Hi Nick--
Good ideas for how people can get more involved with ham radio. I hope, however, that you will also add some ideas on how one might Save Oneself from Ham Radio.
Some of us have so many interesting, challenging and complex ham radio projects going on that we need to slow down a bit so that we can have enough room in our lives for all the other things that we want to do.
I am thinking of that little-known elmer Les Ismore.
I would agree as well - I take time for Photography, Cycling and we rescue dogs as well so life is really busy sometimes. I think your point is very valid that sometimes we need to just sit back and get away from all of the "static" in our busy lives these days.