The War of Art
Break through resistance and unleash your creative potential.
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The War of Art – Steven Pressfield
Within You is an Enemy
Most of us have two lives: The life we live, and the unlived life within us. Between the two stands Resistance.
Steven Pressfield names the enemy. Resistance is the force that stops you from writing that book, starting that business, or going to the gym. It is invisible, internal, and insidious. And it will kill your dreams if you let it.
The Core Concepts
This is a field manual for the creative battle.
Defining Resistance
Resistance has no conscience. It doesn't care who you are. Its only job is to stop you from doing your work. It manifests as procrastination, fear, self-doubt, and addiction. It is fueled by fear.
Turning Pro
The amateur waits for inspiration. The Professional shows up and does the work. "Somerset Maugham said, 'I write only when inspiration strikes. Fortunately it strikes every morning at nine o'clock sharp.'" You defeat Resistance by turning Pro.
The Muse
When you sit down and fight through the pain of starting, something magical happens. The Muse takes notice. Pressfield argues that by doing the mundane work, you invite the divine to enter.
Should You Read This Book?
If you are a writer, artist, or entrepreneur, this book is not optional. It is short, punchy, and will kick you in the ass.
Grab your copy on Amazon and defeat Resistance.
Win the War
Creativity is a battle.
- Deep Work Summary – How to do the work once you sit down.
- Top 10 Mistakes New Authors Make – Resistance in action.
- Flow Summary – What happens when you beat Resistance.
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