I have been less active on Hive and other crypto projects lately. Between the stresses of a 9-5, the overwhelming state of global affairs and the phycology of bear market in both traditional assets and the crypto space I'm finding it hard to be motivated.
Not everything in this world should revolve around money, but it's almost inescapably does. I have chosen hobbies they are so interconnected to money that I did not think about the stress that these hobbies add to my daily life. A great example of this evolution is I love trying new craft beers so what did I do I turn the peaceful exploration of new breweries into a marketing business. It's not a huge money generator, but now I feel obligated to keep up with it in times were social media is toxic and I feel like I can't stop because I have a drive and fear of failure.
This also goes with hive, I hate that I derive value from the actual value a post generates. I know I should be judging the valve based on the connections and engagements it creates, but it's hard. I struggle when I see many other content creators earning much more for arguably less effort. I don't want to say people don't deserve what they make, but this conversation is more about me.
What I mean by this is these situations my me feel like my content is flawed and I struggle to understand what I need to change. Benchmarking against other is something that has been instilled in my since I was a kid. Modern education pits everyone against each other and breads an unhealthy competitiveness. I see my competitive nature and understand it make it difficult for me. I always want to strive to be the best, but why not just be better?
Who cares what others are doing or receiving I need to be better about benching marking against myself and compete much the same. Honestly, I did not feel like writing this post much less posting it for other to see. However, I want to feel more like myself so since I have not been posting I will share my thoughts. This is my little attempt at being better and no caring what others are doing or saying. If this generates zero finical return that's ok too.
I'm hoping that if you take the time to read this and engage as that's what truly matters. After all we are more than our post we are people.
Cheers,
cryptic
Life is not judged by success or failure. Yes money is important to survive, but if you are killing yourself stressing about it then you compromise your health. Without health money means nothing.
My father worked hard his entire life, was forced by his company to take a buy out at 52. At 52 nobody wants to pay you your worth at a new job. I think the stress from that is what brought the cancer out on my dad. He fought his ass off and went into remission for over a decade. My dad was successful as a father, his values don’t have a price tag. Don’t be so hard on yourself, we learn from failures more then successes. Don’t let the markets and failure consume you. That’s what the powers that be want.
Breathe brother breathe.
Thanks for the personal story it marinas a lot they people care to drop a few words of wisdom and their personal touch. I am trying to learn and evolve.
Don’t be so dam hard on yourself man, life’s to short.
I'm trying to easy to ge tin a negative mind space now a days.
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It's not easy to keep turning up every day but form experience if you keep doing it long enough then you will keep moving up the ranks of the community and find those support levels.
It's not a bad idea to take a break and i've often stepped away for a few weeks to recharge and catch up on life.
In a few years time there will be plenty of users looking at your posts and wondering how to earn the same as your posts.
Very fair points. I have come a long way from where I started it just hard to think about that. I have been doing a lot of reflection most likely due to the amount of stress at work. I really want to focus on what makes me happy and brings me satisfaction. I still think remove and finical worries would help with that.
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