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Author Steven Pressfield on Ego Causing Procrastination; Being a Force of Nature

Steven Pressfield is an acclaimed author known for exploring the psychological barriers to creative work, particularly how ego and procrastination sabotage artists, entrepreneurs, and achievers across all disciplines. Joe Rogan brought him on JRE episode 1901 to dive deep into Pressfield's philosophy on recognizing resistance as a force of nature that must be understood and overcome through discipline and self-awareness. During their conversation, they covered the intersection of psychology, business, philosophy, and creativity, examining how mastering one's internal obstacles leads to meaningful self-improvement and professional success. Pressfield's work has become essential reading for anyone serious about understanding why they sabotage themselves and how to break free from those patterns.

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The War of Art

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Steven Pressfield's seminal book on overcoming creative resistance and the internal obstacles to artistic work.

Turning Pro

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Pressfield's follow-up work exploring the transition from amateur to professional mindset in creative pursuits.

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Author Steven Pressfield on Ego Causing Procrastination; Being a Force of Nature
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Author Steven Pressfield on Ego Causing Procrastination; Being a Force of Nature

November 22, 2022

Steven Pressfield discusses how ego is the root cause of procrastination and creative resistance

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