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Letter to Steven Pressfield: Naming the Creative Enemy

Letter to Steven Pressfield: Naming the Creative Enemy

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Why did a late bloomer who didn't publish his first novel until 52 become the definitive voice on creative resistance? Because fought it hand-to-hand for 27 years, and every chapter of The War of Art traces back to a battle he lived.

This is a Craftsmith Letter - an audio letter to a living craftsperson.

In this letter:

  • A typewriter carried for years but hated too much to open
  • Why he pulled the pin at 99.9% done again, and again
  • A bumper sticker that planted the seed for an entire book
  • The most honest thing anyone's said about not giving up
  • The night he sat down crazy and got up sane

Books mentioned:

  • The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
  • Govt Cheese by Steven Pressfield
  • Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield
  • Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be by Steven Pressfield
  • The Legend of Bagger Vance by Steven Pressfield

Help deliver this letter:

If you think Steven should hear this, send it to him.

  • Website: stevenpressfield.com
  • X: @spressfield
  • Instagram: steven_pressfield

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