About this title: "The Art of War" meets "The Artist's Way" in this no-nonsense, profoundly inspiring guide to overcoming creative blocks of every kind.
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Edition: Later Printing
Binding: Quality Paperback
Publisher: Warner Books Inc., New York and Boston
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780446691437ISBN:0446691437
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Date Published: 2003-04-01
ISBN-13:9780446691437ISBN:0446691437
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Warner Books
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780446691437ISBN:0446691437
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Warner Books
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780446691437ISBN:0446691437
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Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: GRAND CENTRAL PUB MASS MARKET
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780446691437ISBN:0446691437
Description: New. "The Art of War" meets "The Artist's Way" in this no-nonsense, profoundly inspiring guide to overcoming creative blocks of every kind. read more
"As some of you may have noticed, there's a book called The Midnight Disease listed as something I'm currently reading. I don't remember when I added it anymore, but I know it was a while ago.
There was a period of time this summer where I simply could not write *at all.* I tried everything--I tried to read book about writers block like The Midnight Disease. Nothing in them helped me. I went to different places to try and write. Nothing. I made myself sit down with only my AlphaSmart and refused to get up for three hours or until I'd at least written something. The hours would pass, and I would write nothing.
And then I'd cry.
I was slowly but surely becoming convinced I'd never write again, and it broke my heart. (All of me felt broken, actually)
And then I saw this book in my local bookstore and took a look at it. And what I read blew me away. Pressfield doesn't talk about specifically about writer's block but about Resistance, and the thing he said that made me buy the book, take it home and read the first two sections over and over again (the third one is about muses and things and I'm not into that) was this:
"Resistance has no strength of its own. Every ounce of juice it possesses comes from us. We feed it by our very fear of it."
All those things I'd done to try and make myself write and I'd never once stopped to think about WHY I wasn't writing. But Pressfield got me to do that, and he got me to realize that it was my fears that were stopping me, and that writing can't be about overcoming everything that's got you trapped in a corner or scared. It has to--and must be--simply about the writing.
It's not easy to overcome those fears, and I keep a copy of The War of Art next to what I'm currently working on, and turn to it when I need a reminder that it's okay to be afraid, and that the important thing is to keep going."
"This gets five stars because it is powerful, insightful, and essential, even if it isn't perfect.
Essential for anyone who has ever had a life dream, hobby, or simple project wither and go dormant. Isn't that everyone?
This is a short book with a lot of white space, divided into three sections. The first defines Resistance, the enemy, and the second explains how to overcome Resistance. First comes awareness, then comes action. The third section may lose people, as it gets a little spiritual. Even if you hate the third section, the first two could literally change your life for the better.
I've read a bunch of self-help-y books, and this is right at the top. (this reading was my second time, and I actually bought the book which is rare for me)"
""You know, Hitler wanted to be an artist. At eighteen he took his inheritance, seven hundred kronen, and moved to Vienna to live and study. He applied to the Academy of Fine Arts and later to the School of Architecture. Ever see one of his paintings? Neither have I. Resistance beat him. Call it overstatement but I'll say it anyway: it was easier for Hitler to start World War II than it was for him to face a blank square of canvas."
This book is a lucid, witty, sometimes absurd, oddly reverent, and even spiritual kick in the ass for anybody struggling with the self-discipline and faith required to pursue something like art, writing, independent business, personal fitness, etc. This is an affirmation of aspiration.
Sometimes over-the-top with sections that each reader will decide s/he already knows or doesn't need, but the great thing about this book's organization is that each section is one or two pages long. Like maxims to live by. A bit crude at times, but profoundly inspiring and definitely gets my mind in the right place about self-doubt, procrastination, professionalism, and validation.
Highly recommended for at least one read--even a skim. With some grains of salt. But this one's staying on my shelf."
"I would recommend this to anyone in a creative career or anyone struggling with finding their creative voice. It applies to writers, artists, musicians, filmmakers, actors, or anyone who wants to follow the call deep in their heart.
If we were to be truly honest with our experience, the only thing that holds us back from realizing our dreams is ourselves. Pressfield calls this "Resistance" and if we learn how to overcome it (we have met the enemy and the enemy is us), we can give back to the world/God what has been given to us in our calling.
He contrasts amateurs and professionals, hierarchy and territory, art and schlock, and he even helps define precisely what selling out is.
If you want to know why you endlessly procrastinate, why your deepest resolutions are often thwarted, or why you just are happy in what you are doing, run...don't walk...to get this book."
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