Trying To Hive Without Power: The Importance Of Showing Up No Matter What

about 2 years ago

We often discuss commitment and what it takes to excel. There is something called "no excuses" in terms of excellence. It is a concept that can get pushed at times.

So how do we deal with times when getting involved with Hive is just "too difficult"?

This is what I am presently confronted with. As Hurricane Ian swept through the state of Florida, it left some carnage. Most notably power and Internet access were both wiped out. This is making life very difficult for obvious reasons.

However, when it comes to Hive, I find that balancing the battery life on phone and laptops, along with trying to find a signal is difficult. This is requiring some creativity and investigation. Thus far, this morning, I have gone through a couple plans. So far, there is limited success.

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Business Are Affected But Not Stopping

One of my basic views is that my activity on Hive is considered a business. Like any other business owner, the most fundamental premise is to show up. This is what I am doing now.

Regardless of the circumstances, it is imperative to appear. This means doing whatever is necessary to get the connections needed. With Hive, posting content, engaging with others, and curation is some of the basic of what we do. Sadly, without being online, this was tough.

For this reason, perseverance is key. Yesterday, I was fortunate to get a couple videos up. However, as the power went down for a second day, it was the end of life, temporarily, as we know it. So much for taking things such as power for granted.

Now it is a struggle. They say adversity only makes us stronger. This is certainly trying times for many. Of course, I have to keep things in perspective. Many have it far worse. Anyone is SW Florida is probably not too concerned about what their voting power is on Hive.

Nevertheless, without catastrophic devastation, it is time to keep things as normal as possible.

For me, that means spending my time supporting and contributing to Hive.

Success Is Never An Easy Journey

The world does not stop simply because of personal difficulties. We all have "issues", regardless of where we are in life. That is life.

Cryptocurrency is more than just some coins or tokens in my wallet. It is a way of life. I firmly believe that this holds the path to freedom for hundreds of millions of people. If it were not, would the likes of Jamie Dimon fight against it so much? I do not believe so.

We often discuss the parallels between blockchain and cryptocurrency along with the Internet. I am sure there were many difficulties those people encountered. The bottom line is we have the technology we do thanks to the efforts of hundreds of thousands of people. They showed up each and to contribute. Some made a vast fortune while achieving great fame. Others are unknown to most of us. Nevertheless, they all had a part.

Hive is a community which means multitudes of people taking part. Some opt to do very little while others dive headfirst into Hive. I am more towards the latter end of the spectrum. So far, Hive is a central part of my life, something I am truly grateful for.

We know that success is not coming easy to this ecosystem. We are overlooked at every turn. To some, this is disheartening. However, for many, it only strengthens the resolve. When we look at some of the "household names" on Hive, they have that same attitude. Regardless of how long things take, they keep showing up. It is as if these people know that failure only comes from quitting. As long as one keeps pushing forward, there is no failure, only feedback.

The challenge ahead is pitting us against some powerful forces. There are governments, central banks, and major corporations who are threatened by what is taking place. Here is where we can expect major blowback from them. They are not going to sit idly while we obliterate trillions of dollars in power they presently wield.

Long Term Vision

Whatever is taking place, it is temporary. Things will be restored in due time. Unfortunately, it is not on the timeframe I would like. Nevertheless, this is nothing more than a blip on my radar screen. For now, do what I can and take advantage of the pockets where engagement is possible.

Cryptocurrency is not something that will appear overnight. There is still a lot of work to be done. Those who are coding have a great deal of infrastructure to still build. Web 3.0 is not going to develop itself.

This is another central focus. I realize we all have a part to play. If Hive is truly a leader down this path, then we have to show the resiliency that merits the top position. So far, Bitcoin weathered everything that was thrown at it. We must make Hive the same.

The big tests are still ahead of us. We have yet to see the major powers target this ecosystem. The incident with Justin Sun will be minor compared to the forces that can be unleashed. As Hive ascents in the impact it makes, it will garner more attention. The benefit of this is obvious. However, there is a downside.

So as I sit here at the public library, which has power but no Internet, connected through a hotspot on my phone that is being charged for the first time in 2 days, I am able to Hive. This is important to me and all of us. My firm belief is we all have a part to play, even if it does not seem that crucial. This is a numbers game and, by taking a day off, bad habits can develop.

Creating content and engaging daily is a habit. It is one that many of us foster. At times, we face disruption. However, hopefully that is short lived and we jump right back on the proverbial horse.

Over the next few days, things might be sporadic. That said, I will keep doing my best to step up and participate in the Hive journey.

We know Jamie Dimon, Mark Zuckerberg, and the rest of the power system are showing up. No matter what, we must match them.

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