I think it's easier to develop your internal resources when external ones are lacking.
You don't have to be very creative when you can solve problems by throwing money at them. Look at how some big budget movies turn out compared to low-budget indie films. The indies can still win by being more creative.
Some of the best ideas arise from dealing with external scarcity. For example, as the world depletes its oil supplies, the motivation for creative solutions only grows stronger.
I developed my most creative computer game when I was flat broke and deep in debt. Erin and I were kicked out of our apartment early in the project because we couldn't afford the rent. I found creative business solutions to get everything done without spending money.
As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. When you have to be creative and disciplined to feed yourself, that's pretty strong motivation.
I would much rather experience a scarcity of external resources than a scarcity of internal ones. |