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The Difference Between Professionals and Amateurs
avoid the path of becoming a hack. Sure, work can be better than no work, but the posture of giving up your standards to get that work can quickly become toxic. Once you see that you don’t need a lucky break and that the practice is available to anyone who is willing to commit, you may choose the life of a professional. Or you can embrace the path
... See moreSeth Godin • The Practice
On this particular day in the gym, there was a coach visiting who had worked with thousands of athletes over his long career, including some nationally-ranked athletes and Olympians.
I introduced myself and we began talking about the process of improvement.
“What’s the difference between the best athletes and everyone else?” I asked. “What do the rea... See more
I introduced myself and we began talking about the process of improvement.
“What’s the difference between the best athletes and everyone else?” I asked. “What do the rea... See more
How to Stay Focused When You Get Bored Working Toward Your Goals
The difference between an amateur and a professional is in their habits. An amateur has amateur habits. A professional has professional habits.
Steven Pressfield • Turning Pro
Aspiring artists defeated by Resistance share one trait. They all think like amateurs. They have not yet turned pro.
Steven Pressfield • The War of Art
The difference between an amateur and a professional is in their habits. An amateur has amateur habits. A professional has professional habits.