Starting Something
When you have a good idea, it’s easy to be discouraged by the time, effort, and cost involved in putting the idea into practice. Well, don’t be put off. If you plan well and make simplicity your maxim, you’ll be fine.
Start small
Most good ideas are best begun as a tiny project. When I started making websites, I redesigned my parents’ site for free. Later, I made a CMS site for an author friend
It didn’t cost me anything except time to make those sites. I already had my iBook, and TextMate, which was about all I needed, and there was no rush — neither my parents nor my friend were likely to start breathing down my neck or shouting about deadlines.
Be a cheapskate
Another way to start small is to ruthlessly save money on the tools and materials you need. Some people think they can’t start web design until they can afford to buy DreamWeaver: rubbish — you can buy TextMate for Mac, or the equivalent for Windows, for under £50 and learn more about HTML and CSS along the way. Small tools can make you more of a craftsman; the best quality furniture is often made by hand.
Know how to grow
The key to growth is growth — not trying to accomplish everything all at once. If you have high aims for yourself, brilliant, but you’ll get there by taking baby steps, not trying to rush to the finish line. Life’s not a race — start small and enjoy the process of getting where you want to go!