The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it.

A writer writes with his genius; an artist paints with hers; everyone who creates operates from this sacramental center.

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.

Start before you’re ready.

The professional respects his craft. He does not consider himself superior to it. He recognizes the contributions of those who have gone before him. He apprentices himself to them.

The last thing we want is to remain as we are.

Start before you’re ready. Good things happen when we start before we’re ready.