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Jun 2023
32m 20s

Determination with Steven Pressfield

SIMON SINEK
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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 author of fiction, nonfiction, and movies including hit books like: The Legend ... Show More
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Success requires effort.  What is the difference between trying and getting it done?  Let Steve tell you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
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