The professional loves her work. She is invested in it wholeheartedly. But she does not forget that the work is not her.

The most pernicious aspect of procrastination is that it can become a habit. We don't just put off our lives today; we put them off till our deathbed. Never forget: This very moment, we can change our lives. There never was a moment, and never will be, when we are without the power to alter our destiny. This second we can turn the tables on Resistance. This second, we can sit down and do our work.

As all born teachers, he was primarily a student.

This man has conquered the world! What have you done?" The philosopher replied without an instant's hesitation, "I have conquered the need to conquer the world.

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.

When we turn pro we stop running from our fears. We turn around and face them.

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