The Russell Brunson Show (MS) Applying "The War of Art" to Overcome Resistance
Sep 15, 2023
In this episode, Steven Pressfield, author of 'The War of Art', joins the show. They discuss the concept of resistance and how it affects creatives and entrepreneurs. They share personal struggles with resistance and procrastination, and offer strategies to overcome them. The speaker also explores their interest in different cultures and religions, emphasizing the importance of pursuing passions and breaking through resistance.
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The Resistance Blocks Creativity
- Resistance acts as an internal force blocking you from starting your creative work or projects.
- Naming it "The Resistance" gives you a tangible adversary to overcome.
Cleaning Is Resistance's Trick
- To avoid starting his presentations, Russell found himself cleaning and rearranging his office.
- This procrastination through busywork exemplifies resistance’s tactics to derail creative effort.
Starting Is The Hardest Step
- The hardest part of creative work is simply getting started, not the work itself.
- Commit to sitting down and beginning your task to overcome inertia.