You have to be willing to take risks and step out of your comfort zone.
The brain has specialized networks for maintaining alertness, orienting to sensory events, and resolving conflict among responses.
"A moment is sucked away and distorted, often even at the time of its birth."
When someone really hears you without passing judgment on you, without trying to take responsibility for you, without trying to mold you, it feels damn good!
You have to be passionate about what you do. If you're not passionate, you won't succeed.