Visionaries see the "impossible" as the inevitable.
Books simply help you to see what is already within your self. That's what enlightenment is all about.
Your life is meant to be an epic story. How you think, perform and live today is part of that script.
If you want to be deeply respected, deeply respect as many people as possible.
Fill your brain with giant dreams so it has no space for petty pursuits.
Clarity precedes mastery. Craft clear and precise plans/goals/deliverables. And then block out all else.