The War of Art

THE WAR OF ART: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

by Steven Pressfield

All of us are artists and creators in some ways—because “creativity” is really about using your intrinsic talents, insights, or passions to create something new.  Yet, our creative endeavors—be it entrepreneurship, scientific research, writing, or product development—are often hindered by creative blocks.  In this book, Pressfield explains the internal, unseen enemy (“Resistance”) that we must overcome to unleash our creative potetial, and embrace our calling.

In this summary, you’ll learn:

• What is Resistance, how it manifests, and how to recognize it;

• How to win the war against Resistance by “turning pro”: learn the differences between amateurs and professionals, and how you can overcome Resistance by taking concrete steps to becoming a professional; and

• How to collaborate with higher forces, embrace your calling, and actualize your creative potential, to do what you were born to do on Earth.

Who should read this:
• Artists, writers, musicians, entrepreneurs, and professionals aiming to break through creative blocks, overcome procrastination or self-sabotage; and
• Anyone looking to understand and overcome the internal obstacles to success.