#professionalism

The best way to prove your value is to work hard and be consistent.

From The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant

The professional tackles the project that will make him stretch. He doesn’t wait for inspiration; he acts in anticipation of it.

From The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

If you think it’s too hard to write clean code, you’re not trying hard enough.

From Clean Code by Robert C. Martin

The amateur believes he must first overcome his fear; then he can do his work. The professional knows that fear can never be overcome.

From The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

The only constant in the life of a programmer is change.

From The Pragmatic Programmer by Andy Hunt & Dave Thomas

The professional tackles the project that will make him stretch. He doesn’t take the easy way out.

From The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

The likeability trap is a double bind for women in the workplace.

From The Likeability Trap by Alicia Menendez