Two things. Wave in water or wave with a hand.
Nah but you gotta hold your own
The answer is: Serious and forceful.
Tone: Is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words, or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject. In this case Lake´s words give the impression he is being serious and forceful.
See what you truly want to do everyday that you work. What are the pros and cons to the job choices? Hope this helps!