Well, just a little bit ago I did something I have been procrastinating to do.. that thing I was procrastinating to do was to run my first C++ line of code. I have wanted to learn programming languages ever since I joined Steemit last July. But, my problem was the fact that I procrastinated. I already know HTML & CSS, but, I want to one day be able to code on the blockchain, and that requires me to learn a programming language.
Many people say C++ is one of the hardest languages to code, and I am up for a good challenge. In fact, this will be the first programming language I learn! I am beyond excited to learn C++. What really got me going was a lift from @thewineman, Michael (@thewineman), gave me some encouragement to get started, and that was all I needed!
Don't be afraid to learn something new, and to make mistakes while learning it! It's part of learning, and everyone knows and understands that. People are very understanding about not knowing things. Plus, you're 15. Nobody expects for you to be perfect, jut to be the best that you can be.
Michael also suggested for me to start writing, yes writing, well, let me just quote what he said!
Maybe think about doing this... Every night before you go to bed, make a list of things you HAVE to do the next day. List them in order on importance. Put a time by it, when you plan on having it complete (for each task). Cross it off when each task is complete, not mentally, literally cross it out. When you go to make your list for the next day, anything that wasn't done goes to the top of the list.
Can you believe that one persons words, in a matter of minutes, most likely, just changed my life? If it weren't for Michael reaching out to me to ask me a question about Steemit, I may have procrastinated even more and I probably wouldn't have started as fast as I did. On a side note, Michael is a very powerful person.. almost like an Angel, I recommend reaching out to him if you need some encouragement! (@thewineman)
Anyway, getting back to the reason of this blog, my C++ jouney will begin now. I will not give up, only go forward. My plan to become a blockchain developer WILL come true. I am so very excited to learn C++! I want to be as succesful as someone like @dan someday. @dan was also a huge part of my decision to start C++ as I know he developed the graphene blockchain with C++.
Outside of C++, I am excited to announce that I am ranked #3 on the PeerPlays witness list! That is BEYOND crazy! I would've never expected that, but I am beyond grateful to have the opportunity to be a PeerPlays witness! And on the STEEM side, I am in 49th place! Remember that when I hit the top 20 I will be getting a STEEM tattoo, my dad and I will be the first father/son combo to have STEEM tattoo's! All in all, I expect the future to only be bright from here on out!
KEEP IN MIND THAT THE WINNER OF THE FREE PLANE TICKET TO STEEMFEST2 WILL BE ANNOUNCED TOMORROW! STAY TUNED, IT WILL COME IN THE EVENING (AMERICAN TIME)!
How To Vote For theprophet0 PeerPlays Witness Through The GUI Wallet
1. After the wallet has downloaded, log in and navigate over to the vote tab in the top left corner. After you click on that, navigate over to the tab where it says Witness.
2. On this screen, you will have to find my name (theprophet0) and all you have to do is click add...
3. For the last step, all you have to do after clicking my name is scroll down to the bottom and click Publish Changes!
Please also consider voting @aggroed for a STEEM witness!
Lastly, if you need help with anything with STEEM/Steemit, this game, or PeerPlays or have any questions, feel free to direct message me on Discord @theprophet0, Steemit.chat @theprophet0 or in the #help channel, or for PeerPlays, stop by here: https://t.me/PeerplaysHelp - I hope you guys feel I am deserving enough of a witness vote, thank you!