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
Jun 29
ATG 288 | The First Key to Bravery (And Why You'll Never Be Brave Without It)
Want to know the secret to bravery? It's not what you think. In this episode, part of my "Bravest Summer Ever" series, I'm revealing the first of three keys to bravery, and it's so obvious you might miss it: goals. Here's the truth: no one is brave "just because." That would be d ... Show More
13m 51s
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
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
Jan 2021
Steps to Achieving the Impossible with Steven Kotler
What does it mean to be doing the impossible? If you're looking to push the limits of your capacity to do what others perceive to be impossible, then this one is for you. I'm thrilled to welcome back our exceptional guest, Steven Kotler, to the show to discuss his new book, The A ... Show More
19m 45s