There is no easy-way in order to be successful and this applies not only to cryptocurrency but in life as well. If there is some method that can fast-track you in becoming successful, then everyone would be rich by now. The secret lies on your motivation and habit-building of constant learning plus hard work. I also learned that being hard working does not necessarily guarantee a comfortable and relatively rich life- take it from someone who lives in a third-world country.
Personally, be prepared for all opportunities. But in order to take advantage of an opportunity, you must be prepared when that time comes. For example, if an opportunity arises where you are needed to specifically do something, make sure that you are ready and fundamentally sound after such opportunity.