What an amazing write up @minismallholding. I love the way you tied in running a successful business with properly managing a Hive account.

I can say within the 7 years I’ve been on this platform that it has opened up many opportunities for me business wise, skill wise and gaining experience and knowledge. It’s helped me practice and learn to be a better listener and helper as well as gaining management skills with running a community. I’ve ran into some difficult situations where I had to make some hard decisions that was for the betterment of our community; much like the same as an employer would do for the betterment of their business. I can truly attest to how this platform helps gain knowledge and skills that would be necessary in the real entrepreneurial world. Not only that but you have real people here who give real advice and share their experiences with you which helps even further.

The more regularly you post and comment, the faster and bigger your account and follower base will grow.

This is very true. I’ve noticed the more I’m present here and the more I interact, support others and post, the more support I see show up on my own posts. During the times I was more consistent my follower numbers were constantly rising and I had a constant upvote support where my posts were in the higher payout range. Lately, with me not being able to be present as much I’ve noticed that those things have slowed down. I may not have a constant following rise or higher payouts now but I’m thankful for the continuing support I have from so many people who know me and who have followed me for years (you are one of them and I thank you). It’s true one shouldn’t focus on those big whale votes or get discouraged when they don’t receive them. Building support from many smaller accounts who stick by you is the way to go. Even though I can’t post often I still show up to support those who continue to support me.

I hope many read this one ~