The hardest way to get attention is to be very good at what one does, as it not only requires the learning part, but also the delivery part to prove through making impact. In time though, once proven, the attention is there because trust is built, making further interaction far more likely and easier. Once proven, there is an assumption that what is to come will be valuable too and therefore, invitations are accepted.
I feel as though it is important to not rest. I keep constantly trying to improve my photographic ability, but it doesn't always bring me new clients and experiences with my camera. I feel as though I rapidly plateau once I gain a new type of skill, and perhaps, another element of my image quality is compromised as I add new elements of image making to my skill set.
It strikes me, just now, that everything is a trade off. Everything is a balance. The saying of "Fast, Cheap, Reliable", pick 2, when referencing cars, comes to life here.
Each and every output is a fine balancing act of variables to get a result. Too much salt, or too much sugar, never both. Unless you want to create something difficult and problematic for your tastebuds.
I'm not sure where I was going with this rambling reply, but I guess I'll just live up to my little bio. Rambler. :)