Ouch. I hope I don’t end up in the same situation, especially since I’ve only been learning for 6 weeks with just 6 lessons so far. It’s been a lot of fun, though. The best part is seeing my kid make amazing progress since I started. It’s really motivated him to work harder, and now he’s moved up to a class with older, more advanced kids, which has made it even more enjoyable for him.
As for that badge... I’m not sure. I probably wouldn’t have noticed it otherwise. HPUD is a great reminder that it’s best to power up significantly over the course of a month.
Power up when you can, don't wait. It adds to your stake and immediately starts earnkng curation which adds more to your stake in a cycle. It's a good incentive. There is no incentive for waiting other than a bee badge...which, because you're not five years old, shouldn't be much to lose.
I never paid attention to the badges, so it's no big deal for me. The only reason I sometimes delay (usually 5-7 days) is because of tax filing. It helps me keep things organized in case I ever get audited here in the U.S