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
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ATG 257: Politicians Are Temporary, Family Is Forever: Your Thanksgiving Survival Guide
<p>I am my niece and nephew's favorite uncle—mostly because I'm their only uncle, but a win is a win. Election years turn every family gathering into "squirrely uncle season," and Thanksgiving is ground zero. You've got relatives who think differently, be ... Show More
14m 40s
Nov 17
ATG 256: The 4 Books That Changed My Year (And Why I Read 75 Fewer Books)
<p>Last year, I read more than 100 books. This year, I cut that goal down to 25—and actually got more out of them. After realizing I was flying through books without retaining much, I slowed down and found four that earned a permanent spot on my bookshelf. In this episode, I&apos ... Show More
19m 35s
Nov 10
ATG 255: Stop Being a Success Voyeur
<p>Have you ever noticed how easy it is to binge on other people’s success stories? Podcasts, books, courses—it all <em>feels </em>productive, but sometimes it’s just procrastination in disguise. I call it being a success voyeur. You’re peering through the glass, watching other p ... Show More
14m 52s
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