From the Bookshelf of Paths to Wholeness

The War of Art
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Pressfield's concise assault on Resistance and his distinction between the professional and the amateur h…more

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Cristina Smith
If you have not read this book, do. But only do it if you are a creative person who loves have a fulfilling life.

Especially if your have it on your shelf and plan to do it sometime later.

Resistance would like you to believe it is futile. It is not. Find out the secrets to defying resistance in this brilliant, accessible, personal, profound and fun book.
Ashley Owens
Oct 27, 2013 rated it it was amazing
While Pressfield’s focus is on artists achieving their creative dreams, this book can apply to everyone.
Pressfield describes Resistance as the force that prevents us from achieving, from being our best. We all have to contend with it, whatever the form. It causes us to procrastinate, to run from a challenge, to stay home under the covers.
“The enemy is a very good teacher.” — the Dalai Lama
Pressfield demands we all need to get to work, everyday, to learn how to live with this hand we were dealt,
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David J. Bookbinder
Dec 26, 2016 rated it it was amazing
Pressfield's concise assault on Resistance and his distinction between the professional and the amateur helped me break through some substantial blocks along the way to creating my book 'Paths to Wholeness.' Highly recommended. ...more
Jenk1013
Mar 21, 2015 rated it really liked it
Shelves: non-fiction
One of the most motivating books I've ever read! Loved the section on overcoming resistance and creating. So many brilliant passages. Lost me a bit toward the end, but still a must read for any artist, writer or anyone who is just feeling a bit stuck. ...more
Vikash
Nov 16, 2016 rated it it was amazing
Maureen Aitken
Jan 05, 2018 rated it it was amazing
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Jun 17, 2017 marked it as to-read
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Dec 05, 2017 marked it as to-read
Nandu
Dec 07, 2017 marked it as to-read
Emilia
Dec 21, 2021 marked it as to-read
Shelves: art