Find one or two people who are successful in doing what you want to do.  Connect with them. Make a list of questions and ask for their advice.

Successful people are unusually good at Step Zero, even though not many of them start out that way. 

We usually understand that we’re supposed to work hard to be successful. That makes sense: successful people work hard. But how did those successful people decide what they should be work...

• One has to really connect with the mentor and get to know them. You can ask what they do during weekends, what books they are reading, and their hobbies.
• Connecting at a personal level is refreshing for most people, who would want a break from their work.
• Be career-specifi...