Don't focus on doing great things, focus on becoming the kind of person who does great things
[in the context of creativity] Over time, you realize the question cannot be 'process vs. final product,' because there is not such as a final product. Any seemingly 'final' product is another step in a bigger process.
"You art is really only as interesting as your thoughts are, and not necessarily your ideas. As long as I stay genuinely interested in the world, in life, in people and people’s art, I feel like I am okay." - tillmans