Never Forget Why You're Doing This

Success mostly boils down to this: Do the real thing. Stop doing fake alternatives.

If you are a student, instead of creating multicolored folders for your class, sit down and study. If you want to get in shape, don't only plan your workout gear, start exercising....

It's often a good idea to send your draft material to someone you trust for honest, constructive feedback.

Practice it in front of someone with a good eye and ear for impeccable delivery. Whatever you do, don't become defensive. Throw your ego out the door and apply what you learn.

Success doesn’t respond to half-hearted wishes—it demands obsession. Until you feel your dream in your bones, nothing changes. Desire is fuel, and the stronger it burns, the further it drives you.

The moment you stop dabbling and start pursuing something like your life dep...