A "friendly forum" for those just starting out in aquarium keeping. No question is too basic, so don't hesitate to ask!
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Gerwin
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by Gerwin » Thu May 20, 2010 6:34 am
Amateurs do it til they get it right. Professionals do it til they can't get it wrong
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Great quote, I have used it before in my other hobbies and just was reminded of it again and I think it applies to aquariums as well
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Sandy
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by Sandy » Thu May 20, 2010 9:46 pm
I like to think of myself as a Constant Learner
That way I am somewhere in the middle!
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Doug
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by Doug » Thu May 20, 2010 10:20 pm
I always thought professionals didn't do anything, unless they got paid...
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by C-21 USAF » Tue May 25, 2010 8:35 am
This means I'm definitely an amateur!
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Gerwin
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by Gerwin » Wed May 26, 2010 6:48 am
Doug wrote:I always thought professionals didn't do anything, unless they got paid...
uh-um well thats not always true, I have done some free work!
But if you think about it, its a statement about a attitude..... I do something till I can not do it wrong, opposed to the person doing something till they get it right
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Gz28
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by Gz28 » Wed May 26, 2010 1:10 pm
Good quote, I like it.
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sparky
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by sparky » Sun Aug 08, 2010 4:45 pm
how long is the doing it till i get it right part last lol
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Gz28
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by Gz28 » Sun Aug 08, 2010 7:17 pm
results may vary from person to person
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by goalk33p3r » Sun Aug 08, 2010 10:27 pm
sounds alot like what my chef tells me every really great quote
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by guitarest » Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:06 pm
I am a Pro when it comes to screwing thing up; and Gerwin is a Pro setting me back on the path......lol