What is keeping you from trying an idea?

Question

Start of a discussion of what prevents great ideas from being attempted. Is it lack of funding, lack of time, or don't know where to get something?

Many times the biggest hurdle is overcoming the fear of success (the old adage, no good dead goes unpunished).

jack.chaney56 · Answer

I already gave my comment about lack of time. The other relates to a level of passion. For some folks, it is a constant nagging to solve the unsolvable, for others, it is a need to gain knowledge, and for a few, it is because you are trying to impress someone. Whatever the reason, dedication is more persistence than effort. Edison said 10% inspiration, 90% perspiration. I suggest watching a bunch of the Ben Heck shows for inspiration (the same kind you get when you watch the home improvement shows). Understand he has lots of people in the background, and great resources and a large measure of skill. But some of the stuff is just so cool. Do the small stuff first, don't start off rewriting an O/S. Make a lighting project, maybe for Christmas lights, or play around with some of the programming projects with Raspberry. Don't go big right out of the gate, because, when you have expectations that are too high, you are more likely to be disappointed. Keep trying, Jack

pettitda · Answer

Being a full time employed engineer, I find that I expend all of my creative juices at the workplace. By the time I make it home, eat, etc, I don't have much left to pursue the many ideas that float around my head.