“‘Professional’ means doing it for money. That’s all it means.” - Dan Thomas
“A confession is an admission of accountability based on action.
‘I did (a thing).’
A profession is a statement of aspiration based on varied supportive arguments.
‘I want to be known as (a thing).’
Never mix your mistakes with your aspirations.”
- Rachel Bree
In regard to being harassed online by a particularly vicious internet troll:
How slandering people is unprofessional behaviour, would be one item of debate. She has publicly accused me of being jealous of her, which is untrue. I am disgusted by her behaviour. Disgust is quite a different emotion than jealousy.
She claims I am jealous of her professionalism since she is rubbing shoulders with what she describes as more professional people. The only people supporting her are those she successfully manipulates. Individuals who have yet to see through her facade. Their professional titles or social standing do not change this fact.
Believing oneself to be superior simply because of professionalism is self-deception. Many fail to recognize the truth when it contradicts their worldview. Decent people distance themselves from such individuals. It is my prerogative to determine who I consider truly professional, based on my experience. A job title does not equate to integrity, nor does it compel me to associate with someone.
The term “professionalism” is layered and often misleading. A work of art stands independently from its creator, as evidenced by ancient artifacts—beautiful, enduring, and beyond easy reproduction, even with modern technology. This highlights a crucial distinction: the quality of a product speaks for itself, whereas “professional” products are marketed to persuade rather than to stand on their own merit.
Thus, a “professional” responsible for a so-called “professional product” does not equate to the creation of something of true quality. Authenticity is what defines quality. If someone must convince me of their professionalism instead of allowing the work to speak for itself, they have already lost my trust. Genuine individuals value authenticity over external validation, whereas those fixated on their professional identity often lack this understanding.
In reality, the standard is simple: I care about quality, not credentials. Attempts to persuade me otherwise are distractions, and accepting their version of reality over authenticity would be a mistake. Does anyone else see this the same way?
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