The speaker discusses the challenges and rewards of following through with a side project idea versus hopping from idea to idea. They emphasize that while it might be exciting to have a new idea, the process of building and maintaining a project over time can be more rewarding in the long run.
The speaker warns that if developers keep jumping from one idea to another without completing any, their portfolios will look empty and they won't be able to demonstrate their skills to potential employers. They also highlight that the process of launching a project from start to finish can be challenging and requires a different set of skills than just coming up with ideas.
The speaker suggests that developers should focus on one project at a time, even if it's not the most exciting or promising idea. They argue that the rewards of sticking with a project, such as seeing it online with users interacting with it in real time, can be more rewarding than the short-term fun of hopping to a new idea.
Finally, they argue that the implementation of a project is more important than the initial idea. They suggest that if developers can solve a problem in a user-friendly way, people will care about their product, regardless of how innovative the idea might be.
1. The speaker has a side project idea that is unique and different from previous ideas.
2. The speaker believes in the potential of the project and is content with the progress made.
3. The speaker realizes there's a problem with the project that requires a week to solve.
4. The speaker suggests starting a new idea instead of trying to solve the problem.
5. The speaker acknowledges that having many great ideas but not finishing anything can lead to an empty portfolio.
6. The speaker suggests that not knowing how to launch a project from start to finish can be a problem.
7. The speaker emphasizes the importance of following through with a project from start to finish.
8. The speaker suggests that the rewards of sticking with an idea for an extended period of time are significant.
9. The speaker believes that the implementation of a project is more important than the idea itself.
10. The speaker suggests that the novelty of an idea will wear off over time, and the fun of working on a product with active users is not substantially different from building on another idea.