INTRODUCE YOURSELF: I AM A NEW PIONEER

"I am a New Pioneer."

This is a mantra that I have been telling myself more and more over the last 10 years. At first it began as a small tapping on the back on my mind but as the years went by it has become an

identity statement that has guided me like a light on a dark night.

I am inspired by the pioneers of our past. When I began to think about what it took to settle Canada, the land I now call home, I knew that there was another way to live TODAY. A way that was founded upon the same values that had sustained the generational roots of yesterday. There was a way to BE that was different. I began to call this, "Being a New Pioneer.".

The pioneers who went before us were adventurous souls who were determined to live free. They banded together and put their boots firmly on the ground. They found it in themselves to overcome the obstacles that nature and mankind threw in-front of them. These were resilient people; self-sufficient in ways that we have all but forgotten today.

Thinking about their toil I realized that I had no excuses. Today's innovations and automation made it easier than ever to succeed and a blueprint for overcoming our own constraints had already been laid. I resolved then and there to listen to the beckoning past. I would throw myself into the river and see where it's current would take me.

Starting this blog and taking you all along for the journey seemed like the first step that I should take. I hope that what I am doing here inspires you all to become New Pioneers for future generations to follow.


​Sincerely,
Wil Metcalfe

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Hello! I wish you a good time on Steem.

Thank you @wilku! I certainly am having a good time! How about you? Looks like your taking pictures of Italy right now! That’s pretty sweet! 😁

Thanks mate... Yeah I am trying to post some my collection of photos... I really appreciate your comment...

Your very welcome! These types of photos are great because they give me a sense of what life in Italy is like so I’m looking forward to more of your content. :)

When are you going to post again I really want to see what you have in store next

Hi @tornadoman! I'm glad your excitedly anticipating my next post... Which will be coming very soon... As soon as I finish sorting through the dead accounts I have been following that is. Un-following these accounts has been taking a bit longer than I originally thought it would... but I think it's important enough to de-clutter them in order to focus my energies. I also think it's also a really good time to do this. With Bitcoin dropping from 22K down to 6K I get to see who's here for the love of it and who is only here for the potential "gains".

If you follow my comments you will see that I still am quite active. I really think that what most people are missing is the value in driving depth of conversation here on Steemit. We have been trained by Facebook and Twitter to skim along the surface of our conversations. I think this is a shame and I'm certain we are missing a whole dynamic of what connecting is all about here on Steemit... I guess that's one of the reasons I like to upvote the comment section so heavily... I want to encourage deeper connection and thought.

What do you think of this concept?

I think the concept of it is great because you are helping some minnows earn more

Yeah! I think you get it. Not everyone does... For me it's all about valuing human connection and the effort it takes to communicate. It's all about driving depth in relationships and together establishing a solid base with-which we can all learn together as a community.

I strongly believe that when we support others they support us. It's a law just as powerful as gravity... it's called the law of the harvest.

So yeah! I wonder how many people we can get together in one place who will get this concept... I looked all over Steemit... and it seems like hardly anyone is valuing comments... On Facebook and Twitter I gave up trying... But here on Steemit... We have a chance to change this culture. I hope that we can all move away from a social model where everyone is talking and no one is listening...

I don't know if you have noticed this... but do you think we can change things here on Steemit?

I think if we both resteem each other’s content and create post that speak to them and share our stuff on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Then we can grow. I also think that if we explain what steemit is to people then they will join and find out that it’s a wonderful place.

Do you think we can get enough members to join our community and explain what are goals are and why it’s important to help new minnows.

I don't really resteem posts at this point @tornadoman. I'm establishing my channel at this point so in order to keep the branding in my messaging clear I consider this to be an important protocol.

As for YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram I am leaving those platforms behind. I realize that this means not having as large an audience but it also allows me the time & attention to focus on making my Steemit efforts that much better. I don't think much about telling people on those mediums about Steemit. I think that if we focus on making Steemit the place to be they will naturally be drawn to this platform and away from the others... Just like I was.

I also think that if we produce quality content people, be they minnows, dolphins, or whales, will be attracted to our content. It's sort of like fishing... You have got to be patient. Most of the time the fish won't bite in the first 30 seconds... and if they do then great! :D

It’s better than YouTube because I make more on here and I get to meet new friends

@newpioneer You told that you planned to open your fitness blog.. You can do that with a bang by associating with @actifit team. They have sponsored athlets and fitness trainer promoting actifit. Users are growing exponentially and already there are 4500 users and counting. I have already talked in their discord about you and they are happy to associate with you. This is amazing opportunity for you.

This is their recent update on the project.

https://steemit.com/utopian-io/@actifit/actifit-updates-actifit-io-sponsored-athletes-utopian-vipo-and-more

I think you should join them at this early stage. What do you think??

Thanks for pointing me to this project @kpreddy. I took a quick look at it the other day with plans to return and take a better look later. It seems like a promising project and your right... Getting into things during the early stages is always fun and promising! Thanks for talking me up on discord by the way. That's great!

You're welcome! Finding right talent and letting them know about such wonderful projects give me pleasure too.😊😊

Hello again, I was just wondering if you could follow me and upvote some of my post because I’m trying to grow as a teenage steemian and earn some money for college

hey brother! I have seen your writing. You are doing great. You will definitely get the support you deserve if you write in similar way. I have seen your you tube channel too. Be consist and develop a strategy on how to make followers. Just make good and meaningful comments. definitely people see your blog. @newpioneer himself read some of my articles and appreciated them. Only one suggestion-Engage engage enagage....

When you are full on here... you might not need or want to go to college... Don't tell you parents I said this! hahaha! :D

But yeah... What I mean is that Steemit is a great place to learn about the world (and meet great people). It's a great place to self educate yourself... and honestly... If your cultivating life long learning which is an investors full time occupation... You probably won't need the old school J.O.B. a college education points you towards... Especially if your starting out so young.

Think about it... $100 compounded over a 50 years... and $100 compounded over only 10 years... Which is going to be the most life changing? The earlier you start the better off you'll be! I'm actually excited for you! I'm imagining my life if I had stumbled into investing at the age of 17 years of age... The world is yours if you take hold of it @tornadoman! :)

Followed and watched your Youtube videos!

I could make this a job if I earn more on each post. If you would like to help me out more you could try out steemauto to auto upvote your favorite steemians. And I thank you for the support.

Yours truly, Tornadoman

Hi @tornadoman. Seeing as I have worked hard to accumulate what Steem I have to this point I'm pretty careful about the delegation of my Steem Power and auto-upvoting. I also view this as an opportunity to democratically vote (via the manual use of my capital) for what I believe in and what content I want to see more of here on Steemit. I hope that you understand where I'm coming from.

I didn’t say you had to delegate anything or auto upvote but I get what you are saying

I know that @tornadoman. Seeing as this is a public discussion that others can read I was speaking in general terms for all eyes currently following this stream.

Ok

Yes i should polish myself

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We all, myself included, should continue to polish ourselves! I'm right there with you steem.moon! :D

Well you suggesting me tru and good things and give me your precious time ☺️ so in this world no one can give time anyone in racing world and dont let know others feelings i really appreciate you to listen my talks thank you soo much @newpioneer

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I'm glad that I was at least a bit helpful @steem.moon. I hope that things continue to improve for you! :)

Hahh yes i can improve my self thanks to you aloot

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I hope that we all can improve together! Isn't that what this journey called life is all about... Self-discovery and self-improvement are always the way forward and your true friends are the ones who are part of that adventure. Let's keep on steeming @steem.moon! :)

Thanks @newpioneer you will lead me ant taught me about some important lessons i will remember you in my all life that you suggest me good things and thats the fraiends is the part of life

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Thanks i was too busy with my job now a days so now i am free and replying

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I'm curious as to what occupies your time @steem.moon? What do you do for a job?

I live in pakistan and i am doing a job in a research company iris communications in pakistan Defence area and i am not too much working on steem it..... Now a days i was remembering you why not texting from 2 weaks almost not replaying

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That sounds like a pretty interesting job @steem.moon. It must keep you pretty busy but don't give up on Steem. Big things are ahead for all of us! :)

Yeah! The last 2 weeks have been busy for me... I have been sifting through the list of people I follow here on Steemit and un-following the dead/inactive accounts. I thought this would be easy but it actually took quite a lot of time and energy... Now that I'm done weeding through those accounts I will be able to focus more on my content and quality followers. So yeah! Mission accomplished!

Oh its reallly great thing that you focused on the steemit it with different ways.. Great work me too much busy.. I cant give up on steem it hope so that it will me much more for me on it..... You are really nice person can you teach me to working online in a best way

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Its great that you come back welcome back @newpioneer

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I really welcome you to at this platform again 😊👀👀👀

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Well! Thank you! I haven't really been away... But I guess it might have seemed that way! lol! :D

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Hey wil! I guess I found you on LinkedIn. 😊😊😀

hahaha! Your very resourceful @kpreddy! :D

@newpioneer,you seem to be a fitness freak. Have you downloaded actifit app. It is fun. You will monetize your gym time.

You are indeed correct. I have been a personal trainer for 10 + years now. It's another hat I wear!

I'll have to check out that app. It sounds interesting! :D

I have seen your bio in your website. I'm stunned to see your 6 month results. Even I want to focus on my body and get it shaped. I think I can take some pretty good tips from you.😀😀

Thank you for taking the time to read my trainer bio @kpreddy. :)

Those results actually were made in 3 months time! :)

But yeah! I plan on opening another Steemit account for my fitness stuff at a later time... I'll have plenty of fitness and healthy living tips to share over there! I'll let you know when I launch it. Shouldn't be to long to wait... But my heart is really in launching the New Pioneer blog this summer! :)

hope to see your new blog as early as possible 😊😊!!

I just did a contest if you wanna join

I normally don't do contests but what sort of contest is this @tornadoman?

Steem basic income it gives new users a chance of earning by receiving a upvote on every post. You can buy up to 125 shares and I have 3 so I get 1 cent for one post but the voting power differs each time

I see... Honestly! I don't know why minnows are doing things like this. I think the Steem infrastructure is good enough to reward those who put together decent content and take the time to interact with people on the platform. There shouldn't be a need to build further complexity into the system.

Anyways... Thanks for filling me in but count me out @tornadoman. :)

It’s ok I’m just glad you are here. Thanks for supporting me.

Welcome to steemit it seems you did good on your first post

It’s good to be here! Thanks for the welcome @tornadoman! 🙂

Your welcome

I will follow you and upvote everyone of your post from now on