Turning Pro
By Steven Pressfield
Favorite quotes and key takeaways from this book.
“Ambition, I have come to believe, is the most primal and sacred fundament of our being. To feel ambition and to act upon it is to embrace the unique calling of our souls. Not to act upon that ambition is to turn our backs on ourselves and on the reason for our existence.”
Key takeaway
Everyone has one authentic swing, overcome fear and follow you ambition and you can accomplish your soul’s calling
“The sure sign of an amateur is he has a million plans and they all start tomorrow.”
Key takeaway
Amateurs plan, pros execute
“The difference between an amateur and a professional is in their habits. An amateur has mateur habits. A profession has professional habits.”
Key takeaway
Willpower is the difference between amateurs and professionals
“When we turn pro, we stop running from our fears. We turn around and face them.”
Key takeaway
Turning pro means dancing with fear