You never know what motivates you.
Always desire to learn something useful.
It's always too early to quit.
Know or listen to those who know.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
If you think you can do it, you can.
Well done is better than well said.
If you can dream it, you can do it.
Leap, and the net will appear.
Never complain and never explain.
Growing up in the '70s and '80s, science fiction and especially fantasy had such a stigma attached to them. I felt so punished and exiled for being devoted to these things.