Hello, my dear friend Sadi,

Everyone experiences a sense of joy upon becoming a 1x "Dolphin" for the first time—a joy with which I, too, am well acquainted. However, the changed circumstances on Steem have, of late, rendered this joy rather hollow. Previously, we had the opportunity every two weeks to participate in power-up initiatives hosted by various communities, which often came with rewards such as "Boomings" or other incentives. But now, neither does a power-up hold any real significance, nor does one's "Club Status" seem to serve any meaningful purpose. Moreover, the price of Steem itself has hit an all-time low; amidst such dire conditions, simply remaining steadfast on this platform requires a tremendous amount of courage. If anything I have said strikes you as incorrect, please accept my apologies; I am—and shall always remain—a straightforward and candid person.

I, too, had set a personal goal last year to achieve "4x Dolphin" status by December—a feat I certainly could have accomplished. However, I no longer deem it prudent to sacrifice the invaluable time required for my business in order to dedicate it to Steem. This is because I have witnessed Steem reach soaring heights in the past—at one point, my total net worth on the platform stood at nearly $4,000—whereas today, that figure has plummeted to less than $1,200. Although I have never, to this day, utilized any of my earnings from Steem for my own personal benefit, it is nonetheless deeply disheartening when one's dreams come crashing down.

Sending you my very best wishes and prayers.