Why I Am Powering Down To Build Back Up.

So, to make this clear, if it wasn't for Steemit I wouldn't be making a career out of writing.

I started powering down in October to pay towards the costs of my dream business. I wanted to publish my books, create a web presence and develop myself as a blogger.

I had little confidence in my ability previously due to being dyslexic. I grew confidence because of Steemit.

The above is important because it was a really big barrier. I wrote over 1000 blog posts on steemit in a year. Not comments, actual blogs and it enabled me to develop my dream. 

Now I have to give it back, which is hard when I have been powering down.

Steemit is a community- It is give and take...if we all take we cannot make it work, and if we stick to our 'community' alone, we cannot share the success. 

It may sound contradictory given as I am powering down, but bare with me.

I have developed a good following in just a couple of months on different platforms. Although I have had social media followers before, we never really interacted or connected, so how could I possibly promote my work to a inactive audience. 

I couldn't.

I have took time out to go back to basics. Good old fashioned networking, meeting people, developing conversations across different online and offline platforms. I have been promoting Steem wherever I go. It is even mentioned in my newly published book.

I am quickly learning the art of networking is not just about numbers, it is about quality. Good old qualitative results. I want to get the views on my websites and t also get Steemit to rocket, to promote the benefits of Steemit blogging, gain rewards and of course to promote my work.

To do this I need money and time. To power down is like Steemit Sponsorship. I couldn't have built the confidence or budget with out this platform, that is a fact.

Now I am here to spread the word and build it back up, it may take 1 month, it may take 10 years, but I aim to take it seriously and contribute to the platform.

 I nearly gave up Steemit blogging due to the return on investment and my lack of time, until I realised I shouldn't bite the hand that feeds me.

So, this is why I have powered down. I will have to work hard to build it back up but I'm good with that.

If you would like to see my work you can visit my sites below: 

(Paid For By Steem Earnings)

www.aubreyfoxbooks.com

www.theimmaturestudent.com (in development)