The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Know or listen to those who know.
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
Wherever you are - be all there.
It's always too early to quit.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
Only the educated are free.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
Be thine own palace, or the world's thy jail.
Never complain and never explain.
Being around some of the bright lights of the technology world and having them expect great things helps you sit down and do it seriously.