Podcasts that mention 📚 The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

I'd read Steven Pressfield's 'The War of Art' and then 'Turning Pro,' and I thought, 'Wow, imagine what would happen if you treated the pursuit of my chosen career, which is podcasting, like an athlete.'

In this episode, Chris Williamson discusses his experience reading 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield, along with another of Pressfield's works, while reflecting on how treating the pursuit of his career in podcasting could be akin to an athlete's dedication.

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Those harder tasks where you have to breach some barrier, some resistance to put it into, you know, Steven Pressfield language, or our friend David Goggins, right? You know, this idea that one has to callous the mind.

In this segment, Chris Williamson discusses the concept of 'resistance' as articulated by Steven Pressfield, highlighting the challenges one must overcome to achieve significant goals. He uses this framework to delve into the nuances of handling difficult tasks.

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Pressfield has a joke in The War of Art, which I guess may not be politically correct, but he says something like it was easier for Hitler to start World War II than it was for him to do his painting.

In this segment, the host references a joke from Steven Pressfield's book 'The War of Art', discussing a provocative comparison made by Pressfield about the challenges of creativity.

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No, it’s actually a really great illustration of what Steven Pressfield calls the resistance, right?

In this segment, the podcast host refers to a concept known as 'the resistance,' which is derived from Steven Pressfield's book 'The War of Art.'

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But I think that's, there's kind of a—there's um Steven Pressfield tells a version of that story also in the War of Art. He's saying that that's the resistance, right?

In this segment, the host discusses the concept of resistance, referencing Steven Pressfield's book 'The War of Art' to illustrate how individuals often hold back from fully committing to their creative endeavors.

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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.

During the discussion, the host inquires if Steven Pressfield considers the diverse range of readers who enjoy his book, 'The War of Art', highlighting its appeal to both widely successful individuals and those contemplating their creative journeys.

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Because I tend to reread The War of Art or Turning Pro or one of your books when I'm about to start a project. It's just like a nice sort of headspace to get into.

Ryan Holiday shares that he often rereads Steven Pressfield's book, 'The War of Art,' among others, to get into the right mindset before starting a project.

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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. Where it can be everywhere and nowhere current and timeless at the same time.

In this segment, the host refers to the book 'The War of Art' as an example of how art can transcend time, highlighting its ability to be both immediate and timeless.

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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, host Ryan expresses his admiration for the works of guest Steven Pressfield, specifically mentioning *The War of Art* along with other titles like *The Artist's Journey* and *Gates of Fire*.

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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 book 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield, mentioning that the guest would really enjoy it.

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There's a line in one of Steven Pressfield's books that I love; have you ever read his stuff? 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 expresses admiration for Steven Pressfield's work, specifically mentioning his books The War of Art and Gates of Fire, showcasing a conversation about a philosophical line related to Alexander the Great.

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Yeah, like I was talking to Steven Pressfield who wrote The War of Art, and he talks about, like, the muses. And I'm like, you can't possibly believe that your artistic stuff is coming from the muses.

In this segment, the podcast host discusses a conversation with author Steven Pressfield, highlighting his book 'The War of Art'. They explore the idea of creativity and inspiration, questioning the belief that artistic flow comes from muses, similar to athletes' experiences with receiving creative inspiration.

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Have you ever read Pressfield's The War of Art?

In this segment, Joe Rogan inquires whether Josh Brolin has read a book titled 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield.

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That's the Steven Pressfield, he swears by it, that the War of Art book is all about the Muse, about summoning the Muse. When you write, there's something weird going on.

Joe Rogan refers to 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield, emphasizing its focus on the creative muse and the unique process of writing.

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I've talked about it too many times, but have you ever read Pressfield's 'War of Art'? Oh, we have a copy of it for you, then!

Joe Rogan mentions the book 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield to his guest Sam Tallent and asks if he has read it. This book is frequently recommended by Joe, who praises its insights on creativity and the discipline required to achieve artistic success. He often shares copies with creative individuals who visit his podcast.

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That's what Steven Pressfield's book is all about—The War of Art.

In a conversation with Chris Williamson, Joe Rogan talks about Steven Pressfield's book, The War of Art, highlighting its themes related to the struggles of producing creative work.

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Have you ever read Steven Pressfield's 'The War of Art'? I did, yeah!

In the episode, Joe Rogan inquires whether Charles Wesley Godwin has read 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield, which serves as a practical guide to creativity.

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You know that thing from The War of Art that Pressfield talks about?

Francis is referencing a book titled 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield, discussing themes of resistance and procrastination.

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Oh man, Pressfield talks about it almost like he... he talks... have you read The War of Art?

In this segment, Joe Rogan references a key concept from Steven Pressfield's book, 'The War of Art', while discussing procrastination and the author's insights on overcoming creative blocks.

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Oh man, Pressfield talks about it almost like he... he talks... have you read The War of Art?

During the discussion on procrastination, Joe Rogan asks his guest, Francis, whether he has read 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield, implying the book's relevance to their conversation.

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Oh man, Pressfield talks about it almost like he... he talks... have you read The War of Art?

During the conversation, Joe Rogan and Francis Foster discuss 'The War of Art', a book about overcoming procrastination. Joe references the book and inquires if Francis has read it.

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No, I have a bunch of copies; I’ve recommended so much that he sent me like a box of... we bought a box back in the L.A. studio and now I would give it to comedians, I’m like, 'Just read this.'

Joe Rogan discusses the book 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield, mentioning how he often recommends it to comedians and has distributed many copies.

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