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Turning Pro
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Last discussed Sep 30, 2026
A book by Steven Pressfield about moving from an amateur to a professional mindset in creative work.
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Mark Manson · Sep 30, 2026
How Turning Pro compares
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The War of Art
Different focus
Steven Pressfield's other creative book
Mark calls both must-reads for creatives. Turning Pro focuses on the shift to a professional mindset; The War of Art on beating resistance.
1 creator
1 creator
The War of Art
Different focus
Steven Pressfield's other creative book
Mark calls both must-reads for creatives. Turning Pro focuses on the shift to a professional mindset; The War of Art on beating resistance.
Mark Manson
"He has this concept that's called going pro, and it's a book any aspiring creative person, like, definitely recommend reading... I think they're both must-reads for anybody who wants to be in a creative field."
Recommended alongside The War of Art
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Mark Manson
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Used for: Committing to a creative career by acting like a professional before becoming one
Praised: Encourages acting as if already committed, with regimented schedules and trea...
vs: Recommended alongside The War of Art
"He has this concept that's called going pro, and it's a book any aspiring creative person, like, definitely recommend reading... I think they're both must-reads for anybody who wants to be in a creative field."
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