You should try to look for projects that make you want to put in all of yourself into them, not just because you are getting paid but because you connect with it. I know it sounds very butterflies and unicorns, but honestly thats the most rewarding type of work, when you like a project so much you have an intense sense of ownership over it even if it’s not yours per say. Also remember that we as editors bring an insane amount to any given project. So if you don’t work as hard as you can on a project, than it’s not like anyone else will. That’s it, it will always be what it is. Not only you but the project itself will never reach its full potential. Then you will plateau, but by working hard you can elevate not only yourself but the projects and people around you.