Ep 69: Battle The War Of Art w/ Steven PressfieldEp 69: Battle The War Of Art w/ Steven Pressfield
The Super Human Life
Steven Pressfield is a former Marine and graduate of Duke University. He became an overnight success as a writer after 30 years of abject failure. Identifying the omnipresence of “Resistance,” the interior force of self-sabotage he described in...
1:10:25•5 Apr 2021
Steven Pressfield on Beating Self-Sabotage and Finding Creative Success
“Before you can do whatever your dream is, you got to find some way to overcome that force. It's in everybody's head and you got to find some trick, some mental mindset that'll allow you to work in spite of it.”
What if the only thing standing between you and your dreams is a force called 'Resistance'? In this eye-opening episode of 'The Super Human Life', host Frank Rich sits down with Steven Pressfield, the man who literally wrote the book on overcoming self-sabotage. Steven, a former Marine and Duke University graduate, opens up about his rocky journey from failed writer to best-selling author of 'The War of Art' and 'The Legend of Bagger Vance'.
They chat about his early years, odd jobs, and how identifying 'Resistance' changed his life. But this isn't just for artists. Whether you're battling addiction, stuck in a dead-end job, or just can't seem to get started on your goals, Steven's insights on perseverance and mindset are gold. Tune in for a conversation that's both practical and inspiring, and learn how faith and fitness can help you conquer your own Resistance.
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