The War of Art

Winning the Inner Creative Battle

Hardcover, 224 pages

English language

Published June 4, 2002 by Rugged Land.

ISBN:
978-1-59071-003-6
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OCLC Number:
49837985

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4 stars (1 review)

A succinct, engaging, and practical guide for succeeding in any creative sphere, "The War of Art" 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 the roadblocks of any creative endeavor-be it starting up a dream business venture, writing a novel, or painting a masterpiece? Bestselling novelist Steven Pressfield identifies the enemy that every one of us must face, outlines a battle plan to conquer this internal foe, then pinpoints just how to achieve the greatest success. "The War of Art" emphasizes the resolve needed to recognize and overcome the obstacles of ambition and then effectively shows how to reach the highest level of creative discipline. Think of it as tough love . . . for yourself. Whether an artist, writer or business person, this simple, personal, and …

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Personal Growth - General
  • Creative thinking
  • Self-Help
  • Resistance (Psychoanalysis)
  • Procrastination
  • Composition & Creative Writing - General
  • Creativity
  • Language Arts & Disciplines / Composition & Creative Writing
  • Self-Help / General
  • Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)
  • Creation (Literary, artistic,
  • Inhibition

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