To be successful you have to deal with CRAP. Criticism, Rejection, Assholes and Pressure.
Potential is the one power you always have.
I get thousands of requests for mentorship, but they don't offer anything in return, like filing, cleaning my house, or something. All too often, it's "please mentor me; I need my shot." But they don't offer anything in return.
If it's important you'll find a way. If it's not, you'll find an excuse.
Create experiences that leave you in awe, for these will be the highlights of your life.
I remember thinking to myself that I missed the fun and excitement after leaving the corporate world to work at home. Seek camaraderie through networking. Schedule time for it; if you don't, you'll never make it.