Maybe this is an obvious statement, i dont know. For me, as someone studying Graphic Design with hope of making a living from what i do, you look to the people that are already surviving. Whether its in the form of a podcast, their website, visiting tutors/lecturers, D&AD talks their are so many voices informing you. I think this is where you have to have some understanding of who you are so you can filter out the shit stuff. If you tried to take everything on you would just be a walking zombie of information without a clue of what it is you do.
What do you think?