One thing I've learned over many years [of discarded projects] is that if you don't put effort into completing it, it'll never get finished. The problem isn't a

One thing I've learned over many years [of discarded projects] is that if you don't put effort into completing it, it'll never get finished. The problem isn't a lack of talent or vision. It's not an inability to finish a project. It's a problem of discipline and focus. Discipline is the ability to do what needs to be done, regardless of your want to do it. The further I go through life, the more I understand is achieved in life because of relentless self discipline and focus than because of raw talent. Talent and vision are only 2/3 of the equation... without discipline, nothing gets done. This is why most real entrepreneurs aren't afraid to share their ideas and get it in front of people, while most developers go into "stealth mode" afraid someone will steal their idea. Entrepreneurs know that without execution, your idea is worthless... and execution is equal parts talent, vision and discipline. Take any one of those 3 pieces away and just like the fire triangle, your idea dies.