Published jan 17, 2017 modified feb 6,2020 by neena nandagopal. At thermopylae, a rocky mountain pass in northern greece, the feared and admired spartan soldiers stood three hundred strong. Seth godin released its sequel, do the work in 2011. These were british commandos mostly new zealanders actually who fought behind the lines against gen. Pressfields first book, the legend of bagger vance, was published in 1995. This military thriller, which begins in 2032, concerns gent gentilhomme, a mercenary whose honor and bravery are severely tested. You can buy steven pressfields latest book do the work on amazon as well as the classic the war of art affiliate links.
The war of art, turning pro navigates the passage from the amateur life to a. Steven pressfields new book for creators mark mcguinness. America contracts its overseas combat to force insertion, the militarycontracting superfirm run by james salter, an exgeneral who has the love and loyalty of men like gent. His fifth book, the virtues of war, presents alexander the greats autobiography, which the general delivers orally to his young brotherinlaw. Dec 08, 2019 initial thoughts on do the work by steven pressfield do the work over fifteen years ago, i read the war of art. I have just finished reading do the work by steven pressfield and would highly recommend you do the same. The profession is a 2011 thriller novel by steven pressfield. Turning pro by steven pressfield summary what you will learn. Gates of fire isbn 9780553383683 pdf epub steven pressfield. His fifth book, the virtues of war, presents alexander the greats autobiography, which the general delivers orally. How many times do you make a promise to do a certain task and then do nothing. What i didnt realize was that it was the followup to the war of art. Definitely helped me see a new way to think about my artistic provess and do what i can to keep improving ahmed moving forward. It was a seminal piece of work, so i recommended it to several people.
Between my best friend and myself, we almost read the print off the pages of our first last of the amazons book. The war of art was one of my favorite summaries on blinkist, so i thought id give steven pressfields 2011 followup a go. Turning pro seemed to be more of the same, however. Jun 17, 2016 the book i recommend most often to my coaching clients is the war of art by steven pressfield based on his own struggles en route to becoming a bestselling novelist, its indispensable reading for anyone who wants to create or achieve something amazing with their life. Turning pro by steven pressfield how to get out of your own way. The followup to steven pressfields bestselling the war of art you dont need to take a course or buy a product.
Perfect for everyone and anyone but especially the ones that are finding their way and still dealing with all the noise of todays world. Pressfield believes that resistance is the greatest enemy, and he offers many unique and helpful. Theirs was a suicide mission, to hold the pass against the invading millions of the mighty persian army. Initial thoughts on do the work by steven pressfield do the work over fifteen years ago, i read the war of art. The anecdotes are forgettable and often secondhand while there are only a few passages which motivate. Pressfields first book, the legend of bagger vance, was published in 1995, and was made into a 2000 film of the same name directed by robert redford and starring will smith. You wish you could sit down and start working on your novel the one you have been meaning to write for the longest time. Turning pro was the next step in inspiring me to become a professional. This post may contain affiliate links which means i make a commission if you shop through my links. In that book, he showed us that the beat way to beat it was by turning pro. Pressfields book aroused my curiosity, and i found myself researching amazons online. Set in 2032, the novel depicts a highly militarized future where there is severe conflict in the middle east. What does it mean for you that the artist is a warrior.
Once we commit to action, the worst thing we can do is to stop. Do you want to know how to overcome procrastination. Jun 30, 2012 this week i read turning pro tap your inner power and create your lifes work by steven pressfield. Pressfields war of art really spoke to me, especially regarding the concept of resistance. Steven pressfield is an american author of historical fiction and nonfiction books, in addition to being a screenwriter. Turning pro by steven pressfield how to get out of your. Steven pressfield is currently considered a single author. The 20 professional qualities according to steven pressfield.
In fact, i am thinking that i will make it and pressfields earlier book, the war of art required reading before i will work with any client. Turning pro is a decade later follow up to his bestseller, the war of art. This edition contains an excerpt from steven pressfields the profession. Jun 14, 2011 this military thriller, which begins in 2032, concerns gent gentilhomme, a mercenary whose honor and bravery are severely tested. While reading steven pressfields latest novel, the profession, i kept thinking of a photo posted on his website of several american soldiers serving in the middle east, all stretched out on their bedrolls, each of them with their noses buried in pressfields magnificent gates of fire. A few years ago when i was researching my wwii book killing rommel, i immersed myself in reading about a british commando unit called the long range desert group. Steve pressfields new book, is put together like a swiss watch. According to steven pressfield, however, theres a third model, a much. These books literally changed the way i approached work. Do the work is structured to take the reader from a to z. Turning pro kindle edition by pressfield, steven, coyne, shawn.
How often do you set a goal but never seem to make any progress towards achieving it. This book helps you see the impact of resistance has on the artist and how to fight it. Pressfields first book, the legend of bagger vance. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Available in paperback, audio and ebook from the black irish books store. It was in war that he first described resistance, the malignant. Turning pro kindle edition by pressfield, steven, coyne. He is known for his work on above the law 1988, the legend of bagger vance 2000 and freejack 1992. Overcome resistance and get out of your own way by steven pressfield. How to undertake the artists journey the blog of author. Steven pressfield has come up with 12 great tips that will help you to get started and keep going. The 20 professional qualities according to steven pressfield sonny 20150901 one of the most important figures in the realms of todays selfimprovement market is steven pressfield. Steven pressfield has 54 books on goodreads with 354993 ratings. Coming soon new releases nook book bundles nook daily find nook. Steven pressfields book the gates of fire has done more than any other to bring awareness to the battle of thermopylae and the legendary warriors collectively known as the 300 spartans. You want to stop watching so much tv, and start tweaking.
Both books have helped me tremendously in my life and work. If i was the head superintendent of every school in the universe this would be on the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading turning pro. Jun 18, 2012 the honest truth about turning pro posted on june 18, 2012 december 7, 2019 by ideamensch, in features, grid 3 minute read a couple of weeks ago my friend steve pressfields new book turning pro came out. New york times blog at war features article about steven pressfields blog and the one tribe at a time paper, by major jim gant. Steven pressfield is a bestselling author whose ideas are constantly recycled without giving proper attribution. The followup to steven pressfield s bestselling the war of art you dont need to take a course or buy a product. The book i recommend most often to my coaching clients is the war of art by steven pressfield based on his own struggles en route to becoming a bestselling novelist, its indispensable reading for anyone who wants to create or achieve something amazing with their life. Tap your inner power and create your lifes work by pressfield, steven, coyne, shawn isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Top 8 quotes from steven pressfields turning pro return of. Turning pro by steven pressfield goodreads share book. We tend to pursue shadow careers jobs that are similar to our dreams, but not quite our dreams. The premise is great but the execution is lacking, simply because the book has no meat. Read turning pro tap your inner power and create your lifes work by steven pressfield available from rakuten kobo.
Whether i keep a quote of his in plain sight on my desk, discuss how he spurred me to declare when i turned pro, or wrote a book that got me to watch the legend of baggar vance with a completely new lens, his work has had an impact on my work and my life. Steven pressfield primary author only author division. Turning pro by steven pressfield, 9781936891030, available at book. While the foundation and core concept was laid out passionately in his first book on this topic the war of art, tangentially expounded in his book do the work, it has reached a place of mastery in what will likely be his last book on the subject turning pro. Read turning pro tap your inner power and create your life s work by steven pressfield available from rakuten kobo. It is about the process of coming to do your lifes work. Steven pressfields latest work about art and writing is turning pro, which attempts to help turn your amateur art into a profession. Just read his second book turning pro, which is a sequel to war of art. I bought a second copy for another friend, and had to read it again the 3rd time. After that, he worked as a copywriter, teacher, truck driver, bartender, oilfield roustabout, mental hospital attendant and fruitpicker. Goes into what makes the difference between the pro and the amateur based on how each reacts to the same circumstance.
As i enter into a new chapter of my life i am grateful to have read turning pro before i do. The profession by steven pressfield, paperback barnes. As soon as i heard the reallife name, the long range desert group, i knew i had to write about it. Nothing new was in this book, and i was very disappointed. People do turn on you when you go rogue, but youll also find new people. Steven pressfield turning pro is free, but its not easy. Turning pro by steven pressfield the creative penn.
Turning pro ebook by steven pressfield rakuten kobo. Pressfields gates of fire is a good work so i trusted this book. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Jan 01, 2016 do the work summary january 1, 2016 march 30, 2019 niklas goeke entrepreneurship, self improvement 1sentencesummary. The honest truth about turning pro posted on june 18, 2012 december 7, 2019 by ideamensch, in features, grid 3 minute read a couple of weeks ago my friend steve pressfields new book turning pro came out. Steven pressfields most popular book is the war of art. Thank you so much for this great interview with steven pressfield. Turning pro by steven pressfield the final empire by brandon sanderson a game of thrones by. This week i read turning pro tap your inner power and create your lifes work by steven pressfield. Or i feel unsure if i should work on the next book. America contracts its overseas combat to force insertion, the militarycontracting superfirm run by james salter, an ex.
Turning pro is not a metaphor or something that is bestowed upon you by someone else. Books by steven pressfield author of the war of art. 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. Steven pressfield was born in september 1943 in port of spain, trinidad, british west indies. Do the work is steven pressfields followup to the war of art, where he gives you actionable tactics and strategies to overcome resistance, the force behind procrastination. After graduating from duke university, steven joined the united states marines. Both books are fantastic, regardless of the order in which you read them. I intend to read turning pro and the war of art soon.
Internationally bestselling author of last of the amazons, gates of fire, and tides of war, steven pressfield delivers a guide to inspire and support those who struggle to express their creativity. Ive been a fan of steven pressfields work for ages. Steven pressfield, author of the legend of bagger vance, has won international success with his wellresearched novels set in ancient greece. After that, he worked as a copywriter, teacher, truck driver, bartender, oilfield roustabout, mental hospital attendant and. This is a book summary of turning pro by steven pressfield. His main theme throughout these books is resistance, the inner force that lets you procrastinate on work, even though its most important to you. Heres a quick look at some of my favorite big ideas from turning pro by steven pressfield. This turning pro summary shares 3 lessons about the nature of amateurs. Steven pressfield how to go from amateur to turning pro. This book doesnt bring much new to the table when you already read the war of art but it. About two weeks ago when i found out his book turning pro came out, it was like my. For me the timing couldnt have been better to pick up this book, i just wish i read it when i was younger.
Turning pro and millions of other books are available for instant access. Ive enjoyed all of steven pressfields books for the challenge and support they extend. While reading steven pressfield s latest novel, the profession, i kept thinking of a photo posted on his website of several american soldiers serving in the middle east, all stretched out on their bedrolls, each of them with their noses buried in pressfield s magnificent gates of fire. Steven pressfield is a bestselling author of fiction the legend of bagger vance, gates of fire, tides of war, the last of the amazons, the virtues of war, the afghan campaign, killing rommel, and the profession and nonfiction the war of art, the warrior ethos, turning pro, do the work, the authentic swing, the lion s gate, an american jew, and nobody wants to read your sht. Top 8 quotes from steven pressfields turning pro return. A too close to true novel by pressfield, steven, coyne, shawn from amazons fiction books store. Im open for all feedback on what i could have done. Pressfields own life story fills a few of his short twopage chapters, revealing that he has lived everything he preaches in this book. Clearly the new methods of publishing are trickling through into the mainstream i highly recommend you buy this book. His struggles to make a living as an author, including the period when he was homeless and living out of the back of his car, are detailed in his book the war of art. Erwin rommel and the afrika korps during the north africa campaign 19401943 of world war ii.
Steven pressfield is the author of gates of fire, tides of war, the afghan. Steven pressfield is a bestselling author of fiction the legend of bagger vance, gates of fire, tides of war, the last of the amazons, the virtues of war, the afghan campaign, killing rommel, and the profession and nonfiction the war of art, the warrior ethos, turning pro, do the work, the authentic swing, the lions gate, an american jew, and nobody wants to read your sht. The next favorite i am currently reading, mastery by steven greene. Steven pressfield is a bestselling author whose ideas are constantly recycled without giving. Pressfields trademark lessons in honor and loyalty are here, woven into the classical tradition of the warriors way.
If the reader has a project they want to start or complete, such as a new business they want to open or a book they want to write, do the work is designed to take them from starting to shipping to hitting all the predictable resistance points along the way. While the first book describes resistance in all its facets, do the work takes you through actually overcoming it. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jul 11, 20 steven pressfields latest work about art and writing is turning pro, which attempts to help turn your amateur art into a profession. Last spring i read steven pressfields book, turning pro. This edition contains an excerpt from steven pressfield s the profession. Steven pressfield born september 1943 is an american author of historical fiction, nonfiction.
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