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Mentioned in 43 episodes

Turning pro

tap your inner power and create your life's work
Book • 2012
In 'Turning Pro,' Steven Pressfield provides a practical and inspirational guide for entrepreneurs and creatives to shift from an amateur mindset to a professional one.

The book is divided into three parts: the first describes the addictive nature of the amateur, the second paints a vision of what it means to be a pro, and the third focuses on cultivating professionalism.

Pressfield emphasizes the importance of overcoming fear, self-doubt, and procrastination, and adopting habits such as discipline, regularity, and a constant striving for excellence.

He also discusses the concept of 'shadow careers' and the need to align one's work with their true calling for authentic fulfillment.

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Mentioned in 43 episodes

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Chris Williamson
in the context of his decision to turn pro with his podcast.
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Nat Eliason
in relation to shadow careers and the challenges of pursuing creative work.
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as a book he is considering reading, using Blinkist to preview it before purchasing.
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Rich Roll
when discussing the shared themes between
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Andrew Wilkinson
in relation to Ryan Holiday's podcast and the concept of addiction to patterns.
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Mark Manson
as a book that helped him understand the concept of turning pro.
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Chris Williamson
as books that inspired him to treat his career like an athlete.
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Chris Williamson
as a follow-up to "The War of Art", having a profound impact on him.
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Dan Martell
as a source of inspiration for his decision to go "all-in" on media.
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Ryan Holiday
as an excerpt from his audiobook, focusing on habits, addictions, and the path of turning pro.
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Rich Roll
as a book he rereads annually, focusing on the disciplined approach to creative work.
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Ryan Holiday
as the author of 'The War of Art' and 'Turning Pro', books that changed his life.
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Ryan Holiday
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as a writer whose work he studied while transitioning to professional lacrosse.
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Ryan Holiday
as a book by
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Steven Pressfield
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Chris Williamson
, quoting the author's perspective on the narcissistic tendencies of amateurs.
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Ryan Holiday
as one of his favorite books, highlighting its motivational aspects.
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The Professional — An Excerpt from Steven Pressfield’s “Turning Pro”
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as a companion piece to *The War of Art*, emphasizing the importance of professionalism.
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