The difference between amateurs and professionals

One word: Consistency.

Amateurs show up when it’s convenient. Professionals are reliable even when the urgencies of life get in the way.

Amateurs clock in when they’re motivated. Professionals come prepared and stick to a schedule.

Amateurs sprint when it’s easy, and then give up when they face obstacles. Professionals persevere even when they don’t feel like it. They are relentless in the pursuit of their goal.

It sounds simple, but it’s not easy to adopt the rigorous consistency of a professional.

Being consistent is painful. And if we’re honest, deep down we often just don’t want it bad enough to endure through the inevitable periods of failure and rejection.

On a more positive note, if you want to get better at something, recognize the value of consistency. Most of the time, that’s all you really need.

Develop a schedule, get someone to hold you accountable, and then show up and do the work.

Every. Single. Day.

Then get started now because there are no shortcuts on the path from amateur to professional.