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Who is worthy?
I'm sure this question will elicit a wide variety of responses. I think the problem with this type of query is that those responding might be tempted to come up with a reply that may tend to be on the side of self-justifying. The reason for this is that many want to be considered professional and it is can be argued that those who receive money, and are able to live on that income are indeed professional.
However, I would like to raise the bar and differentiate between a professional and what I would term a "true" professional.
I'm sure we've all paid money to have a task performed, and have been disappointed by the result. We inevitably say this is not a professional job! We may ask for a refund, choose to be bitter, or even engage legal counsel.
To me however, a professional is someone who delivers a consistent product every time. One who meets or exceeds the expectations of their client. Someone who refuses to leave things to chance. Someone who is willing to sacrifice whatever it takes to get the job done to the best of their ability. The key is consistency. Ultimately this attitude must be coupled with consummate skill if we are to define one as a
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