Learning
The one thing that everyone must do, in any industry is learn. To get anywhere you must learn and keep learning no matter what. You don't always need to go and get a formal education, you can learn by read books, surfing the net, going to seminars, or better yet watch videos.
I've followed a photographer from CA by the name of Joe Photo for a long time now and feel I need to thank him for all I have learned(both photography stuff and much more)just by checking his blog. Joe has a new video out that follows him around as he shoots weddings and he did commentary explaining what he was doing. I can't go out and get this just yet but I will be putting it on a wish list for Xmas and when I do get it I will post again and let you know what I think(I know I'll love it)
Check out the trailer