Turning pro

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1. VladimirGolovinMar 2023
   An artist, per Steven Pressfield, the author of "The War of Art", is someone who makes art. A painter paints, a writer writes, a musician makes music. So, if a person with a fantastic vision is putting out actual effort towards instantiating that vision, that person is an artist. On the other hand, if the fantastic vision remains purely a dream or a wish, they are not.

   By the way, "The War of Art", and its sequel, "Turning Pro" are fantastic books on this topic. These books would be my number one recommendation to anyohe who aspires to be an artist.

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2. mmerlinJan 2022
   David Allen - Getting things done

   Steven Pressfield - The War of Art + Turning Pro

   Tony Robbins - Awaken the giant within (maybe he's released a better book than that now, but it was impactful personally back in the 90s)

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3. pcbro141Jul 2021
   See "Turning Pro" and "War of Art" by Steven Pressfield. Good books on this topic.
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4. touchofevilFeb 2018
   You sound a lot like me. I have had tons of trouble making myself work, even on my passion projects that I have invested significant amounts of my own money in. I would recommend that you read Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield. He was a chronic procrastinator who turned things around. I would combine this with renting a desk at a coworking space and keeping regular work hours, though they might only be four or six hours per day (8 is too much if you are actually working).
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5. newman8rJan 2018
   Anyone interested in this topic should check out 'Turning Pro' by Steven Pressfield. Quick read.
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6. HiroshiSanDec 2017
   Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield
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