This past weekend I began a discussion about RoadTests called . The post received 66 comments to date and was a great discussion. I appreciate everyone who took the time to contribute.
One of the most informative comments I read was from someone who explained that he was excited to RoadTest the product yet when he actually sat down do to the RoadTest, he found it overwhelming. Then, when he saw he was not meeting his goals, he got discouraged and put off writing the review. To me, it sounded like he had what I call RoadTest RoadBlock. It can happen to anyone. You think you know what you want to do or you know what you want to do, but then you find out the RoadTest was a bigger job than you had imagined.
Technical work can be mind-bending at times. You could be staring at it for hours, and you know the solution is at the tip of your tongue, but something is blocking you. While it may be painful when the roadblock is occurring, it can also be a learning experience. Perhaps even a natural part of career growth.
There are a couple of easy things you can do if you experience RaodTest RoadBlock. First, leave a comment about your problem on the RoadTest page. Be as detailed as possible, If you need to post a schematic with your readings or scope shots, go ahead. Members will read your comment and often will offer suggestions or help you troubleshoot. The other thing you can do is contact me at rscasny. While I am not as hands-on as I was in the past, I do have access to suppliers and may be able to get you some support.
So, what do you do to solve RoadTest RoadBlock?
