Developing a network application

I had been reading about developing a network application where i imagined it just requires looking at previous applications made and then grab the idea and implement mine. however, coming to the real developing stage, ' i figured out that it is tougher than what i imagined and thought'.... :-)
The point is not in re-implementing previous ideas or 're-inventing the wheels' but it is when you want to implement a new idea or concept on networking. in this case, i suggest that reading and being hard-working is not enough but you need a serious hand from those who experience similar aims....
Hence, it is almost difficult to find those people... BUT, gotta focus on my project and  get it done and always remember ...."When there is a will, there is a way"