Episode · The Joe Rogan Experience · 2013-10-15
Books mentioned on #405 - Steven Pressfield, Aubrey Marcus
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. Some of his writings and experiences can be found on his website, WarriorPoet.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The War of Art
Steven Pressfield's The War of Art is a well-known guide focused on overcoming creative blocks and the internal psychological resistance that halts artistic endeavors.
Recommended“the war of art is the one that I recommend if you're looking for a book that's a a great book on motivation a great book on overcoming resistance in the creative process”
Where to get it
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The Authentic Swing
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.
Discussed“I haven't read the authentic swing but I certainly will and I'm going to get into games of f Gates of Fire tonight”
Where to get it
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The Legend of Bagger Vance
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”
Where to get it
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Turning Pro
Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield is a self-help guide that explores the internal resistance people face and the common distractions they use to avoid doing necessary creative work.
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”
Where to get it
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Gates of Fire
Steven Pressfield's Gates of Fire is a historical novel depicting the epic Battle of Thermopylae through the eyes of a Spartan warrior.
Recommended“and I'm going to get into games of f Gates of Fire tonight I'm going to get into that tonight”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“one is Gates of Fire and the other is tides of War”
“one is Gates of Fire and the other is tides of War”