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Dec 2022
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Super Soul Special: Steven Pressfield: U...

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Original Airdate: January 9, 2019 New York Times best-selling author Steven Pressfield discusses his book "The War of Art." Steven offers practical steps on how to "unlock the creative genius" he believes lives inside all of us. He reveals four questions that can help you identify your true calling in life. Whether you want to change careers, run a marathon, ... Show More
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