#289 - THE PROFESSIONAL'S ENJOYABLE DISTINCTION

Professionals get paid.

Cash.
Currency.
Compensation.

Moolah.

The quality of their craft demands it.

So much so that one would feel silly not paying for the services of a professional.

The reality is…

Professional actors get paid to act.
Professional writers get paid to write.
Professional dancers get paid to dance.
Professional speakers get paid to speak.

Professionals get paid.

Professional artists get paid to produce art.
Professional athletes get paid to play sports.
Professional musicians get paid to perform music.

Simply stated:

Amateurs get thanked. Professionals get paid.

And that is the professional’s most enjoyable distinction.

#288 - THE PROFESSIONAL'S BIGGEST COMMITMENT

Professional practice.

All. of. the. time.

In the morning…they practice.
In the afternoon…they practice.
In the evening…they practice.

Professionals practice.

When they’re tired…they practice.
When they’re “busy”…they practice.
When they’re sick of practicing …they practice.

Professionals practice.

When it’s inconvenient…they practice.
When everyone else is “out having fun”…they practice.
When the competition has quit for the day…they practice.

Professionals are committed to practicing their art.

Religiously.

And if you ever desire to become a professional,

A similar commitment is mandatory.

#287 - THE PROFESSIONAL'S GREATEST RISK

Professionals are “All-In.”

All their time.
All their energy.
All their resources.

Professionals are fully invested into their profession.

They’re not waiting for another opportunity.
They’re not considering other options.
They’re not holding anything back.

Instead…

Professionals sign the contract.
Professionals take out the loan.
Professionals make the investment.
Professionals leave the safe, secure job.
Professionals deplete the savings account.

Professionals go “All-In.”

Why?

Because extraordinary commitments precede extraordinary contributions.