Why is following a dream so hard sometimes? You know what you want, and you know what you need to do to achieve it, so why hasn’t it happened yet? I’m thrilled to have my long-time mentor, Steven Pressfield, join me for an episode all about doing the thing we all want - to live out our dreams. Steven is the bestselling author of countless screenplays, novel ... Show More
Aug 31
ATG 297 | Why Your To-Do List Will Always Beat Your Calendar (And What to Do About It)
Your to do list is bursting and it feels impossible to figure out what matters most. Here's the truth: your imagination is bigger than your calendar, so it will always feel that way. In this episode, I'm kicking off a brand new four part series on prioritization, starting with a ... Show More
12m 23s
Aug 24
ATG 296 | Your Whole Dashboard: Why Checking Only Your Feelings Is Costing You Your Dreams
Most people only check one thing on their dashboard: feelings. That's like covering every other gauge in your car with a Post it note and driving by only watching the check oil light. Sure, you'd know when to change your oil, but you'd rack up speeding tickets, run out of gas, an ... Show More
14m 11s
Aug 17
ATG 295 | Find an Hour, Start Selling: How I Trick Myself Into Beating Procrastination
Procrastination loves vagueness. "I'll get to that eventually" means nothing gets done. In this episode, I'm sharing the exact system I use to steal back an hour from my own procrastination, starting with your phone's screen time settings and treating your apps like a restaurant ... Show More
14m 24s
Jan 2023
Steven Pressfield: Battle Resistance, Master Your Craft, & Pursue Your Calling
Here to wax poetic on all things creativity, battling resistance, and answering your calling is wise master of the creative process Steven Pressfield, returning for his second appearance on the show (his first being episode #584). Steven is a prolific writer and thinker known for ... Show More
2 h
Jun 2023
Determination with Steven Pressfield
Creative success is notoriously elusive, but those who have made the journey insist it comes down to three factors: hard work, luck, and talent. Steven Pressfield wants to add one more thing to that list: a muse. And he should know. His muse guided him to incredible success as an ... Show More
32m 20s
Oct 2021
Steven Pressfield: Battling The Resistance To Find Our Calling In Life
What an honour to be able to speak with Steven Pressfield.He's the author of three awesome books that we've covered on the podcast previously: The War of Art, Turning Pro, and Do The Work.Plus he's the author of MANY more books, both fiction and non-fiction, and was the screenwri ... Show More
35m 50s
May 2024
#370: Unblock Your Potential by Overcoming Resistance with Steven Pressfield
In this episode, I welcome bestselling author Steven Pressfield to the podcast. Steven dives into the idea of relating differently to resistance and embracing creativity in our lives. We discuss the commitment, self-awareness, and resilience in navigating the complex path of crea ... Show More
58m 10s
Jul 2022
313 - How to Accomplish Your Dreams In ONE HOUR A Day with Steven Pressfield
<p>It's time to eliminate the three biggest creative dream-killers — procrastination, self-doubt, and perfectionism. In this episode, Steven Pressfield shares 9 words that'll help you blast through these obstacles and do the creative work you were born to do.</p>
47m 32s