Perhaps we fall into the gap between “Play” and “Pro” because we are playing at being a “Pro”?
We say things like “have fun”, “enjoy it” and just “take part” when we mean “win” “don’t embarrass me” and “give me something to boast about”.
We take courses, wear tracksuits, and copy others who look and act like pros.
I’m not sure it’s our fault because we have never experienced being a “Pro” and we just assumed everyone knows how to “Play”.
But maybe it’s time to get serious about “Play” before we worry about turning “Pro” because in the end, the one thing that is consistent throughout the journey of “Play to “Pro” is the growing value we see in what we do.
Otherwise, what’s the point?
Because if you are a “Pro” you know you don’t do it for the money, that’s for people who are playing at being a pro. You do it because of what it has helped you become and how it makes you feel.