You'll either find the answer or you'll come up with a better question.
Be curious about the world in which you live. Look things up. Chase down every reference. Go deeper than anybody else--that's how you'll get ahead.
Amateurs know that contributing something is better than contributing nothing.
Establishing and keeping a routine can be even more important than having a lot of time.
Don't worry about doing research. Just search.
Find the most talented person in the room, and if it's not you, go stand next to him. Hang out with him. Try to be helpful. If you ever find that you're the most talented person in the room, you need to find another room.