(I’m talking to myself here, take it for what it’s worth).  On theories facilitating success:  I’m a fan of management shortcuts, time-hacks, and innovative pivots, but my beef with theories concerning success is that usually, they only address one component:  how to streamline effort.  Often, I fail to hear an emphasis on Aggression and Discipline; that sheer f***ing determination to be on time/on target/crush objectives all day EVERY day (take a break if it will make you sharper, but you know what I mean)…innovation is essential, but to drive it…to PUSH it, you need to carefully build a mix of willpower and discipline…and then?  Apply it.  And never stop.  Ever.  Don’t be the has-been or wanna-be.  Don’t talk.  Just walk.  And with success, spend no more than 5 minutes patting yourself on the back…then keep going—pick a new hobby, pick a new calling.  Don’t become another loudmouth spewing about past accomplishments or promising future greatness.  Don’t be another tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.