but if your financial situation doesn't allow for it, then buying HP is far from needed.
I agree as I started from zero here too, but most won't go through the same (fitted for themselves of course) process. The point I bought a little was the time things changed for me though, as my attitude shifted also. I bought only a small fraction (at the time) of what I already held.
and as I started to earn curation and (mostly) author rewards, it got my RC quickly up to a point where I needn't think of it anymore.
It compounds quite fast and I have been surprised as I have watched people grow around me and them go from day 1 to veteran.
It really does! It brings a tear to my eye to see how fast they've grown. Certainly, depending on one's personal needs, powering up is pretty great idea in general. It's worthwhile to have some stake in something if you're committing heart and soul into it. Plus, it's a good investment for the future too, risk adjusted, as we'll see Hive's growth. Cheers!