The Practice by Seth Godin – Review and Quotes

We’re absolutely delighted with the new book, The Practice, Shipping Creative Work, by Seth Godin. Seth is one of our favorite visionary leaders and authors and he pours his heart out in The Practice, imploring creatives to focus on the process… “the practice”, over the outcome.

The Practice, by Seth Godin is a Manifesto for Creators

The Practice book is another way of saying do the work, or to “create daily“, so you know we’re all over this book as a manifesto for creators. Many artists don’t like to set goals, others swear by it as the way to succeed. Whatever it is for you, one thing is certain: the habit of creating daily… of setting the rhythm of daily practice of your craft is the best way to succeed.

The Practice by Seth Godin is poignant and masterful, impactful and powerful in the lessons, advice and encouragement it delivers for creators. A thought leader with profound insights precipitated in simple yet deep prose, Seth manages to convey profundity in brevity.

If you’re a creative creating anything — or wish to — The Practice is a must read.

What follows are some quotes extracted from The Practice, by Seth Godin.

Quotes in The Practice by Seth Godin

Attitude Quotes

Attitudes are skills.
~Seth Godin, author

SOURCE: Seth Godin’s book, The Practice

Dreams

People who have the hubris to dream of something bigger, change the status quo.
~Seth Godin, visionary, author, speaker, teacher, b.7/10/1960

SOURCE: Seth on Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu: Why You’ve Been Lied to

Fear Quotes by Seth Godin

Fear and insufficiency… couldn’t exist if we trusted ourselves enough to know that we’re already on a path to where we seek to go.
~Seth Godin, visionary, author, speaker, teacher, b.7/10/1960

SOURCE: Seth Godin’s book, The Practice

Feelings Quotes by Seth

We don’t have to be victim to our feelings. They don’t have to arrive or leave of their own accord. We can choose to take actions that will generate the feelings we need.
~Seth Godin, visionary, author, speaker, teacher, b.7/10/1960

SOURCE: Seth Godin’s book, The Practice

Flow Quotes by Seth Godin

If we condition ourselves to work without flow, it’s more likely to arrive.
~Seth Godin, visionary, author, speaker, teacher, b. 7/10/1960

SOURCE: Seth Godin’s book, The Practice

We do the work whether we feel like it or not, and then, without warning, flow can arise.
~Seth Godin, visionary, author, speaker, teacher, b.7/10/1960

SOURCE: Seth Godin’s book, The Practice

Flow is a symptom of the work we’re doing, not the cause of it.
~Seth Godin, visionary, author, speaker, teacher, b.7/10/1960

SOURCE: Seth Godin’s book, The Practice

Generosity Quotes by Seth Godin in The Practice

Our work exists to change the recipient for the better. That’s at the core of the practice.
~Seth Godin, visionary, author, speaker, teacher, b.7/10/1960

SOURCE: Seth Godin’s book, The Practice

Happiness

“What makes us happy is agency, knowing that we have some sort of control over what’s going to happen in our life.”
~Seth Godin, visionary, teacher, author, speaker, b.7/10/1960

SOURCE: Seth on Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu: Why You’ve Been Lied to

Make a Difference

We make a difference in the world when we seek to make a difference. Not because it’s easy, but because it matters. This is all a part of The Practice.
~Seth Godin, visionary, author, speaker, teacher, b.7/10/1960

SOURCE: Seth Godin’s book, The Practice

Passion Quote by Seth Godin

“That idea that we can become passionate about our work as opposed to expecting our work to give us passion makes us way more flexible, gives us way more leverage, allows us to move forward.”
~Seth Godin, visionary, teacher, author, speaker, b.7/10/1960

SOURCE: Seth on Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu: Why You’ve Been Lied to

Practice – The Practice Quotes by Seth Godin

The practice is not the means to the output, the practice IS the output. The practice is all we can control.
~Seth Godin, visionary, author, teacher, speaker, b.7/10/1960

SOURCE: Seth on Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu: Why You’ve Been Lied to

The Practice is a choice. With discipline it’s something we can always choose. The Practice is there for us whether or not we feel confident. Especially when we don’t feel confident.
~Seth Godin, visionary, author, teacher, speaker, b.7/10/1960

SOURCE: Seth Godin’s book, The Practice

Writer’s Block Quotes

There’s no such thing as writer’s block. Professionals produce with intent.
~Seth Godin, visionary, teacher, author, speaker, b.7/10/1960

SOURCE: Seth Godin’s book, The Practice

You can find a bounty of Seth Godin quotes here, as well as more on visionary leaders.

Perhaps you’ve seen this cartoon floating around. It sums up The Practice perfectly.

And remember to pick up a copy of The Practice, Shipping Creative Work by Seth Godin. Seth does a great job reading the audio version, making it sound just like he’s having a conversation rather than reading.

When I finished listening to Seth Godin’s latest book, I wanted to start it over again. A manifesto for creatives, it will encourage, inspire and awaken you to possibilities around your craft. 

I HIGHLY recommend every creator reading The Practice without delay. If you want a warm-up to that, you’ll enjoy this inspiring interview of Seth with Tom on Impact Theory.

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