Show notes / PDF & Infographic / Do the Work sets out the fundamentals of producing creative work. Its primary emphasis is on the craft of writing, but its advice applies to any creative work. It takes the reader through a project, laying out the problems you might encounter and how to solve them.
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StoryShots Summary and Review of Do the Work: Overcome Resistance and Get Out of Your Own Way by Steven Pressfield
Introduction
Do the Work sets out the fundamentals of producing creative work. Its primary emphasis is on the craft of writing, but its advice applies to any creative work. It takes the reader through a project, laying out the problems you might encounter and how to solve them.
Do the Work is a short book that shows the difficulties of writing from the beginning to the end. It is both helpful and inspiring.
Steven Pressfield has also authored Turning Pro and The War of Art. The two analyze the differences between professionals and amateurs in their approach to adversity. The central message in Do the Work is that you have to take the initiative to get past problems. Taking the first step when trying something new is often the hardest but most important driver for eventual success.
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“Once again another brilliant book from Steven. Do the Work gives you step-by-step instructions on how to overcome and conquer Resistance--the biggest enemy of them all. The gloves come off! Do the Work explains who and what your allies are and how to embrace and utilize them in your creative life or in your day-to-day situations. The points and steps in this book makes it possible for anyone to go and achieve what they truly are striving for--may it be writing a book, a play, or starting a new business. A must read for anyone who wants to get ahead and out of their own way. Steven has done it again.” - Robert Kiyosaki, bestselling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad
About Steven Pressfield
Best-selling novelist Steven Pressfield has published a dozen books over 27 years. He has authored fiction, nonfiction, scripts, and advertisements. In 1995, he debuted with The Legend of Bagger Vance. Five years later, Will Smith and Matt Damon starred in a movie of the same name to cash in on its popularity.
Do the Work is the follow-up book by Steven Pressfield to The War of Art. The two books provide readers with practical ideas and techniques to overcome Resistance. Resistance is the driving force behind procrastination.
Pressfield is also a former Marine and Duke University graduate.
StoryShot #1: Stop Thinking and Begin Working
StoryShot #2: The More Time and Effort You Put into a Big Project, the More Resistance You Will Face
StoryShot #3: You're Not the Only One Experiencing Resistance
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