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There has never been a greater illusion than fear. Fear exists only whilst you believe in it - whilst you fear it. So...stop believing, stop fearing. Set up a shadow inventory, write down all your fears and set out on

There has never been a greater illusion than fear. Fear exists only whilst you believe in it - whilst you fear it. So...stop believing, stop fearing. Set up a shadow inventory, write down all your fears and set out on your warrior path. Make this your life purpose and gold will be smelt from your terror.

Geoff Thompson
Believe, Writing, Warrior

Stop trying to squeeze professional results out of recreational hours.

Geoff Thompson
Hard Work, Trying, Hours

The person that angers you most, teaches you best

Geoff Thompson
Teach, Persons

Words without action are like wheels without traction. It is how you live that counts.

Geoff Thompson
Wheels, Action, Traction

Remember, if you don't have a goal you're not playing football, you're just kicking a ball around the park.

Geoff Thompson
Football, Goal, Balls
Geoff Thompson (2007). “The Elephant And The Twig: The Art of Positive Thinking”, p.99, Summersdale Publishers LTD - ROW

I wrote my first book in a toilet in a factory where I was a floor sweeper.

Geoff Thompson
Book, Toilets, Firsts
Source: www.indielondon.co.uk

Reality is based on perception

Geoff Thompson
Reality, Perception

Blocking and countering like they do in the films doesn't work, so don't bother trying.

Geoff Thompson
Block, Trying, Film
Geoff Thompson (1998). “The Art of Fighting Without Fighting: Techniques in Personal Threat Evasion”, p.36, Summersdale Publishers LTD - ROW

Writing has been challenging at times but that's where all the growth is. I know I'm in the right place if it's difficult. Something a British writer said to me once was: "If the project doesn't make him wobble, he doesn't take it." You have to be uncomfortable to grow.

Geoff Thompson
Writing, Challenges, Growth
Source: www.indielondon.co.uk

I train for the first shot – it’s all I need.

Geoff Thompson
Needs, Firsts, Shots
Geoff Thompson (2009). “Watch My Back”, p.9, Summersdale Publishers LTD - ROW

Whatever inspires you fires you.

Geoff Thompson
Life, Fire, Inspire

I have a passion for words. I love words. And I'm just learning and developing my skills for words. I do books and I do journalism and plays. I have a broad palette. I don't have a great eye for direction. I love working with actors and I work very well with them because I appreciate what they bring to the table. I'd never say never, of course, but I look at it and don't really fancy it. I want to try and master the word side of it first.

Geoff Thompson
Book, Passion, Eye
Source: www.indielondon.co.uk

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