Steven Pressfield

"The only thing that matters is showing up and doing the work."

"Procrastination is Resistance in its easiest form."

"The most important thing about art is to work."

"Fear is good because it points toward the work that matters most."

"The most important thing about art is to work. Nothing else matters except sitting down every day and trying. You can think about it, talk about it, plan it, but none of that defeats Resistance. The only thing that counts is that you showed up, shut the door, and gave your full attention to the task."

"Fear is good. Like self‑doubt, fear is an indicator. It tells us what we have to do. The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it, because if it meant nothing to us, there’d be no Resistance at all. That’s why the work that matters most is usually the work we’re most tempted to avoid."

"The real work happens after enthusiasm fades."

"The real work happens when consistency replaces excitement."