Turning Pro

146 pages, 2012

Steven Pressfield

business & management

1082 books

self-improvement

909 books

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Description

The follow-up to his bestseller The War of Art, Turning Pro navigates the passage from the amateur life to a professional practice. "You don't need to take a course or buy a product. All you have to do is change your mind." --Steven Pressfield

TURNING PRO IS FREE, BUT IT'S NOT EASY. When we turn pro, we give up a life that we may have become extremely comfortable with. We give up a self that we have come to identify with and to call our own.

The passage from amateur to professional is often achieved via an interior odyssey whose trials are survived only at great cost, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually. We pass through a membrane when we turn pro. It's messy and it's scary. We tread in blood when we turn pro.

What we get when we turn pro is we find our power. We find our will and our voice and we find our self-respect. We become who we always were but had, until then, been afraid to embrace and live out.

Embrace the Journey

In Turning Pro, Steven Pressfield emphasizes the importance of embracing the journey rather than focusing solely on the destination. He encourages readers to find joy in the process of becoming a professional, rather than just the end result.

Overcome Resistance

Pressfield discusses the concept of 'Resistance' as the internal and external forces that prevent us from achieving our goals. He suggests strategies to overcome this resistance and move forward in our professional journey.

The Power of Turning Pro

The book explores the transformative power of 'Turning Pro'. It's not just about making money or gaining recognition, but about dedicating oneself to mastering a craft or skill and finding fulfillment in it.

The Role of Habits

Steven Pressfield highlights the role of habits in our journey to professionalism. He suggests that developing good habits can help us overcome resistance and make consistent progress towards our goals.

The Importance of Self-Identity

In Turning Pro, he explores the concept of self-identity and how it impacts our professional journey. He encourages readers to see themselves as professionals, which can help in overcoming resistance and embracing the journey.

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