The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

So, let's review another self-help book which is known as "The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles written by Steven Pressfield. The book explores the concept of resistance, which is the force that prevents us from fulfilling our creative potential. Here I'll share few key points from this book...

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Here you go,

1. The book defines the resistance in clear words that it works as the invisible force that opposes self-improvements, growth, and creativity. It manifests as procrastination, fear, self-doubt, and any obstacle that hinders our creative pursuits known as resistance.

2. This book suggests that pursuing creative endeavours is like going to war. In this war, one needs to be dedicated, perseverance, and disciplined to overcome resistance. It's a constant battle to create meaningful work and break through barriers.

3. The author distinguishes between the professional and amateur mindset. Both has a huge difference when it comes to work where the professional treats their creative work seriously, while the amateurs lacks discipline. The professionals views it as a job and shows up consistency, while the amateur easily succumbs to resistance.

4. The book discusses that resistance is often fuelled by fear—fear of criticism, fear of success, and fear of failure, etc. Acknowledging and confronting these fears is crucial to overcome resistance.

5. The author emphasises the importance of "turning pro" in our creative endeavours. Turning Pro means committing fully to the pursuit, treating it as a serious vocation, and overcoming distractions.