The War of Art
Steven Pressfield · 2002
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24 yrs
Age
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.
What they're saying
6 people recommend this book
“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.”
The Tim Ferriss Show
“Pressfield's concept of Resistance changed my life. Every creative person needs to understand this force.”
Daily Stoic
“The War of Art names the thing that stops all creators. Once you name it, you can fight it.”
sive.rs
“Pressfield's Resistance is real. This book is the manual for defeating it.”
Blog
“The War of Art explains why we self-sabotage — and what the professional does differently.”
“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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