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Shane Parrish

@ShaneAParrish

Nov 12, 2020 • 21 tweets • 2 min read • Read on X

Here’s the difference between amateurs and professionals.

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Amateurs solve the symptom. Professionals solve the problem.

Amateurs think in absolutes. Professionals think in probabilities.

Amateurs think disagreements are threats. Professionals see them as an opportunity to learn.

Amateurs have a goal. Professionals have a process.

Amateurs think they are good at everything. Professionals understand where they have an edge.

Amateurs value intensity because it makes a good story. Professionals value consistency because it makes good outcomes.

Amateurs show up to practice to have fun. Professionals realize that what happens in practice happens in games.

Amateurs think knowledge is power. Professionals want others to avoid their mistakes.

Amateurs focus on being right. Professionals focus on getting the best outcome.

Amateurs focus on dividing the pie. Professionals focus on growing it.

Amateurs focus on the next quarter. Professionals focus on the next decade.

Amateurs focus on tearing other people down. Professionals focus on making everyone better.

Amateurs make decisions in committees so there is no one person responsible if things go wrong. Professionals make decisions as individuals and accept responsibility.

Amateurs show up inconsistently. Professionals show up every day.

Amateurs go faster. Professionals go further.

Amateurs go with the first idea that comes into their head. Professionals realize the first idea is rarely the best idea.

Amateurs think in absolutes. Professionals think in probabilities.

Amateurs think the world should work the way they want it to. Professionals realize that they have to work with the world as they find it.

Amateurs think disagreements are threats. Professionals see them as an opportunity to learn.

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