I've learned a good amount of things:
1) Don't depend on anyone. You can't wait for people to get back to you, do something for you, etc. If they do, its all good. But make moves for yourself, don't wait for people to help you out. You might be waitin foreva. I got a few good leads in regards to some placements at first but people will say they're interested but they are busy though. I learned to never waste time waiting for anyone again because they SAID they wanna work with you.
2) Diversify your portfolio and know your limits. Maximize all the projects you want to be involved in and create as much work for yourself while trying not to spread yourself thin. You know how to pace yourself at work, at school, etc. No different with this. I used to just put all my eggs in one basket at first, focus on one project and when you get discouraged or feel unfocused with that, you have nowhere or nothing to do. Keep yourself busy, network and put your hand in everything.
3) Network, follow up, network. You never know who you will meet that will help you make moves (that you of course won't rely or be dependent on). Don't burn bridges either. Just like you shouldn't diss the fat ugly girl because she might have bomb friends u aint met yet. Don't forget to follow up, people get busy, might check u out and forget bout u. Make sure u stay on their minds and in their mouths.
4) MOST IMPORTANT : BOUNCE BACK!! I wasted alot of time being discouraged early on (and sometimes still get discouraged) but it takes time. You can't lose 100 lbs in a couple weeks, you also can't make millions after a few beats. You will get down but the most important thing is to bring yourself back up as fast as you can because the time you waste on the ground, time and people will just walk by you.
