What is keeping you from trying an idea?

Element 14 is trying to set up a Mentor program to take care of the talent.

Would you be more motivated if you had someone with a lot of experience available to answer questions and provide guidance?

DAB

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

Time and talent.

In theory many things sound easy but the get harder whe I try them. Maybe I am lacking of dedication, also.

The great derail-er of all great plans. To which, I contend that time is a fictitious measurement. There is always too much if you are waiting for something, and never enough if you are on a deadline.

Time

Hi Kas,

I thought of that, but I am having a problem finding a good candidate.

I have discussed the idea with my local university, they like to place students in good learning situations.

We will see, but yes, I really miss mentoring young engineers.  You can learn so much from them because they do not yet know what they cannot do.

DAB

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You could partner with someone who may be a bit junior where you have an idea and you mentor them to help build it. You get your idea built and they learn from a very experienced mind

Thanks Clem,

Only true though if we assume we are going the right direction and at 60,000 points it seems that you are my mile post up ahead.

John

Definitely lack of time.  I've got enough on the plate to keep five of me busy

John,

     Your not a bump in the road, just my milepost up ahead.

C