Guys, thanks for your replies!
I guess I should have called the thread 'Avoiding the sure path to failure' or something since that's more in line with what I had in mind.
I'm just trying to get a clearer picture of this biz. And whether I have loads of money to throw at it or not, I'd rather not

But time and work (especially wrong work) is money spent too.. and I'm trying to find out if building free stuff is just gonna fill others pockets while getting me nowhere.
Other than experience gained of course.
You're all confirming that what I've had in mind isn't wrong, although I should probably have started with this at a much younger age if it's like becomming a world class soccer star

And that starting at the "other end" might not be wrong either, but more costly for sure.
Thanks again everyone, this sure is a great place to learn the ropes
