Linked by Emmanuel Marty on Mon 5th Aug 2002 05:58 UTC
I've always been curious about how things work. When I was little, I annoyed my parents with millions of
questions. Why is the sky blue? How does water come out of the tap when you open it? Maybe I was born without the
mental switch that lets you be happy with using something, without trying to figure out how it works.
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I found the article to be very inspirational because it offers down-to-Earth advice. I especially liked the following points. Please note that I present them as I perceive them myself after reading the article, you would still do well to read the article in full if you haven't done so.
* Be clear and honest about your goals -- to yourself and others.
* Go ahead and try it, you will gain experience and understanding. But also be realistic about what you can do.
* YOU OWN YOUR PROJECT -- make sure contributors are consistent with your vision.
Funny, I am transitional about my personal life, and these are the three most important points that I see I can apply to myself, and not just to the software projects I'd like to initiate. Thanks Emmanuel for the insight.