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As all born teachers, he was primarily a student.

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Steven Pressfield
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: September 1
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Put your ass where your heart wants to be.
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Fear doesn't go away. The battle must be fought anew every day.
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Resistance by definition is self-sabotage.
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Resistance will tell you anything to keep you from doing your work.
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