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# [When Will You Turn Pro?](https://johnpoelstra.com/turning-pro/)

I liked this Steven Pressfield interview by Marie Forleo about “Turning Pro.” I like that turning pro doesn’t cost any money and that you can decide to to turn pro at any time.

I love the energy, enthusiasm, and zany humor Marie brings to her work. She recently had a conversation with[Jonathan Fields at The Good Life Project](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q-7gLyHgPc)
 which I’m a big fan of.

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