A Qualified dentist pays as much attention in mitigating pain as in tooth repair. A professional plumber is Painstakingly diligent in keeping the floor dry. An author will focus on the smallest detail to deliver their ideas. No matter who, competence is part of the ideal.
QUALIFIED
Definitions: (1) having the qualities, accomplishments, or training making one fit for some function, office, or role; competent; (2) meeting the conditions required by law or custom for exercising a right or holding an office; eligible to do or obtain something
Synonym: capable
Inspiration: Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) had only two years of formal schooling yet with self-study and grit became competent as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher.
Quotes: Sometimes it is more important to discover what one cannot do, than what one can do. — Lin Yutang (1895-1976) Chinese writer & inventor
It is essential that every eligible American voter has the ability and access to have their voice heard. — Jefferson H. Van Drew (1953-) American politician & dentist
Comment: You may not have the qualifications, much less the credentials, to know you can fulfill your goal or dream. You do know failure is possible if not likely, but most of the time focus and faith is all it takes to begin–and continue to follow your dream.
PAINSTAKING
Definition: showing diligent caution and effort; taking great care; paying extra close attention to detail when there is a strong reason not to make any mistakes
Quotes: Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain. — Joseph John Campbell (1904-1987) American mythologist
No single achievement in science is possible without the painstaking work of the many hundreds who have built the foundation on which all new work is based. — Polykarp Kusch (1911-1993) German-born American physicist
Celebrated: USA Weed Out Hate Day is on April 3