"Turning pro is a mindset. If we are struggling with fear, self-sabotage, procrastination, self-doubt, etc., the problem is, we're thinking like amateurs. Amateurs don't show up. Amateurs crap out. Amateurs let adversity defeat them. The pro thinks differently. He shows up, he does his work, he keeps on truckin', no matter what."
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Steven Pressfield, born on September 1, 1943, in Port of Spain, Trinidad, is an acclaimed American author known for his compelling narratives exploring themes of creativity, war, and the human struggle against resistance. His breakthrough work, "The War of Art," has inspired countless writers and artists to confront their inner obstacles. With a diverse background, including service in the Marine Corps and a stint in the film industry, Pressfield's legacy lies in his ability to articulate the challenges of the creative process with authenticity and insight.
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"Long-term, we must begin to build our internal strengths. It isn't just skills like computer technology. It's the old-fashioned basics of self-reliance, self-motivation, self-reinforcement, self-discipline, self-command."
Steven Pressfield"Artists, writers and people in creative fields are entrepreneurs by necessity. Nobody gives them a paycheck or picks up their medical insurance. The ones who succeed learn to think and act like 'independent operators.' I think people who are technically 'employees' have to think this way as well. The company is not looking out for you."
Steven Pressfield