Moonshots Podcast: Superstar mindsets and success habits Turning Ideas into Finished Products with Steven Pressfield 'Do The Work'
Aug 26, 2024
In this discussion, Steven Pressfield, a renowned author on creativity, joins content creator Baker and productivity expert Nate Gillin to tackle the art of overcoming resistance. They dive into essential themes from Pressfield's work, emphasizing action over perfection. Pressfield's mantra of 'ship your work' challenges listeners to share their creations without letting fear hold them back. The trio passionately highlights embracing discomfort and committing to passions as key steps to transform ideas into finished products.
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Predictable Resistance
- Push through predictable resistance points in any project.
- Acknowledge that everyone faces these sticking points, from creatives to business leaders.
Demystifying Resistance
- Resistance points in creative work are predictable, like challenges in physical training.
- Knowing this makes them less daunting and more manageable.
Overcoming Resistance
- Mark Pearson Freeland initially felt resistance to open water swimming due to various fears.
- He overcame this by focusing on the positive outcomes, like the endorphin rush and social connection.