Actually I'd say
1. Fish Live Bait When Available
2. Concentrate on a small area(s) and learn it(them) cold
3. Don't Chase Reports
4. STFU: Learn to be satisfied with personal satisfaction
5. Ignore the small fish that are readily available
6. Stay the course
7. Stay Confident (VERY IMPORTANT)
8. Throw your cell phone away
9. Bring a camera and a scale
10.Never Lie (A wiseman named Mike Veracka once said a fisherman only has his integrity, once you lose that, you're always a liar)