Awesome video. Very true. It is a confusing place when you first stumble into it.

Wise thoughts. I shared this post to *legacy* social media. ;D

Agree, patience is key.  And learning a little bit more everyday helps too.
Thanks for your post,
A newcomer to steemit

Thanks for your videos. Just stumbled upon them and watching them right now. You are right, there is so much to learn and it's confusing at some points. But the idea in general is great.

Great explation. Any new thing out there is going thru the samething. Steemit will stand the test of time for sure.

This video's great!  We really need some more stuff similar to your work of breaking down Steemit's complexities into simple language for the average Joe to understand.  I'm new here, but I've tried to recruit others to join and it's difficult because they always make the worst assumptions.  Thanks for your contribution!

People are still confuse about the first stage of mass adoption. Is understandable but Steemit is here to stay. Thanks

This is epic @piedpiper i love how you break it down into a language i actually understand xD

While it is normal content on Steam will live. Now a major increase of good content to Steam grew. And if there is an alternative steem, the steem will develop.

You're the Minnow Shepherd! Great video. You are soothing to watch!

It really is true. Can have all the desire for success you want, really comes down to earning it and putting in the time

Great video! & thanks for educating the masses with all of your hard work ...This will only grow the steemit community faster into the mainstream!!! Keep going  piedpiper:)

Great video to help newbies loose their fear and not give up on Steemit so quickly :)

"Calm" now that is something we need more of, at least a rational form of calm. Unlike some people who grew up in western Canada Gabriel is bringing respect and rational thought to the cryptocurrency world. If Steem and Steemit burn to the ground then at least it gave the world a platform to discover Gabriel.  He does not just jump into something and start pumping away at it, he calmly talks about it and explains his view and if you don't like it you are free to do something different. This guy has a bright future in the cryptocurrency world and he continues to do sane, honest,  and rational videos/projects that will strengthen his reputation over time. He could easily blindly promote things and hope people don't remember such brashness and questionable behavior in a few years, but instead he takes the slow/steady/calm approach. We need more guys born in western Canada like him.

Aside from the White Paper, there are some excellent beginners guides on the site here... like [this](https://steemit.com/steemit/@condra/who-are-you-in-steemit-society) and [this](https://steemit.com/steemhelp/@lehard/beginner-s-guide-part-2-steemit-how-the-hell-does-it-work) ..

Great little video man, seeing as how I really enjoy your perspective/posts and you have a solid understanding of how steemit works I was wondering if you could maybe take a look at this post I made and see if I made any errors.

 The votes don't matter to me but I wouldn't mind some feedback. I received one comment that said I missed adding in author rewards but he hasn't elaborated so if you have a second to take a read I'd love to have your opinion on whether my calculations are out to lunch or not. If you have the time I would really appreciate it but I'm sure you're a busy guy so if you don't that's totally cool as well. Thanks man. 

https://steemit.com/steemit/@will-zewe/12-years-of-steemit-what-does-the-next-12-years-look-like-for-you-on-steemit-the-question-on-everyones-mind-how-will-the-power

Why is the latest piece of pump aka this article is not generating the usual stupendous amount of cash as they once-upon-a-time did?

This totally resonates with me. I came in as a total skeptic until I read the whitepapers. Then the lightbulb went off and I was like HOLY COW transparency, investment opportunity...longevity?  I can only hope for the best and keep on writing, but I'm a Steem-eliever.