Podcasts that mention 📚 Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield
Gates of Fire
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Podcasts that mention Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield
The Daily Stoic episodes that mention Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield
Episode: Steven Pressfield on Discovering Stoicism and Working Without Attachment
Published on November 11, 2023
And then I have on my wall, I have the last page from the typewritten manuscript of Gates of Fire signed by the author. Yeah, I have a bunch of those little totems too, myself.
In the conversation, Steven Pressfield shares that he keeps a signed last page from the typewritten manuscript of his book 'Gates of Fire' displayed on his wall, along with other personal artifacts that hold significance for him.
Do you think about the spectrum of people who are able to enjoy 'Gates of Fire' or 'The War of Art'? You have people who have sold hundreds of millions of records that are fans of 'The War of Art', and people who are just thinking about starting.
The host inquires if Steven Pressfield considers the diverse range of readers who appreciate his works, specifically mentioning 'Gates of Fire'.
Around that time, I would have also read 'Gates of Fire'. I remember buying that on Amazon.
Ryan Holiday discusses his experience of reading 'Gates of Fire' by Steven Pressfield, recalling how he purchased it on Amazon around the same period he received the recommendation for 'Meditations'.
Not whatsoever, because if you think about, like, the second book was Gates of Fire for me. And as I was writing it, I thought, who's going to possibly be interested in this?
Steven Pressfield reflects on his experience writing his second book, 'Gates of Fire', expressing his doubt about whether anyone would want to read it.
Episode: Rick Rubin on The Creative Act, Overcoming Ego, and Enjoying the Process
Published on June 9, 2023
What’s amazing about a book like Gates of Fire is that it's only 20 or 30 years old, but it feels like it's a thousand years old. When somebody does something I guess—even the War of Art—but when somebody does something that is both timely but also has no place in time, that’s something incredible about what art can do.
The host discusses the book 'Gates of Fire', noting how it manages to feel both timeless and contemporary, despite being only 20 or 30 years old.
Episode: Steven Pressfield on Overcoming Resistance and the Value of Discipline
Published on October 6, 2022
You know, and I think that where my attention goes when I'm really doing it right, like if I'm writing a book like Gates of Fire or something like that, my attention goes to that world that is being created kind of through me, but not by me in the moment, you know?
In this segment, guest Steven Pressfield discusses his book *Gates of Fire*, highlighting how his focus and awareness shift when he immerses himself in the creative process.
As always, I love all your work—'The War of Art,' 'The Artist's Journey,' 'Gates of Fire'—I've loved all your stuff.
In this segment, the host, Ryan, expresses his admiration for the guest, Steven Pressfield, mentioning some of Pressfield's notable works, including *Gates of Fire*.
Episode: CrossFit Athlete Brooke Wells on Reaching Your Potential
Published on May 27, 2022
No, I haven't, but you would love The War of Art or his novel Gates of Fire—that's amazing. In one of them, a philosopher is talking to Alexander the Great, and Alexander says, 'I have conquered the world; what have you ever done?'
The host recommends the novel 'Gates of Fire' by Steven Pressfield to the guest, noting a philosophical conversation in the story between a philosopher and Alexander the Great.
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