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Spreading Steem in Portofino or wherever we go! Steem is about our truths or else it wouldn't matter pursuing it. Just as anything in life, Steem is about what we make it. 

> *"Gratitude is one of the most powerful human emotions. Once expressed, it changes attitude, brightens outlook, and broadens our perspective."*<sup>[[1](https://steemit.com/motivation/@jusipassetti/thoughts-on-what-i-m-thankful-for)]</sup> ― Germany Kent 

I'm grateful for everything I have and everything I've experienced. I'm grateful for all the potential left in me, and I'm grateful there might still be something left after my very last breath. 

I'm grateful for Steem. It gave me so much already. Steem first stem in the mind of Dan Larimer aka @dantheman. I'm grateful to know Dan. I'm grateful for everything he's done. 

**Be Grateful It's Free!**

Dan has created Steem to make the world a better place. I've written about Dan's philosophy quite extensively already. I've gained so much from reading him and trying to understand him. I've read 95% of what Dan wrote on Steem. 

I'm very grateful to have had the opportunities I had in my life. I'm grateful for everyone who has given me something here on Steem and beyond. I try to remain focus on being grateful as opposed to being greedy. That's pretty much it. 

Oh, and that Italian restaurant was particularly good. Everything we ate there left a deep impression on me. 

I'm grateful for the time I spent with @karensuetudios and everything I'm sharing on Steem!  

**Youtube Version**

https://youtu.be/B_dyLlJhIWY

**The Reason Why Steem Was Created**

<div class="pull-right"><center><img src="https://i.imgur.com/QXCW4iG.png" /><br/><em><a href="https://steemit.com/philosophy/@dantheman/why-do-we-fight-to-change-the-world">@dantheman</a></em></center></div>

> *"Going forward I hope to leverage the work here with Steem to build markets, insurance, mutual-aid societies, and justice systems that empower our community to disempower government. I believe that properly organized social pressures can be far more powerful than any standing army or government bureaucrat. Through blockchain technology we can organize ourselves and hopefully achieve our liberty."*  

> *"Only by working together can we maximize the life, liberty, and property for all. Resorting to violence is a shortcut that can only destroy life, liberty, and property. I am honored that so many of you are here and helping me realize this dream."* [[Source]](https://steemit.com/liberty/@teamsteem/thank-you-dan-larimer-you-are-a-great-mentor)

**Linear Reward**

I share Dan's views about the linear reward. He shared those views in a post he entitled "[Evil Whales](https://steemit.com/steem/@dantheman/evil-whales)". I highly recommend it. For further information on the subject, I recommend people to read @abh12345's post "[Are the selfless delaying the inevitable?](https://steemit.com/steem/@abh12345/are-the-selfless-delaying-the-inevitable-essential)" where he quotes me and a couple other Steemians. 

I also plan on writing a whole post about this very subject.   

### Some Of My Previous Post  

**I've spend on average more than 15 hours writting them.** 
   
0.1. Thank you Dan Larimer! You are a great mentor! ([link](https://steemit.com/liberty/@teamsteem/thank-you-dan-larimer-you-are-a-great-mentor))

1. What Truly Matters! ([link](https://steemit.com/joy/@teamsteem/toward-a-more-merciful-world))
2. How National Currencies Are Created And Who They Profit ([link](https://steemit.com/joy/@teamsteem/united-we-stand))
3. Cryptocurrencies: Understanding The Fundamentals ([link](https://steemit.com/joy/@teamsteem/the-real-value-of-everything))
4. Understanding Bitcoin [if you know better let me know] ([link](https://steemit.com/joy/@teamsteem/fully-enjoy-this-moment))
5. Understanding Bitcoin Cash ([link](https://steemit.com/joy/@teamsteem/wherever-you-are-be))
6. How To Buy And Secure Your First Bitcoin ([link](https://steemit.com/joy/@teamsteem/on-the-path-to-a-fairer-furture))
7. Empower Everyone, Decentralize Everything! ([link](https://steemit.com/joy/@teamsteem/life-s-greatest-mysteries))
8. Doing Away With Governments: How And Why ([link](https://steemit.com/joy/@teamsteem/joy-for-all))
9. The Only Meaningful Measure Of Success Is Joy ([link](https://steemit.com/joy/@teamsteem/life-is-awesome))
10. Cryptocurrencies Stats And How To Invest ([link](https://steemit.com/money/@teamsteem/cryptocurrency-2017-price-predictions-and-fundamentals))
11. Steem: Where Money Talks And Kindness Rules! ([link](https://steemit.com/joy/@teamsteem/welcome-to-steem))
12. Technological Abundance ([link](https://steemit.com/joy/@teamsteem/technological-abundance)) 
13. In The Name Of Freedom ([link](https://steemit.com/joy/@teamsteem/in-the-name-of-freedom))
14. What I Do And Stand For As A Witness ([link](https://steemit.com/joy/@teamsteem/guillaume-cardinal))
15. I Allocate 2,000$+ Daily On Steem! ([link](https://steemit.com/joy/@teamsteem/steem-price))
16. Hello Steemit! - Coinmarketcap.com Introduced Me! ([link](https://steemit.com/almost-famous/@teamsteem/hello-steemit-coinmaketcap-com-introduced-me))
17. Understanding War/Peace ([link](https://steemit.com/almost-famous/@teamsteem/hello-steemit-coinmaketcap-com-introduced-me#@teamsteem/re-teamsteem-hello-steemit-coinmaketcap-com-introduced-me-20180314t082309840z))

## Understanding Steem

- Steem: Explain From A To Z ([link](http://bit.ly/2qBgjow))
- Steem Witnesses: Explain From A To Z ([link](http://bit.ly/2JgAVf9))



## Why I love Publishing On DLive.io!

To learn more click [here](https://steemit.com/dlive/@teamsteem/c509dd10-38ee-11e8-8283-8f78150dfecd)! 

## Thanks Karensuestudios!

50% of the profit of this post will go to @karensuestudios! 

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