Episode · The Joe Rogan Experience · 2013-10-15

Joe Rogan, Steven Pressfield & Aubrey Marcus: books mentioned on The Joe Rogan Experience #405

#405 - Steven Pressfield, Aubrey Marcus

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Steven Pressfield is an author of fiction, non-fiction, and screenplays, known for books such as "The War of Art" and "The Legend of Bagger Vance" Aubrey Marcus is writer, entrepreneur, and adventurer.

Joe Rogan recommended The War of Art by Steven Pressfield and Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield. Aubrey Marcus recommended The Authentic Swing by Steven Pressfield, and discussed The Legend of Bagger Vance by Steven Pressfield and Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   The War of Art

   Steven Pressfield · at 0:49 · mentioned 3 times

   The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a practical guide on overcoming creative resistance, procrastination, and self-doubt to achieve professional discipline.

   Recommended

   “uh I was reading his Twitter and he said uh a long time ago something about if you're really into for Creative types is a great book called The War of Art”

   Joe Rogan #405 - Steven Pressfield, Aubrey Marcus 2013-10-15 Listen at 0:49

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2. 

   The Legend of Bagger Vance

   Steven Pressfield · at 10:24

   The Legend of Bagger Vance by Steven Pressfield is a mystical historical novel that reimagines the Hindu spiritual text the Bhagavad Gita through the lens of a depressed veteran participating in a high-stakes golf tournament during the Great Depression.

   Discussed

   “I just finished the authentic swing really cool book especially for writ I think you know because it really goes through his process of writing The Legend of Bagger Vance and and talking about that”

   Aubrey Marcus #405 - Steven Pressfield, Aubrey Marcus 2013-10-15 Listen at 10:24

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3. 

   The Authentic Swing

   Steven Pressfield · at 10:24 · mentioned 2 times

   Why people recommend it: The Authentic Swing by Steven Pressfield is a compelling look into the creative struggles and practical processes behind writing a major work.

   Recommended

   “I just finished the authentic swing really cool book especially for writ I think you know because it really goes through his process of writing The Legend of Bagger Vance and and talking about that”

   Aubrey Marcus #405 - Steven Pressfield, Aubrey Marcus 2013-10-15 Listen at 10:24

   Where to get it

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4. 

   Turning Pro

   Steven Pressfield · at 1:40:32

   Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield is a motivational guide that examines the internal psychological barriers and resistance that prevent individuals from fully committing to their creative work and professional ambitions.

   Discussed

   “uh turning pro which is very analogous to the war of Art and I actually would wanted to ask you you know when recommending am between war of Art and turning pro what are the distinctions”

   Aubrey Marcus #405 - Steven Pressfield, Aubrey Marcus 2013-10-15 Listen at 1:40:32

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5. 

   Gates of Fire

   Steven Pressfield · at 2:41:21

   Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield is a historical novel detailing the heroic Spartan stand at the Battle of Thermopylae.

   Recommended

   “and I'm going to get into games of f Gates of Fire tonight I'm going to get into that tonight”

   Joe Rogan #405 - Steven Pressfield, Aubrey Marcus 2013-10-15 Listen at 2:41:21

   Where to get it

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