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The War of Art

Steven Pressfield · 2002

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9,661·Classic

24 yrs

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6

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Why it endured

The definitive book on creative resistance. Pressfield identifies the internal force — Resistance — that stops us from doing our creative work, and gives us the vocabulary and framework to defeat it. Required reading for every writer, artist, and entrepreneur who has ever procrastinated on their most important work.

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6 people recommend this book

Tim FerrissAuthor & investor

The War of Art is the best book on overcoming creative resistance. I give it to everyone who tells me they want to create something.

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Ryan HolidayAuthor & Stoic philosopher

Pressfield's concept of Resistance changed my life. Every creative person needs to understand this force.

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Derek SiversFounder of CD Baby & author

The War of Art names the thing that stops all creators. Once you name it, you can fight it.

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James AltucherInvestor & author

Pressfield's Resistance is real. This book is the manual for defeating it.

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Simon SinekAuthor & speaker

The War of Art explains why we self-sabotage — and what the professional does differently.

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Chris WilliamsonHost of Modern Wisdom podcast

A short, punchy read that tackles procrastination and creative blocks with equal parts motivational intensity and spiritual depth, packed with insights worth highlighting throughout.

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