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Steven Pressfield Quotes

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 Picture Quote #1

We cannot let external criticism, even if it’s true, fortify our internal foe. That foe is strong enough already Picture Quote #1

Fear doesn’t go away. The warrior and the artist live by the same code of necessity, which dictates that the battle must be fought anew every day Picture Quote #1

All of us need to begin to think in terms of our own inner strengths, our resilience and resourcefulness, our capacity to adapt and to rely upon ourselves and our families Picture Quote #1

Evolution has programmed us to feel rejection in our guts. This is how the tribe inforced obedience, by wielding the threat of expulsion. Fear of rejection isn’t just psychological; it’s biological. It’s in our cells Picture Quote #1

As powerful as is our soul’s call, so potent are the forces of Resistance arrayed against it. We’re not alone if we’ve been mowed down by Resistance; millions of good men and women have bitten the dust before us Picture Quote #1

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If you’re are paralyzed with fear it’s a good sign. It shows you what you have to do Picture Quote #1

Start before you’re ready. Good things happen when we start before we’re ready Picture Quote #1

Writers think in metaphors. Editors work in metaphors. A great reader reads in metaphors Picture Quote #1

Resistance will tell you anything to keep you from doing your work Picture Quote #1

The professional does not wait for inspiration; he acts in anticipation of it Picture Quote #1

Every artist has to face his own demons and evolve his own method of working Picture Quote #1

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The awakening an artist must be ruthless, not only with herself but with others Picture Quote #1

Resistance cannot be seen, touched, heard, or smelled. But it can be felt Picture Quote #1

The only intercourse possible between the knight and the dragon is battle Picture Quote #1

It is one thing to study war and another to live the warrior’s life Picture Quote #1

Those who will not govern themselves are condemned to find masters to govern over them Picture Quote #1

The hero wanders, the hero suffers, the hero returns. You are that hero Picture Quote #1

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No industry is immune and no occupation is safe. All of us need to begin to think in terms of our own inner strengths, our resilience and resourcefulness, our capacity to adapt and to rely upon ourselves and our families Picture Quote #1

When we sit down to work, we become like a magnetized rod that attracts iron filings. Ideas come. Insights accrete Picture Quote #1

Artists are modest. They know they’re not doing the work; they’re just taking dictation Picture Quote #1

Concerning all acts of initiative there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too Picture Quote #1

We cannot let external criticism, even if it’s true, fortify our internal foe. That foe is strong enough already Picture Quote #1

The professional is acutely aware of the intangibles that go into inspiration. Out of respect for them, she lets them work. She grants them their sphere while she concentrates on hers Picture Quote #1

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Playing for money, or adopting the attitude of one who plays for money, lowers the fever Picture Quote #1

The artist and the fundamentalist both confront the same issue, the mystery of their existence as individuals Picture Quote #1

The professional arms himself with patience, not only to give the stars time to align in his career, but to keep himself from flaming out in each individual work Picture Quote #1

When we sit down each day and do our work, power concentrates around us... Ideas come. Insights accrete Picture Quote #1

Evolution has programmed us to feel rejection in our guts. This is how the tribe inforced obedience, by wielding the threat of expulsion. Fear of rejection isn’t just psychological; it’s biological. It’s in our cells Picture Quote #1

We fear discovering that we are more than we think we are... That we actually have the guts, the perserverance, the capacity... because, if it’s true, then we become estranged from all we know Picture Quote #1

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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. (Steven Pressfield Quotes) We cannot let external criticism, even if it’s true, fortify our internal foe. That foe is strong enough already. (Steven Pressfield Quotes) Fear doesn’t go away. The warrior and the artist live by the same code of necessity, which dictates that the battle must be fought anew every day. (Steven Pressfield Quotes) All of us need to begin to think in terms of our own inner strengths, our resilience and resourcefulness, our capacity to adapt and to rely upon ourselves and our families. (Steven Pressfield Quotes) Evolution has programmed us to feel rejection in our guts. This is how the tribe inforced obedience, by wielding the threat of expulsion. Fear of rejection isn’t just psychological; it’s biological. It’s in our cells. (Steven Pressfield Quotes) As powerful as is our soul’s call, so potent are the forces of Resistance arrayed against it. We’re not alone if we’ve been mowed down by Resistance; millions of good men and women have bitten the dust before us. (Steven Pressfield Quotes) If you’re are paralyzed with fear it’s a good sign. It shows you what you have to do. (Steven Pressfield Quotes) Start before you’re ready. Good things happen when we start before we’re ready. (Steven Pressfield Quotes) Writers think in metaphors. Editors work in metaphors. A great reader reads in metaphors (Steven Pressfield Quotes) Resistance will tell you anything to keep you from doing your work (Steven Pressfield Quotes) The professional does not wait for inspiration; he acts in anticipation of it (Steven Pressfield Quotes) Every artist has to face his own demons and evolve his own method of working (Steven Pressfield Quotes) The awakening an artist must be ruthless, not only with herself but with others (Steven Pressfield Quotes) Resistance cannot be seen, touched, heard, or smelled. But it can be felt (Steven Pressfield Quotes) The only intercourse possible between the knight and the dragon is battle (Steven Pressfield Quotes) It is one thing to study war and another to live the warrior’s life (Steven Pressfield Quotes) Those who will not govern themselves are condemned to find masters to govern over them (Steven Pressfield Quotes) The hero wanders, the hero suffers, the hero returns. You are that hero (Steven Pressfield Quotes) No industry is immune and no occupation is safe. All of us need to begin to think in terms of our own inner strengths, our resilience and resourcefulness, our capacity to adapt and to rely upon ourselves and our families (Steven Pressfield Quotes) When we sit down to work, we become like a magnetized rod that attracts iron filings. Ideas come. Insights accrete (Steven Pressfield Quotes) Artists are modest. They know they’re not doing the work; they’re just taking dictation (Steven Pressfield Quotes) Concerning all acts of initiative there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too (Steven Pressfield Quotes) We cannot let external criticism, even if it’s true, fortify our internal foe. That foe is strong enough already (Steven Pressfield Quotes) The professional is acutely aware of the intangibles that go into inspiration. Out of respect for them, she lets them work. She grants them their sphere while she concentrates on hers (Steven Pressfield Quotes) Playing for money, or adopting the attitude of one who plays for money, lowers the fever (Steven Pressfield Quotes) The artist and the fundamentalist both confront the same issue, the mystery of their existence as individuals (Steven Pressfield Quotes) The professional arms himself with patience, not only to give the stars time to align in his career, but to keep himself from flaming out in each individual work (Steven Pressfield Quotes) When we sit down each day and do our work, power concentrates around us... Ideas come. Insights accrete (Steven Pressfield Quotes) Evolution has programmed us to feel rejection in our guts. This is how the tribe inforced obedience, by wielding the threat of expulsion. Fear of rejection isn’t just psychological; it’s biological. It’s in our cells (Steven Pressfield Quotes) We fear discovering that we are more than we think we are... That we actually have the guts, the perserverance, the capacity... because, if it’s true, then we become estranged from all we know (Steven Pressfield Quotes)

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