The War of Art
Steven Pressfield names the invisible force that keeps you from doing your most important work and calls it Resistance. The War of Art breaks down how procrastination, fear, and self-doubt operate behind the scenes, then lays out a clear framework for defeating them by adopting the mindset of a professional.
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Who it is for
Anyone who keeps postponing a meaningful project, whether it is writing a book, launching a business, or committing to a creative practice. It is especially useful for people who already know what they should be doing but cannot seem to start, and for anyone ready to stop treating their ambitions like a weekend hobby.
About the Author
Steven Pressfield is a marine, schoolteacher, fruit-picker, bartender, screenwriter, oilfield roustabout, and copywriter. He is a prolific writer of nonfiction, historical fiction, and screenplays known for “The War of Art,” “Gates of Fire,” “Do the Work,” “Turning Pro,” “The Warrior Ethos,” “The Artists Journey,” “The Lion’s Gate,” “The Virtues of War,” “The Legend of Bagger Vance,” and many others.
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