Episode 97: Steven Pressfield

from Beyond Fit · host Jake Parker

Steven Pressfield may be best known for his book "The War of Art" in which he discusses how a force called the Resistance can keep us from our goals and how to overcome it. It would be extremely limiting, however, to only mention this project in Steve's career as he has authored over 20 books as well as working as a screen writer. An interesting element is his story is that it took him many years to reach his potential and start professionally writing, he battled Resistance for a long time. In this podcast Steven recounts some of his past and offers advice and insight to realizing your true self and conquering your self-limiting beliefs. 2:48 How fitness parallels writing and the role it plays in Steven’s life. 6:32 The secret of success! 10:22 Steven’s inquiry into my ambitions. 17:20 Life is a never ending practice. 22:00 The hero’s journey and the artist’s journey. 28:40 We are two people. 32:15 Intuition & dissonance in life. 39:16 Distraction, advice on quitting your day job, & wrapping up! Mentioned:  Brian Koppelman and The Moment Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moment-with-brian-koppelman/id814550071 Masterclass.com WakingUp.com Steve's Website: https://stevenpressfield.com/ Steve's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven_pressfield/

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Steven Pressfield may be best known for his book "The War of Art" in which he discusses how a force called the Resistance can keep us from our goals and how to overcome it. It would be extremely limiting, however, to only mention this project in Steve's career as he has authored over 20 books as well as working as a screen writer. An interesting element is his story is that it took him many years to reach his potential and start professionally writing, he battled Resistance for a long time. In this podcast Steven recounts some of his past and offers advice and insight to realizing your true self and conquering your self-limiting beliefs. 2:48 How fitness parallels writing and the role it plays in Steven’s life. 6:32 The secret of success! 10:22 Steven’s inquiry into my ambitions. 17:20 Life is a never ending practice. 22:00 The hero’s journey and the artist’s journey. 28:40 We are two people. 32:15 Intuition & dissonance in life. 39:16 Distraction, advice on quitting your day job, & wrapping up! Mentioned: Brian Koppelman and The Moment Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moment-with-brian-koppelman/id814550071 Masterclass.com WakingUp.com Steve's Website: https://stevenpressfield.com/ Steve's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven_pressfield/

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