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Mentioned in 6 episodes
The Artist's Journey
Book • 2018
In 'The Artist's Journey', Steven Pressfield extends the concept of the hero's journey to the artist's life.
The book posits that after completing the hero's journey, an individual embarks on the artist's journey, a path of self-discovery, creative production, and overcoming internal resistance.
It emphasizes the importance of finding one's authentic calling and producing work that is true to oneself.
The journey is described as a constant, solitary, and mental evolution focused on self-discovery rather than self-expression.
The book posits that after completing the hero's journey, an individual embarks on the artist's journey, a path of self-discovery, creative production, and overcoming internal resistance.
It emphasizes the importance of finding one's authentic calling and producing work that is true to oneself.
The journey is described as a constant, solitary, and mental evolution focused on self-discovery rather than self-expression.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Mentioned by 
Ryan Holiday as one of 
Steven Pressfield 's books, highlighting the author's diverse experiences shaping his writing.
Ryan Holiday as one of Steven Pressfield 's books, highlighting the author's diverse experiences shaping his writing.
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Steven Pressfield on Consistency, Overcoming Resistance and Discipline
Mentioned by Andy J. Pizza in relation to his concept of the artist's journey and the two stages of becoming an artist.
487 - Apathetic About Goals? Uncover A Different Source of "Infinite" Motivation
Mentioned by Andy J. Pizza when discussing the artist's journey and the transition between different creative phases.
#77: Andy J. Pizza – Writing with pictures and developing your taste
Mentioned to reference a quote on page 16 about people who claim to have no passion for anything.
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