Steven Pressfield
There is a universal, toxic force designed to stop you from doing your most important creative work. To beat it, you must stop acting like an amateur and turn pro.
Resistance is an invisible, internal force that actively opposes any action aimed at long-term growth, health, or creative expression.
The degree of fear you feel toward a specific project is the exact indicator of how important that enterprise is to the evolution of your soul.
While amateurs wait for inspiration to strike and seek external validation, professionals establish strict daily routines and treat their craft as a job.