The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is all about resistance and how to overcome it.
What is resistance? It’s that internal force that rises whenever we consider engaging in an activity that is highly beneficial for us, but also hard and uncomfortable.
Have you ever bought a treadmill but never used it? Ever quit an exercise regimen, a yoga course, or a daily meditation practice? Have you ever procrastinated on your intentions? Are you a writer who fails to write, a painter who fails to paint, or an entrepreneur who never starts an enterprise? Then you know what Resistance is.
Any act that rejects immediate gratification in favor of long-term success conjures up this internal barrier. Resistance is the very thing that stands between who you are and who you could be. It’s the thing that keeps you from reaching your full potential.
The War of Art helps us recognize resistance in our own lives and offers practical strategies for overcoming it. If you struggle with following through on your intentions and highest ambitions, this book will be of great help to you.
