The Joe Rogan Experience #405 - Steven Pressfield, Aubrey Marcus
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Oct 15, 2013 
Joe Rogan, Steven Pressfield, and Aubrey Marcus discuss creativity, primal instincts, warrior ethos, and self-improvement. They explore tribal practices, psychedelics, discipline, writing habits, and mastering pool. The conversation delves into balancing structure and creativity in storytelling, embracing failures for growth, and continuous self-improvement.
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The War of Art Recommendation
- Read Steven Pressfield's book "The War of Art".
- It's inspiring for creative types and helps overcome resistance to creative work.
Resistance as a Mental Block
- Resistance is a "fog" or mental block preventing action, especially creative work.
- This affects everyone, not just artists, manifesting as procrastination.
The Muse as a Flow State
- When performing well, comedians feel like "passengers" to the "muse."
- This is akin to a flow state where creativity takes over.