[krytz]

definitely not by sitting around and asking on hn. not only is there too much overthinking around here but neither pail nor peter lurk around answering questions. its mainly wannabe office workers who somehow think that gaining points here gets them closer to becoming experts in anything.

instead do what you quoted - go out there, pick a field, do stuff in it and learn what you can either do better, different, or more of the same if the market allows. ideas come from ingredients and the more you have the more you can bake.