Whether you’re successful or not, it [making what you want] is a terrific way to get in a lot of trouble. There’s a long list of established rules and regulations that you violate with your creative impertinence, but it feels great, right? Trusting your gut and charging forward. It can be addictive.
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I’ve been reading quite a bit of Rands’ writing recently, and he always seems to strike the appropriate tone. Not heavy-handed, but not lacking directness. If you’re the kind of person who has ideas, and the means to make them a reality, I’d recommend taking a glance at this. In summary: Go get started. And stop waiting for permission.