# <center>What was said, what was heard, and a surprise gift.  </center>

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# The forum was hosted by top witness, @aggroed. 

> Thank you for creating this event and the Minnow Support Discord. If you aren't already a member click [HERE](https://discord.gg/5fq2zPt) to join. 
 
The show was first announced as the [Steem Growth Forum Tips and Welcome 20,000 new Steem Accounts from last week!](https://steemit.com/steemgrowthforum/@minnowsupport/steem-growth-forum-tips-and-welcome-20-000-new-steem-accounts-from-last-week). 
 
The event was a huge success. With over twenty speakers ranging from top witnesses, whales, and promising minnows, you can listen to the recording by clicking --> [Steem Growth Forum was Today! Here's the recording!](https://steemit.com/steemgrowthforum/@aggroed/steem-growth-forum-was-today-here-s-the-recording)
 
Several speakers explained their thoughts on what the platform needs to grow. There were several ideas shared and even I had a chance to share my thoughts. 
 
# My take away 
 
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We all have a similar goal in mind. The overall theme of each speaker’s initiative is to help Steemit grow and increase the value of Steemit. 
 
Most have a project in mind and will soon put it to action. Others have a number they are reaching toward to increase the value of Steem. They too are actively working towards it. 
# My two cents
We are all working towards it, but are we working together? There are many projects out there that cross missions and should be working side by side. As new ideas and projects come to light, let’s work together with the resources we already have. We are stronger together! 
 
# My pet-peeve
 
There are so many with over a quarter of a million SP delegated to them that could be more active. They could be posting about smaller projects and donating the SBD payout. They could be delegating to various projects they believe in. They could be doing more. 
 
I say this, because I spoke to a whale who is in a position to make an impact. They could help so many minnows with projects/project ideas, they could advocate for so many with ideas that need guidelines, but they do not.  He/she knows their posts would make over $200 SBD and are very cautious not to post low quality material. Which I highly respect! With that kind of support, it is a direct reflection of character and integrity the quality of their post. With that said, this person spends hours swimming the Steemit pool supporting others with upvotes, commenting, joining discussion, sharing ideas, but they don't post anything. They do not delegate towards anything. Nor do they plan to. 
 
# This drives me crazy! 
 
I see projects needing support. I see project leaders spending hours supporting others. I see the need and have a plan to fill it. Two months ago, I undelegated from projects that helped me in the beginning because I wanted less autovotes and wanted to focus on growing my blog the old fashion	ed way.
<center> *By engaging with the community!*</center>
 
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Soon after, I became a [Moderator](https://steemit.com/minnowsupport/@kubbyelizabeth/i-want-you-do-you-want-me-kubby-for-msp-moderator) in the [Minnow Support Project](http://minnowsupportproject.org/) and made it my mission to recruit members to our community, retain them by connecting them to projects, and educate/support witnesses. There was no way around the support they give the leadership team, so I decided to use all the SBD toward the MSP-Waves program. 
 
My goal was to earn 500 SP and delegate 100 SP over that to various projects. While it took me two months to get there, I knew that success is sometimes also luck.
<center> I see *luck as ‘opportunity meets preparation*.’</center>
 I dreamed of the day I would be a dolphin so that I could do more. I would stare at the wallets of those that had so much and knew one day, I would be in their shoes. When that day came, I would be ready for it. I made a plan of attack. Then this morning, I woke up to the greatest surprise. 
 
# Dream Come True
> Thank you @stellabelle 
 
# <center> Thank you for seeing me! </center>
 
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# <center>Then something amazing happened. </center>
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# <center> Thank you for supporting even though you don't know me yet! </center>
> Thank you @fulltimegeek
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Fulltimegeek matched the delegation and then took it a step further. He shares his thoughts behind giving in this hilarious video called, [FullTimeGeek Delegates Some of His Precious Steem Power](https://steemit.com/vlog/@fulltimegeek/fulltimegeek-delegates-some-of-his-precious-steem-power). He will be watching those he delegated to and I welcome it! 
 
# I will make you proud.
>If I don't, take your delegation back! 
 
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With or without this *dream come true gift* my mission is the same. 
 
<center> *See the need, fill the need, make the need self sufficient.*</center> 
 
I only ask that you do not auto-vote me. I post a lot of promotional material to support other projects and share about my life. If you like it great, but don't feel that you need to. 
 
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# Thank you so much for this gift. I am beyond excited for this gift!
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* Thanks again for the graphics @malos10 & @discordiant & @aleister  &  @sireh 
 
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<center> **PSS: All SBD from this post will be donated to sireh as a thank you for the gift, so tell your friends!**</center>