The war of art summary book by Steven Pressfield Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

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The war of art summary book by Steven Pressfield Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles


When we attempt to complete a task, we encounter resistance because we aspire to execute it perfectly, not wanting to compromise our efforts. Resistance aids us in performing our tasks more effectively and guides us toward more beneficial pursuits. Feeling resistance signifies that "you desire to engage in work you love, yet somehow you can't," indicating a significant opportunity exists (an opportunity to solve a problem). Resistance prevents you from sharing your work with the world.


Set aside a specific time every day to work on your tasks, persisting through resistance(working on it's suggestions) until you become exhausted; insights will emerge. Work while seated(sit don't lay on bed). Steven Pressfield begins writing his books daily at 10:30 am, battling resistance for 3-4 hours until exhaustion. Resistance is a natural force that advises us to proceed cautiously. Resistance is the path to transforming passion into purpose. To derive the most benefit from resistance,do work not for monetary gain but only because you love it. Inspiration from work won't materialize until you engage in the task.


To accomplish your desires, work on them full-time, as if your life depends on them. Your desires represent your domain, where you must show up daily.


Adopt a professional approach and treat your work as if it were a 9-5 job. Pay close attention to the causes of resistance. Concentrate on the process to attain results, even if progress is gradual. Gradually enhance the process. Facing new challenges presents opportunities. Steven Pressfield asserts that ideas and creative thoughts naturally arise while following this method, allowing you to take ownership of your accomplishments. As you persevere through resistance, you will discover uncharted territory, so keep grinding day after day. You may switch fields while encountering resistance.


Perform your work to satisfy yourself, not others. Your personal zone or domain is where you feel content and challenged. For Arnold Schwarzenegger, the "challenge zone" was the gym. After spending time in your favored zone or element, you'll feel better than before. Your work performance directly correlates with the time spent in your challenged and fulfilled zone. Fear of something indicates a natural affinity for that thing, and task resistance suggests that what you love most is urging you to complete it.


Imagine a world without humans; would you still visit schools, laboratories, or intriguing places? No! We are shaped by the people and tribes that surround us.


Here's something from me: "Try to get paid for everything you do."

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