I remember having a conversation with one of my old professors about Paul Rand's quote "Don't try and be an original, just try and be good." I can't exactly remember my professor's exact words, but he said something to the extent of, "If you think you're a professional at something, than you're looking at it the wrong way." I really relate to this idea, in that I find that I make work that is more meaningful and when I don't know exactly what it is that I'm doing. Often, it's the journey of discovery, the experience of not knowing that makes good work. This is not to say that you shouldn't try to be good at something, but I think there is value in pushing yourself to be eternally uncomfortable and green.
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