Contest: What I have achieved with steemit|| by @timi99

Getting to know about steemit is one of the things I'm thankful for this month. I've only been here for less than a month and I feel like I've done a whole lot already. Steemit came to me at the perfect period, I had so much free time on my hands and I was searching for something new to keep me occupied and also learn at the same time.

How did you get to steemit?

I was introduced to steemit by a friend who urged me join the platform as it is one which encourages quality content on a wide range of subjects including art, photography, poetry, sports, politics etc, depending on an individual's interests. I was excited that there was a platform where I could showcase my creativity and at the same time, get rewarded for my creative work.

What have you achieved, thanks to steemit?

With steemit, my work has been able to reach a larger audience with readers from different parts of the world who engage and appreciate my content by commenting, sharing and upvoting my posts. This has motivated me to be consistent in my writing and build my reputation on steemit. It had always been a goal of mine to interact and rub minds with other people in the creative space and steemit has provided me with the platform to achieve this.
I have been able to complete the newcomers' achievement tasks up to level 4 and this has helped to improve my writing skills, broaden my knowledge on the use of markdowns which has been instrumental to my creation of more organized content.
I started steemit with the intention of learning and exploring the crypto world which I knew little or nothing about, and with the help of the crypto academy, I've been able to realise this goal as I'm now more enlightened with knowledge on the use of cryptocurrency.
My greatest achievement so far on steemit was coming second place in the first ever contest I participated in. This gave me the drive and motivation that I could accomplish so much more if only I was consistent and continually released quality content. I've been able to achieve this and I would strive harder to achieve all the goals I had set out to, at the beginning of my steemit journey.

How has it been to socialize on this social network?

Socializing on steemit has been a wonderful experience. It's very easy for writers on the network to interact with others by commenting on their posts and making constructive criticism where necessary. Members also organize periodical meetings with other steemians to discuss and educate new users on how to optimally utilise the platform. Personally, I follow writers whose posts interest me, I learn from them and they encourage and advice me by giving tips on how I could grow and build my reputation.

What do you like the most about steemit?

One thing I like about steemit is its diversity, it accommodates everyone regardless of disparities in opinion. The platform is non discriminatory, it gives users the freedom to express themselves on absolutely anything, irrespective of how sensitive or controversial it may be.
I also like that individuals and communities on the platform, lend a helping hand to the less privileged by carrying out charity works and starting up fundraisers to promote this cause. This inspires me to also do the same thing, to touch and change lives for the better.

What do you recommend to those new to the platform?

To those who are joining the platform newly, I recommend that they adhere strictly to the instructions of the steem greeters, as they would properly guide them on how to start up, they should also complete their achievement tasks, as these would help improve their writing skills and assist them to create well organized content. New users should join communities such as the steeming community which would provide them with all the support they need, by voting and sharing their posts. They should participate in contests on the various communities and get rewards for their exceptional work. Most importantly, they should prioritize building their reputation on the platform by constantly creating quality and unplagiarised content, as well as contributing positively to communities through the rendering of ideas for the betterment of the platform and its users.

I thank @steemingcuration and @advhl for coming up with this topic that lets us share our experiences and reflect on our journey so far on steemit.

I invite my friends @spyrex @nore21 @alphafx to participate in this contest.