Getting involved as a newbie and the power of consistency

To be honest, I’m still very new on Hive, just a little under two months in. I’m still learning my way around, but I’ve come to realize that getting involved and staying consistent really matters a lot on this blockchain.

At first, I didn’t even know where to start. Everything looked confusing, the communities, the frontends, the tags, I honestly thought I was going to mess things up. Luckily, my brother has been helping me out a lot. He already understood how things work here, so he guided me a bit. But I’ve also been making the effort to learn things on my own too, because I want to understand Hive for myself.

Starting Out Can Be Scary

Like most newbies, I was scared at first. I didn’t want to write the wrong thing or post in the wrong place. I kept asking myself questions like, “Who’s going to read this?” or “Am I even doing this right?” But the truth is, you’ll never know until you try.

I remember my first post, I felt shy about it. But I dropped it anyway and to my surprise, people in the Hive Learners community actually welcomed me. That small show of support really meant a lot. It encouraged me to keep going, even though I was still trying to figure everything out.

The Magic of Consistency

One thing I’ve quickly learned is that consistency is everything here. You don’t need to be the best writer or know everything about blockchain. If you keep showing up, even with small posts or comments, people begin to recognize you.

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I try not to go silent for too long. Even if I don’t post a full article, I’ll engage with others, drop comments, or repost things that caught my attention. That way I’m staying visible and active. It’s not always easy, especially on days I feel lazy or blank, but I’ve made it a habit to just do something small each day.

I’ve also seen that consistency builds confidence. The more you post, the better you get. And the more people see you, the more likely they are to interact with your content.

One of the few communities you need to get aquaited with is the hive learners community for newbies, it's a community that will help introduce you to what the hive blockchain is all about.

How Leofinance Opened My Mind

I never thought I had anything to contribute in the Leofinance community. At first, I assumed it was only for people who know deep stuff about crypto and finance. But after reading a few posts, I saw that regular people like me were writing about simple things, saving money, financial struggles, budgeting, even random money thoughts.

So I decided to give it a try too. I wrote a bit about how I handle small money situations and things I’m learning from my own experience. And just like that, I found another space where I could grow and learn while being consistent.

Don’t Wait to Be Perfect

One of the mistakes I almost made was waiting to know everything before posting. Big mistake. You’ll keep delaying forever. Hive is a place where people are open to seeing your journey, not just your success. Whether it’s your first post or your fiftieth, just write what’s on your mind and keep improving as you go.

A Few Things That Helped Me

• My brother guiding me at the beginning
• Joining beginner friendly communities like Hive Learners
• Reading posts daily to learn from others
• Not being afraid to post, even when unsure
• Staying consistent no matter how small the action

Even though I’m still new here, Hive has already taught me a lot. And I know the more I stay involved and consistent, the more I’ll grow.

To any newbie reading this, just know you’re not alone. We all start from somewhere. Ask questions, get help (like I did from my brother), but also take time to learn things yourself. The mix of both will help you stand strong on this platform.

Let’s keep showing up. That’s how we grow.