How a Single Post on Steemit Changed My Life by beowulfoflegend

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steemit · @beowulfoflegend · Jul 19 '16

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How a Single Post on Steemit Changed My Life

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Real talk here guys: literally one Steemit post changed my life forever. 

Yesterday I posted about a case of plagiarism that was blown wide open the other day. I didn't think much of it - I thought it was an interesting story about how well the Steemit community polices itself.

Today I sign in to see the post has 406 upvotes and, at the time I'm writing this, is the 5th trending story on the front page.

Holy shit.

That single post - and the Steemit community - has changed my life. I'm baffled, and thankful, and in shocked disbelief all at once. 

Before yesterday I was a struggling writer who knew less than nothing about crypto, desperate to keep a roof over my family's head. I was worried where the money to pay the next electric bill was going to come from.

Those worries are now gone.

Steemit has irrevocably changed my world for the better. I can never begin to show my gratitude. The best way is to give back to this community, one that has already given me so much, is by re-investing in it and continuing to do my best to contribute content that the community deems valuable.

Thank you. Thank you all.

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@dybbz · Jul 19 '16

Must be a good wibe for you my friend, steemit on :)

👍 beowulfoflegend

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@beowulfoflegend · Jul 19 '16

Thank you! You bet I will.

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@justoneartist · Jul 19 '16

The one shoot you need. Keep up.

👍 beowulfoflegend

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@beowulfoflegend · Jul 19 '16

Sink or swim, right? Well I'm paddling like a mad bastard right now. I won't squander the chance this community gave me!

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@mrhankeh · Jul 19 '16

wow man that must be a fantastic feeling, really happy for you and tbh shocked that an online platform can make such a difference to so many people! 

keep up the good work and hopefully you can keep making money... :)

👍 mrhankeh, beowulfoflegend

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@beowulfoflegend · Jul 19 '16

Hey, even if I never make another cent off Steemit, I'll be here upvoting, commenting, and posting until my face falls off.  This place is wonderful.

👍 mrhankeh

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@mrhankeh · Jul 19 '16

thats what the community needs - good stuff

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@saknan · Jul 19 '16

It is grand opening for you sir.  I'm looking forward to more post from you in the future. Keep it up!

👍 beowulfoflegend

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@beowulfoflegend · Jul 19 '16

Thank you kindly for the encouragement! I'll do my best to live up to the confidence you - and anyone else in the community - has in me.

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@tessaddavis · Jul 19 '16

I think this shows that Steemit works and works well.  You added value and value has been given to us.

👍 tessaddavis, beowulfoflegend

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@beowulfoflegend · Jul 19 '16

This experience has turned me from a hopeful skeptic to an absolute believer. Steemit works, man does it work!

👍 tessaddavis

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@trixiekiddo · Jul 19 '16

I love reading stories like this, good luck to you good sir! :) I'm glad things are going well for you now. :)

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