>>40135985 (OP)1. Hang out with the kind of people you want to be / become. Avoid junkies, gamblers, and the mentally ill.
2. Connections are just as important as skills, sometimes more.
3. Go to bed early, wake up early.
4. Develop a way to clear your head and slow down. For some people it means taking a long walk, others prefer meditation, or cooking, or fucking whittling. Whatever works for you.