Difference Between Professionals and Amateurs

In short, the main difference between professionals and amateurs is – mindset.

Let’s see each of the differences one by one:

Professionals take responsibility. Amateurs blame others.
Professionals focus on going further. Amateurs go faster.
Professionals focus on getting the best outcome. Amateurs focus on being right.
Professionals think in probabilities. Amateurs think in absolutes.
Professionals value consistency. Amateurs value isolated performance.
Professionals learn from disagreements. Amateurs see disagreements as threats.
Professionals focus on lesser things. Amateurs try to be the best at everything.
Professionals focus on their strengths. Amateurs try to improve their weaknesses.
Professionals never give up. Amateurs give up after failing.
Professionals have a process. Amateurs have a goal.
Professionals don’t stop after achieving something. Amateurs stop.

That’s it.

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