Every profession has both a science and an art.  The science can be taught, and people can be equally good at the science of any profession.  The key to differentiate yourself in your profession is to develop the art side, not just the science side.

For example, I was at a photography workshop a few years ago, and I met people who had all of the latest equipment—cameras, lenses, tripods, everything—and they knew the science of photography very well.  Many of them were on an equal footing with their knowledge of the equipment, yet their ability to take stunning photographs varied quite a bit.  In other words, there is an art side to being able to capture that amazing picture. Continue reading →