There are some jobs that are only done by accredited professionals. And then there are most jobs, jobs that some people do for fun, now and then, perhaps in front of the bathroom mirror.
It’s difficult to find your footing when you’re a logo designer, a comedian or a project manager. Because these are gigs many people think they can do, at least a little bit. If you’re doing one of these non-dentist jobs, the best approach is to be extraordinarily good at it. So much better than an amateur, that there’s really no room for discussion. You don’t have to justify yourself. Your work justifies you. The alternative is to simply whine about the fact that everyone thinks that they can do what you do. The thing is, it might be true. – Seth Godin
Investing plan
Like stand-up comedy, investing on the face of it seems pretty simple. Open a brokerage account and buy some stocks or ETFs. If only it were that simple. Anyone who has spent time as an investor recognises that while getting started can be a challenge, the tough part is putting together a strategy and sticking with it. Investing for many is a hobby. It’s okay to dabble in the markets. Call it "fun money" or your "investing tuition" but don’t confuse your investing hobby with a well-thought out, long-term investing plan. — Tadas Viskanta
Success requires persistence, and persistence takes discipline. Discipline is simply doing what you know you need to do, even though you don’t feel like doing it. It also means knowing what to do. Most people go through life not knowing. Make a list. Next, find the willpower to do what’s on the list. We all wrestle with discipline for it does not come easily, not even for the most successful. — George Saunders
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