So I work as a software engineer and have done for a long time. I have the ability to build lots of different types of applications. I spent a long time learning HOW to build things but I have never been good at knowing WHAT to build.
A goal of mine is to be financially independent (otherwise known as rich :) ). The idea that I could achieve this goal if only I found the right product to build is very frustrating. I spend 40 hours a week working for someone else for a salary but what I would love is to work on my own projects and earn financial freedom instead. Anyone out there who has done this?
Edit: What I am really asking is: Have you taken an idea you had and developed it into something that has significantly improved your life? For me that means attaining a level of financial freedom to work on projects I find interesting and pass on the ones I am not interested in. For others it might have a different meaning. Where did you get the inspiration from? How did you figure out what to do? How did you stay motivated? etc.
I only have so many keystrokes left in my fingers, I seem to spend a lot of them on things that benefit others which is a good thing, but I'd like to spend some that will benefit me also :)