"The teacher learns more than the student.
The author learns more than the reader.
The speaker learns more than the attendee.
The way to learn is by doing."
–@JamesClear
"If you never copy best practices, you’ll have to repeat all the mistakes yourself.
If you only copy best practices, you’ll always be one step behind the leaders."
–@JamesClear
17. The professional endures adversity.
18. The professional self validates.
19. The professional reinvents herself.
20. The professional is recognized by other professionals.
-- Steven Pressfield, Turning Pro.
13. The professional dedicates himself to mastering technique.
14. The professional does not hesitate to ask for help.
15. The professional does not take failure or success personally.
16. The professional does not identify with his or her instrument.
6. The professional seeks order.
7. The professional demystifies.
8. The professional acts in the face of fear.
9. The professional accepts no excuses.
10. The professional plays it as it lays.
11. The professional is prepared.
12. The professional does not show off.
Qualities of the Professional:
1. The professional shows up every day.
2. The professional stays on the job all day.
3. The professional is committed over the long haul
4. For the professional, the stakes are high and real.
5. The professional is patient.