The War of Art

Steven Pressfield

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bhu1stMar 16, 2023

The concept of Resistance put forward by Pressfield in the book The War of Art is very profound and practical. I have this book summary hanging on my wall. Gets me up every time I feel like not wanting to do the grunt work.

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bikeformindMar 15, 2023

Not just for artists this book is a bible for anyone who has difficulty getting out of their own way.

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chiefalchemistSep 22, 2022

"The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield.

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lurker137Mar 20, 2022

The War of Art, Steven Pressfield It's written in the same concise format as The Art of War by Sun Tzu, and it's just as dense with insights.

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mmerlinJan 5, 2022

Steven Pressfield - The War of Art + Turning Pro

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godmode2019Jun 26, 2021

* The war of art - being a professional.

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