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From The Green Notebook

Steven Pressfield- Inner Callings and Outer Worlds

Feb 17, 2024
Author Steven Pressfield discusses the power of answering your calling, facing Resistance, and aligning inner and outer worlds. He shares insights on thriving in chaos, combating self-doubt, and the importance of small daily passages. Pressfield's journey to mastery, uncovering passion and purpose, and exploring the hero's journey are also explored in this engaging episode.
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Quick takeaways

  • Embrace resistance and self-doubt as natural obstacles in pursuing creative endeavors.
  • Acknowledge and pursue your inner calling to avoid unfulfilled lives and negative consequences.

Deep dives

The power of words and quotes

In this episode, the host dives into a discussion with author Stephen Pressfield about the impact of words and quotes. They explore how a single quote or passage from a book can have a profound influence on our daily lives. They also mention the importance of finding inspiration in short, impactful thoughts or phrases. Pressfield shares examples from his own work, highlighting how small snippets of inspiration have sparked the creation of his books.

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