96: The War of Art: Combating Resistance - Turning Pro

This is the second of three episodes about The War of Art: Break through the blocks and win your inner creative battles, a book by Steven Pressfield. The author has divided it into three books that I will be using as guides for three episodes: 

1. Resistance: Defining the Enemy
2. Combatting Resistance: Turning Pro
3. Beyond Resistance: The Higher Realm

In Book Two, Pressfield is mostly talking about the difference between the amateur and the professional. I specified in this episode that I view being a professional as claiming it as something you want to embody instead of narrowing it to only a full-time vocation. He talks about how you can approach a creative practice as you would a corporate job. You show up regularly, work hard, see the long-term goals, and don't just leave when you feel like it. Although I believe in a lot more flexibility, I can appreciate that he is mainly emphasizing the importance of prioritizing yourself. It will be uncomfortable, but so is anything worthwhile.

I feel like consistency is relative. I consider 2-3 hours a week to be enough consistency for my art practice as I gradually shift back into it. If I was relying on it as my primary source of income, I would definitely make it a priority and dedicate a lot more time to it. I just keep spending time with my materials and being in relationship with them, trusting that inspiration will know where to find me!

Remember that there is always room for improvement. This releases some of our expectations. As a professional, we know that process is the important part, so we are more open to feedback and help. An amateur feels that they know everything already and will take criticism more personally. I am definitely transitioning from some of the amateur traits into the pro!

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