending on your activity, which is still worse than holding USD, which is bad.
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He's taking a risk, but I disagree with you about the decline in value. The inflation has been under control for several months now and the market understands it better now. If no one is interested in STEEM, then it will decline more. But if we have droves of people waiting to sign up and get in, plus we have a currency that is instant, secure, and free for transactions, then I'd argue that this may have more utility than anything else in crypto.
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well said @donkeypong
I Believe Steem to have more utility than anything else in crypto.
I think this is a process of awareness through participation....where we the steemians realize the great value and utility here....and thus become effective educators and ambassadors of the Awesomeness here.
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I would not bet my money on people doing what is wrong.
It might work for another week, or less, but a currency doubling its quantity every year is not a buy, and SP interest still leaves loss of value quicker than on USD on average over time.
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You have both worlds..well done mate! Hope to follow soon as that's the plan ;)
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one of the best article i have ever read thanks alot
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