Learning is not done to you, it is something you choose to do.
The first rule of doing work that matters: Go to work on a regular basis.
The rest of the world isn't nearly as important as the few who are here.
Defending mediocrity is exhausting.
Be with the ones you love (and the ones that love you.) Ignore everyone else.
It's time to stop complying with the system and draw your own map. Stop settling for what's good enough and start creating art that matters.