Build it or buy it, the debate

[Halon]

I really wish I could build a car from the ground up. But no way could I. I don't have the skill, knowledge, or experience. Fabbing is my absolute weakest link. I have tried fabbing, but I kinda suck. So I can do my own work meaning I could install an exhaust or header. But actually building one is where my weakest point is. But I'd like to do more of that so I can become better. I'm going to try and dabble into fab a little more with this new project.

I am guilty however of sometimes just being too busy, and ending up having shops do the work for me even if I could have done it myself. I've had shops do clutches for me, 4-bolt swaps, things I could have done but simply didn't have time for. I think that's probably the norm for most people here. A balance between DIY and having help.

I personally love to help other people, because I crave more knowledge, and I love to spread anything that I know or have learned to help someone else. I ask a lot of questions. But I guarantee I answer more than I ask. What bothers me is when people start becoming unwilling to help, start to feel they are better than you because maybe they now work at or own a shop, or have made XXX power and feel they are above you now. I don't know everything. Nobody knows everything. I think it's good when people accept that, and just simply help when they can, despite their "status" whether it be a shop owner, a racecar driver, a regular everyday normal guy, or a 16y/o drop out.