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  • When we work on something we're interested in, we usually put in more time, effort, skills and abilities.
  • It's easy to take a pay check and leave a job that doesn't matter to you, but it's difficult to quit work that care about.

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THE MORE TIME AND EFFORT YOU PUT INTO A BIG PROJECT, THE MORE RESISTANCE YOU'LL FACE

Is it surprising that most people spend their days doing work they don't like instead of the work they want to do?

  • If you put in the time and effort, you can overcome any resistance standing in your way. Happiness and success are the rewards for the persistent pursuit of one's dreams. ...

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  • Keeping to a research diet means watching fewer movies. It also means reading fewer interviews and listening to fewer podcasts. 
  • Instead of dedicating all your time to research, start your tasks. This will help identify the issues and confusions that need to be resolved. It also help...

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"Rule of thumb: The more important a call or action is to our soul's evolution, the more Resistance we will feel"

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INTRODUCTION

Do the work gives you step-by-step instructions on how to overcome and conquer Resistance - the biggest enemy of them all.

Do the work explains who and what your allies are and how to embrace and utilize them in your creative life or in your day  to day situations.

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"If we can't finish, all our work is for nothing."

STEVEN PRESSFIELD

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THINK BIG AND STOP ACTING SMALL

  • If you want to do great things, you can't settle for mediocrity in your job. You could try to get a home run by swinging for the fences instead of bunting or hitting a line drive for a single.
  • Do the Work elaborates on the idea that people should act from a position of stren...

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YOU'RE NOT ONLY ONE EXPERIENCING RESISTANCE

  • You are not to blame. you can't merely blame your lack of drive, enthusiasm or motivation on these issues. There is nothing wrong with if you've many unfinished projects
  • Resistance hurts us emotionally, but it works in a way that is not personal and is natural
  • Everyone is fee...

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DEVELOP A RESEARCH DIET

  • Nothing hits closer to home than the feeling of having to write, produce a video, or giving a presentation. But it hurts to get halfway through and realize that you have done nothing. 
  • Since you've spent so much time reading and watching things about your subject, You think you're pr...

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ALWAYS EXPECT YOU WILL FAIL

  • Pursuing excellence and consistent practice guarantees some disappointment along the way. If you put yourself out there and don't succeed.
  • Working at a job you don't like, the problems you face will seem less severe. But if you are passionate about what you do, it hurts much to encou...

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STOP THINKING AND BEGIN WORKING

  • You already have the seed of your creative project planted or growing. But you may think it would be better if you had more time to think about it, 
  • Do a thorough study weigh pros and cons, and dive right in. 
  • People never get their ideas off the ground because they think too...

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Bibliophile. Realistic Optimist. The Man with a 'WHY' can conquer any 'HOW'

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