Be like @waleswoosh
> wale started from zero followers in early 2022 as a day trader in NFTs/Web3 with no audience, limited connections, and no influencer ambitions just wanted to discuss projects and build a small community.
> Took on the grind of writing educational threads (over 150 eventually) while being a dedicated reply guy in communities like CloneX showing up daily with hundreds of replies, GMs, and genuine engagement.
> Transitioned from struggling trader to full-time Web3 creator after getting noticed for consistent value-driven content, landing the Researcher in Residence role with Azuki despite smaller reach at the time.
> Built real connections by supporting active creators, staying loyal, refining his style through trial and error, and focusing on education over hype or promo deals.
> Grew to roughly 175k+ followers by mid-2026 through extreme daily consistency (no missed days for over a year), patience, and compounding effort, slow at first (~8 months to 10k), then explosive momentum.
lesson of the story:
In a world obsessed with shortcuts and virality, the fastest way to meaningful growth is often the slowest one.