Today’s guest lecturer is Steven Pressfield, bestselling author of The War of Art — a book that has changed millions of lives, including ours.
In this episode of BSU, Steven breaks down the invisible force that’s secretly sabotaging your goals, dreams, and happiness: Resistance.
He shares how to finally beat procrastination, stop feeling like a fraud, and turn pro — so you can become the most disciplined, fulfilled version of yourself.
This conversation lit a fire under us. We think it will do the same for you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The invisible force that’s stealing your potential
✅ How to win the battle against procrastination and addiction
✅ Why most people fear success (and how to overcome it)
✅ How to turn pro and become unstoppable
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:48 The Force That’s Secretly Controlling Your Life
4:15 What Resistance Really Feels Like
9:57 Why Most “Depression” Is Actually This
14:09 The Secret to Finding Your Purpose
17:22 Turning Pro: The Identity Shift That Changes Everything
23:50 Why You Should Ignore Results (Even When You’re Broke)
28:40 Why Most People Fear Success
34:55 “You Have to Kill to Feed Your Soul”
40:00 How to Stop Creating for Approval & Start Creating for Truth
47:01 The Daily Battle You Must Win
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