I. Acknowledge that you are the person who can control what happens. Whether you are working on the rim or layout out pages, you control your destiny by your actions and your preparedness and your ability to find solutions when problems come your way.
Excuses are no excuse.
Nothing will be handed to you. You go after it. You can obtain that layout, that headline and, yes, even that new job you want if you are willing to put a lot of effort into getting it. Being a casual participant is not an option. Don't just occupy a seat.