I know you've heard it a thousand times before. But it's true: Hard work pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you don't love something, then don't do it.
"It's better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is better than yours and you’ll drift in that direction.”- Warren Buffet
“Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you’re willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it.” — Lou Holtz