As humans, we are motivated differently. What inspires one might not be what inspires others. We see differently, think differently and of course, behave differently. That's life. Everything is subject to exposure and values.
This life is a funny one. When you are putting in all the hard work, no one seem to see you but when you are getting reward for that hardwork that has been built over time, that is when people notice. Success attracts but not many people want to see the process. You can't skip the process and focus only on the result.
One good thing about life is, if you can duplicate the process another person passed through, then you can at least get closer to their result. It calls for putting in the effort and consistency. Consistency is what most people lacked. They want a quick fix because they dislike the process.
What motivates me to keep writing is the desire to learn and also the passion for writing. I have been writing for as long as I can remember. I started writing since I was 14 years old and I never looked back. The idea of putting my thoughts into words, channelling the battles in my head and put it in a an artistic way intrigues me and when I get engagement based on what I have written with another person sharing his or her thoughts on it, I feel more excited. It's like fuel to me - knowing either someone can make sense out of it or someone is blessed by what I put out there, I am excited.
I love writing and I can conveniently put together 5 articles in a day if I have to. It delights me to stay up late at night just to get my articles ready for the next day because I know how busy and sometimes unpredictable the day can be and I don't ever want to be caught unprepared. There is a saying that says when readiness meets opportunity, success is inevitable.
I see it as a plus these days that we can get rewarded for our efforts in writing and I think most people have gotten used to it and they are beginning to think it's a right. It's not a right but at the discretion of whoever found it useful and decided to visit you, even the good old Rusty.
I've been on Steemit for over 4 years now and also on Hive since inception. I have several other sites that I post on but I make different articles here for Read.Cash.
What birthed this? I read the post made by @Fexonice1 about how someone mentioned him and @CryptoMax with other on how they stack up the reward pool and I found it funny. I found it funny because I have always followed and read most of @Fexonice1 's post and it was just until recently that one of his post got the attention of @MarcDeMesel .
Point Number 1: Fairness.
His argument was that there was an inner circle that reap the reward pool and there is no fairness at all on the platform and I found that to be untrue. If this was true, trust me, @TheRandomRewarder would never have visited my post because I am just getting to meet amazing people right here on this platform. There is fairness, there is hardwork to be seen and of course, consistency. Most people want to rake in the rewards without much effort.
Point Number 2: Make Friends.
Others have been here for a year plus, others for many months and you want to compare their influence, their hold and circle of influence with a new person that is just starting out? That is plain wrong. I like being objective and I have never been people pleaser but I would state things from my own perspective based on what I have experienced and what I have seen. No one would part away with their money for fun, they would do it when they have something to hold on to before they can reward you. Tag as many people as you can, if they are not interested, they are not.
Point 3: Own The Platform.
Don't just make a post, dump it and run off. Own the platform by showing you really want to be here. You need to learn, unlearn and relearn. There are so many people to follow and so many quality posts to read and contribute to. I have come to admire so many people here by the virtue of engaging in each other's posts. You need to be willing to put in the work and show that you really want to be here. If you are here to dump and hope for the stars, this platform is not for you.
Point Number 4: Quality.
Read other people's post and give your honest comment under it. Not vague comments, not lazy comments but something that relates to what you ACTUALLY read. It's okay when you have nothing to say on a post. There are posts that are top notch and I feel, okay, I have nothing to add to this or probably it was not in my area of strength, I move on rather than give a vague comment.
Make quality comment and make quality post. I hardly post about Bitcoin Cash (BCH), so it is never about "Until I post about BCH". Find your area of strength, carve a niche for yourself and make your post thoughtful.
I understand the importance of consistency and hardwork. I have been on a platform different to this and I still didn't gain attention but I kept at it until one day came when my preparation met opportunity and I created a name for myself there. Stay at it because this is not magic or rocket science. Just give your best and hope for the best. It's a matter of time, you will gain the needed attention and you can forge a bond that would last a lifetime with those you might not even come across in this lifetime.
I have met with a lot of people here that lets face it, we might never even see each other in this lifetime but what we have come to share would always remain evergreen in my memory.
Special shout-out to @JonicaBradley - I wish you strength and better health.
@fantagira - Where have you been? I took a stroll into your garden
@tired_momma - Have you remembered the items to get from the store?
Hahaha. Amazing people and I feel blessed.
I am here for many reasons, including the rewards.
I think your points touched on all the important factors that will contribute to one having a successful and fun experience on read.
I think a lot of people here, especially the newbies, need to read this.