

What It Really Takes to Accomplish Your Dreams (ft. Steven Pressfield)
197 snips Aug 28, 2024
In this engaging discussion, author Steven Pressfield reflects on his journey from obscurity to publishing his breakout novel at 52. He shares insights on defeating creative resistance and redefines success as a grueling internal battle. Pressfield emphasizes the value of persistence, emotional alignment, and the nurturing aspect of creativity while debunking myths about the need for suffering in art. He also offers a sneak peek into his latest book, 'The Daily Pressfield,' which explores the daily grind of artistic life.
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Pressfield's Persistence
- Steven Pressfield worked odd jobs for 20+ years before his writing career took off.
- He persisted because writing was the only thing that kept him sane, not money.
The Nature of Resistance
- Resistance (with a capital R) is a powerful, ever-changing force of self-sabotage.
- It appears when we try to move from a lower level to a higher level, creatively or personally.
Early Self-Sabotage
- Pressfield sabotaged his first book and marriage due to resistance.
- He acted out to avoid the vulnerability of finishing his work.