Mindset
Something that often gets ignored is the importance of the mindset for success. How you approach a certain problem is probably the most important part of the solution.
Do you feel the adrenaline rush while you do so? Do you feel like you’re taking the bull by the horns? Or do you feel like the problem is drawing up on you, and it’ll take a lot of work to do? Stuff like this matters. It’s a crucial part of starting out.