The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

The War of Art

Unleash Your Creative Potential, Slay Your Inner Critic

Length2h29m
Release dateApril 4, 2019
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.5 (258 ratings)

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AuthorSteven Pressfield
NarratorSteven Pressfield
Runtime2h29m
PublishedApril 4, 2019
Rating★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 (258 ratings)
CategoriesRelationships, Parenting & Personal Development, Personal Development, Creativity, Personal Success
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

The War of Art is a no-nonsense, compact guide to overcoming the biggest obstacle in achieving our creative goals: ourselves. Pressfield, a seasoned author, serves up tough love in digestible chapters, each a quick, impactful punch to our procrastination habits. What sets this audiobook apart is Pressfield's narration, a gravelly, authoritative voice that feels like a mentor sitting you down for a candid chat. He delivers his wisdom with a blend of passion and pragmatism, making you want to pick up your pen and start writing immediately.

Tags: Creative Block SolutionsMotivational Self-HelpOvercoming ProcrastinationWriting AdvicePersonal GrowthArtistic Inspiration

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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As someone who's always struggled with self-doubt and procrastination, I found The War of Art to be an invaluable, kick-in-the-pants kind of book. Pressfield's narration is spot-on, his gruff, no-nonsense tone perfectly complementing the book's straightforward, actionable advice. The chapters are short and punchy, making it easy to dip in and out, but be warned: each one packs a powerful punch, leaving you with no excuse not to get to work. My only critique? I wish there were more examples from Pressfield's own life to illustrate his points. But overall, this is a must-listen for anyone looking to overcome their creative blocks and finally start that project they've been putting off.

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