042 - Why Amateurs Fail and How to Turn Pro




The 5 AM Miracle: Healthy Productivity for High Achievers show

Summary: It's totally normal to be an amateur, but who wants to stay there forever? In this week's episode of <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/itunes">The 5 AM Miracle Podcast</a> I reveal why amateurs fail and how to turn pro.<br><br>A year ago I had a conversion experience, of sorts. I read an incredible book, made a few key decisions, and set off to create a new life for myself — one based on professionalism.<br><br>This is how I went pro and how you can do the exact same thing, possibly even easier and faster than I did.<br><br><strong>Behind the Scenes<br></strong><br>This week I share my recent experience with <a href="http://www.healthambition.com/what-is-oil-pulling/">oil pulling</a>. I'm not sure yet whether I like it and I would love your advice.<br><strong><br>Tip of the Week<br></strong><br>This week's tip is a method to overcome the inertia to get started when you just don't want to. It doesn't take long — just 10 minutes.<ul><li> <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/10-minute-momentum-method/">Mastering the 10-Minute Momentum Method</a> [blog post]</li></ul><strong>Featured Content<br></strong><br><strong>In this week's episode, I discuss how to go pro.</strong><ol> <li>Why it's normal to be an amateur.</li> <li>How to transition to a pro very quickly.</li> <li>How going pro can change everything about how you live and work.</li> </ol><strong>Resources Mentioned in the Show</strong><ol> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936891034/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1936891034&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=gradandclue-20">Turning Pro</a> [book by Steven Pressfield]</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936891026/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1936891026&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=gradandclue-20">The War of Art</a> [book by Steven Pressfield]</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936719010/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1936719010&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=gradandclue-20">Do the Work</a> [book by Steven Pressfield]</li> </ol>