It's not enough to be aware of the domain you're working in, you need to understand it. Noticing things and being curious about how they work is the single most common trait I see in creative people. Once you can break the components down, you can put them back together into something brand new.
SethIt's sad and upsetting when you see somebody crying hysterically, but at the same time it's real funny.
SethIf your team is filled with people who work for the company, you'll soon be defeated by tribes of people who work for a cause.
SethTake a chance on your own abilities clearly, neither exaggerating them nor under-assessing them.
Seth