ML201: Steven Pressfield on Overcoming Resistance, The War of Art & Finding Your Creative Voice

Steven Pressfield is the bestselling author of The War of Art, Gates of Fire, and The Legend of Bagger Vance. In this episode we discuss: How shame, honour, and resistance shape the creative life The ancient idea of the "daimon" and its role in artistic destiny Lessons from decades of rejection, hard work, and his eventual breakthrough We also talk about Steve’s unconventional path to success which involved him working 21 different jobs in eleven states and his reflections from writing his memoir Government Cheese.