Episode · Huberman Lab · 2025-10-20
Books mentioned on How to Overcome Inner Resistance | Steven Pressfield
My guest is Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art and expert in how to overcome the inner force of "resistance"—the self-sabotaging tendency to procrastinate on your life's most important work that keeps you from realizing your professional and creative potential.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The War of Art
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a classic exploration of the creative process that identifies internal psychological barriers and offers strategies to overcome self-imposed resistance.
Recommended“I read Steven's book, "The War of Art," some years ago, and I loved it. It transformed the way that I did my science, how I approached the podcast,”
Where to get it
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Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson is an acclaimed biography that chronicles the tumultuous life, career, and complex personality of Apple's co-founder.
Discussed“I've listened to and read Steve Jobs' biography. - Mm. - And I think it's spectacular. I had a particular interest in it because- - What's the title? Because I've never read it. - I think it's "Steve Jobs" - Oh, I see. - by Walter Isaacson.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (6) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book Do the Work!
“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,"”
Own book The War of Art
“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,"”
Own book The War of Art
“It's in "The War of Art," actually. I wrote this out in "The War of Art." Mm-hmm. Yeah. I think it's on page 114 or 115.”
Own book Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t
“In fact, if I can hype one of my books, it's a small follow-up to "The War of Art" called "Nobody Wants to Read Your S***." And a lot of it is about what you learn in advertising,”
Own book Govt Cheese
“In fact, I wrote a memoir called "Govt Cheese." I don't know if you've heard about this one at all. But the chapters are named after the various mentors that I've had, many of them.”
Own book Turning Pro
“And my book, "Turning Pro," is about that, flipping that switch in your head that costs no money. You don't have to take a course. You don't have to get certified.”