You build a successful life a day at a time.
A player has no use for an agent. None.
People eyeing you as a potential leader tend to ask three questions: Are you committed? Do you care about me? Can I trust you?
I believe - we all pay taxes. I'm happy to pay it, but I hate to have it abused, money wasted, no accountability. That's going to bother you.
Attitude determines how well you do it.
If you burn your neighbors house down, it doesn't make your house look any better.