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Books by Steven Pressfield mentioned on podcasts
Steven Pressfield's writing, particularly his book The War of Art, was a frequent topic of discussion among podcast hosts and guests. On The Joe Rogan Experience, Robert Rodriguez recommended The War of Art as a guidebook for artists dealing with resistance, mentioning that he frequently gives copies to people. Joe Rogan repeatedly brought up the book across multiple episodes, asking guests like Michael Kosta, Josh Brolin, Sam Tallent, Kim Congdon, Sara Weinshenk, and Chris Williamson if they had read it. Rogan emphasized the book's premise about treating creativity like a muse and summoning the unique process of writing while struggling to produce creative work. On Modern Wisdom, Chris Williamson expressed deep admiration for the format and writing style of Steven Pressfield's books, specifically praising both of them as fantastic examples of a concentrated, purified version of writing.
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The War of Art
Steven Pressfield's "The War of Art" serves as a practical guide to breaking through creative blocks and mastering the internal battle against procrastination and self-doubt.
Recommended“Like you have to, you know, I always give people copies of the War of Art, Presfield's book.”
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Gates of Fire
Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield is a historical fiction novel that vividly recounts the heroic last stand of the three hundred Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae.
Discussed“I think that Steven Pressfield's books, both of them, are fantastic; that format's great. Oliver Burkman's most recent one is very similar to yours, and I think that was zeroing in on a new, very concentrated type of, so like, purified version of writing. And I'm here for it.”
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Turning Pro
Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield is a guide that explores how individuals can overcome inner resistance, break through bad habits, and commit fully to their authentic creative work and personal growth.
Discussed“because you you also wrote turning pro”
Speaker The Joe Rogan Experience Joe Rogan Experience #1901 - Steven Pressfield 2024-06-27 Listen at 1:05Where to get it
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Do the Work!
Discussed“and others of his books on this topic including turning pro do the work”
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The Artist's Journey
Discussed“As always, I love all your work—'The War of Art,' 'The Artist's Journey,' 'Gates of Fire'—I've loved all your stuff.”
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Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t
Discussed“nobody wants to read your shit and the Warrior Ethos”
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Tides of War
Discussed“also his books gets a fire about the Spartans and the Battle of Thermopylae the Lionsgate tides of war and others are some of the best historical fiction novels ever written”
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