6. Make sure perfectionism isn't holding you back
Trying to get it perfect will lead to procrastination, and understanding that nothing will ever be perfect will help you beat procrastination. By breaking the habit you will go to places you would have never imagined before.
I waited 15 min for a cyclist or rollerblader to go by. I studied the comp for 15-20 min, switching lenses and framed up the shot before taking it. Shot it on a mamiya 7 with 150mm lens. The lines and symmetry spoke heavily to me as i stumbled upon this spot.