Ambition

"Ambition is not a dirty word."

If you lack this, get a publisher. It's that simple. Either you pssess it like you possess artistic talent, or you don't. Ambition is not a technique you can study to improve upon. It's either or it's not - simple as that. It's an innate trait built into your DNA. Yes, we all have it to some extent, but you know what I'm talking about - the burning desire to enjoy success and be somebody come hell or high water.

-Barney Davey

I swear this guy took the words straight from my mouth. "Come Hell or high water" is my trademark. :)