Alexanders conquests have almost reached their extremity and his army is showing signs of. I just reread this book and i know it will be dogeared and tattered by the time i am through with it. Initial thoughts on do the work by steven pressfield do the work over fifteen years ago, i read the war of art. In high school i read one book, of mice and men, because lenny fascinated me. Many people are aware of steven pressfeilds popular book the war of art which is also fabulous and when ordering a new copy of that book i picked up this one as well. Both books are fantastic, regardless of the order in which you read them. Steven pressfield born september 1943 is an american author of historical fiction, nonfiction, and screenplays. We tend to pursue shadow careers jobs that are similar to our dreams, but not quite our dreams.
Plus continual videos, freebies, specials and new material throughout the year. Tap your inner power and create your lifes work 9781936891030. I dont think anyone can disagree with this statement, but the few useful insights this book offers are not new ideas and. Feb 12, 2017 here are some awesome ideas from turning pro by steven pressfield. Seth godin released its sequel, do the work in 2011. Steven pressfield, the return of the foolscap method ive been a fan of steven pressfields work for ages. Steven pressfields new book for creators mark mcguinness.
Im open for all feedback on what i could have done. Sending you so much good juju on your book writing adventure and cant wait to hold it in my hands one day. He is the bestselling author of the legend of bagger vance, gates of fire, the afghan campaign, and the lions gate, as well as the cult classics on creativity, the war of art, turning pro, and do. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the authentic swing. I wanted to comment on you interview with steven pressfield, but also wanted to say how much i appreciate your work and how it has improved my life. His wednesday column on is one of the most popular series about writing on the web. His 2 most popular books are the war of art and turning pro. The courses five audio lessons will ground you in the principles and characteristics of the artists inner battle. Turning pro was the next step in inspiring me to become a professional. Because steven pressfield teaches you how to be an artista professional one. Steven is the author of such hugely successful books as the war of art, gates of fire, tides of war and last of the amazons.
Since then, ive continued to be deeply inspired and motivated by his other books including do the work, turning pro, the authentic swing, and his newest book, the artists. It is about the process of coming to do your lifes work. Apr 19, 2011 best selling author, steven pressfield, offers insight on overcoming resistance and tips on getting things done. The book is about doing the things that you love and were meant to do without giving in to any excuses, or. Turning pro is a decade later follow up to his bestseller, the war of art it was in war that he first described resistance, the malignant internal force that keeps us from doing our lifes work. Turning pro is like kicking a drug habit or stopping drinking. Available in paperback, audio and ebook from the black irish books store. Steven pressfield just released his latest book do the work, which goes on sale. Steven pressfield is currently considered a single author. Yes, a totally different stevphen but in the mental development, i have been on the perfect third to pressfield s two. He is probably the second most ripped off figure next to tony robbins.
He says this one picks up where the war of art takes off, which is one of my all time favorite books about writing and always gets me to sit up a little straighter when i read it. Steven pressfield is an author, novelist, and screenwriter. Turning pro book summary i wrote in the war of art that i could divide my life neatly into two parts. Dubbing itself a cross between suntzus the art of war and julie camerons the artists way, pressfields book aims to help readers overcome resistance so that they may achieve the unlived life within. Jan 11, 2012 with this read, steven pressfield outlines all the symptoms of resistance and how to fight it. The lions gate, fighting resistance and mental toughness for. Picking up where the war of art and turning pro left off, do the work takes the reader from the start to the finish of any longform projectnovel, screenplay.
Just read his second book turning pro, which is a sequel to war of art. Turning pro by steven pressfield the final empire by brandon sanderson a game of. Steven pressfield is a bestselling author whose ideas are constantly recycled without giving proper. As soon as i heard the reallife name, the long range desert group, i knew i had to write about it. Or i feel unsure if i should work on the next book. The book is about how transform yourself into a pro, because you are a amateur right now. Here are some awesome ideas from turning pro by steven pressfield. Notes from the writing of a first novel ebook written by steven pressfield. Your interview with steven was like listening to someone sing my song. Why i hate the war of art by steven pressfield liminal pages. The answer is do the work, a manifesto by bestselling author steven pressfield, that will show you that it s not about better ideas, it s about actually doing the work. The lions gate, fighting resistance and mental toughness. Why vulnerability is the new badge of authenticity.
In the legend of bagger vance by steven pressfield, it is the great depression and two golf legens, bobby jones and walter hagen meet for a 36hole game on krewe island. Steven pressfield how to go from amateur to turning pro. A definite must read for those who are passionate about creating a life that has meaning. Turning pro by steven pressfield how to get out of your. The way the book is written is deeply, deeply flawed and insanely egotistical. Jan 23, 2014 last spring i read steven pressfields book, turning pro. What i didnt realize was that it was the followup to the war of art. Steven pressfield is the author of gates of fire, tides of war, the afghan. Of all of the books i have read since then, there are few i have returned to more often. Jun 18, 2014 interview with steven pressfield on the lion s gate, as well as talking resistance, mental toughness for writers and how to resist comparisonitis. Continue each week also free with our writing wednesdays and what it takes posts, each one like a new chapter in the war of art. His fifth book, the virtues of war, presents alexander the greats autobiography, which the general delivers orally to his young brotherinlaw. The 20 professional qualities according to steven pressfield. The book i recommend most often to my coaching clients is the war of art by steven pressfield based on his own struggles en route to becoming a bestselling novelist, its indispensable reading for anyone who wants to create or achieve something amazing with their life steve just told me he has a new book out nobody wants to read your sht and right now you can pick up the.
Write down what you accomplish and revel in knowing what the final outcome is, but you need to have an epic end in mind, this way you have motivation to push through when the going gets tough. Dec 07, 2019 steven pressfield is the author of the hugely successful historical novels gates of fire, tides of war, and last of the amazons. His debut novel, the legend of bagger vance, was made into a movie starring matt damon and will smith in 2000. Ive read this book many times and think that every human being on the planet should read it as well. His books include the legend of bagger vance, the war of art, and most recently, do the work.
This post may contain affiliate links which means i make a commission if you shop through my links. Steven pressfield is a bestselling author of fiction the legend of bagger vance, gates of fire, tides of war, the last of the amazons, the virtues of war, the afghan campaign, killing rommel, and the profession and nonfiction the war of art, the warrior ethos, turning pro, do the work, the authentic swing, the lions gate, an american jew, and nobody wants to read your sht. This week i read turning pro tap your inner power and create your lifes work by steven pressfield. Pressfields own life story fills a few of his short twopage chapters, revealing that he has lived everything he preaches in this book. My other all time favorite is one of his other books turning pro. The followup to his bestseller the war of art, turning pro navigates the passage from the amateur life to a professional practice. Steven pressfield is the author of the novels the legend of bagger vance made into the movie starring matt damon and will smith, gates of fire, tides of war, last of the amazons, virtues of war, the afghan campaign, killing rommel, and the profession. The 20 professional qualities according to steven pressfield sonny 20150901 one of the most important figures in the realms of todays selfimprovement market is steven pressfield. I skimmed to kill a mocking bird, glanced over catcher in the.
Yes, a totally different stevphen but in the mental development, i have been on the perfect third to pressfields two. Novelist steven pressfield the legend of bagger vance. Jun 17, 2016 steven pressfields new book for creators by mark mcguinness the book i recommend most often to my coaching clients is the war of art by steven pressfield based on his own struggles en route to becoming a bestselling novelist, its indispensable reading for anyone who wants to create or achieve something amazing with their life. Steve, your new book do the work just came out through the domino project how does this complement the war of art. It was a seminal piece of work, so i recommended it to several people. The solution, this book suggests, is that we turn pro. Dec 07, 2019 a couple of weeks ago my friend steve pressfields new book turning pro came out. If you took my words away from me, my ability to write even to myself im not sure how id survive. How to turn pro, from the warrior artist, steven pressfield forbes. His debut novel, the legend of bagger vance, was made into the movie.
Pressfield was born in port of spain, trinidad, in 1943, while his father was stationed there, in the navy. Steven pressfield primary author only author division. In this interview, youll learn from steven pressfield on what turning pro means. Steven pressfield, author of the legend of bagger vance, has won international success with his wellresearched novels set in ancient greece. But i was still scared to death right before the podcast. With steven pressfields guidance, you will have the knowledge to fight and defeat resistance. Take a look within yourself and ask, do you have an amateur habit that youll commit to.
A novel about alexander the greats threeyear campaign in the afghan kingdoms, 330328 bce. He is known for his work on above the law 1988, the legend of bagger vance 2000 and freejack 1992. War of art, the mp3 cd audiobook, mp3 audio, unabridged. Discussing stephen pressfields turning protruetalk. Turning pro i wanted to do a followup to the war of art that got into the concepts of addictions and shadow careers as substitutes for embracing our authentic personal destinies and that dug more deeply into the differences between the amateur mindset and the professional mindset as a means of confronting and overcoming resistance. Why i hate the war of art by steven pressfield liminal. His nonfiction includes the war of art, the warrior ethos, and the upcoming turning pro. Interview with steven pressfield on the lions gate, as well as talking resistance, mental toughness for writers and how to resist comparisonitis. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The next favorite i am currently reading, mastery by steven greene. Nothing new was in this book, and i was very disappointed. Whether i keep a quote of his in plain sight on my desk, discuss how he spurred me to declare when i turned pro, or wrote a book that got me to watch the legend of baggar vance with a completely new lens, his work has had. Steven s other books include the war of art and turning pro, both books that all writers should have on their desks. Just like pressfields the war of art this book essentially tells the story of someone in writers block and the tools to not get stuck there. Steven pressfield is the author of turning pro, do the work, the warrior ethos and the international bestselling novels, the legend of bagger vance, gates of fire, tides of war, last of the amazons, the virtues of war, the afghan campaign, killing rommel, and the profession. The book is about doing the things that you love and were meant to do without giving in to any excuses, or resistance, as pressfield calls the artists enemy. If you didnt, then you wouldnt be searching for this book. Each day, the professional understands, he will wake up facing the same demons, the same resistance, the same selfsabotage, the same tendencies to shadow activities and amateurism that he has always faced. Stevens other books include the war of art and turning pro, both books that all writers should have on their desks. You can buy steven pressfields latest book do the work on. There is a wonderful book that every creative person should read and reread. I personally feel this book is even better and more inspiring than the war of art. Last spring i read steven pressfields book, turning pro.
Turning pro by steven pressfield is for anyone that needs a good kick in the pants which, lets face it, is something that we all need from time to time. Pressfield graduated from duke university in 1965 and in 1966 joined the marine corps. Nov 25, 2017 the below profile is adapted from the new book, tribe of mentors. The main idea presented in this book is that procrastination is harmful to our longterm success. Im half way through writing my second book and couldnt agree more about how the book tells you what it wants to be. These were british commandos mostly new zealanders. Steven is the author of such hugely successful books as the war of art, gates of. Its called the war of art, by historical fiction author, steven pressfield. Book summary of turning pro author steven pressfield. Turning pro by steven pressfield how to get out of your own way. Steven pressfield has been among my greatest sources of inspiration since i committed myself to taking my call to write seriously around that time, a friend suggested i read the war of art. While theres been considerable momentum for the ideamensch road trip, ive also ruined a relationship with a wonderful woman, regularly wake up at 4am worrying about something, became a shitty friend and gotten out of shape. Published jan 17, 2017 modified feb 6,2020 by neena nandagopal. Do the work is a weapon against resistance a tool that will help you take action and successfully ship projects out the door.
Mar 26, 2017 there is a wonderful book that every creative person should read and reread. Steven pressfield is a bestselling author of fiction the legend of bagger vance, gates of fire, tides of war, the last of the amazons, the virtues of war, the afghan campaign, killing rommel, and the profession and nonfiction the war of art, the warrior ethos, turning pro, do the work, the authentic swing, the lion s gate, an american jew, and nobody wants to read your sht. Steven pressfield is a bestselling author whose ideas are constantly recycled without giving proper attribution. Just ordered 3 copies of stevens new book and cant wait to dig in. The five big ideas do you remember where you were on 911. Steven pressfield is the author of the hugely successful historical novels gates of fire, tides of war, and last of the amazons. But if you were to take my books away from me, id surely go mad.
Its a decision, a decision to which we must recommit every day. With this read, steven pressfield outlines all the symptoms of resistance and how to fight it. Steven pressfield is the author of turning pro, do the work, the warrior ethos and the international bestselling novels, the legend of bagger vance, gates of fire, tides of war, last of the amazons, the virtues of war, the afghan campaign, killing rommel, and. Steven pressfield turning pro is free, but its not easy. Best selling author, steven pressfield, offers insight on overcoming resistance and tips on getting things done. Dec 08, 2019 initial thoughts on do the work by steven pressfield do the work over fifteen years ago, i read the war of art. Pressfields first book, the legend of bagger vance, was published in 1995, and was made into a 2000 film of the same name directed by robert redford and starring will smith, charlize theron, and matt damon. Steven pressfield is the author of the legend of bagger vance, gates of fire, tides of war, last of the amazons, virtues of war, the afghan campaign, killing rommel, the profession, the lions gate, the war of art, turning pro, do the work, the warrior ethos, the authentic swing, an american jew, nobody wants to read your sht, the knowledge, and. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Heres a quick look at some of my favorite big ideas from turning pro by steven pressfield. To get stevens amazing books, including turning pro, go to black irish books and if you want to keep up with steves blog, you can find him at now for this weeks action challenge. His second novel, gates of fire 1998, is about the spartans and the battle at thermopylae.
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