[walty8]

But, that's still better than 'trying to create a product that may solve the problem of others', right? I mean, feeling the pain seems a valid start point?

[kevsim]

Absolutely! And I personally find it much more motivating than just chasing a business idea that I don't personally care about.

Does, I think, raise the chance of falling in love with your solution though, which is also dangerous.