In the entertainment industry it becomes difficult to succeed at anything. Software and interests change faster than the weather. There will always be something to desire, and someone will always be a few steps ahead of you.

In order to succeed you need to know what does succeed. The Internet is full of people who have passed the test that the gaming industry forces you to take. These people leave their mark on the Internet, and give you a chance to follow in their foot steps.

In the simplest of terms, I'm telling you to find a hero. Find a person that succeeds at everything you wish you could. Then follow in their foot steps. Accomplish your goals in the same manner that they succeeded with a few twists of your own.

My "hero" is Chad Vernon. I've never talked to the guy, but I've followed his blog for a long time now. He's amazed me from time to time. Both sides of his brain work together far better than anyone I've ever met. He can combine his artistic talents and his computer talents together to create an amazing piece of work. He has created several tutorials using DirectX 9 and Managed DirectX. After getting his first degree in college he preceded to go to Ex’pression College for Digital Arts and became a CG man. He creates some stunning 3D work for Imagemovers Digital as a Character Setup TD. Check him out at http://www.chadvernon.com