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- Hasan KubbaInterview
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. Because procrastination and perfectionism is a constant struggle.
- Derek SiversInterview
1\. War of Art by Steven Pressfield 2\. On Writing Well by William Zinsser 3\. Story by Robert McKee
- Books to Help You Write Your First BookReading list
Steven Pressfield is the author of The War of Art, a book that covers the process of writing a book. He is also known for his work in the film industry, having written and directed several films. The War of Art is a good book to read to help you write your first book because it covers the process of writing a book…
- The Best Books On HappinessReading list
So many happiness books are about positive psychology. This study says this. That study says that. Blah, blah, blah. But we already know that having a deep purpose, and working towards that purpose, really creates happiness. So: how do we get there? The War of Art demystifies and moves “resistance” to achieving our…
- Rachel HendrixInterview
- Maria ShehataInterview
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. About procrastination, why we do it, and how to overcome it. A really quick, helpful read. And Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder. It’s paint by numbers for screenwriting.
- Ryan HolidayInterview
Which path is that? I’m on a few. As a writer, The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. Cyril Connolly. Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott. Cheryl Strayed. Austin Kleon. Mastery by Robert Greene. Business? Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne. Purple Cow by Seth Godin. Paul Graham’s essays. Zero to One by Peter…
- Kelle HamptonInterview
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. This book is the bible for anyone in the creative field. I’ve read it many times—it’s an easy read—and it always pushes me forward. Whatever it is we dream of creating, if we’re not doing it, it’s because we’re giving in to the beast of Resistance.
- Christina PazsitzkyInterview
Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse My Life in Comedy by Phyllis Diller. She had such a positive perspective on show business and comedy. It’s easy to get jaded and cynical, Phyllis Diller was neither. This book really changed my thinking. Okay, one more please – The War of Art by Steven Pressfield – this book is great…
- John L. MonkInterview
The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield. This book and its follow-up, Turning Pro, have been the biggest influence in my life in the last 5 years. They’re self-help sorts of books with lots of great advice on how to recognize our resistance—that thing inside of us that stops us from succeeding—and how deal with it.
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