Its a reminder that even perfectionism can be part of the resistance. In it he again presents his theory of the enemy of creative works, resistance, that stops individuals from achieving their desired objectives. Plus continual videos, freebies, specials and new material throughout the year. Indeed, stunning images and ideas arrive as if from nowhere. If the reader has a project they want to start or complete, such as a new business they want to open or a book they want to write, do the work is designed to take them from starting to shipping to hitting all the predictable resistance points along the way. This is a book summary of do the work by steven pressfield. Our family, friends, and those closest to us can be. Top 25 quotes by steven pressfield of 224 az quotes.
Download or read do the work 2011 in pdf, epub formats. Do the work 2011 outlines ways to help you conquer your fears, stop procrastinating and accomplish the things youve long desired. Just like pressfields the war of art this book essentially tells the story of someone in writers block and the tools to not get stuck there. Jan 01, 2011 i had the pleasure of reading steven pressfield s the war of art a few weeks ago. Dec 08, 2019 initial thoughts on do the work by steven pressfield do the work over fifteen years ago, i read the war of art. In this episode of edgewise, author steven pressfield discusses his latest book, do the work, which is geared to be a mental boot camp that kick starts artists and entrepreneurs out of their heads and into action. The courses five audio lessons will ground you in the principles and characteristics of the artists inner battle. Aug 27, 2018 the answer is do the work, a manifesto by bestselling author steven pressfield, that will show you that its not about better ideas, its about actually doing the work. Do the work 1e editie is een boek van steven pressfield uitgegeven bij black irish entertainment llc. Overcome resistance and get out of your own way by pressfield, steven, godin, seth isbn. Learn about the many ways you can fight resistance, the negative internal force that tries to stop all of us from reaching our goals. Do the work overcome resistance and get ouf of your own. Overcome resistance and get ouf of your own way ebook written by steven pressfield. How many brilliant projects have you begun in your mind.
Do the work is a weapon against resistance a tool that will help you take action and successfully ship. Debt interviews steven pressfield on his new book, do the work. It identifies the enemywhat i call resistance with a capital r, i. Why do ideas come to us in the shower, or where were shaving or driving on the freeway and hanging onto a strap in the subway. Also by steven pressfield the profession 2011 killing rommel the afghan campaign the virtues of war last of the amazons. Do the work is steven pressfields followup to the war of art, where he gives you actionable tactics and strategies to overcome resistance, the force behind procrastination. Seth godin released its sequel, do the work in 2011. Website of author and historian, steven pressfield. Steven pressfield is an author, novelist, and screenwriter. April 8, 2020 im not joking when i say i do some of my best work in bed. I had the pleasure of reading steven pressfields the war of art a few weeks ago. I cant remember whether it was his idea or mine, but we decided i should do a war of artlike book, but one that focused on the predictable resistance points that everybody hits in a work inprogressand then showed the reader how to deal with each one of these sticking points here are three resistance points that everybody faces on every project. Do the work is a 2011 nonfiction book written by american author steven pressfield. A child has no trouble believing the unbelievable, nor does the genius or the madman.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jan 01, 2016 do the work summary january 1, 2016 march 30, 2019 niklas goeke entrepreneurship, self improvement 1sentencesummary. He had made a deal with to publish a series of short books and he asked me to write one. I cant remember whether it was his idea or mine, but we decided i should do a war of artlike book, but one that focused on the predictable resistance points that everybody hits in a workinprogressand then showed the reader how to deal with each one of these sticking points. Steven pressfield is the author of the legend of bagger vance, gates of fire, tides of war, last of the amazons, virtues of war, the afghan campaign, killing rommel, the profession, the lions gate, the war of art, turning pro, do the work, the warrior ethos, the authentic swing, an american jew, nobody wants to read your sht, the knowledge, and the artists journey. Do the work is a weapon against resistancea tool that will help you take action and successfully ship projects out the door. Do the work is structured to take the reader from a to z. Steven pressfield audio books, best sellers, author bio. I had the pleasure of reading steven pressfield s the war of art a few weeks ago. The answer is do the work, a manifesto by bestselling author steven pressfield, that will show you that its not about better ideas, its. Initial thoughts on do the work by steven pressfield. The answer is do the work, a manifesto by bestselling author steven pressfield, that will show you that its not about better ideas, its about actually doing the work. Steven pressfield walks you through the process of tackling a creative project from start to finish, based on his book do the work.
It will help you understand why youre stuck, it will kick you in the. Most of the former deal with historical subjects, mostly taken from ancient greek history. Would you like to do work that matters, but dont know where to start. Overcome resistance and get out of your own way pressfield, steven, godin, seth on. Download read do the work 2011 by steven pressfield in.
However, do the work is the perfect companion to the war of art. Continue each week also free with our writing wednesdays and what it takes posts, each one like a new chapter in the war of art. I cant remember whether it was his idea or mine, but we decided i should do a war of artlike book, but one that focused on the predictable resistance points that everybody hits in a workinprogressand then showed the reader how to deal with each one of these sticking points here are three resistance points that everybody faces on every project. Prior to publishing his first original works of fiction, pressfield wrote several hollywood screenplays including 1986s king kong lives, 1988s above the law starring steven seagal and directed by andrew davis, 1992s freejack, a work of science fiction starring emilio estevez, mick jagger, and anthony hopkins, and 1993s joshua tree a. On this, the effect of inspiration, steve and i absolutely agree.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Do the work summary january 1, 2016 march 30, 2019 niklas goeke entrepreneurship, self improvement 1sentencesummary. Here are 5 of my favorite big ideas from do the work by steven. Do the work by steven pressfield sam thomas davies. Im not joking when i say i do some of my best work in bed.
Do the work is a weapon against resistance a tool that will help you take action and successfully ship projects out the door. Something about that twilight stage of consciousness when were not awake but not asleep either. My only disappointment was that it lacked next steps and guidelines for how to proceed beyond a few core mantras. Feb 11, 2019 want to stop selfsabotaging and start achieving. By steven pressfield writing wednesdays 33 comments.
Summary this book is designed to coach you through a project business venture, ballet, philanthropic enterprise from conception to finished product, seeing it from the point of view of resistancethose junctures where fear, selfsabotage, procrastination, selfdoubt, and all those other demons were. Steves thoughts on resistance have been instrumental in my working through and overcoming creative blocks. He outlines the steps to overcome and defeat resistance to achieve artistic, athletic, business. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read do the work. Steven pressfield explains why overcoming resistance is the key to fulfilling your greatest creative potential. Resistance will unfailingly point to true north meaning that calling or. Do the work is a weapon against resistancea tool that will help. Do the work pdf summary steven pressfield 12min blog. Steven pressfield is the author of the most important book youve never read.
Its aim is to shove us away, distract us, prevent us from doing our work. It is the follow up book to his previous work the war of art. It was a seminal piece of work, so i recommended it to several people. Do the work guides you stepbystep through the thirteen predictable resistance points where all of us hit the wall in any creative project. Steve shows you the predictable resistance points that every writer hits in a work inprogress and then shows you how to deal with each one of these sticking points. I read it in an hour, but its definitely one you want to read an. Here are 5 of my favorite big ideas from do the work by steven pressfield. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading do the work. The section on act two troubles is called the belly of the beast. His books include the legend of bagger vance, the war of art a mustread for any writer, and most recently, do the work. The answer is do the work, a manifesto by bestselling author steven pressfield, that will show you that its not about better ideas, its about.
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