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Be willing to sacrifice for your art from "summary" of The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
The artist committing to their craft must be prepared to make sacrifices. This is not negotiable. It's not a choice, but a requirement, a necessary part of the journey towards creating meaningful work. It's about prioritizing one's art above all else, above comfort, above security, above the opinions of others. Sacrifice means giving up certain luxuries, conveniences, and even relationships that may hinder the artist's creative process. It's about being willing to endure hardship, to face rejection, to confront failure, all for the sake of one's art. Sacrifice is what separates the amateur from the professional, the hobbyist from the dedicated artist. The artist must be willing to sacrifice their time, their energy, their resources, in order to fully commit to their craft. This may mean cutting out distractions, setting aside other obligation...
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