That's one great post! Starting out here I decided to do things "organically" back in Feb of this year. At first my initial goal was to just fund my Splinterlands play, but found so many other interesting things that I forgot about the initial goal. Since then I've hit almost 1700 Hive power, occasionally I'll put in a few dollars I've taken from profits elsewhere, but most is from engagement. I agree it's possible with persistence! I also feel I can honestly recruit people by showing them what I've managed to do organically with not much up front investment.
I think putting in three thousand dollars or euros is a great way to start out with some HP, but it can be done with hard work! I now have entirely new goal and I can't wait to reach them.
!DHEDGE