Resistance is an internal sensation that is more powerful than any external force in stopping you from achieving your goals. Understanding resistance and how to push past it is important not only to honor the genius you were born with, but also to ensure you don’t spiral into a state of dissatisfaction with yourself and life. Pressfield breaks down the enemy within that holds you back from reaching your potential, how to reframe your pursuits for success, and how to tap into your creative power. Although the book mostly discusses resistance surrounding creative pursuits, the book speaks to anyone trying to attain personal growth and satisfaction in their life by following their heart’s desire. What’s stopping you from fulfilling your dreams? Is it time, family, motivation, fear, or one of several distractions you face on a regular basis? In The War of Art, Steven Pressfield says it’s all of these things and places them under one umbrella- resistance. Steven Pressfield on Resistance and Creativity In The War of Art, Pressfield explores the idea of resistance and tells you how to overcome it.įind out more about Steven Pressfield’s resistance concept below. Resistance is anything that stops you from taking creative action, including inner fears, procrastination, and self-doubt. What is Steven Pressfield’s idea of resistance? How does resistance hold back creative people from achieving their ambitions?Īccording to Steven Pressfield, resistance is the reason many people don’t achieve their dreams. Like this article? Sign up for a free trial here. Shortform has the world's best summaries and analyses of books you should be reading. This article is an excerpt from the Shortform book guide to 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield.

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