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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
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a well-regarded guide on creativity, professionalism, and overcoming self-imposed creative blocks known as resistance.
Recommended“I've got this friend, Steven Pressfield is an author and he wrote this remarkable book called The War of Art. It's kind of about creativity and how to be a professional and overcome procrastination, et cetera.”
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Turning Pro
Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield is a motivational guide that examines the internal psychological barriers and resistance that prevent individuals from fully committing to their creative work and professional ambitions.
Recommended“and I don't know it's pretty cool all right so yeah there's the war of art on the back and then there's turning pro these books are just instrumental”
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Gates of Fire
Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield is a historical novel detailing the heroic Spartan stand at the Battle of Thermopylae.
Discussed“It's like for me writing Gates of Fire and setting a story in ancient Greece with the Spartans, the part of the reason I did that was so you could talk about honor with a straight face.”
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The Legend of Bagger Vance
The Legend of Bagger Vance by Steven Pressfield is a mystical historical novel that reimagines the Hindu spiritual text the Bhagavad Gita through the lens of a depressed veteran participating in a high-stakes golf tournament during the Great Depression.
Discussed“And then I realized as as I'm working on this, I flash back to The Legend of Bagger Vance, the book, not the movie.”
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Do the Work!
Do the Work! by Steven Pressfield is a practical creative guide designed to help individuals overcome internal resistance, inertia, and self-doubt during creative projects.
Discussed“stephen pressfield i had read already do the work three times and already was so ants when i found out that rich was going to talk to him his reminder that resistance is a real force and that wow i just have to keep giving it the middle finger every day”
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A Man at Arms
A Man at Arms by Steven Pressfield is a historical fiction novel centered on the hero Telamon and a gripping journey through antiquity.
Discussed“I it was very obvious to me that he's the same that that he's a reincarnation of the character from A Man at Arms.”
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The Daily Pressfield
The Daily Pressfield by Steven Pressfield is a structured daily guide and companion journal designed to help writers and creators overcome internal resistance, manage their time effectively, and maintain disciplined creative habits.
Discussed“I mean it's just like incredible this guy you know he just came out with this box set the Daily Press field okay um which I thought it would share comes in this beautiful box”
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Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t
Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t by Steven Pressfield is a practical writing guide focused on overcoming creative resistance, engaging audiences, and mastering the craft of storytelling.
Recommended“And if you're interested in all of the things that we're talking about today, pick up "The War of Art," "Turning Pro," "Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t."”
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Tides of War
Tides of War by Steven Pressfield is a celebrated historical fiction novel that plunges readers into the brutal conflicts of ancient Greece, focusing on the Spartans and the historic Battle of Thermopylae.
Discussed“But the first he was in he was in Tides of War and he was in the Virtues of War.”
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Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be
Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be by Steven Pressfield is a practical and motivational guide designed to help creators overcome internal resistance, conquer self-doubt, and achieve discipline in their artistic pursuits.
Recommended“likewise the new book put your ass where your heart wants to be is incredible”
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Govt Cheese
Govt Cheese by Steven Pressfield is a biographical memoir recounting the author's early struggles, odd jobs, and prolonged journey before achieving breakthrough success as a bestselling novelist.
Recommended“The newest book is your memoir, Govt Cheese, which is about all those years before the first publication...”
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The Afghan campaign
Discussed“another book by steven you may have read is called the afghan campaign and of course it's not about our current war in afghanistan or the british campaign”
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The Arcadian
The Arcadian by Steven Pressfield is a historical fiction novel that continues the author's acclaimed exploration of ancient warfare, strategy, and heroism in the classical world.
Recommended“his new novel, The Arcadian, which is incredible.”
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The Artist's Journey
The Artist's Journey by Steven Pressfield is a creative guide that explores the mythological path of the artist, detailing the internal transformation required to pursue one's true calling.
Discussed“as always this is my copy of war of art her new Pro the artist Journey Gates of Fire”
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The Authentic Swing
Why people recommend it: The Authentic Swing by Steven Pressfield is a compelling look into the creative struggles and practical processes behind writing a major work.
Recommended“I just finished the authentic swing really cool book especially for writ I think you know because it really goes through his process of writing The Legend of Bagger Vance and and talking about that”
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The Virtues of War
Discussed“But the first he was in he was in Tides of War and he was in the Virtues of War.”
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The Warrior Ethos
The Warrior Ethos by Steven Pressfield is a concise and striking examination of the warrior mindset and its relevance to overcoming life's daily challenges and creative obstacles.
Recommended“nobody wants to read your shit and the Warrior Ethos”
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The lion's gate
The Lion's Gate by Steven Pressfield is a work of historical non-fiction that details the gripping events of the 1967 Six-Day War through the eyes of the soldiers and commanders who lived through it.
Recommended“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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