When the need to succeed is as bad as the need to breathe, then you'll be successful.
You will not experience all life has to offer you or begin to experience life at its fullest as long as you are satisfied with mediocrity. You have to be disgusted with your current circumstances before your circumstances can change.
It's realizing that a great dream is not as good as a great memory. The dream can be had by anyone. The memory - must be made.
You can't live off potential for the rest of your life. So get up, get out and go get you some!