Stage time, stage time, stage time.
All I had was persistence. Turns out that's all you need.
Change is a sheep in wolf's clothing
If your short-term goals are too high, you may give up too soon. If your long-term goals are too low, they may not give you enough enthusiasm to drive you over the bumps in the road along the way.
To be the best, learn from the best
The biggest mistake made by emerging speakers is that they discount their own experience.