Put another way, "it's amazing what people can do when you get out of their way."

I feel as if I'm always swimming up a river to get things done, "well so-and-so wouldn't approve", "what about XXXX", "YYYY wont be ready until March, etc. etc."

People used to grow up needing to milk the cows every day. There wasn't time to waste, get going and get it done. Regulations were more minimal and everything was contractual.

Today, you need permits to change a kitchen sink, you'll get a ticket for not wearing a seat belt, etc. etc.