The War of Art
by Steven Pressfield
Mentioned 4 times across 4 shows · first heard Oct 2025 on Huberman Lab.
The general take
Garrett Gunderson values The War of Art as an annual reread, specifically for its guidance on overcoming resistance—he sees it as a practical tool that helps resourceful and resilient people accomplish their goals.
About
A succinct, engaging, and practical guide forsucceeding in any creative sphere, The War ofArt is nothing less than Sun-Tzu for the soul. What keeps so many of us from doing what we long to do? Why is there a naysayer within? How can we avoid theroadblocks of any creative endeavor—be it starting up a dreambusiness venture, writing a novel, or painting a masterpiece? Bestselling novelist Steven Pressfield identifies the enemy thatevery one of us must face, outlines a battle plan to conquer thisinternal foe, then pinpoints just how to achieve the greatest success. The War of Art emphasizes the resolve needed to recognizeand overcome the obstacles of ambition and then effectivelyshows how to reach the highest level of creative discipline. Think of it as tough love . . . for yourself.
Who said what
Garrett Gunderson👍 Recommends
…personal development books on overcoming resistance and building resilience
“Yeah. Like there's some, some books I revisit every year, like, uh, the war of art by Steven Pressfield, because it just talks about like when people face resistance, how you get through that resistance. Because if you're resourceful and resilient, you can accomplish almost anything.”
Proven Podcast — The Daily Habits Behind Endless Income - Garrett Gundersonat 38:52
Joe Rogan👍 Recommends
…discussing a book about the creative process and the muse
“Steven Pressfield, he's an author. He wrote a great book called The War of Art. Yeah. And I give this—I have boxes of this book out front, and I give it to comedians and artists all the time. Because it's just a book about the creative process, about writing.”
The Joe Rogan Experience — #2485 - John Fogertyat 21:11
Sam Parr👍 Recommends
…book about distinguishing amateur versus professional mindset in work
“Have you read the, I think it's called The War, is it War on Art by Steven Pressfield? War of Art, sorry. And he talks about this idea of the difference between like an amateur and a professional.”
My First Million — Work at These Companies, Become a Millionaire in 5 Years.at 45:15
Andrew Huberman👍 Recommends
…discussing steven pressfield's most influential book about resistance
“I read Steven's book, The War of Art, some years ago, and I loved it. It transformed the way that I did my science, how I approached the podcast, and many, many other aspects of life.”
Huberman Lab — How to Overcome Inner Resistance | Steven Pressfieldat 02:55
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