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war of art by Steven Pressfield appears 49 times across 43 podcast episodes on 4 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
Recent mentions on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, Modern Wisdom, and Joe Rogan Experience.
The book 'War of Art' by Steven Pressfield has been frequently mentioned across various podcasts, highlighting its impact on creativity and overcoming resistance. In episodes of the Joe Rogan Experience, guests like Brandon Epstein and Ralph Barbosa discuss the book's core themes, such as the concept of resistance and the importance of treating creative work professionally. The book is described as a guide for those struggling with procrastination and self-doubt, making it a relevant reference in conversations about discipline and creativity.
Additionally, other podcasts like 'The Diary Of A CEO' and 'Modern Wisdom' feature discussions that reference Pressfield's ideas, such as shadow careers and the necessity of discipline in achieving success. The recurring mentions across these platforms indicate that 'War of Art' resonates with a wide audience, providing valuable insights for anyone looking to navigate the challenges of creative endeavors and personal growth.
The host mentions 'The War of Art' to illustrate the concept of resistance that hinders creative endeavors, particularly in writing. Pressfield's insights resonate with the host's own experiences of overcoming external negativity and internal doubts in pursuit of greatness.
The host mentions 'War of Art' to emphasize the importance of fighting resistance in pursuing one's passions. They highlight the book's message about being true to oneself and taking personal responsibility for one's journey.
The host mentions 'The War of Art' as a foundational text that explores the challenges of self-actualization and the importance of internal validation. They emphasize its relevance in understanding the dynamics of self-worth in relation to external perceptions and societal pressures.
Recent show rotation: The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, Modern Wisdom, and Joe Rogan Experience.
Guests tied to these mentions include Chris Bumstead, Brandon Epstein, Ralph Barbosa, and Mike Maxwell.
Fastest path back to the source: the first indexed mention lands at 14:26 in the episode where we captured it.
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“There's this concept Steven Pressfield talks about where, you know, if you have a wolf and it's roaming around...”
“Stephen Pressfield talks about shadow careers. So he worked in Hollywood for ages before he became a successful author.”
“It's about that suppression that you put on yourself, that weird, and he calls it resistance. Yes. And, you know, he talks about summoning the muse and deciding that you're a professional and show up every day.”
“Steven Pressfield has an amazing book called The War of Art. And it's about that suppression that you put on yourself, that weird, and he calls it resistance.”
“That's a book that will help you a lot because it's basically just about that. The book is just about overcoming this resistance that people have to work.”
“The discussion revolves around the concept of the muse and treating creative work like a professional endeavor, as discussed in Pressfield's book.”
“Pressfield talked about that in The War of Art. Have you read that book? No, no. I've got copies of it. He sent me a whole box.”
“Pressfield talked about that in The War of Art. Have you read that book? It's all about creating things and resistance, and this thing that we all have where we're reluctant to sit down and actually do the work.”
“The speaker mentions giving copies of 'The War of Art' and describes it as a guidebook for overcoming resistance and procrastination in creative work.”
“It's a small book that discusses the struggle against resistance, which is procrastination, and how to treat creativity like a professional endeavor.”
“Do you ever read Pressfields War of Art no it's really we have a stack of them out there I'll give you a copy of it.”
“Great book, Great book. I think he's right, though, when he says, you summon the muse when you sit down to work.”
“The book is essentially like a guidebook for creative types to avoid procrastination resistance and to develop a structure that allows you to sit down in your desk at a very specific time every day and summon the muse.”
“Pressfield talks about resistance to writing and gives tools to overcome it, emphasizing the importance of treating creativity as a professional endeavor.”
“It's such a good book for creatives. I tell everybody I still have a stack of them out there, right? It's got a fresh stack. He sends it because I gave him out to so many listeners.”
“The speaker references Steven Pressfield's 'The War of Art' in relation to the importance of putting in the work and overcoming procrastination.”
“The speaker mentions reading 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield and discusses its value as a practical guide to creativity.”
“The speaker reflects on reading 'The War of Art' and how it inspired thoughts on treating podcasting like an athlete's pursuit.”
“The speaker references Steven Pressfield's concept of resistance, indicating a struggle with procrastination and the importance of overcoming it.”
“Pressfield talks about the creative process and the idea of summoning the muse, suggesting that treating it as real will help it show up.”
“The speaker references how Pressfield talks about the physical act of summoning the muse, suggesting that treating the muse as real can lead to inspiration.”
“It's a fantastic book that discusses the creative process and overcoming obstacles in artistic endeavors.”
“The speaker mentions 'The War of Art' as a fantastic book related to creativity and the process of working on one's craft.”
“I read Steven Pressfield, war of art. And then I read turning pro. I want to turn pro with the show.”
“Pressfield's book, The War of Art, is so good because he documents the journey of summoning the muse while writing.”
“Reminded me a lot of Stephen Pressfield, War of Art type scenario.”
“Steven Pressfield talks about this. The war of art, it's about putting your butt in the chair. That's what makes a professional is you do the work.”
“Pressfield's argument is that if you just treat it like it is a muse, if you really pay respects to it, and show up every day, and try to communicate with the muse, it will show up.”
“In The War of Art, Stephen Pressfield writes that our job in this life is not to shape ourselves into some kind of ideal we imagine we, but to find out who we already are and become it.”
“He talks about that, like summoning the muse. And then if you are a professional and you sit down and you just do the work, those ideas will come to you.”
“It's all about resistance and how resistance keeps you from achieving your best possible self. It gives you the tools to try to be a professional and realize a professional shows up and works.”
“The book is about resistance and how it prevents you from achieving your best self, discussing ego, fears, and procrastination.”
“I read it three years ago at the start of the pandemic and I actually read, sorry, I read the War of Art, which is Stephen King's book.”
“The concept of shadow careers from Stephen Pressfield's 'The War of Art' is discussed, highlighting how people can end up in careers that are tangential to their true passions.”
“The discussion revolves around the concept of resistance and the challenges faced by creatives, referencing the book 'The War of Art' as a successful exploration of these themes.”
“The speaker discusses overcoming resistance in writing, referencing Steven Pressfield's book 'The War of Art' which addresses this concept.”
“The War of Art is about inviting the muse into your life, being disciplined, and treating creativity like an entity that can be summoned.”
“The speaker talks about 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield, mentioning that they read it every time they start a project.”
“The speaker expresses admiration for 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield, highlighting its pragmatic approach to creativity and the importance of treating the muse as a real person.”
“He mentions a great book he read a long time ago by Steven Pressfield called The War of Art, which discusses procrastination and resistance in creative endeavors.”
“It's a great book. It's a great book. It's a great book.”
“Steven Pressfield was on the show a couple of weeks ago and he talks about shadow careers.”
“I read both The War of Art and Turning Pro this year, and they had a very profound impact on how I view the things that I do in my life.”
“It's a great book, the real small book to. I used to buy stacks of them in the old studio and I just hand them out to guests. Well especially comics.”
“The speaker discusses the concept of 'resistance' from Steve Pressfield's book, which addresses the challenges of starting new endeavors and the internal voice that discourages us.”
“The concept of resistance comes from 'The War of Art' where Steven Pressfield says procrastination is an external force trying to conquer you.”
“He has those series of books on creativity, the war of Arts.”
“The War of Art discusses the concept of resistance in creativity and the importance of treating creativity like a professional endeavor.”
“I'm reading The War of Art right now. It's all about breaking through the resistance and the self-talk and the doubt doing that alone is like consuming.”