Nic Mulvaney
In my industry, ideas have a rough ride. Products don’t launch, great ideas are scrapped, and plans are abandoned. I’d say it happens 90% of the time. It’s rare and lucky that your work breaks through to the masses and makes a big difference.
I mostly build prototypes for a living, and most get ditched or abandoned at some point. Do I care if my idea doesn’t see the light of day? Not one bit. That’s not why I do it.
I get a lot out of engaging my brain in difficult problems. Solving problems is a joy. It’s the fun bit, which I enjoy the most. The process is my reward.