Forming a Blogging Habit for Steemit.

jlufer (75) · 7 years ago

How many reasons do you have in this post dear friend @hilarski, I totally share your words, many arrive thinking only about the money that can be earned, without thinking about the sacrifice and commitment that is being here.
Thank you very much for sharing these tips.
I wish you a great day

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joalvarez (68) · 7 years ago

I love it.
To tell you the truth I never blogged before or even liked any social media and I'm still not in huge favor of it.

But once I joined Steemit, it all changed. I love this platform and how it changes peoples lives and you meet amazing, amazing people from around the world.
I am seriously addicted to this platform and like you said if you don't like what you are doing, you will never succeed. You have to find passion in whatever you are doing in order for you to succeed.

I try to put at least one post a day, every day and like you said it is getting a bit easier and I'm always on the lookout for new ideas and reading and learning from other posts.

I would say consistency, patients and passion are the huge factors that will make you succeed here on this platform.

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hilarski (76) · 7 years ago

Consistency and engagement pays off here.

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sadpotato (58) · 7 years ago

This article helped me a lot to understand how to succeed on steemit.
Thanks Randy, you're explaining straight to the point.

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elsbeth-upton (54) · 7 years ago

Good advice. Advice that I am trying very hard to heed in my own life. I always seem to find excuses, but at the end of the day, they are just excuses. Thank you for sharing!

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ivanpsy (43) · 7 years ago

Guy you motivate me!
So you say I shouldn’t worry if, after 2 weeks, I get maximum 2-3 upvotes per each post, is it? ;-)

I’m joking, of course.

I don’t have a habit yet.
I’m able to write a 500 words article in Italian, my native language, in about 10 minutes.
They are 20 minutes in English.

Time is not a problem.

The problem is I find hard to write such short posts, I always end up with long form posts that I’m not able to write each day so long articles that get no traction.

Furthermore, I’m still looking for my own storytelling format: it means I often feel unsatisfied of my posts, so I take many pauses looking for the right inspiration.

I think I should write and publish something each day, no matter whether I like the end product or not.

What do you think about it?

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hilarski (76) · 7 years ago

You have to network and do what you did right here. I don't recall seeing your profile before and it says you just started in January 2018. Put in the effort and get rewarded. You are new and missed the struggle we went through over the last few years. Your struggle will be getting noticed. Good Luck and we will see if you are still around after 3 months.

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ivanpsy (43) · 7 years ago

Thank you for your honest and sincere feedback. Much appreciated!
Staying consistent will be a challenge, a real proof of will for me.
In the meantime I’m replacing my time on Facebook with time spent here.
See you in 3 months, then! (Maybe) ;-)

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pariza (50) · 7 years ago

Don't mind friend, following this life is changed on Steemit. How I Formed My Blogging Habit.
I made a commitment to write once a day, at a minimum, for a year.
I made a mental contract with my wife. Someone I am accountable to.
I set a goal of earning a certain amount of Steem.
I write even when I don't feel like it.
I constantly take mental notes of articles that I should write.
I am always on the look out for topics.
I find joy in it.

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maxinpower (73) · 7 years ago

Why do you just copy some part of the original post???

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pariza (50) · 7 years ago

Just wanted to highlight it.

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sunscape (70) · 7 years ago

Thank you so much for the mention @hilarski wonderful son that you are. I am so happy that I listened to all you encouragement, suggestions and inspiration on staying the course even when sometimes you don't feel like it. I have made it my number 1 #habit to post daily. Thanks to you I have found a creative way to share some of my passion here on #steemit Great post son!

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dim753 (65) · 7 years ago (edited)

I have a blogging habit too and i feel passion sharing important info and somethings of my life or my skills in a post. Day with day i want to improve my skills as blogger in order to share useful content with people, i always have a open window for steemit :). Regards

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yassine04 (54) · 7 years ago

you need to fall in love with the platform in order to succed

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stokjockey (70) · 7 years ago

@hilarski I noticed that when I go back through people that I have followed sometime during the past year or so, I can thin out the herd because so many just walk away..........Everyone should do that if they get a chance Lions like to thin out the herd. Be a Lion participate in your success everyday !

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hilarski (76) · 7 years ago

Pareto's Principle is a law that can't be undone.

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pielmorena (53) · 7 years ago

Thanks., It was good to read you. I restart

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kartiksingh (65) · 7 years ago

Yes consistency + persistency + commitment = Success on steemit.

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stevelou (56) · 7 years ago

Absolutely. If you are passionate about something you'll always be inspired and will find content. Commitment and perseverance will get you out of the "minnow" mode

alinhimself (45) · 7 years ago (edited)

"As I say great, welcome aboard, in the back of my mind I know that their chance of success is tiny."
@hilarski - You know I won't let you down, right? 😒 😁

hilarski (76) · 7 years ago

You have a history so your chances are much higher. Keep it up.

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alinhimself (45) · 7 years ago

Thanks! I genuinely appreciate your support!

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allesia (61) · 7 years ago

Blogging is my passion and I'm glad you gave us these tips. I try to post every day and comment on the posts I like.
You are right:

Once you form the habit it gets easier and easier to extract your ideas and put them into blog format.

elissahawke (61) · 7 years ago

Randy you are such a true inspiration and i know one thing that gets to you is watching how many of us don't help ourselves... i watch myself consistently rebel against (my own joy of) posting on steemit and procrastinate thinking i never have enough time to do anything decent...yet i tell 20 people a week YOU GOTTA DO STEEMIT, i dont fucking do it myself, so thanks (again) for sharing your secrets to success, I guess I just need a wife

hilarski (76) · 7 years ago

Thank you for stopping by Elissa! Hugs from Panama!

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snrm (57) · 7 years ago

I agree with you so much that it has to be something you love. For a lot of people it just isn't there thing. You have to find your niche that you become passionate about. Doesn't mean not everyone can join Steemit...but some users may stick to engaging with other's posts instead of creating their own content.

dante01 (59) · 7 years ago (edited)

hahahahahahahahaha happy to see kermit in you :P so cute when you focus on one thing.

Yes, you stated it correctly. #steemit is another set but greater than facebook social media. The platform is still in infant stage though but the ideas are keep on coming.

Contribution from #steepshot #Dlive #D.tube and with collaboration of #utopia.io everything is in perfect rhythm.

Once you find your forte it will be a knock-out punch your success. As my mentor told me, "never too late to learn something. As you read your book of expertise and by the time opportunity knocks, you will come out hungry for success."

Thanks for sharing. God bless @hilarski

ricjames (56) · 7 years ago

I have never been a blogger but since I got on the Steemit platform I have started. At first it took me awhile to get in a habit but like yourself I have been committed and do daily posts where I analyze market trends as well as give updates on current cryptocurrency news. I realized that I need to choose something that I need to work on or would like to learn as it forces me to learn alongside my readers and followers. Thanks for the article loved the read and keep up the good work.

steemclaira (50) · 7 years ago

at first i was a terrible writer..But after starting blogging here i feel like i am improving myself..i have learnt alot because of this platform..this is the best place

jankasparec (68) · 7 years ago

I do have it now, finally! Thanks to you Randy! For kicking my ass years ago...i finally got it :D

aherbil (54) · 7 years ago

Yes, the important thing is to say what we feel and it does not matter if we do not succeed, I will try and try to have to succeed one day Thank you for the wonderful post

applo (56) · 7 years ago

Great post sir...Really i like your post..thanks for sharing your blog.. @hilarski

joendegz (61) · 7 years ago

its very easy to run out of steam if its not a habit and blog on things that you love, it will lessen the burden

summertooth (72) · 7 years ago

Hey thanks for the inspiration @hilarski. I have been here over half a year and I love it! My things is commenting on blogs and engaging in that way, however I want to actually blog on a regular basis. I am not a writer by nature but want to get to that place. Sounds like you hit the sweet spot. Have a great week!

shavishtha (52) · 7 years ago

Thanks for the information and very useful. thanks for sharing,

100% like and resteem

beforandafter (54) · 7 years ago

my favorite habit that I have formed this year, by far, is this blog. I went from blogging very inconsistently and even taking a year break to posting several times each week

max1994 (1) · 7 years ago

wonderful post! I endeavor to discover a point that I can shape different posts about and I go in stages. As a not as much as tried and true lead I will encounter a few days with sports posts, by then some days on thing surveys, and now my fixation is all things considered news and authoritative issues.

kerry234 (47) · 7 years ago

Yeah, I believe steemit is not just about earning few bucks but also trying to be interactive, get to meet new people and also show what one is made up of. In short, steemit is a platform everyone should adapt and get into. Go steemit!!

frank1in (60) · 7 years ago

That's right, writing a blog here is the old one of the best habits that you should have. Firstly - it's useful when you write a blog, you reflect and so your brain develops. And secondly - it's useful for your wallet, because the daily writing of blogs will give you a certain circle of followers.
Find your topic, which you will develop every day. But the main thing that I think is especially important is not the number of blog posts, but their quality.
You can write 10 uninteresting messages that no one will read, and you can write one good and quality message - which will bring you money.
Thank you, good article

alinhimself (45) · 7 years ago

I 100% resonated with the way you think!
I followed you and I am waiting to read more from you @frank1in

naturally.audrey (46) · 7 years ago

this encourages me to set a similar goal! thanks for the tips <3

paultarpan (58) · 7 years ago

Good advice for a new blogger. Passion is essential to be succeed in our goal of life. I can't blog well but I read others blog . it help me to enrich my knowledge.

@hilarski

rothberg (58) · 7 years ago

This’s s hat we newbies need. Great step by step totorial “How To Forme Blogging Habit.”

jonsnow1983 (67) · 7 years ago

Nice tips Mr. Hilarski; Especially for those who are new to blogging and Steemit, I'm working on a steemit academy project in order to cover these little details that in the end makes your blogging experience an easier one. Cheeers!

joelfriedman68 (53) · 7 years ago

Great post! I try to find a topic that I can write multiple posts about and I go in phases. Sometimes I will spend several days with sports posts, then some days on product reviews, and now my obsession seems to be news and politics.

I definitely agree that you need to make a deliberate attempt to make this a habit if you want to be successful.

hilarski (76) · 7 years ago

It is hard to get going but once a habit is formed it is so much easier.

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builderofcastles (65) · 7 years ago

My problem is I want to write... mini in-depth books with great illustrations. And the great illustration takes a day in itself.

I have not found a balance that will allow me to get something out there each day.

My best idea is to turn the illustration into a much more quick sketch looking, unpolished piece. I am practising that.

I miss your articles on $200 promotion... but, the promotion is really just getting out their each day.

hilarski (76) · 7 years ago

Images are a whole other story. I just taught myself pic monkey. Illustrations on the other hand are much more difficult.

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maxinpower (73) · 7 years ago

I did the #challenge30days last November, where I posted at least one post a day for a 30 days period. That helped we to get into the habit of writing, and now I just keep on doing it anyways. As soon as work finishes I start writing and I have to confess it is fun!! But I need more than 20 minutes, I write in German too and English isn't my native language!
But once more, it is fun!!

Your committed yourself for a year, I'm taking my hat!! I hope I can follow ;)

hilarski (76) · 7 years ago

See, you were accountable to the challenge.

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roxane (71) · 7 years ago (edited)

This is so funny ! I have just write (for my book about Blogging on Steem) the exact same subject :-) Just finished 5 minutes ago LOL :-) We are connected ;-)

I explained there that I created a routine (every sunday for 4 hours I write one or two post).
I also do Batching (write or shoot severals videos in a row).

My passion is blogging and I don't have another things to do than it so... :)

jaimewilliam (53) · 7 years ago

A Spanish blogger taught me "When you're not inspired, or do not feel like writing, blog with your feet". Going for a walk can activate your creativity and change your mood.

jasonshick (65) · 7 years ago

You've mentioned some great habits in there that can definitely help people overcome the 'wall' so to speak. Setting goals, forcing yourself to write and mental contracts are all good and fine, but the last point you touched on I think is the most important. If you don't enjoy doing something, you aren't going to do it for very long if you're not receiving enough rewards. Just like in a 9-5 job, if the pay does not outweigh the burden of being there, it's never going to work out.

So, to avoid this burnout, join a group, dig into a topic that interests/excites you, network, network, network. I have had the most success commenting and being genuine on other peoples posts rather than through my own content creation, and that's fine with me.

Like you said, not all of us are bloggers, but I do believe that there is a place for all of us here on the platform

alinhimself (45) · 7 years ago

Wow! @jasonshick I think this was the most genuine comment I've seen on Steemit. Even though you don't blog that often, I would love to read your stuff in the future!

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jasonshick (65) · 7 years ago

I think we all have something to offer, whether it be through writing, networking and encouraging comments. I look at this platform as a team, Some individual players are better than others but every person on the team has something they can contribute

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alinhimself (45) · 7 years ago

Exactly! Just curious, are you an entrepreneur?

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jasonshick (65) · 7 years ago

I have an entrepreneurial mind, but I am currently employed

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alinhimself (45) · 7 years ago

I think it won't be much until you'll start your own venture!

Indeed, you have the right mindset, so you should really try once you feel ready for it!

PS: I am here to support with everything I can!

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hilarski (76) · 7 years ago

I like sticking to a handful to topics. It makes it easier. Your followers will definitely thank you.

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alinhimself (45) · 7 years ago

Those people who write about everything are so annoying. You follow them for a great article on a subject thinking you'll see more of that but their next 10 posts are just dumb shit and news. Appreciate you sticking on what you know and are best at ;)

looftee (61) · 7 years ago

True, blogging is a habit, and I am trying to build one.

I have failed in it multiple times but I come back and try again.

philnewton (57) · 7 years ago

Luckily for me, I actually really enjoy blogging. It's something I've done for a few years away from the Steemit platform. Although I'm really new here, I'm finding it relatively easy to be motivated to post. I perhaps need to post more blogs than I do, as I've found myself spending much more time in the comment sections of other peoples' posts!

theguruasia (67) · 7 years ago

@hilarski,
How I Formed My Blogging Habit.
Those are very useful tips! Actually I am writing 3 articles per day! I know I am earning nothing comparing to others! But I am keep writing :D

Cheers~

telos (57) · 7 years ago

I made a mental contract with my wife. Someone I am accountable to.

So... you and your wife are psychic? ;)

hilarski (76) · 7 years ago

Yes, I can read her mind. It saves me many headaches.

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alinhimself (45) · 7 years ago

I never thought of it like this but this is pretty funny :D

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sizuka (53) · 7 years ago

That's pretty cool to know thanks for the tips by the way, have a nice..

suzn.poudel (60) · 7 years ago

Blogging is what you do with passion , it is the expression of your feeling your learning and experiences :)
Great work sir :)

jeffcomeau (51) · 7 years ago

I personally find that choosing the orientation of my site and sticking to it is the most difficult. Followed and Resteemed.

mejustandrew (58) · 7 years ago

Also, as an additional point, posting often increases you the ability of writing and expressing your ideas so in time you will be more efficient to share your thoughts, your articles will become better and from that point you have just one way to go:

UP!

ebi16 (48) · 7 years ago

Wow, that's a fantastic post. It is very motivational for me. I agree that the key for success is persistence and once, the one is into blogging, vlogging or other topic and regularly posts, even if he doesn't earn that much. He will get the ideas what to be posting and slowly more and more people will follow him because of his patience.

yaanivapeji (65) · 7 years ago

Hello @hilarski I was looking for such post has a guide and I have found one. Thanks for sharing.

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ellicia (56) · 7 years ago

This. The struggle is so real. Lol. I am hoping to adopt the habit of posting more than I do.

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yaan (59) · 7 years ago

Actually, people should look carefully at the tips you give about the way of forming blogging habit.
It's exactly what they have to do. Also, they need to not forget to communicate with other people.

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michaelluchies (54) · 7 years ago

All great advice. Make sure you're not forcing yourself to write about something you're not interested in. If you love the topic, it will show in your work and most likely be 10x better (and get done 10x faster) that if writing about something you hate or don't really have any interest in.

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sheuan (47) · 7 years ago

Thanks hilarski, good share of thoughts to start better.
Resteem and have a nice day.

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faissalchahid (1) · 7 years ago

A very important topic thank you for your participation
This is truly special my friend is grateful to you for this

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voteman (53) · 7 years ago

That is very valuable information and great post.Thanks for sharing.

For your post propagation.
Upvote/Resteem

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avagado (53) · 7 years ago

Great crypto experience & best information.What is a Habit? is good topic .
Thanks @hilarski
Resteem

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seniorpower (46) · 7 years ago

Sir always important subjects
And at the top of the tender is always glowing Sir Thank you for sharing I appreciate your great effort and your generosity

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luts (54) · 7 years ago

Can music be the thing in steemit?

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rabeel (71) · 7 years ago

I appreciate your passion.

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nishaopt (48) · 7 years ago

Now I have addicted to that.
-cheers-

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lito (51) · 7 years ago

Selected a nice topic & discussed well. Very useful thing for all of us.
Are You Struggling to Find Your Blogging Cadence on Steemit?

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nayyabsipra (53) · 7 years ago

Its nice stuff steeming and wonderful job

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asif20 (0) · 7 years ago

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kaysar07 (54) · 7 years ago

I think Steemit will have to practice it first and then have to practice in blogging and be aware of the importance of blogging tie here, especially to the newcomers and to be good blogging, thank you so much for giving a blog like this about steemit

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ahlawat (76) · 7 years ago

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asif20 (0) · 7 years ago

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jakirhusen (39) · 7 years ago

Excellent sharing.your blog is so great. thanks for sharing your new post.

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artedellavita (64) · 7 years ago (edited)

I love writing, sharing about my day, expressomg myself through my poetry and photography. What better platform to be creative than Steemit!

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alhafidz (55) · 7 years ago

Nice post. Thanks for sharing.

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sheikh27 (61) · 7 years ago

thanks for your tips, that will help me in future steemit.

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steemwija (58) · 7 years ago

@hilarski - Sir this is a very useful advice to all of us... Thank you Sir...

+W+

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imran498 (56) · 7 years ago

Excellent and informative post for all to increase the knowledge of all steemians. Thanks for sharing precious information. Stay blessed

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rmach (68) · 7 years ago

Nice tips.
Perhaps some "please upvote my post" kinda guys read your post and start working.

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nuralomislam38 (46) · 7 years ago

Wow fantastic post..
i am proud of you.
Upvote & resteem
@hilarski

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lasseehlers (69) · 7 years ago (edited)

@hilarski as the "expert" you are on blogging, can you then tell me how this is possible:

Of course you can't give a meaningfull explanation and will stick to your little blogging universe, with your tokenmagic company that is promoting a token that involve "copyright" in a free market, which is a huge contradiction to anarcho capitalism and what you have said in your videos, that you dont like copy right...

Anyway I ask you again, if you have sen the flat earth, since I think that topic is 10000x more important for all people of today (and it is important to get this message out on Steemit).Then promoting SHITtokens for profit.... but I am 99% sure you will flag this comment, since you are ignorent to the nature of the place we live and you are still controlled partly by satanic lies... UNFORTUNATELY!

Lasse Ehlers

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zetetrahedron369 (51) · 7 years ago

I just picked up my SteemIt blogging habit after several months of hiatus.

Nice to see posts like this to inspire me to carry on.

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abdurrazzak (43) · 7 years ago

its a helpfull post. thanks lot great buddy..
Just Upvoted

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rahulislam (47) · 7 years ago

Much thanks to you such a great amount for the say @hilarski brilliant child that you are. I am happy to the point that I tuned in to all you support, recommendations and motivation on continuing through to the end notwithstanding when now and then you don't feel like it. I have made it my number 1 #habit to post day by day. Because of you I have discovered an imaginative method to share some of my enthusiasm here on #steemit Great post child!

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davitd (39) · 7 years ago

Thanks brother for sharing a good information for us..

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biffybirdcam (65) · 7 years ago

Boom, wise words, and all that I follow already.

Heard this before, find your niche.. and be persistent, hell I have a picture in my room about persistence. I may not make too much with each post I have, and I am sure I may annoy some people with the amount of posting, but this is what I want to do. And what I will continue to do.

Recognition will come with time, one just needs to remain persistent in their efforts. Congrats on your success, and good laugh with the kermit meme lol Don't stress too much with that business you got to run. Cheers!

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steem2000 (46) · 7 years ago

/@hilarski wow sir great article thank for shear

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joanstewart (65) · 7 years ago

Sound advice Randy, it takes a little time to get into a good habit of putting content in once a day, at the very least.

Reading other posts also formulates ideas to follow through on.

Sharing is a form of approval for your followers to see, so share quality content.

Upvoting is not a requirement, another form of showing respect and thanking someone for taking the time to give you a good read or informative post.

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jakir007 (45) · 7 years ago

excellent writing i love your post

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blazing (70) · 7 years ago

Thanks for sharing the tips following it from the start :)

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pescalante63 (38) · 7 years ago

Great, in a short post you show for us minnows how to keep contrinuting in this platform I think that your messages are well elaborated and also give us an example to follow, I have years in the networks trying to contribute my knowledge and experiences, I thought that linkedin was the network to place my articles and I get my wordpress blog, now that I am in steemit I think that I can centralize all this in this network and be able to share with people from all over the world, I would add to the habit you mention that you have to have passion. Thank you. Have a nice day.

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decebal2dac (62) · 7 years ago

think this is an amazing simple thing to do, that most people around here already have and encourage other people to.

Figuring out what to post about is a constant struggle for me though .. how do you do it ?

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globocop (64) · 7 years ago

Hello @hilarski Is there any way we could have a chat pls? I am on discord and telegram under the same handle.

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resteemia (56) · 7 years ago

useful post & valauble advice to all bloggers. impressive post @hilarski

@resteemia
reteemed & upvoted & commented & followed

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olyup (55) · 7 years ago

The big habit I've been working on lately is to comment on a lot of posts every day. It's really not that hard once you make it a habit, and I think it's probably the most underappreciated activity here on Steem.

I still make sure to write a post at least once a week (and usually twice) because I want to make sure I have something upvotable when new people find me.

You've inspired me to step it up, though!

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deeptechhouse (44) · 7 years ago

Excellent points, especially about consistency and commitment, there are going to be days when you don't feel like doing it or when you get especially discouraged by lack of feedback. Keeping a list of things to blog about is a good tip, that way you can pick and choose from a list of topics or activities when you might not feel your 100% to finish the planned post. Thanks for sharing your insight. It's no easy work, but given that I would and did in fact do the same thing for no return at all, the idea alone is magical :)

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blueorgy79 (48) · 7 years ago

This article helped me a lot to understand how to succeed on steemit.
Thanks Randy, you're explaining straight to the point.

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blueorgy79 (48) · 7 years ago

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luciancovaci (52) · 7 years ago

Hello @hilarski, good point !
Do you have an example for someone who shares IT information here?

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john-gpr (59) · 7 years ago

Great tips. Getting into the groove is what it's about. Finding stuff to write about with added value is tough!

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crowbarmama (60) · 7 years ago

Thank you. I'm new to Steemit and blogging, so I love finding pointers like this. My 4 kids got sick this week, so that slowed me down a bit, however, I posted an article that I had written in Word previously, on a day where I had time to publish one and save one for later. I am definitely going to commit to writing daily, but because of my experience this week, I'm going to try to wrote 2 articles at least once a week so I have a backup.

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