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The Authentic Swing
Book • 2013
In 'The Authentic Swing', Steven Pressfield delves into the story behind his historical golf novel, 'The Legend of Bagger Vance'.
The book explores Pressfield's writing philosophy, his experiences growing up around golf, and how he drew inspiration from the Bhagavad Gita to create the novel.
It also discusses the concept of the 'authentic swing', which metaphorically represents finding one's true self and creative voice.
The book provides insights into Pressfield's writing process, his decision to set the novel in the Southern United States in the 1920s, and the themes of identity and creativity that are central to his work.
The book explores Pressfield's writing philosophy, his experiences growing up around golf, and how he drew inspiration from the Bhagavad Gita to create the novel.
It also discusses the concept of the 'authentic swing', which metaphorically represents finding one's true self and creative voice.
The book provides insights into Pressfield's writing process, his decision to set the novel in the Southern United States in the 1920s, and the themes of identity and creativity that are central to his work.
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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 James Altucher as one of Steven Pressfield 's books about the process of being a great writer.
Steven Pressfield 's books about the process of being a great writer.
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Steven Pressfield | Writing Lessons from the Master
