Well, it’s not enough to be talented. There’s a lot of talent out
there, but it’s owned by lazy, stupid, or essentially boring
people. You can’t just be talented: You have to be terribly
smart and energetic and ruthless. You also have to become
necessary to people, by working hard and well and bringing
more than your bones and your skin to the project. Don’t just
show up. Transform the work, yourself, and everybody
around you. Be needed. Be interesting. Be something no one
else can be–and consistently.