How To Turn Pro | Steven Pressfield | Modern Wisdom Podcast 220

Steven Pressfield is an author. Many people's lives are split into two parts; before and after they Turn Pro. Steven's work has helped millions of people overcome Resistance, find their passion and have the courage to take the leap into an activity they love. Hopefully by the end of this episode you'll have all the information you need to make your own transition to leave the amateur life behind. Sponsor: Shop Tailored Athlete’s full range at https://link.tailoredathlete.co.uk/modernwisdom (FREE shipping automatically applied at checkout) Extra Stuff: Buy Turning Pro - https://amzn.to/3hjwl0e Follow Steven on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPressfield Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #thewarofart #turningpro #stevenpressfield - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

Steven PressfieldguestChris Williamsonhost

Sep 17, 20201h 3mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: September 17, 2020
Duration: 1h 3m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Steven Pressfield is an author. Many people's lives are split into two parts; before and after they Turn Pro. Steven's work has helped millions of people overcome Resistance, find their passion and have the courage to take the leap into an activity they love. Hopefully by the end of this episode you'll have all the information you need to make your own transition to leave the amateur life behind. Sponsor: Shop Tailored Athlete’s full range at https://link.tailoredathlete.co.uk/modernwisdom (FREE shipping automatically applied at checkout) Extra Stuff: Buy Turning Pro - https://amzn.to/3hjwl0e Follow Steven on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPressfield Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #thewarofart #turningpro #stevenpressfield - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

SPEAKERS

Steven Pressfield
guest
Chris Williamson
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Steven Pressfield and Chris Williamson, How To Turn Pro | Steven Pressfield | Modern Wisdom Podcast 220 explores steven Pressfield Explains How Turning Pro Transforms Work, Identity, Life Steven Pressfield joins Chris Williamson to explore the psychological and practical shift from living as an amateur to living as a professional in any craft. They discuss Pressfield’s concepts of Resistance, shadow careers, addiction, and tribal pressure as core reasons people avoid their true calling. The conversation contrasts the chaotic, ego-driven, image-focused amateur life with the disciplined, sometimes ‘boring’-looking but deeply meaningful professional life. Throughout, they offer examples, stories, and mental models to help listeners diagnose their own amateur patterns and begin turning pro in their chosen field.

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