Being a Professional Steemian (Daily Vlog #42)
The definition of a 'professional' can mean a couple of different things, such as excelling in a certain field or meeting qualified standards to be able to work in a specific field, but it is also defined by someone doing a particular task or job in which they get earn money from versus doing it for free as an 'amateur'.
So, you can probably see where I am going with this. People of Steemit and all of it's various applications literally get paid to post photography, music, vlogs and art. Some of us do all of the above and do it well, all while EARNING cryptocurrency for our efforts.
So technically, if you are somewhat good at producing content and you are getting paid for it, the world and the English dictionary should agree that you and I are professionals on this platform. Sounds good right?
So with that thinking, I have already reached my goal of becoming a professional photographer this year already, but I'm also a professional vlogger/blogger, which I had no idea I would ever find myself earning money from. Of course there is a difference in skill/experience when it comes to being what is perceived as GOOD at what you do, but in the fundamental terms of the definition, this platform is turning passions to professions, and it's incredibly rewarding to be a part of something so encouraging.
It can be argued that just because someone can cook, does that make them a pro chef here on steemit? Or someone who can make clothing garments, a professional stylist? That brings a lot to think about in how we class ourselves here on this platformt, but at the end of the day, you class yourself as a professional based on experience and confidence in your ability and your ability to turn that into a potential career, be that full time or part time. Earning is Earning.
This is where a new social experiment comes in. Say your day to day job doesn't sound too interesting, such as a factory worker like me or a cashier in a supermarket. When a total stranger comes up to you and asks ‘what do you do?’ Do you say I'm a factory worker? I have so many times and they are always un-interested and the conversation stops there.
The one time I turned around and said I was a photographer, just to make myself seem somewhat more interesting that day and because I was feeling confident in my ability and skill as a photographer, even as an amateur. It led me to shooting a magazine cover and spread two weeks later and opened a new world of opportunity that only came from me having some faith in my passion instead of my 9 to 5 job.
Here on Steemit, Dtube, Dsound or wherever else you are producing content. You are professional, so have a professional mindset and watch your content grow. Be confident and see where that takes you.
Next time someone asks you what you do for a living, don't tell them about a boring job, tell about them your passion and skill that you show off here, and watch their eyes open wide and listen to the questions rolling in. Everyone aspires to be something on this network, so stop holding yourself back, you’ll never realise the opportunity you might take advantage of it you have a little faith in your craft and confidence in your skill.
Thank you Steemit and Dtube for the amazing support.
See you tomorrow!
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That is an awesome message You have here. And I understand what You mean. I have never been confident enough in my skills to say to other People that I would do something other than being a waiter.
On the other side my closest friends are Circus Artist, Musicians, Dancers and so on... so everytime we met someone in group I would also be the one with the "less" interesting job...
But the fun part is that my friends would never even left me answer the: "what You do for living question" because they knew I would say I was a waiter. But the reason they wouldn let me do that it is not because they were embarassed... They would do it because they always supported me on my Photography path and all my crazy online ventures... They would always tell People I was a photographer and Youtuber.... (And in my mind I would freak out and be like: WTF??? Why....??? no... I am not good! ) but still they have always be there for me to remind me that my passion is who I am and I should portrait myself to others by showing them what I love to do and not what I do to pay my bills...
Long story... Sorry!
But I totally agree with You and understand what You mean :D
Sergio! Your friends sound awesome. And that is exactly what good, supportive friends are for! I always think creative people should be encouraged because of the amazing potential that they have.
Thanks for sharing your story, you have every right to promote yourself on steemit and in the real world as well! You rock Sergio!
Yeah I have the best friends ever. The majority of times I feel that I don't even deserve them. Because they are so amazing. ❤
" this platform is turning passions into professions, and it's incredibly rewarding to be a part of something so encouraging."
this is a topic I have been giving a lot of thought to recently. I have a vision of the future in which most jobs that humans currently fill will be replaced by machines, robots, and automation.
What will happen to "unskilled labor" in this scenario?
I think platforms such as Steemit will propel artistry and creation ahead of big corporations and big-money manipulators. Its almost amazing to think about. Artist, not executives and rent-seeking middlemen, will become the "new money elite." Those who can actually provide VALUE to the world, in terms of knowledge, art, writing, painting, vlogging, branding, etc. will have complete control of their monetization. Gone is wall street. Gone is Madison ave. Gone is main street (to a lesser degree).
If you think about it, artists are what make the entire world go around; those in "power" just monetize off their creation. But now we go direct to consumer. Pretty fucking amazing in my opinion. brings an entirely new meaning to the term HODL.
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I love this video @tim.clarke such an inspiring message. You are so right, when someone asks what I do I hate the assumption that is made from my job to what person I am. I would love to be able to say I am a professional street photographer or professional vlogger. And you are right we all are those things if we have the confidence to believe in ourselves.
I loved this video Tim. Keep inspiring!!!!!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I think so many of us are in the same place when it comes to this sort of thing. It's not even that I'm embarrassed by my daily job, because it pays the bills and that's life, but I think it's more the fact that every time I don't say that I'm a photographer, it's the realisation that I'm not there yet as a career.
Onwards and upwards my friend, I'll see you at the top!
What a great story tim.clarke! And you instantly saw the effect of how important that first impression is when this guy asked you for the shooting.
You are right that you weren't lying. He wasn't asking you what your main or full-time job is.
Thanks so much! I’m glad my overall idea sort of made sense in the end. I was totally shocked at the opportunity that opened up just by opening myself up a little more.
I appreciate you stopping by Matthew!
mmm yessss, good points. All about the confidence!
I AM A PROFESSIONAL SHITTER. I go to toilet full time. I'm passionate about it and it do it professionally
I love this Tim. It really inspired me this morning. I guess when you're good at many things and you have many ambitions, you don't need to box yourself in. I love that you said you were a photographer! So you should :-) and i completely get why it made you feel more inspired too. Keep this kind of content coming! Hugely inspired by you today!!!