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I dont know how much this applies to the author but I often feel like it hits home for me:

“Most people would succeed in small things if they were not troubled with great ambitions.” -Henry Wadsworth

By that, I dont mean that you should have no ambitions, just dont get troubled by it. What I mean is, dont postpone your today's work for what you may want to work on tomorrow. Finish the small things before dreaming of the next big thing. Small things like your current job, your social obligations, your relaxation time and the time to hone your skills.

Manage your time better, every minute you can spare, invest it in your future. You won't have to go looking for inspiration, mundane things can be a great catalyst for radical/new ideas. You'll have your moment, just gain enough discipline and build a secure nest egg; so when your moment comes, you'll be prepared to take the leap.

All the best.

[Edit: pretty printing]



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