I believe consistency is one of the biggest factors. The highest earners I knew weren't amazing every single day, but they showed up consistently and kept improving little by little instead of looking for overnight success.
 
Agency culture matters a lot. Some agencies encourage collaboration and coaching, while others create unhealthy competition between chatters. The environment you're working in can have a surprisingly big impact on your performance.
 
I think it's smart that you're also exploring fields like cloud computing. Even if you decide to continue chatting for now, having another skill set gives you more options in the future. There's no reason you can't work toward both goals at the same time.
 
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