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
Yesterday
ATG 268: From Scrap to Steel: How to Turn Wasted Work Into High Value Time
81% of people work after dinner, drowning in back to back Zoom meetings where they doodle under the table, only to do real work at night. Sound familiar? In this episode, I sit down with Juliet Funt, author and consultant who helps companies turn scrap time into steel, transformi ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2
ATG 267: We Wanted to Love Coming to Work Every Day: Building a Business Without Burnout with Patrick Lencioni
Patrick Lencioni built a multimillion-dollar business, sold 10 million books, and became one of the most influential leadership voices in the world. But here's what you might not know: he never had a five-year plan, turned down opportunities to scale, and prioritized loving his w ... Show More
48m 11s
Jan 26
ATG 266: The Algorithm Is Retraining Your Mind (And Why You Can't Win as a Leader)
Why can't leaders win anymore? No matter what you say, someone's upset. In this conversation with Carey Nieuwhof, host of one of today's most influential leadership podcasts, we unpack why 49 hours a week on our phones has created 100 different experiences in a room of 100 people ... Show More
1h 9m
Apr 2021
461: Defeating the "Enemy of Success" with Steven Pressfield (The War of Art)
It’s daunting to wake up every day and try your best at whatever it is that you do. Maybe it’s your job, maybe it’s real estate, maybe it’s writing a book. When you sit down at your desk, there’s that little voice that says “get another cup of coffee” or “just take a little email ... Show More
1h 15m
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
Jun 2023
Determination with Steven Pressfield
<p>Creative success is notoriously elusive, but those who have made the journey insist it comes down to three factors: hard work, luck, and talent. </p><p>Steven Pressfield wants to add one more thing to that list: a muse. And he should know.</p><p>His muse guided him to incredib ... Show More
32m 20s
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
Jan 2021
Steps to Achieving the Impossible with Steven Kotler
<p>What does it mean to be doing the impossible?</p> <p>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. </p> <p>I'm thrilled to welcome back our exceptional guest, <strong>Steven Kotler</strong>, to the ... Show More
19m 45s