Building My Community Has Taken More Effort Than I Expected — But I’m Loving It
I wanted to share a quick reflection from my own community-building journey. When I started, I honestly underestimated how much intentional effort it takes — showing up every day, engaging with people individually, creating posts that spark discussion, keeping the space clean from spam, and trying to set a tone that feels welcoming but also purposeful. It’s definitely more work than I imagined. t here’s the surprising part: I’m enjoying every bit of it. I probably wouldn’t enjoy it nearly as much if it came easy — the effort itself is part of what makes it rewarding. Every new member, every small exchange, every “aha” moment someone shares — it all feels meaningful. Watching people connect with each other and not just with me has been the most rewarding part. I’m still figuring things out, still improving, still learning what works and what doesn’t. But the process itself is energizing.