well, cain't speak for others, but I think...
There's tools, and talent. Talent will go farther than tools. Talent gets more out of the existing tools.

As time goes on, you learn some tricks. The stuff  I did 9 years ago is not as good as what I can do now...but the real thing is getting it out of your head into the computer by way of your fingers...;)

You have to have an 'eye' for something. It takes time, practice, and for some it comes easier than others.

Being an extrovert or introvert may have some small impact, but in the end, it all comes down to you (whomever you are)

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)