The Principle of Priority states (a) you must know the difference between what is urgent and what is important, and (b) you must do whatโs important first.
Steven PressfieldThe opposite of fear is love - love of the challenge, love of the work, the pure joyous passion to take a shot at our dream and see if we can pull it off.
Steven PressfieldThis is the other secret that real artists know and wannabe writers donโt. When we sit down each day and do our work, power concentrates around us. The Muse takes note of our dedication. She approves. We have earned favor in her sight. When we sit down and work, we become like a magnetized rod that attracts iron filings. Ideas come. Insights accrete.
Steven Pressfield