The Difference Between IT Joes and IT Pros

About a year ago I was really into a show called "Pros vs. Joes" on Spike TV.

Average, narcissistic and delusional sports fans get a short at avoiding Hershel Walkers brutal tackles, or dodging a mind numbing, heart stopping blow from UFC fighter Randy Couture.

To me, it was absolutely hilarious to watch some of these people take on the pros. More often than not, they got a 55 gallon drum of your-know-what opened up and used on them.
But once in a great while, one of the Joes would give a pro a real run for their money.

Anyway, as you know, I try to learn from mistakes made by others, and I mean anyone and everyone, past present of future, because as the old saying goes, "You'll never live long enough to make them all yourself."

So here's the Pros vs. Joes lesson for you, the I.T. Pro (and those who think they are) according to Dale:

No matter who you are or how good you think you are at your job, you can always improve. The most successful, most impressive pros practice constantly. Tiger Woods can be found hitting balls the day after winning a championship. Larry Bird, as team captain, would spend hours practicing his shooting style and effectiveness.

The difference between Pro status and Joe status is often only a fraction...of second, inch, ounce, dollar. Remember Michael Phelps' 1/100th of a second win during the summer Olympics against the French team? In baseball, the smallest increase in batting average can mean huge results for the team, and the player's financial success.

Pros do what Joes are unwilling to do. Sure, talent plays into the equation, but not as much as you think. By in large, the difference between those who succeed and those who fail in I.T...in business...in life... are those who are willing to consistently do the things required to win...while those who fail are not.

Dale Gibbons is an entrepreneur, writer and speaker. He owns two businesses and publishes newsletters which reach thousands of professionals monthly. For more info visit http://louisvilleitjobs.com/.

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