Letter to Steven Pressfield: Naming the Creative Enemy
Download MP3Why did a late bloomer who didn't publish his first novel until 52 become the definitive voice on creative resistance? Because fought it hand-to-hand for 27 years, and every chapter of The War of Art traces back to a battle he lived.
This is a Craftsmith Letter - an audio letter to a living craftsperson.
This is a Craftsmith Letter - an audio letter to a living craftsperson.
In this letter:
- A typewriter carried for years but hated too much to open
- Why he pulled the pin at 99.9% done again, and again
- A bumper sticker that planted the seed for an entire book
- The most honest thing anyone's said about not giving up
- The night he sat down crazy and got up sane
Books mentioned:
- The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
- Govt Cheese by Steven Pressfield
- Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield
- Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be by Steven Pressfield
- The Legend of Bagger Vance by Steven Pressfield
Help deliver this letter:
If you think Steven should hear this, send it to him.
- Website: stevenpressfield.com
- X: @spressfield
- Instagram: steven_pressfield
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