A short monologue by TJ Walker distinguishing amateurs from professionals in creative work. Walker argues amateurs dabble for fun (e.g., occasional painting), whereas professionals commit daily and devote their lives to creating; he urges listeners to choose which path they want and to “follow the TJ Walker habit.”
What's the difference between an amateur and a professional when it comes to creating? An amateur dabbles for the fun of it. Maybe you do a painting once every six months on a weekend, on a holiday. That's fine. There's nothing wrong with that. A professional takes it seriously. A professional creates every day. A professional devotes their life, dedicates their. Their life to creating. You have to decide. What do you want to be? You could be an amateur. I'm an amateur tennis player. I'm awful. I'm an amateur skier, amateur pickleball player. I'm awful. But I'm a professional. When it comes to creating, what are you? Please follow the TJ Walker habit.
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