The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Always desire to learn something useful.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.
Leap, and the net will appear.
You never know what motivates you.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
Never complain and never explain.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
Yeah, I've worked with a couple of female directors, now, and I think that they're amazing. As good or better than guy directors.
When I get a new script my mom will read them and just be aghast. I think it's hysterical.