Paul Graham Does It Again
It’s so nice to see you own thoughts elucidated in greater detail than you’ve yet had the time to think them. Paul Graham has done that for me quite often. Check out his dang fine essay on the victory of the amateur over the professional. Smurfy stuff.
Graham didn’t mention it, but amateur is Latin for lover. He knew it, though. He points out that work done out of love is far better than work done for money. He does mention that the French word for work stems from the old word for torture.
Just read the essay if you have the time. I am only duplicating his effort.