I agree- look you read a ton of sitches- thats one of my biggest mistakes at the beginning...start to view your sitch as someone elses whom you advise...it should really help...
When I needed the most help here, I quit posting...I was running strictly on emotions...everything I did practicly sealed the fate of my M.
Its hard but like he said know what you're up against- know that you're GOING TO DO 99% of the work...pretend that you're paired up w/ the laziest most neg person at work or school for a project...dont get pissy, do the work the best you can and just get along...but work your 180s!!!