My two cents: Work hard at improving your knowledge and experience, find yourself a tribe (it really helps in learning when you are not in it alone and having s

My two cents: Work hard at improving your knowledge and experience, find yourself a tribe (it really helps in learning when you are not in it alone and having someone to work with as time goes on becomes invaluable), and find yourself a mentor. A mentor will help you learn by exposing you to things that will not only keep you interested and engaged but also push you just beyond your capabilities so you grow at a bearable/reasonable pace. That mentor may be the leader of your tribe or just a more knowledgeable resource. A mentor will be someone that believes in you, which is also invaluable. Fake nothing. Ask questions, learn, and alway admit what you don't know. When you do suddenly it becomes clear how to fill in the blanks. Don't be afraid to fail or be wrong. That's just part of learning.