Resistance is the internal force that prevents us from pursuing our creative dreams and goals. It manifests as procrastination, self-doubt, fear, and distractions. Recognizing resistance is the first step to overcoming it and achieving our true potential.
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Steven Pressfield’s “The War of Art” reveals how to conquer internal resistance, embrace discipline, and unlock your creative potential for extraordinary achievements.
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The point is to minimize distractions; this time is your life.
Last, we need to talk about resistance. In The War of Art, Steven Pressfield describes resistance as the force that thwarts you when you have a real goal. The more important the goal, the more vulnerable you are, so the more re...
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A high self-efficacy ins...
Resisting a task is usually a sign that it's meaningful - which is why it's awakening your fears and stimulating procrastination.
You could adopt "Do whatever you're resisting the most" as a philosophy of life.
As Steven Pressfield says in his book The War Of Art , "...
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