The solved and unsolved problem, I assume that is what you mean. Any tips on that? Travelling for extended periods to a place where I'm less interesting than the group (which I did a few times, at Singinst, Leverage) doesn't last long once I get back.

Mark Twain comes to mind:“Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you believe that you too can become great.”