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Lacking Motivation

rlucas

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Hey everyone,

Just wanted to introduce my self a little bit and perhaps explain my current situation.

As of now I am a college student graduating with a finance degree in the spring. Most likely I will not be using this degree after graduation because A) After many upper level finance courses I have begun to dislike the topic. B) I am a web designer with a rather robust portfolio from freelance work I have done over the years.

I currently work for a reputable web design firm here in the city and will most likely be offered a full time design position when I graduate.

The second reason I am writing this introduction is because I have a website idea of my own that will generate huge amounts of cash. I have been working on the design of this site on paper for about 2 years now and the general 'system' of the site has been essentially completed. The problem is that the site is extremely complex in a sense that it would be hard for me to develop on my own like I have done so in the past with other sites.

Ideally it would make sense for me to contract this site out to perhaps the firm I work for at a prorated price. The problem is that I am having a difficult time allowing myself to have someone else design the site in fear that my original design will be lost along with its cash flowing abilities.

Basically, I need motivation and some kind of design method that will allow me to develop this site by myself. I could use some help in breaking down complex jobs into bite-sized tasks.

With school and work (3 Jobs) it feels like this amazing opportunity will never come to fruition...Any ideas?

Ryan
 
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Jorge

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I would recommend you reading "Getting Real" by 37signals I'm a web developer myself and it really helped me out!

It is focused in the web development/business area but can be applied to almost everything. READ IT! :smxB:

Good luck! :thumbsup:

Ps: The sites are down now, I don't know why but they should be up anytime soon.
 

rzach41

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The man the myth the legend! Would this be the one and only ryan lucas from colorado?
Welcome to the site my man, its amazing!
Ryan Z
 

CRBFL

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...breaking down complex jobs into bite-sized tasks...

You just answered your own question. Don't make it more complicated than that. Build a team. Don't be afraid to outsource, just check references/previous work and don't pay in full until you are satisfied with the product.
 
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