Tips and Advice for Becoming a Professional Photographer ~ Richard White.
Never stop learning - Do not see new technology as a threat (like AI), and embrace it and understand it and most
importantly keep going.
Keep eyes and ears open fro new opportunities
Take on all opportunities - say yes to every opportunity, learn and move on.
It is inevitable that you might get knocked down which no confidence - however you will learn to become confident when you prove to yourself that you can do it.
Take your time there is no rush and make sure to take all opportunities.
Be a people person - Be a nice person, be kind and friendly to all people happy and smiling.