Amateur
The enthusiast who pursues her work in the spirit of love.
An Amateur is the enthusiast who pursues her work in the spirit of love.
Etymology
In French, the word means “Lover.”
Characteristics
- They take chances, experiment, and follow their whims
- They are just regular people who get obsessed by something and spend a ton of time thinking out loud about it
Opposite
The opposite is Professional (note not yet created).
For Professionals
Even for Professionals, the best way to flourish is to retain an amateur’s spirit and embrace uncertainty and the unknown.
Related Concepts
- [[Amateur Mindset]] — embracing the beginner’s perspective
- Professional — the opposite approach (note not yet created)
- [[Scenius]] — contributing to creative communities
- [[Process is Messy]] — making stuff despite imperfection
Definition based on creative work and learning.
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