Here’s to Amateurs

Don’t fake it till you make it. Just make it.

Steven Gambardella

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Tiger in a Tropical Storm (Surprise!), Henri Rousseau, 1891. (source: Wikipedia)

They say, “fake it till you make it.” If you act like a pro, you’ll soon be recognised as one. But if you wouldn’t do what you’re doing for free, why do it at all?

Professionalism is the benchmark of validation in the creative sphere, yet creatives often find themselves compromised by going pro (or trying to), and true creativity…

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Steven Gambardella

History PhD. The lessons of history and philosophy for your life and work. Writes The Sophist: https://sophist.substack.com/