07-22-2018 02:56 AM
Once upon a time, I used to get freaked out every time Google Maps remind me of where I've been to... a day ago, a week ago, even months ago... I was like, why is this monster app stalking me?!
But after a while, I got used to the fact that with a cell phone following me around and an active Google Maps app that's been really helpful for me, it is unavoidable that I get "tracked" sometimes when my GPS is on. Slowly, when Google Maps prompted me to share about the places that I've been to, instead of freaking out, I would just share the information.
I genuinely love contributing and love sharing with others. It was a joy and I did not expect anything in return. I was elated when I received the email that I am eligible to apply for the Local Guides Connect Live 2018 at level 5. It wasn't what I expected at all! Of course I applied, and yes I didn't get a place. But it's okay, because it is not what I expect when I started contributing. Getting to go will be a bonus, but I expect no payment out of my contributions at all over the duration that I've been contributing so far. I'm grateful for Google Maps... for it gives us a platform to share with others and also to find genuine reviews and helpful photographs when we need info on places.
Over time, I have gotten used to snapping photos wherever I go to and then sharing them on Google Maps. I only write reviews when I have patronised a place and truly have something to say about the place, so I haven't been writing excessive numbers of reviews. However, I take abundant amount of photos and enjoy sharing them with others on Google Maps.
Unexpectedly, as I go on with my life and sharing every now and then, I'm already almost halfway through level 7!
I am not actively contributing because I want to level up or want to go for events, but genuinely because I love sharing information with everyone. Same for my YouTube channel, where I share educational, motivational, and other stuff... anything that I can share, I love to share!
I hope to continue to share with everyone on Google Maps for as long as I get to access the app on my mobile devices! 😄
And this is my story on how I started and how I become level 7 today. What's your story?
07-22-2018 03:12 AM
Thank you for sharing @mdmkoo
Best Regards
Rezgar
07-22-2018 03:42 AM
Thank you @Rezgar! Looking forward to becoming level 9 like you! 😄
07-22-2018 03:59 AM
You're welcome, my dear friend @mdmkoo
Best Regards
Rezgar
07-22-2018 11:42 AM
Wao @mdmkoo,
Nice story it is. Thank you so much for sharing.
share yours!
Here is my story with local guide program. My Journey With Local Guides
Thank you
07-22-2018 11:59 AM
Nice story @mdmkoo, and I really like your attitude: not scoring points or getting rewards is the main thing, but adding useful information (or - as is often the case for me - improving the quality of the information already on the map).
My story is here
07-22-2018 10:19 PM
Thanks for sharing your story @deepakjhic! 😄
07-22-2018 10:20 PM
Yes, my main aim is to contribute and share... Thanks for sharing @JanVanHaver!! 😄
07-23-2018 04:43 AM
I really like this sentences : "I am not actively contributing because I want to level up or want to go for events, but genuinely because I love sharing information with everyone"
And then you share everything well, without any strings attached.
Greetings from Indonesia.
07-23-2018 07:47 AM
Hi @mdmkoo thanks for share with us.