Poeh, it's gonna take you some time to go through all these comments... good luck with that ;)

I think your success comes from a lot of factors. The obvious ones being consistency and dedication over a long period of time.

Okay, you're more often in the wilderness than behind the computer. But you keep returning to the computer so you keep your audience posted. We never know what animal you'll introduce us to next and while you're playing crocodile dundee we're waiting: which keeps us interested.
By being in the wilderness often you offer something interesting for all of the people that spend more time behind the computer than in the wilderness (obviously quite a lot of people these days).

In addition, you come up with creative challenges and competitions like the wild and strange contest and the steem-pocalypse survival game. Getting people involved and therefore investing in the community. I really love the steem-pocalypse survival game btw but somehow I keep missing the sign up... Shoot, haha! To be continued ;)

Furthermore, from what I've seen so far you're a good man. Helping out others, both digitally and the old fashioned way. A hard working man. You interact with people: You appear easy to approach. And you're honest about why you do things. Transparant, so people can relate.

Maybe most importantly: you're having fun doing it! You can't fake that.

I think all these things together make up the great steemian you are today.
Thank you for being a great part of this awesome community and keep up the good work ;) Congrats on this epic milestone! On your way to becoming a whale.

I, as a guppy, salute you.

Oh, and let's not forget the catchy username :) that also helps.