Not sure if this is too obvious to say, but development and technical knowledge are super important to btc and are easily acquired with time. Well, perhaps 'easily' is the wrong word, but the good news is that learning the tech skills that would allow you to understand btc will be valuable for every other profession, too. Given that all the knowledge is free, it's a good investment.

Work through this tutorial, taking as much time as you need to acquire skills and knowledge that you don't have, and you'll have a stronger foundation than 95% of people who read SN, and the world will start to open.