Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2020-09-17
Books mentioned on How To Turn Pro - Steven Pressfield - #220
Steven Pressfield is an author. Many people's lives are split into two parts; before and after they Turn Pro.
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 guide on overcoming creative blocks, conquering internal resistance, and unlocking professional discipline.
Recommended“so as a tiny bit of background i read both the war of art and turning pro this year and they had a very profound impact on how i view the things that i do in my life”
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Turning Pro
Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield is a practical and psychological guide designed to help individuals overcome resistance, self-sabotage, and amateur habits to fully commit to their creative callings and professional endeavors.
Recommended“so as a tiny bit of background i read both the war of art and turning pro this year and they had a very profound impact on how i view the things that i do in my life”
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Composed
Discussed“and roseanne as she describes this in in her book composed she said i woke up from this dream shaken to the core”
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Inner Work
Inner Work by Robert A.
Recommended“there's a wonderful book about interpretation of dreams called inner work by robert johnson which i highly recommend to anybody”
Other mentions in this episode (4) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book Turning Pro
“that were um what i call in the book shadow activities not the real activities they were close to them but they were not really them”
Own book Turning Pro
“i think i even wrote this in turning pro that i used to work in this office here where i am right now”
Own book The War of Art
“i had that dream and i talked about the war of art called lark can you see that”
Own book Gates of Fire
“it's called a man in arms and it's a novel”