Steemit advice from #minnowsunite member sunshinecrypto

You probably won't get rich quick.

There's algorithms, bots, and a little chance that all go into Steemit to make the pesto ($$$) for posting.  To me steemit is starting to loose its income value but make up in other ways I never imagined?

I've been on Steemit since nearly the beginning.  I may not have a stash of cash or a following to rival Shamu, but I have learned some valuable lessons along the way.

Be yourself!

Often times I watched YouTube videos or read articles and tried to replicate the things people were doing.   I was waiting, impatiently, to get those sweet sweet steem dollars and power.  But the blogchain (blogging/blockchain)moves so fast that if you use someone's ideas it's old news! 

Pablo Picasso once said: 

"It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child."

Be creative and innovative.  Don't be afraid to express your ideas.  

Be bold.

I've learned things from Steemit that I never saw myself doing.  I actually looked for a way to load Linux on my iPhone! Who does that?  I don't know, me.  Before Steemit came out I never thought about the possibility of blogging for a living, now I know that's possible with good content and a large supportive fanbase.  The Steemit community pushed me to do videos on YouTube, post pictures of myself doing activities, and share my personal thoughts with complete strangers about things that interest me.  I know I'm a long ways off from fame, but this truely makes me happy.  with every follower we all get closer to break out notoriaty.  Keep after it!

Steemit is a place where people can make connections, express themselves, and as a side effect make money.   Tell your story and let the journey be your payment.

A quote from Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson to get the creative juices flowing:

"Every man is a hero of his own story."