The key to success is to find a way to stand out--to be the purple cow in a field of monochrome Holsteins.
It's human nature to quit when it hurts. But it's that reflex that creates scarcity.
If the game is designed for you to lose, don't play that game. Play a different one.
Once you have permission to talk to someone, finding new products or services for them is a smart way to grow.
It takes confidence and guts to intentionally create tension.
You don't have enough time to be both unhappy & mediocre. It's not just pointless; it's painful.