Are You A Pro?

I’m fascinated with pros.

(And if you haven’t read Steven Pressfield’s book Turning Pro, I recommend you head to the library or bookstore.)

Here is what Steven Pressfield says about pros. And, I’ve added a few of my own.

• Pros show up every day even when no one else looks or claps.
• Pros stay on the job.
• Pros are patient.
• Pros seek order.
• Pros act in the face of fear.
• Pros accept no excuses from themselves.
• Pros are prepared.
• Pros ask for help.
• Pros master techniques of their craft.
• Pros practice.
• Pros don’t take success or failure personally.
• Pros endure adversity.
• Pros reinvent themselves.
• Pros are recognized by other pros.
• Pros use their mornings effectively.
• Pros are courageous.
• Pros are committed.
• Pros focus.
• Pros decide.
• Pros work. (Steven Pressfield says, “Amateurs Tweet. Pros Work.” Ouch.)
• Pros have integrity even to themselves.
• Pros live in today, not the past stories.
• Pros defer gratification.
• Pros aren’t afraid of negative emotion, in fact, they allow it and act in spite of it.
• Pros don’t wait for inspiration to sit down and focus.
• Pros act in anticipation of inspiration.
• Pros don’t give their power to their ex, kids, spouse, mother, father, co-workers, clients, or neighbors.
• Pros help others.
• Pros are consistent.
• Pros rock.

Cookbook author and culinary dietitian Maggie Green coaches aspiring cookbook authors in the process of writing cookbooks, cookbook proposals, and building their author platform. Download her checklist “Am I Ready to Write A Cookbook?”