스티븐 프레스필드
Novelist, author of The War of Art
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No matter how much success or height a person achieves, they must remain grounded and not let achievements go to their head.
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We were supposed to get 500 hardbacks of my new book, GOVT CHEESE: A Memoir , on 12/1/22 to sign and ship to readers who had preordered.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Use personal crises or fears as fuel to commit to a difficult process, turning the struggle into a source of motivation.
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The best way to master a craft is to jump into a project, even if it means directing a dream cast member on the very first day.
Avoid discussing a project while it is still being created to prevent losing the creative energy or 'jinxing' the process.
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I never talk about a book while I'm working on it. It's bad luck. The Muse doesn't like it.1 more supporting quote is in the member records.
A wide range of jobs and life struggles, including manual labor and hardship, provide the raw material and resilience needed for a successful creative career.
A leader's primary duty is to provide the team with a win to sustain their momentum and belief.
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You have never tasted freedom friend, or you would know it is purchased not with gold, but steel.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
One must recognize that the gap between current life and potential is caused by an internal force called Resistance.
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You have never tasted freedom friend, or you would know it is purchased not with gold, but steel.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
A product or story should alternate between high-energy, external action and quiet, reflective, internal moments to achieve depth.
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Use contests, bundles, or special offers to encourage customers of one product line to try another related but different offering.
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It's an interview with me on the subject of "crossover," which in this case refers to the two distinct groups of people who read my stuff - novel readers and War of Art/Do The Work readersI do understand the reluctance. It's like mixing friends, which almost never works.1 more supporting quote is in the member records.
Content should only be shared if it provides genuine value and utility to the audience, rather than just serving the creator's ego.
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A leader should never demand sacrifices from their team that they are not willing to make themselves.
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Alexander was declaring for all to see, without a word, that he was a soldier just like them ... that he would never ask his men to endure any perils or make any sacrifices that he wasn't prepared to undergo himself.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Pay attention to subjects that seize and compel you, as these are clues to your true identity and best work.
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Our job in this lifetime is not to shape ourselves into some ideal we imagine we ought to be, but to find out who we already are and become it.To me the practice of art or entrepreneurship is an Amnesia Story. The act is one of self-discovery. Who are we? What are we good at? What brings us joy?1 more supporting quote is in the member records.
One does not need formal permission or acceptance from a mentor to apply their principles and act with the same boldness.
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Seth has two phrases that he uses about ventures he's about to launch: "This might not work" and "This might work." These are the only possible outcomes. Why worry?What spending a week with Seth does is it gives us permission to be like Seth . To do the same stuff he does, only do it for ourselves.1 more supporting quote is in the member records.
The concept of the warrior is not exclusively male; one should recognize the historical and archetypal strength of women as equals in combat and resilience.
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Invest in reaching individuals like students or small group leaders, as their influence grows and outlasts temporary media gatekeepers.
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Giving away work for free is a valid marketing strategy, but only if it is done on your own terms and within your own controlled platforms.
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Irony and a slacker attitude are often poses used to mask a fear of engaging deeply with one's work.
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The professional senses who has served his time and who hasn't. Like Alan Ladd and Jack Palance circling each other in Shane , a gun recognizes another gun.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
A product can reach the top of its field years after release if it maintains consistent word-of-mouth sharing rather than relying on one-time expensive ads.
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Every significant journey includes a point where the villain seems too strong and hope feels gone; recognizing this as a stage helps one persevere.
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When creative output stalls, stop trying to produce and instead consume high-quality content like books, movies, and art to trigger new ideas.
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Put your brain on "input" instead of "output" until something clicks.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
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