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one we live stands in our way. Resistance keeps the two lives from the meeting.</p><p id="a47e">Knowing this, I realized I needed to start fighting resistance (writer's block, excuses, procrastination, etc.)</p><p id="c23d">When you feel like giving up or feel like you aren’t going anywhere, start looking for the ways these two lives are being kept from each other and then eliminate them!</p><h2 id="7188">2. “Everyday he who has a body experiences resistance.”</h2><p id="b067">You are not alone. Read that again. You are not alone. Most of the time when I feel like I don’t have a chance, that I suck, or have no place in the writing world I realize others feel this way too.</p><p id="cf31" type="7">You are not alone.</p><p id="b66b">Reach out to another writer when you are struggling. Write a post or story about the resistance you are experiencing. Get it out so you can move on!</p><h2 id="e1cb">3. “The amateur plays for fun. The professional plays for keeps.”</h2><p id="e031">There are two types of writers. The ones who write to write and don’t much care what happens with their writing.</p><p id="f62b">And then there are the ones who want to make something of their writing. They care about it, nurture it, and want to send it out into the world.</p><p id="b1bd">Knowing which one you are is important. This way you can figure out what to do with yourself when things get hard.</p><p id="51f6">The amateur turns to Netflix. The pro gets to the keyboard and starts making magic.</p><h2 id="a0ea">4. Writing is a long haul.</h2><p id="5619">When we want to see our writing take off, reach the masses, or help a few people, we need to be ready to buckle in for a long drive.</p><p id="c3f4">This isn’t Star Trek where we can disappear at the beginning and re-materialize as a New York Times Bestseller.</p><p id="3c97" type="7">You need to be ready to put in the work.</p><p id="7bb3">And while you might pop a few viral pieces. There is going to be a ton of crickets. Those crickets after a while will pile up. But you need each one to start the pile.</p><h2 id="ca8f">5. Magic happens when we start and keep going.</h2><p id="b43c">If you have started, you have done something amazing. Lots of people want to write a book. Not that many actually start to do it. But those who did start.</p><p id="7c72">A lot of people start. Even fewer finish. Something magical happens when we start and keep going. The road to finishing will have plenty of people who fall off along the way.</p><p id="36e3">Will you be one who started and didn’t finish? Or will you finish what you started and really see the magic happen?</p><h1 id="aed6">Final Thoughts</h1><p id="adaf">Writing won’t always be easy. It won’t al

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ways be hard. It is like a rollercoaster. We will have viral articles and epic failures. Our emotions will be taken to their limits.</p><p id="9654">Yet, we have lots of opportunities and lots of ways to keep going, be a pro, and leave a legacy of writing that will impact the world around us.</p><p id="2913"><b><i>Does one of these resonate with you? If so, which one? Share in the responses below.</i></b></p><p id="f2d1"><i>Please note: There are affiliate links in this post. If you decide to purchase a book, I will receive a small commission for the purchase.</i></p><p id="289f"><a href=""><i>Jack Heimbigner</i></a><i> loves to see people’s lives change and see them chase their dreams. <a href="http://jrheimbigner.com/maximize-your-morning/">Check out his Maximize Your Morning email course to start chasing your dreams today!</a></i></p><p id="4d99">Here are three of his latest on Illumination:</p><div id="916d" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-reading-books-will-10x-your-writing-and-creativity-7870e96ad96c"> <div> <div> <h2>How Reading Books Will 10X Your Writing and Creativity</h2> <div><h3>Especially if you have been in a slump</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*eJeFgiAnWN4QVFf_)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="beda" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/make-someone-happy-today-db02cf8f1a2d"> <div> <div> <h2>Make Someone Happy Today</h2> <div><h3>Because there is plenty to make people unhappy</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*65T7AmCtLtxzVUsi)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="6cd0" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/what-to-do-when-you-feel-like-quitting-4b99b1fd6ac5"> <div> <div> <h2>What To Do When You Feel Like Quitting</h2> <div><h3>Because you probably feel like quitting every day</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*24lxHzd4LQYMINcu)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div></article></body>

5 Lessons From Steven Pressfield For Every Writer

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Steven Pressfield is a writing legend.

He has written great works for writers and for the average reader. Among them are titles such as The War of Art, The Legend Beggar Vance, and The Warrior Ethos.

From his interviews, writings, and books I have found 5 lessons that keep me writing when it is hard or when I want to quit.

And trust me, I want to quit a lot:

What To Do When You Feel Like Quitting

Every morning I start my day reading through other writer's blog posts. Most of the time, I find it very discouraging. I…

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Yet, there is something that keeps me going. Steven Pressfield has helped to teach me what it is and how to do it.

My hope for you is that the wisdom I have received will also keep you going toward your goals and dreams.

So, are you ready to get back in gear and write your heart out?

1. We live two lives: “the life we live and the one unlived within us.”

The one that lives within us wants out. The one we live stands in our way. Resistance keeps the two lives from the meeting.

Knowing this, I realized I needed to start fighting resistance (writer's block, excuses, procrastination, etc.)

When you feel like giving up or feel like you aren’t going anywhere, start looking for the ways these two lives are being kept from each other and then eliminate them!

2. “Everyday he who has a body experiences resistance.”

You are not alone. Read that again. You are not alone. Most of the time when I feel like I don’t have a chance, that I suck, or have no place in the writing world I realize others feel this way too.

You are not alone.

Reach out to another writer when you are struggling. Write a post or story about the resistance you are experiencing. Get it out so you can move on!

3. “The amateur plays for fun. The professional plays for keeps.”

There are two types of writers. The ones who write to write and don’t much care what happens with their writing.

And then there are the ones who want to make something of their writing. They care about it, nurture it, and want to send it out into the world.

Knowing which one you are is important. This way you can figure out what to do with yourself when things get hard.

The amateur turns to Netflix. The pro gets to the keyboard and starts making magic.

4. Writing is a long haul.

When we want to see our writing take off, reach the masses, or help a few people, we need to be ready to buckle in for a long drive.

This isn’t Star Trek where we can disappear at the beginning and re-materialize as a New York Times Bestseller.

You need to be ready to put in the work.

And while you might pop a few viral pieces. There is going to be a ton of crickets. Those crickets after a while will pile up. But you need each one to start the pile.

5. Magic happens when we start and keep going.

If you have started, you have done something amazing. Lots of people want to write a book. Not that many actually start to do it. But those who did start.

A lot of people start. Even fewer finish. Something magical happens when we start and keep going. The road to finishing will have plenty of people who fall off along the way.

Will you be one who started and didn’t finish? Or will you finish what you started and really see the magic happen?

Final Thoughts

Writing won’t always be easy. It won’t always be hard. It is like a rollercoaster. We will have viral articles and epic failures. Our emotions will be taken to their limits.

Yet, we have lots of opportunities and lots of ways to keep going, be a pro, and leave a legacy of writing that will impact the world around us.

Does one of these resonate with you? If so, which one? Share in the responses below.

***Please note: There are affiliate links in this post. If you decide to purchase a book, I will receive a small commission for the purchase.***

Jack Heimbigner loves to see people’s lives change and see them chase their dreams. Check out his Maximize Your Morning email course to start chasing your dreams today!