4 things I learned while working on my dream project!

Well, after a couple years of working on 2010 GT500 I can finally say it’s finished. It has been a dream come true working on something with so much history.  Although, I say it was dream, there were times that I almost walked out. Looking back I can say there were four things that I’ll keep in mind for any future projects.

1.You can turn anything into a “dream project”. Not all projects are “dreams” to work on; even aspects of the GT500 were not ideal. If I found myself discouraged, I would look for ways to tie it into a bigger “dream” project. Sometimes it was far fetched, but in the end it created a little carrot at the end of the stick.

2.Someone on your team will have a different dream project. It doesn’t matter how awesome your project is, most likely someone you work with will not consider it their dream project.

3.Share your dream with others. Helping people see what you see in a project can boost their opinion of it. They will get as excited as you are.

4.Keep the dream alive. When the project rocks you can easily convince yourself to work until your knuckles bleed. You will get to the point were it’s no longer fun. It might be a great project, but unplug from the computer, punch the clock and go home. I always felt better after a little recharge. Go for a run, kiss the kid, or call a friend. When you return to work it will still be a dream.

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