I'm not entirely sure about this but, I have a feeling that another one of my projects might have failed. The signs have been there, either I did not want to see it or they are not there. I'm not a hundred percent sure, more like forty percent. Because the user had paid and continues to pay for the subscription. Despite it, the reason I think that it might have failed is a reluctance to change. So far, I've been thinking that if someone is willing to pay for it, it's validation enough that they will use the product. What I never accounted for is the inertia of change. Is it better than the current solution? Yes, by far. At the same time, they don't want to change. I've not completely dropped the project, I'll keep solving problems for them, till they actually stop paying.
I've learned so much about people during the course of this project. During this whole journey so far. The biggest one is that people don't really want what they say they want. Not just talking about the users but the people who say they want to be owners. I've experienced multiple people at this point who say they want to be owners, but either lack the drive or discipline it requires to see something to the finish line. Words are cheap and unfortunately most people are just talk. At the same time, there are ones that are willing to do what it takes. You know how to spot them? They are the ones who are building things. I've managed to find one so far. Just stay curious around people and you'll find them. Focus on what people have done so far, chances are they won't be straying too far from it. Also, find out what was their contribution in all of it.
What now?
I'll continue to finish a couple of things that I said I would. My words mean something, and if I've said I would, I will. Once that's over, I'll probably allocate that time to my embedded stuff and keep all my senses open for the next problem. I'm not too concerned, things have a way of working out.
Also, I find that, the better I get at programming I'm seeing problems that I could solve in areas which I never thought I'd find myself. So no matter what else changes around me, that is my ultimate goal. To be a master of my craft.