I've had moments of brilliance but on my busier weeks when I haven't had my practice regime, it is hard-work.
Most people that develop in darts or any sport probably take two or three years to find their feet.
The harder you work the more you will deserve and that is the attitude I have.
It's all about doing the right things at the right times and I believe I can win everything.
I was never a big traveller - if I wasn't working, I would have a job to get out of my own postcode.
The only thing I wanted to buy was an Audi R8 - but my missus won't let me get it because she says it's too fast!
Once I got my card, I had a goal to make the top 64 and to try and keep my Tour card for the following year and to progress nicely. But to progress at the rate I have, and to feel as comfortable as I am starting to feel - I have to pinch myself.
Crowds can play massive parts in games, we all know that.
I'm always altering things to try and get better. It's not always about the darts too, I'm trying to eat healthier and look after myself, I even bought a dog to walk.
I want to look after myself and have a long-lasting career if I can. I want it in my hands and choose when I want to stop playing. I also want to be around for my kids to watch them grow up.
I would say darts is probably 15 per cent throwing. The rest of it is mental strength. Being able to hold your nerve.
Ability gets you so far, but having bottle and staying strong when you're getting pounded, staying in a game, that's a mental quality.
The money is obviously life-changing in lots of ways. But I'll always be the same Rob Cross.
I was someone who used to live a sheltered life.
This game is a profession now, it's not a hobby any more. You can earn great money and there are loads of people earning a living out of the game.
I was going into things believing I can win it but now I know I can it - the difference in that is massive for me and it will make me work harder.
Obviously the crowds are massive on the Premier League so it took me a bit of time to actually settle and get some results.
I want the No 1 spot. If you can't be the best player in the world then what's the point? If I had to settle on No 2 it wouldn't be good enough. I want to be the best.
I wouldn't wish my worst enemy bad luck.
I always had a phobia of heights, but since I've been flying more regularly I have no problem with it now. I just go to sleep.
