The artist committing himself to his calling has volunteered for hell whether he knows it or not. - Steven Pressfield

The amateur believes he must first overcome his fear; then he can do his work. The professional knows that fear can never be overcome.

"It is a commonplace among artists and children at play that they're not aware of time or solitude while they're chasing their vision. The hours fly. The sculptress and the tree- climbing tyke both look up blinking when Mom calls, "Suppertime!

Resistance's goal is not to would or disable. Resistance aims to kill.