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BestSelf University
Meet Joe Rogan’s Secret Discipline Coach (Steven Pressfield Interview)
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....
2025-04-01
53 min
Acta Non Verba
Steven Pressfield on Overcoming Resistance as an Author, Putting Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be, and Why the Bigger the Dream, the Bigger the Resistance (Replay)
On today’s episode Steven Pressfield shares the power of resistance and how creatives can overcome self-doubt. Listen in as Steven and I discuss the barriers we create for ourselves by giving into resistance, the excavating process of writing, and how continuing to write after success is an ongoing process of following your own compass. Steven Pressfield is the author of The War of Art which has sold over a million copies globally and been translated into multiple languages. He is a master of historical fiction with Gates of Fire being on the required reading lis...
2025-02-12
1h 02
9Natree Spanish
[Reseña] La Guerra del Arte (Steven Pressfield) Resumida.
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2024-12-26
04 min
The Russell Brunson Show
Winning the War of Art: Overcoming Resistance with Steven Pressfield
On this episode of the Marketing Secrets podcast, I dive deep into the theme of resistance with insights drawn from one of my all-time favorite books, The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. Resistance is that unseen force that stops us from doing what we’re meant to do—whether it’s starting a business, creating content, or pursuing personal growth. In this two-part episode, you’ll hear the highlights from my YouTube video about overcoming resistance and then a special hour-long interview I had with Steven Pressfield himself. It’s a must-listen for anyone looking to win the daily batt...
2024-11-27
1h 12
The Inward Nine with Chandler Withington
The Unlived Life By Steven Pressfield
Have you ever felt there was something keeping you from becoming the best version of yourself? Join us on this quick bonus podcast as Chandler reads a chapter from Steven Pressfield's book, The War of Art, titled 'The Unlived Life'. In this chapter, Pressfield shares about a force he feels is holding many back from their calling, a force he refers to as the ressistance. If you enjoy this reading from Steven Pressfield, you may want to consider reading one of his most notable books, The Legend of Bagger Vance, or his daily inspiration, The Dai...
2024-11-14
10 min
Who Thought We'd Be Here?
"Thank You Steven Pressfield, For Every Season, Little Habits Big Changes" | Episode 040
We're 40 episodes into this "podcast" thing and we feel like we're just getting started. Thanks to anyone listening, whether you've been with us since day one or you're new to the "Who Thought We'd Be Here? bandwagon, we appreciate each and every one of you.In this episode, Steve and JP chat about how to create the life you want to manifest with affirmations, and how much of a difference maker it can be to set future goals for yourself. They discuss what it takes to maintain consistency in putting out content and podcasts, and how the c...
2024-10-28
56 min
The Jen Gottlieb Show
Overcoming Resistance and Finding Your Calling: Steven Pressfield's Unconventional Journey to Becoming a Bestselling Author
From living in a van to becoming one of the most influential voices on creativity and turning pro, Steven Pressfield's path to success was anything but a straight line. With best-sellers like The War of Art, Turning Pro, and The Legend of Bagger Vance under his belt, Steven is living proof that it's never too late to answer your calling.But as Steven reveals in this episode, resistance doesn't disappear with success - it only gets more sophisticated. Tune in to discover why self-doubt can be a sign you're on the...
2024-08-30
1h 05
SOLVED with Mark Manson
What It Really Takes to Accomplish Your Dreams (ft. Steven Pressfield)
Steven Pressfield was 52 years old when he published his first hit novel, The Legend of Bagger Vance. Prior to that, he wrote tirelessly for decades in obscurity, supporting himself with odd jobs along the way.After writing several more novels and movie scripts, he distilled all of his wisdom into The War of Art, his now-famous treatise on the grinding process of creativity.Now in his 80s, Steven looks back on his work and life with a clear-eyed view of what it truly means to make it as a creative professional. In this episode, he...
2024-08-28
58 min
Moonshots Podcast: Superstar mindsets and success habits
Turning Ideas into Finished Products with Steven Pressfield 'Do The Work'
In this episode of the Moonshots Podcast, hosts Mike and Mark explore the transformative power of action through the lens of Steven Pressfield’s book, Do The Work. This episode is about overcoming resistance and turning ideas into finished products by staying focused and committed.Steven Pressfield shares his biggest takeaway from Do The Work with Baker from ManVsDebt, encouraging us to keep progressing despite challenges. Nate Gillin then unpacks the importance of a ‘do first, revise later’ mindset, reminding us that perfection can come after the work is in motion. Brian Johnson follows with P...
2024-08-27
49 min
Moonshots Podcast: Superstar mindsets and success habits
Break Through the Blocks with Steven Pressfield: The War of Art
In this episode of the Moonshots Podcast, hosts Mike and Mark dive into Steven Pressfield's The War of Art. This powerful book uncovers the inner battle that creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone pursuing a meaningful life must face. Pressfield discusses the universal enemy he calls “Resistance”—the force that prevents us from doing our best work and reaching our potential.Listen to the full episode here: Moonshots Podcast: The War of Art by Steven PressfieldWatch the episode on YouTube: The War of Art - Moonshots PodcastCheck out this link: The War of Art...
2024-08-22
46 min
The Light Watkins Show
222: How to Overcome Resistance Around Creativity and Finding Your Muse with War of Art Author, Steven Pressfield
In this week’s episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with bestselling author Steven Pressfield, known for his influential book The War of Art and his latest release, The Daily Pressfield. Steven shares profound insights into the creative process, discussing the ever-present struggle with resistance and the importance of showing up consistently to overcome it.Steven offers a unique perspective on creativity, likening it to an improv exercise where there's always something in the box waiting to be discovered. He emphasizes the concept of the muse, a creative force that consistently provides ideas, an...
2024-07-17
1h 10
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Language Instruction
The Daily Pressfield: A Teaching a Day, From the Author of The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/794677 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Daily Pressfield: A Teaching a Day, From the Author of The War of Art Author: Steven Pressfield Narrator: Steven Pressfield Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 19 minutes Release date: June 5, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Language Instruction Publisher's Summary: THE DAILY PRESSFIELD is 365 days (plus a bonus week) of motivation, inspiration, and encouragement. Are you starting a new book/album/business venture? Open to page one of THE DAILY PRESSFIELD and start rolling. Each chapter begins with a picked quote from THE WAR OF ART, GATES...
2024-06-05
05 min
Positive Solutions 4 Life-Transforming Your Mind & Body from the Inside Out
Overcome Resistance! The War of Art Book Summary by Steven Pressfield
The War of Art is broken down into 3 books. Book One is about "Resistance: Defining the Enemy". This is where Steven Pressfield defines what Resistance is--mainly fear and self-sabotage, what it wants us to do and how it makes us do it. Book Two is about "Combating Resistance by Turning Pro". This is where Steven Pressfield explains the difference between amateurs and professionals, and what you can do to be more professional. Book Three is about "Beyond Resistance: The Higher Realm". This is where Steven Pressfield describes the vision of what life looks like...
2024-05-24
13 min
Business Book Summaries for CEOs and Founders, ApolloSkills
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and conquer Resistance with insights from 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield. Discover how to achieve creativity and success!Take the quiz and activities for this book: https://www.apolloskills.com/courses/warofart_stevenpressfieldThe War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a motivational guide to overcoming internal obstacles that hinder creativity and success. Pressfield introduces "Resistance" as a universal force manifesting as procrastination, fear, and self-doubt, preventing people from pursuing their creative and personal goals. He emphasizes adopting a professional mindset, which involves showing up daily, working through challenges...
2024-05-20
04 min
Authentic As F*ck with Sun Yi
Steven Pressfield: Going From Hero's Journey To Artist's Journey
Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.So excited to share in Episode 98 of the AAF podcast: How Steven Pressfield Went From Hero's Journey To Artist's Journey. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.Steven Pressfield is an acclaimed American author renowned for his historical fiction and non-fiction works. He achieved literary success with his debut novel, "The Legend of Bagger Vance" (1995), which was later adapted into a film. Pressfield gained further recognition...
2024-05-16
1h 03
The Mark Groves Podcast
#370: Unblock Your Potential by Overcoming Resistance with Steven Pressfield
In this episode, I welcome bestselling author Steven Pressfield to the podcast. Steven dives into the idea of relating differently to resistance and embracing creativity in our lives. We discuss the commitment, self-awareness, and resilience in navigating the complex path of creative expression as well as the perseverance, self-doubt, and the internal battles creatives face. Steven shares practical strategies for confronting resistance, including the transformative power of daily practice, and emphasizes the role of dedication and authenticity in fulfilling creative visions. Tune in to hear this meaningful conversation that will undoubtedly inspire you to overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and embrace...
2024-05-06
57 min
9natree
[Review] The War of Art (Steven Pressfield) Summarized
The War of Art (Steven Pressfield) Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007A4SDCG?tag=9natree-20 Read more: https://mybook.top/read/B007A4SDCG/ #Resistance #Creativity #Professionalism #Inspiration #Muse #TerritoryvsHierarchy #HigherRealm #TheWarofArt These are takeaways from this book. Firstly, Understanding Resistance, The cornerstone of 'The War of Art' is the concept of Resistance, which Steven Pressfield describes as an invisible force that opposes creative work. Resistance is cunning, unforgiving, and universal, functioning as an internal enemy that every individual looking to pursue a creative or meaningful task must...
2024-04-29
05 min
From The Green Notebook
Steven Pressfield- Inner Callings and Outer Worlds
Send us a textAuthor Steven Pressfield returns for his 3rd appearance on the show to discuss his latest book The Daily Pressfield . In this episode, Joe and Steve talk about:How small, daily passages can change our livesThe power of answering your calling and the potential consequences of ignoring this internal pullHow to face and overcome Resistance, the force that inevitably shows up whenever we try to improve our livesWhat happens when our inner and outer worlds come into alignmentStrategies to combat self-doubtWhat Steve learned from Field Marshall Viscount Slim about thriving in chaosS...
2024-02-17
55 min
Know Thyself
E83 - Steven Pressfield: Win The WAR of ART & Unlock Your Creative Potential
Steven Pressfield, author of “The War of Art” shares how to tap into your creativity and unlock your full potential as an artist. He discusses the source of inspiration, sharing how he views ‘the Muse’ and how we can fine tune ourselves to tap into it more. He unpacks how to find your voice as an artist and know yourself through each piece of work. He discusses the #1 thing that keeps creators from achieving their potential: fear. Explaining that fear is a sign that we’re on the right path, and how we can transform this fear into a mast...
2024-02-13
1h 36
RockneCAST
On Steven Pressfield and the Creative Practice (#185, 8 Feb. 2024)
This episode is on Author Steven Pressfield and the Practice of Creative Work. I learned about Pressfield through Joe Rogan's love of Pressfield's book, The War of Art. Rogan keeps a ton of copies to give to anyone doing creative work or wanting to making living doing creative work. Pressfield worked as a writer for 17 years before he sold his first screen play. He waited another 10 before he published his first book. How'd he do it?
2024-02-08
50 min
BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books
163. Steven Pressfield | The Daily Pressfield
The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community! https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/ In today’s episode we are excited to have Steven Pressfield back on the show to talk about his newest release “The Daily Pressfield” Steven has become such a great friend, mentor, and teacher to us over the last few years! We were so thrilled to add his newest book to our daily reads. In this book you’ll get 365 days of motivation, inspiration, and encouragement to break thr...
2024-02-06
38 min
Success for the Athletic-Minded Man
The Daily Pressfield: A Hero's Journey through Life's Grind with Steven Pressfield
#442 The Daily Pressfield: A Hero's Journey through Life's Grind with Steven Pressfield ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Steven Pressfield stands out among even the best writers. But his journey to success has not been easy. Indeed few ever are. Embark on a journey with the legendary Steven Pressfield in this episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast. From migrant fruit picker to truck driver to New York City cab driver to crafting outstanding works like “The Legend of Bagger Vance,” “The War of A...
2024-02-05
32 min
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The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook
Show notes | PDF & Infographic | Free audiobook | Looking to conquer creative blocks and overcome self-doubt? Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art offers a proven blueprint for unleashing your creative potential, defeating resistance, and achieving unstoppable success. Dive in now to transform your passion into purpose!Learn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary of The War of Art and thousands of other books on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.comHelp us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the St...
2024-02-02
18 min
The Terri Cole Show
581 How to Stay Inspired Daily with Steven Pressfield + Victor Juhasz
Welcome to a super special edition of The Terri Cole Show where I am doing something I've never done before: interviewing my husband, Victor Juhasz, along with bestselling author, Steven Pressfield. Vic and Steven collaborated on Steven's new book, The Daily Pressfield, which is an excellent companion for anyone giving a creative endeavor their all. (Currently me, writing my second book!) Vic provided the illustrations and the book is filled with Steven's wisdom from the many years he's spent in the writing trenches. In this conversation, we talk about how the book and illustrations came to...
2024-02-01
51 min
How'd it Happen?
Steven Pressfield - Talent is Bullsh*t
Join Mike Malatesta as he sits down with the legendary Steven Pressfield, an acclaimed author whose insights on creativity and overcoming resistance have been a beacon for many. Listen in as they explore Steven's concepts of shadow careers and the critical moment of 'pulling the pin,' committing to one's true calling. Steven and Mike share a frank discussion about why talent is less important than the dedication to the craft, and they dissect the idea of humanism as a form of resistance—pondering whether striving for perfection helps or hinders the creative process.This conversation takes a...
2024-01-22
1h 01
The Storytelling Lab
Fighting Resistance Daily & Doing the Work to Become Your Authentic Self with Steven Pressfield
Does this sound familiar? You pour your heart and soul into your art, but self-doubt and fear hold you back from fully expressing yourself. You've been told to just push through and ignore the doubts, but deep down, you know that's not working. It's time to break free from these ineffective actions and discover the transformative insights that will empower you to overcome creative blocks and unlock your true potential as an artist.Steven Pressfield has become an influential figure in the creative world, inspiring artists and creators worldwide. Known for his books like The War...
2023-12-04
1h 03
The Danny Miranda Podcast
#428: Steven Pressfield – The Mindset For Ideas
Steven Pressfield is an author. 0:00 Curiosity 1:49 How Steven Helped Tim Ferriss 3:09 The Creative Grandpa 5:41 Pressure On Young People 7:09 Promoting Books On Social Media 10:50 Advice To New Writers 22:33 You Don’t Choose The Idea 26:30 Where Do Ideas Come From? 30:13 The Hero’s Journey 33:02 Dreams 35:51 Clear Vision 37:54 When Steven Became A Writer 40:12 Do The Laundry 42:39 The Healing Light Center 44:01 The Material Plane Vs. The Spiritual Plane 51:14 How Has Being A Cr...
2023-11-13
1h 33
Veteran State Of Mind Network
Veteran State Of Mind Episode 213: with Steven Pressfield
Send us a textSteven Pressfield is best-selling author, screenwriter, and United States Marine Corps veteran. His latest book, Govt Cheese, is available now. You can order signed copies of Govt Cheese here: https://store.stevenpressfield.com/product/govt-cheese-signed-copy/Unsigned copies of Steve's books are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Steven-PressfieldYou can sign up for Steve's newsletter at: www.https://stevenpressfield.com/Steve's Instagram is @steven_pressfieldThank you to our sponsors! The show doesn't happen without them!Combat Fuel: www.combat-fuel.co...
2023-07-12
1h 00
Resúmenes TheTowerofScience
Resumen del libro la Guerra del Arte de Steven Pressfield (The War of Art)
#autoayuda #autoestima #crecimientopersonal #desarrollopersonal #motivacion #autoconocimiento #psicologia#reflexiones #coaching #superacionpersonal #bienestar #felicidad #salud #pensamientos #emociones #vida #bienestaremocional #superacion #motivaci #sanacion #saludybienestar #libros#shorts #shortsvideo #shortsfeed #shortsyoutube #shortsviral Sigue leyendo el resumen: https://thetowerofscience.com/espanol/resumen-del-libro-la-guerra-del-arte-de-steven-pressfield-the-war-of-art/ Únete a nuestra newsletter y consigue las ideas de los mejores libros directamente en tu email: https://thetowerfilosofia.com/unase-a-nuestra-newsletter/ Resumen corto: The War of Art o en español La Guerra del Arte nos habla sobre la creatividad y la necesidad de disciplina y trabajo duro para poder crear. El artista es aquel que crea algo todos los días a la misma hor...
2023-06-02
02 min
London Writers' Salon
#058: Steven Pressfield — The War of Art, Battling Resistance, Having A Creative Calling, Writing Memoir
Steven Pressfield on what it means to have a creative calling, overcoming rejection and resistance, how faith in something bigger than ourselves can play a role in our creative lives, his experience writing across multiple genres, and his latest memoir, Govt Cheese.*ABOUT STEVEN PRESSFIELDSteven Pressfield (@SPressfield) is the author of The War of Art which has sold over a millions copies globally and been translated into multiple languages. He is a master of historical fiction with Gates of Fire being on the required reading list at West Point and the the...
2023-05-13
1h 00
BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books
106. Steven Pressfield: Author of Govt. Cheese
The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Steven Pressfeild, Steven is the author of many books, but we will be highlighting his most recent book “Government Cheese” . You will learn about: Why giving up on your dreams should not be an option To trust the process Why patience is important Why you should live life on your own terms How he went from truck driver to author Steven Pressfield has had such an impressive life and unconventional career path, it’s definitely one we all can...
2023-03-16
1h 02
Philosopher Insights
Ep.85_The War of Art_Steven Pressfield
Today, I am featuring 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield which I believe is the third book of his I have covered on this podcast. In episode 35, I shared his brilliant book, "Turning Pro", and back in Episode 53 I brought to you his latest book - "Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be." "The War of Art" is a book about the creative process and how to overcome resistance to achieve creative success. The book argues that creative work is a battle between the artist and resistance, which takes many forms, such as self-doubt, pro...
2023-02-21
16 min
The Daily Stoic
Walk and Talk with Steven Pressfield
Ryan speaks with his friend Steven Pressfield during an impromptu walk along Town Lake in downtown Austin, Texas. The two discuss the life experiences behind Steven’s new book Govt Cheese a memoir, the lessons that they've learned from their many mentors, the value of repurposing content, and more.Steven Pressfield wrote for 27 years before he got his first novel published. During that time he worked 21 different jobs in eleven states. Steven taught school, drove tractor-trailers, worked in advertising and as a screenwriter in Hollywood. He worked on offshore oil rigs, and picked fruit as a migrant wo...
2023-01-15
32 min
From The Green Notebook
Steven Pressfield- The Story We Tell Ourselves
Send us a textSteven Pressfield returns to the podcast to discuss his newest book, Govt Cheese: A Memoir. He recounts his decades-long journey in "the wilderness", working as a truck driver, apple picker, and struggling screenwriter, before discovering his true calling. Joe and Steven discuss the stories we tell ourselves when faced with failure and how hard work can be our saving grace. About Steven (@SPressfield)Steven Pressfield is the author of The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Tides of War, Last of the Amazons, Virtues of War, Th...
2022-12-31
44 min
Brad Carr Podcast
Ep. 81 Steven Pressfield: Win Your Inner Creative Battles
🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39 ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS Book: https://amzn.to/3DqSTcM Instagram: steven_pressfield Website: https://stevenpressfield.com/ Steven Pressfield was an advertising copywriter, schoolteacher, tractor-trailer driver, bartender, oilfield roustabout, attendant in a mental hospital, fruit-picker in Washington state, and screenwriter. His struggles to make a living as an author, including the period when he was homeless and living out of the back of his car, are detailed in...
2022-12-30
1h 12
The Jack Carr Channel
Steven Pressfield: Government Cheese
Steven Pressfield is an author, Hollywood screenwriter, and Marine Corps veteran. He has penned several bestselling novels including The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Tides of War, The Virtues of War, The Afghan Campaign, and A Man at Arms. Steven has also written numerous non-fiction books on creativity to include The War of Art, The Authentic Swing, The Artist’s Journey, and Do the Work. His recent book, Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be, serves as an antidote to being “defeated by a tendency to procrastination, self-doubt, fear, dist...
2022-12-14
1h 42
The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair
Overcoming Resistance with Steven Pressfield
Resistance. Like gravity, it’s such a common part of the human experience that few of us stop to acknowledge it, but it’s a force that exists in all of our lives. It’s in the fear that pops up when we go to move forward in life. It’s in the inner critic, the imposter syndrome and the voice telling us we can’t. It’s in the writer’s block, the snooze button, the procrastination and the distraction. It’s the force that pushes against our creativity and our efforts – especially the big dreams that ar...
2022-12-08
45 min
Great Books Distilled: Summaries of Bestselling Business and Investing Books
“The Warrior Ethos” by Steven Pressfield: A Deep Historical Examination of the Values and Ethics of Warriors Throughout History
Steven Pressfield’s The Warrior Ethos is a deep historical examination of the values and ethics of warriors throughout history—from the ancient Spartans to Japan’s Samurai to Alexander the Great—and how these values can be applied to the battles we each fight. We all struggle daily to find and defense our sense of purpose, to show up as our best ourselves, and to overcome the obstacles we face in our own pursuits. In that struggle, there's much we can learn and apply from the world's great warriors and warrior cultures.The Book in...
2022-11-28
41 min
Outliers with Daniel Scrivner: Explore the Greatest Innovators, Founders, and Investors
#147 Great Books | “The Warrior Ethos” by Steven Pressfield: A Deep Historical Examination of the Values and Ethics of Warriors Throughout History
Steven Pressfield’s The Warrior Ethos is a deep historical examination of the values and ethics of warriors throughout history—from the ancient Spartans to Japan’s Samurai to Alexander the Great—and how these values can be applied to the battles we each fight. We all struggle daily to find and defense our sense of purpose, to show up as our best ourselves, and to overcome the obstacles we face in our own pursuits. In that struggle, there's much we can learn and apply from the world's great warriors and warrior cultures. The Book in Three Sentences When we speak of...
2022-11-28
40 min
Philosopher Insights
Ep.53_Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants To Be_Steven Pressfield
In this edition of the Philosopher Insights Podcast, Steven Pressfield is back with his latest book - 'Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants To Be'. In life, you won't always want to do what you should do, you won't want to do what is best for you, and Steven Pressfield shares a wonderful phrase that you can use to show up every day and put you in position to make things happen. I also featured 'Turning Pro' by Pressfield in Episode 36 of this podcast, if you enjoy today's episode please check out 'Turning Pro...
2022-11-01
18 min
📚 Best Book Summaries by StoryShots
Do The Work by Steven Pressfield Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook
Show notes / PDF & Infographic / Free Audiobook / Do the Work sets out the fundamentals of producing creative work. Its primary emphasis is on the craft of writing, but its advice applies to any creative work. It takes the reader through a project, laying out the problems you might encounter and how to solve them. READ 1 MILLION BOOKS IN MINUTES. For free. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and more exclusive content on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.com ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now.
2022-10-08
18 min
Success for the Athletic-Minded Man
Steven Pressfield on Commitment, Self-Reinforcement, and Getting Yourself to Do What’s Necessary to Achieve Your Goals
#372 Steven Pressfield on Commitment, Self-Reinforcement, and Getting Yourself to Do What’s Necessary to Achieve Your Goals -------- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Steven Pressfield is one of these once-in-a-lifetime people who comes along and speaks truth to the world. His writing speaks to a part of your soul that has never been spoken to before. If there’s someone who understands you and me— the dreamers, people with goals bigger than their eyes, people who know there’s more inside of...
2022-10-03
34 min
Remarkable Retail
"Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be" with Steven Pressfield
We're back with Part 2 of our provocative interview with Steven Pressfield, acclaimed screenplay writer (The Legend of Bagger Vance, among others) and bestselling author of fiction (A Man at Arms, Gates of Fire), as well as several ground-breaking non-fiction works on unlocking our creative potential, including the classic The War of Art, which has sold over 1 million copies worldwideAfter unpacking how the mythical force of "Resistance" is the dragon we need to slay, we go deeper into what it means to "turn pro" and why it is the key to doing the work we are meant...
2022-09-13
39 min
The Marketing Book Podcast
400 Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be by Steven Pressfield
Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be by Steven Pressfield About the Book: Are you losing your "war of art"? Are you being defeated by a tendency to procrastination, self-doubt, fear, distraction, and perfectionism? Are you self-sabotaging your loftiest artistic entrepreneurial dreams? The antidote is nine words: Put your ass where your heart wants to be. Can you shift your artistic identity—your "ass"—from the shallow, fearful, superficial ego to the wise, loving, fearless self? Can you commit to your dream for the long haul and for keeps? In t...
2022-09-09
1h 01
Remarkable Retail
Slaying the Dragon of "Resistance" with Steven Pressfield
"The more important a project is to the evolution of your soul, the more Resistance you'll feel to it."Our guest this week is Steven Pressfield, acclaimed screenplay writer (The Legend of Bagger Vance, among others), bestselling fiction author (A Man at Arms, Gates of Fire) and, as you'll learn, a "servant to the Muse." But he's joining us to discuss his breakthrough efforts to help people walk through their fear to create and deliver their best work.In Part 1 of our two part interview we dig into Steve's ground-breaking book The War of Art...
2022-09-06
38 min
Next Level Human
Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be with Steven Pressfield – Ep. 179
Send us a textSteven Pressfield is a screenwriter and NYT best-selling author. Having worked for 27 years before having his first novel published, Steven understands a lot about creating from a place of action instead of creating from a place of expectation. Steven believes that we have no control over external circumstances; we only have control over our self-discipline, our self-motivation, and how smart we can work. In this episode, Dr. Jade and Steven discuss his creative process, the importance of being committed to the work we want to share with the world, and the...
2022-09-02
1h 06
Philosopher Insights
Ep.35_Turning Pro_Steven Pressfield
n this week's podcast, I wanted to share the incredible wisdom of Steven Pressfield - Turning Pro was the first book I read from him and now I am on a mission to read the rest. He is an amazing writer and I loved the book. This is from Steven Pressfield's website: Turning Pro – Steven Pressfield "I wanted to do a follow-up to The War of Art that got into the concepts of addictions and “shadow careers” as substitutes for embracing our authentic personal destinies and that dug more deeply into the differences between the amateu...
2022-08-30
17 min
All It Takes Is A Goal
ATG 88: Overcome Resistance and Embrace Restraint: The secret formula to achieving your dreams with THE Steven Pressfield
Why is following a dream so hard sometimes? You know what you want, and you know what you need to do to achieve it, so why hasn’t it happened yet?I’m thrilled to have my long-time mentor, Steven Pressfield, join me for an episode all about doing the thing we all want - to live out our dreams. Steven is the bestselling author of countless screenplays, novels, and nonfiction books, including Gates of Fire, Turning Pro, and one of my all-time favorites, The War of Art. In this episode, we talk about taking consistent steps towa...
2022-08-29
1h 04