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What It Really Takes to Accomplish Your Dreams (ft. Steven Pressfield)

What It Really Takes to Accomplish Your Dreams (ft. Steven Pressfield)

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Steven Pressfield was 52 years old when he published his first hit novel, The Legend of Bagger Vance. Prior to that, he wrote tirelessly for decades in obscurity, supporting himself with odd jobs along the way.




After writing several more novels and movie scripts, he distilled all of his wisdom into The War of Art, his now-famous treatise on the grinding process of creativity.




Now in his 80s, Steven looks back on his work and life with a clear-eyed view of what it truly means to make it as a creative professional. In this episode, he explains why he persisted writing for decades with little to show for it, how he compensated for his own lack of talent, why creating great art is actually a grueling war fought within the artist’s own mind, and much, much more.




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Ali Khajouei

So impressive 👍👍

Sep 13th
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What It Really Takes to Accomplish Your Dreams (ft. Steven Pressfield)

What It Really Takes to Accomplish Your Dreams (ft. Steven Pressfield)

Mark Manson