We have read through hundreds of posts in several different categories. We will be giving away hundreds of dollars in Steem Dollars for our picks. We will be doing this $5 dollars at a time. These rewards are being sent to the authors before we feature them in our posts. We are also tracking the votes to these authors before and after we feature them. We really want to see if this kind of recognition really works and are the featured authors being rewarded by the Steemit Community. We hope to send additional rewards to each author after the post.

The idea is possibly getting a reward in three (3) different ways.

• Getting $5 Steem Dollars before the Featured Post
• Getting additional Up-Votes by the Steemit Community by the click-through link
• Lastly by getting additional Steem Dollars generated from this Featured Picks Post (@freesteem)

There are so many great writers and bloggers here on Steemit. We are looking for great posts that may have been overlooked or just missed because of the accelerated growth in Steemit. We really want original content to be rewarded.

The Picks:

1. #DolphinSchool extra, launching a foam glider from a 150 ft tower to demonstrate how taking risks pays off! (video)

Bonus, video of my ugly mug introducing myself and a little allegory about taking risks in life to reap big rewards!

https://steemit.com/life/@markrmorrisjr/dolphinschool-extra-launching-a-foam-glider-from-a-150-ft-tower-to-demonstrate-how-taking-risks-pays-off-video

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2. Me, Myself, and I...HOW I'M LEARNING TO LOVE MYSELF MORE EVERYDAY

Me, myself, and I! Yes, Steemit lovers, it is me, Jill. I am a real person with real feelings and real curiosity to figure this thing out, and in trying to figure it out, I decided to verify my identity.

https://steemit.com/identityverified/@jillwirt/me-myself-and-i-how-i-m-learning-to-love-myself-more-everyday

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3. The Underwire Cage--How I Ditched the Bra and Embraced Freedom

I hate bras. Like, hate them. They are evil, sadistic breast restrainers invented by someone who obviously hated women and wished to see them suffer. Why they caught on as something we ladies would actually want to wear, I have no idea. Unless, of course, you're into torturing yourself. And, if you, are, that's cool.

https://steemit.com/life/@stephmckenzie/the-underwire-cage-how-i-ditched-the-bra-and-embraced-freedom

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4. 5 Things I Learned About Storytelling By Starting A Podcast.

I wanted to start a show which encompassed all forms of storytelling. I firmly believe that in today’s world writers are post-medium. By that I mean they can tell stories through film, books, comics, whatever, and still maintain their voice.

https://steemit.com/writing/@lukeofkondor/5-things-i-learned-about-storytelling-by-starting-a-podcast

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5. Steemit Write Off #1 - Theme Announcement | Aug. 18 - 22

Welcome Steemers! In spirit of Steemit's Social Media Revolution, we feel it is fitting for our first theme of the #steemitwriteoff to be about transformation. A rite of passage in a broad sense is an event in a person's life that is indicative of a transition from one stage to another. Let your imaginations run wild for the #steemitwriteoff.

https://steemit.com/steemitwriteoff/@truthmomma/steemit-write-off-1-theme-announcement-or-aug-18-22

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