The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven PressfieldMy review
rating: 4 of 5 stars
Have you ever felt that you have something you should be doing but just haven't done it? Do you have a dream? Are you a creative or entrepreneurial type?
This book addresses and motivates one to take the steps to pursue those dreams and fill your purpose.
Broken into three sections:
Book 1: Resistance - Defining the Enemy is just that, VERY insightful and applicable.
Book 2: Combating Resistance - Turning Pro highlights ways to beat resistance and overcome it in your life.
Book 3: Beyond Resistance - Higher Realm talks about your Muse, where creativity comes from and how living your dream benefits all.
I found some of it a bit "new-agey", but the over all concepts and insights are sound and general enough to apply to an artist or business person. I was motivated to take action on a couple of dreams/ passions that I have.
Great quote from the book: “Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.” – Steven Pressfield.
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Has inspired me to start a creative blog: www.goesturbocreative.blogspot.com
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