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Steven Pressfield Quotes

Biography: Steven Pressfield is known for his historical fiction and motivational... more Biography: Steven Pressfield is known for his historical fiction and motivational books, including the bestselling novel "Gates of Fire." Born in 1943, he began his career as an advertising copywriter before finding success as an author. Pressfield's works often explore themes of ancient warfare and human perseverance. less

"Cultivate the art of patience, persistence, and resilience"

Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Resilience, Perseverance, Persistence

"The pain of being human is that we can’t accept our own greatness"

Tags: Personal growth, Self-awareness, Inner strength, Self-worth, Self-acceptance

"Do not overcomplicate things. Complexity creates confusion"

Tags: Mindfulness, Focus, Productivity, Decision making, Simplicity

"The writer's life is a life of solitary work"

Tags: Writing, Solitude, Isolation, Creative process, Author

"The counterfeit innovator is wildly self-confident. The real one is scared to death"

Tags: Creativity, Innovation, Leadership, Confidence, Authenticity

"Our greatest fear is not that we will fall short, but that we will be powerful beyond measure"

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Personal growth, Confidence, Inner strength

"The paradox seems to be, as Socrates demonstrated long ago, that the truly free individual is free only to the extent of his own self-mastery. While those who will not govern themselves are condemned to find masters to govern over them"

Tags: Philosophy, Freedom, Self-discipline, Personal responsibility, Self-mastery

"The act of courage calls forth infallibly that deeper part of ourselves that supports and sustains us"

Tags: Personal growth, Resilience, Empowerment, Courage, Inner strength

"Our job is not to judge"

Tags: Mindfulness, Understanding, Empathy, Compassion, Humanity

"This is the other secret that real artists know and wannabe writers don’t. When we sit down each day and do our work, power concentrates around us"

Tags: Inspiration, Creativity, Focus, Power, Persistence

"The sign of the amateur is overglorification of and preoccupation with the mystery"

Tags: Self-awareness, Perception, Understanding, Mystery, Criticism

"It’s better to be in the arena, getting stomped by the bull, than to be up in the stands or out in the parking lot"

Tags: Resilience, Perseverance, Courage, Commitment, Action

"The amateur waits for inspiration; the professional knows that it will come after he starts"

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Creativity, Productivity, Action

"When we’re rewarded for weaknesses, we develop weaknesses"

Tags: Motivation, Self-improvement, Self-awareness, Personal development, Mental health

"We must do our work for its own sake, not for fortune or attention or applause"

Tags: Motivation, Self-improvement, Authenticity, Purpose, Self-worth