Understanding that your job is to make something happen changes what you do all day.
Many of the early philosophers, artists, and authors signed their work with their own unique symbol or monogram rather than their name. This practice added a mysterious allure to their work and also protected them from persecution should their writings or artwork be deemed counterestablishment.
You've got to know what you want to do, not suspect it or be inclined toward it or be thinking about it.
Practicing without feedback is like bowling through a curtain that hangs down to knee level. You can work on technique all you like, but if you can't see the effects, two things will happen: You won't get any better, and you'll stop caring.
Angels & Demons was capturing for me right for the start but this one just lags in getting to the gist of plot. Enjoyable yes but not one of my favorites from Dan Brown.