Going Pro
A short book by Steven Pressfield about adopting a professional mindset and work ethic as a creative person, treating creative work with discipline rather than waiting for inspiration.
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The War of Art
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Steven Pressfield's creative resistance book
Mark recommends both as must-reads for creatives. Neither was said to be better than the other.
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Mark recommends both as must-reads for creatives. Neither was said to be better than the other.
"Steven Pressfield, who we're both fans of and a friend of mine — he has this concept called Going Pro, and it's a book any aspiring creative person should definitely read. I definitely recommend reading Going Pro and also reading The War..."
Recommended alongside The War of Art as a companion must-read
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"Steven Pressfield, who we're both fans of and a friend of mine — he has this concept called Going Pro, and it's a book any aspiring creative person should definitely read. I definitely recommend reading Going Pro and also reading The War of Art. I..."
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