Today’s book: Do the Work by Steven Pressfield—a straightforward battle plan for overcoming internal resistance and pushing through creative blocks to complete the goals that matter most.
Here’s your 1-minute summary:
- Resistance increases with importance. If something matters, your inner excuses and doubts will rise—even at your most experienced.
- Begin with the end in mind. Map out your start, middle, and finish before you dive in—structure beats overwhelm.
- Act fast—reflect later. Separate creation from critique. Action fuels progress; editing belongs to another time.
- Identify allies and enemies. Know what supports you (passion, focus) and what derails you (fear, perfectionism) so you can navigate them.
- Crashes are part of the path. When momentum collapses, use the stumble to learn, adjust, and come back stronger.
The work ahead proves it matters. What project will you commit to finishing today—despite resistance?
Do the Work, The War of Art—Steven Pressfield has written a ton of great books. We’ve got notes on a bunch of them in the app. Hope you enjoy!
Unlock this Heroic +1 (and over 1,000 more)!
Create your account to get more wisdom in less time. Personal development made simple so you can flourish in energy, work, and love. Today.
