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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ROLL ON: American Tiger, Adventures Abroad, & The Art of Showing Up
Roll On is here! Adam Skolnick and I catch up after a month of nonstop travel. Tokyo for the Track & Field World Championships, New York, and DC multiple times. Big news: Adam announces his debut novel American Tiger—20 years in the making, with the audiobook recorded right here ... Show More
1h 40m
Sep 29
Psychotherapist John W. Price Unpacks Ancient Wisdom For Modern Healing
Dr. John Price is a depth psychotherapist and co-founder of The Center for Healing Arts & Sciences. This conversation explores why men have 50% fewer friends than twenty years ago, the crisis of modern masculinity, shadow work, and John's concept of "sacred refusal" —honoring the ... Show More
2h 48m
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