In my opinion, right now there's way too much hype on the technologies and not enough attention to the real businesses behind them.
Do the work. Out-work. Out-think. Out-sell your expectations. There are no shortcuts.
I still work hard to know my business. I'm continuously looking for ways to improve all my companies, and I'm always selling. Always.
If you don't follow the stock market, you are missing some amazing drama.
There are no shortcuts. NONE.
Everyday I look in the mirror and make sure I don't pinch myself so I don't wake up. I don't take it for granted. All the time I say: 'Why me?'