Welcome IAN!
I have been on Steem for 2 years, 5 months and ONE DAY.
I have lately been seeking a program that allows me the
flexibility to still EARN while being less active. THIS IS IT!
I am powering DOWN my SP and buying SPI, plus I have
been transferring btc and other coinbase assets to Steem
and buying more. There are also other "steem-alt coins"
that are worthwhile, I am big in the Spinvest-Leo arrangement.
That one is helping build the LEO Platform and paying in SPI 😎

As far as "earning SP organically", that takes FOREVER right now,
I'd just buy a couple dollars worth of STEEM and send it to @spinvest
then do the joining process, and you have a vote on future SPI
investment strategies and purchases! 🤑💲