Develop yourself by becoming a life-long learner
People are like plants. They go through seasons of growth, pruning and sometimes they don't thrive due to a variety of reasons. Let me give you an example.
Gardening is a passion I have in the warm weather months. Through trial and error I have learned that some plants like sun, some like shade, some like acidic soil and others need lots of water to thrive. Knowing the plant and the environment they best grow in helps to place them in an environment where they best exist and grow. Some plants have short spans, such as rye grass, while others don't thrive or produce for several years. One that takes longer to produce is asparagus. If you ever try to grow asparagus on your own, be aware that your first edible crop will take 2-4 years to be usable.