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That can be debatable, I have seen very incompetent professionals, and very adept, non formally trained persons. I have met a lot of certified, dyed in the wool, college educated professionals, where most people think their degree should represent that the last of the gray matter has been removed from inside their skull. Passion for a subject should drive a person seeking knowledge, not parents wanting their undecided in life adolescent, to have a higher education than the other 99% of the world, and deep pockets to get them there.
I do agree with you on the amateur making more mistakes and their failure rates. However there is a saying that the best and longest lasting lessons, are the hardest lessons learned. And people who do the same thing over and over, expecting different results, truly are crazy. Just my opinion though.
I have known of a few amateurs who have become wealthy through mining, and a lot of "gone broke" professionals. Sometimes a little luck and hard work can work miracles.
As far as work ethics go, I encourage everybody to try anything. More exposure to a variety of subjects, leads to finding a person's passion. Find your passion, and you will never work another day in your life. Learn to make it pay, and you will find a truly happy person. Do not sell your soul for the almighty dollar only. A little off course, but thanks for listening.
I do agree with you on the amateur making more mistakes and their failure rates. However there is a saying that the best and longest lasting lessons, are the hardest lessons learned. And people who do the same thing over and over, expecting different results, truly are crazy. Just my opinion though.
I have known of a few amateurs who have become wealthy through mining, and a lot of "gone broke" professionals. Sometimes a little luck and hard work can work miracles.
As far as work ethics go, I encourage everybody to try anything. More exposure to a variety of subjects, leads to finding a person's passion. Find your passion, and you will never work another day in your life. Learn to make it pay, and you will find a truly happy person. Do not sell your soul for the almighty dollar only. A little off course, but thanks for listening.