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 his profound insights into the creative process and the psychology of success. ... Show More
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Me, But Better: Olga Khazan On The Science of Personality Change, Challenging Fixed Mindsets, & The Big Five Traits That Shape Your Life
Olga Khazan is a staff writer for The Atlantic and author of "Me, But Better." This conversation explores personality mutability and Olga's experiment to transform from anxious introvert to someone freed from her own patterns. We discuss the Big Five traits, her Miami breakdown t ... Show More
2h 12m
Aug 18
Addiction, Celebrity, Public Shaming & Truth: The Performance Art of James Frey, Celebrated Writer of Ill-Repute
James Frey is the author of "A Million Little Pieces," a book that spoke to the deepest, darkest parts of countless readers in early recovery. This conversation explores his journey to become literature's bad boy, his heroes like Baudelaire and Henry Miller, and his philosophy of ... Show More
2h 34m
Aug 14
ROLL ON: The State of Podcasting In 2025
Roll On resurfaces from the chrysalis! Adam Skolnick and I unpack 90 days post-surgery, why the caterpillar needs a tortoise mind to become a butterfly, and the death of authentic podcasting. On tap: The state of Podcastistan, why I'm breaking up with viral culture, and the unexp ... Show More
1h 35m
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
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 18m
Nov 2023
Rick Rubin: The Secret to Your Most Authentic Expression (Creativity Will Flow Like CRAZY!)
What if the key to unlocking your greatest creative potential lies not in learning something new, but in rediscovering something ancient and deeply personal within you? Join us as Rick Rubin, a legend in the world of music, reveals how tapping into your inner world can revolution ... Show More
1h 19m
Aug 2022
ATG 88: Overcome Resistance and Embrace Restraint: The secret formula to achieving your dreams with THE Steven Pressfield
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 o ... Show More
1h 4m
Apr 2024
Channel Your Creative Brain 3 HACKS to Break Through MENTAL BLOCKS (Let CREATIVITY FLOW!)
How can embracing simplicity, improvisation, and mindfulness transform your creative process and lead to groundbreaking personal development? In today’s episode we explore how to harness our creative brain and elevate our creative output! First, we have the legendary music produc ... Show More
1h 12m