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The Storytelling Lab

Fighting Resistance Daily & Doing the Work to Become Your Authentic Self with Steven Pressfield

Dec 4, 2023
Renowned writer Steven Pressfield discusses overcoming creative barriers and offers valuable lessons and guidance to aspiring artists. He explores the influence of his work and emphasizes the importance of perseverance and dedication. Pressfield also delves into the significance of immersion and small details in writing, the concept of ideas and their path to creation, and the impact of resistance on creative individuals.
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  • Recognizing resistance as an external force allows creatives to dismiss its negative thoughts and push through to do the work.
  • Authenticity and finding one's voice and style are crucial in creative work, with different projects requiring different approaches.

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Resistance and the Creative Journey

The podcast discusses the concept of resistance, which is an objective force that exists within the creative journey. It is described as an intelligent and diabolical force that presents itself as the voice in our heads, but is actually separate from us. Recognizing resistance as an external force allows creatives to dismiss its negative thoughts and push through to do the work. The podcast emphasizes the importance of understanding the presence of resistance and continuing to create despite its influence.

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