[choonway]

I have purposely omitted the specifics as I also have given up trying to convince others interested in my worthwhile problem. If interests align, we will naturally meet.

I usually tell them it is more important that they should take some time (6 months - 1 year) to reflect in isolation to find their own worthwhile problems, and not get distracted by fads and drama.

[kubanczyk]

"Convincing others" is a serious problem on its own, and it's okay to let someone else handle it full-time.