If you earn Hive from content creation or curation on this platform, then you'd have learnt the lesson of incremental benefits over time. There are instances where what we earn might pale in comparison to other standards of measurement such as minimum wage or our average incomes, yet we remain grateful for the chance to earn because we see the effect of small, incremental earnings over a period of time.

We are not necessarily new to the concept of compounding. It is that many choose to ignore the concept because they fail to see what is there in actuality, and the value it holds. A couple of cents may hold no instant value so we ignore the opportunity to earn, yet the smart investor knows that this built over time will give rise to something tangible. Yet it isn't like we do not know about the benefits of compounding, it is rather the effort that deters us. Why go through so much just to earn 'so little' may pop up in some people's minds, so they need a better sell than the ability to earn over time.

This is why calling the Hive chain a platform where anyone can earn isn't going to make it a big sell. It's not like every account here has the potential to be a top earner should they choose to go down the content creation/curation path. There will always be instances where some earn far more than others, and sometimes those others can barely sustain. What we should instead be highlighting (and am glad we are) is the quite revolutionary applications of the Hive chain and how it can serve in various areas of our lives. Billions of people visit YouTube not with the intention of earning, but one of learning, getting informed,and getting entertained.

Should we decide on being earners in the space, then what we should look out for isn't price but potential. You probably couldn't make up to 5 dollars daily from content creation or curation on your Hive account, but you could save up thousands of dollars and build interest on them over time. As a stakeholder in possession of the Hive token, there is also the possibility of making multiple returns on our investments when Hive finally finds its true value. It is a lot healthier to highlight potential than be stuck in a loop of perpetual pessimism that compels no action.

Conclusion

There are no small earnings if you give it sufficient time. We shouldn't take compounding lightly and Hive helps to bring it to fore with the ledger records it shows. We have an opportunity to really be successful with this chain over time and I do believe that the effort will be commensurate with the rewards, even for those who don't quite see it now.