The sign of the amateur is overglorification of and preoccupation with the mystery. The professional shuts up. She doesn't talk about it. She does her work.
Steven PressfieldWeโre all pros already. 1) We show up every day 2) We show up no matter what 3) We stay on the job all day 4) We are committed over the long haul 5) The stakes for us are high and real 6) We accept remuneration for our labor 7) We do not overidentify with our jobs 8 ) We master the technique of our jobs 9) We have a sense of humor about our jobs 10) We receive praise or blame in the real world
Steven PressfieldDon't prepare, do. Don't let Resistance sucker you into wasting months on background, foundation, planning. All that can come later.
Steven PressfieldYou have never tasted freedom, friend, or you would know it is purchased not with gold, but steel.
Steven PressfieldResistance is directly proportional to love. If youโre feeling massive Resistance, the good news is, it means thereโs tremendous love there too. If you didnโt love the project that is terrifying you, you wouldnโt feel anything. The opposite of love isnโt hate; itโs indifference.
Steven Pressfield