I live in a town where drummers do not understand their jobs. I go to a concert and hear so many drummers play extra busy with no taste and it is the same thing all night drummer after drummer.
This is my advice to everybody.
Practice fundamental hand techniques.
Practice basic grooves, not rolls.
Practice with a click regularly.
Learn basic theory. (at least the basics)
FIND YOUR OWN STYLE AND SOUND!!! If you like what you do, others will also. It will show in your playing, how much you love music.
Be humble and do not step on the toes of others. Play as a band member. If you want to go solo, do not play with a band.