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<h3>Another day has passed, and I've woken up early to see what's new on Steemit.</h3>  So far, its been an interesting ride.  Steemit is the reason to wake up early and see what new posts are trending, what people are up to.  It is exciting to see so many new people doing well on the site.  If you are like me, then you will have lost some sleep since finding Steemit.  It's OK, take a nap, let the ideas fill your mind while sleeping.

<h3>Never give up, keep on posting.</h3>Sometimes I hear people having a hard time getting a start on Steemit.    It took me twenty articles before one got noticed.  If you keep writing you will be successful too.  There are so many topics you could be writing about, I guarantee it.  Every person in this world is interesting, and so are you.  All you have to do is write about some of your interests, or life stories, I know you have them.

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<h3>Stay positive!</h3>Your writing will be influenced by your attitude, guaranteed.  Being a happy person will show, and I know deep down inside, you want to be happy.  So . . . Be happy! The world will appreciate it, it will be displayed in every piece that you write.  I would also recommend wait to write until you are in a good mood.  So if feelings of depression are in the way, just take a break and wait until you are ready to write with a positive attitude.

<h3>Being successful requires determination.</h3>Many of the successful people here on Steemit have put a lot of work into their writing. It shows, just read their blog, and feel that emotion that rises up and out of it.  Writing awesome articles is hard work.  For some people it might be easier than others, but regardless, keep trying, try hard and you triumph.

<h3>Write with emotion and feelings.</h3>People want to feel good. Period.  If you can express your excitement on paper, readers will feel that excitement.  Thrill your readers, make them want to keep reading.  I know you can do it!  We are all emotional human beings, emotion is what we thrive off of.  When people get feelings from you work, you know you have been successful.

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<h3>Always post original content.</h3>Never copy and paste someone else's work.  Chances are you will hurt your reputation.  Also, be careful when using the internet for research.  If you want to copy a sentence, make sure you give credit to the author.  Everybody loves new and original content.  That's why we love Steemit, it is a place we can go to read interesting articles, blogs and stories that you can find no where else.  Make Steem the community you want it to be by creating new and exciting intellectual property.

<h3>At the end of the day, look at your original work and know it is good.</h3>
As long as you write with inspiration, it will be exciting, but only if you enjoyed the writing.  Even if it doesn't get noticed, know that you did a good job, which you did, as long as you put in the work.  Keep writing creatively, and you will get noticed, I promise you.  I hope you enjoy your day today here on Steemit, a community of excellence.  My last thoughts are; if you keep on posting, you will be successful, no matter what.

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