
Steven Pressfield
There is an internal force that can stop you from doing your most important creative work. To counter it, you must stop acting like an amateur and turn pro.
Resistance is an invisible, internal force that opposes actions aimed at long-term growth, health, or creative expression.
The degree of fear you feel toward a specific project can indicate 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.