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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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when discussing his concept of the artist's journey.


Steven Pressfield

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when discussing the creative journey.

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in relation to his concept of the artist's journey and the two stages of becoming an artist.

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when discussing the artist's journey and the transition between different creative phases.

Andy J. Pizza

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Mentioned to reference a quote on page 16 about people who claim to have no passion for anything.

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