Book · 2011
Do the Work!
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And others of his books on this topic including turning pro do the work.
Lex Fridman · Lex Fridman Podcast · Jun 2020 Listen at 0:10 The best things said about it
You got all, "Do the Work." You got all these great books.
Rich Roll The Rich Roll Podcast · Mar 2021 I did that research I talked about with steven pressfield's books on creativity war of art authentic swing turning pro do the work.
Jack Carr The Joe Rogan Experience · Apr 2020 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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Why people recommend it
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. The book received widespread praise and recommendations across multiple popular podcasts. On The Rich Roll Podcast, host Rich Roll explicitly recommended the book, a sentiment echoed by Lex Fridman on the Lex Fridman Podcast, who categorized it among Pressfield's essential works on the creative process. A listener named Kim Johnson, speaking on an episode of The Rich Roll Podcast, shared that she had read the book multiple times and found immense value in its reminder that creative resistance is a tangible force that must be actively fought against daily. Furthermore, author Jack Carr discussed Pressfield's creative guides on The Joe Rogan Experience, noting that he utilized these books, including Do the Work, to help structure his own rigorous writing and research process. Across these varied mentions, speakers emphasized the book's direct utility in defeating procrastination and maintaining creative momentum. The text serves as an indispensable manual for artists, writers, and makers seeking to silence their inner critics and bring their projects to completion despite the daunting obstacles of internal resistance.
Every mention
Lex Fridman and others of his books on this topic including turning pro do the work 1
“and others of his books on this topic including turning pro do the work”
Rich Roll You got all, "Do the Work." You got all these great books, 1
“You got all, "Do the Work." You got all these great books,”
Jack Carr I did that research I talked about with steven pressfield's books on creativity war of art authentic swing… 1
“I did that research I talked about with steven pressfield's books on creativity war of art authentic swing turning pro do the work”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker1
“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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Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Steven Pressfield is an author of numerous historical fiction and non-fiction books, including the now iconic "War of Art" and also the book "Do the Work,"”
“you've read do do the work”