If I had one grain of wisdom I could impart to most geeks, it would be to impart the value of truly watching and listening. That thing you're building? Find so

If I had one grain of wisdom I could impart to most geeks, it would be to impart the value of truly watching and listening. That thing you're building? Find someone who's really good at the current way it's done. Sit and watch them. Don't talk, just observe and understand. After you've sat silently for awhile, then ask any questions you have. Your product will be immeasurably better in at least one way.