Work Ethic

In Guy Kawasaki's first book, The Macintosh Way (see below), he ascribes this great quote to Michael Jackson:

Nobody could duplicate Mr. Astaire's ability, but what I never stop trying to emulate is his total discipline, his absolute dedication to every aspect of his art. He rehearsed, rehearsed, and rehearsed some more, until he got it just the way he wanted it. It was Fred Astaire's work ethic that few people ever discussed and even fewer could ever hope to equal.

Being a fan of both Michael Jackson and Fred Astaire this rings true—now to try to emulate!

Guy Kawasaki is also someone who keeps rehearsing and refining what he does (which he does very well). You can get a fun insight into his earlier days and also a great read now that The Macintosh Way is a free* download. Free here means that you have to follow Guy on Twitter. If you lack the patience to filter his feed you can always unfollow later ;)