Steven Pressfield, author of "The War of Art," explains how to harness your creativity and unlock your full potential as an artist. He discusses the source of inspiration, sharing his vision of “the Muse” and how we can adapt to harness it further. It explains how to find your voice as an artist and know yourself through each work.
He discusses the #1 thing that stops creators from realizing their potential: fear. Explain that fear is a sign that we are on the right path and how we can transform this fear into a masterpiece.
He and André also discuss what separates an amateur from a pro, the balance between business and creativity, and our responsibility as artists to share our work.

André's book recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books

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Time codes:
0:00 Introduction
2:04 The responsibility to share our art
4:55 Discover yourself through creativity
9:33 a.m. The Muse: Tapping into the source of inspiration
15:52 Finding your creative voice
19:16 Facing resistance and fear
27:30 Art that surprises you
28:53 Why talent doesn't matter
30:22 How to get out of your own way
34:25 Why we secretly fear success
41:22 Find the courage to follow your dreams
50:10 Destiny versus free will
52:48 Do you feel lost? Here's how to find your way
55:11 How Steven struggled to succeed
1:03:55 When /"lightning/" strikes
1:06:13 Going from amateur to professional
1:11:34 Selling and marketing your artwork
1:17:22 Refining: reducing a piece to its maximum
1:19:11 Prayer to the muse: setting creative intentions
1:23:01 The Daily Pressfield: A guide to doing great work
1:30:54 Is self-doubt getting easier?
1:31:54 Why we need to share our art
1:33:09 Dharma and creativity
1:34:50Conclusion
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Steven Pressfield is the author of The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Tides of War, Last of the Amazons, Virtues of War, The Afghan Campaign, Killing Rommel, The Profession, The Lion's Gate, The War of Art, Turning Pro. , Do the Work, The Warrior Ethos, The Authentic Swing, An American Jew, Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t and The Knowledge. His first novel, The Legend of Bagger Vance, was adapted for the screen. A film of the same title was released in 2000, directed by Robert Redford and starring Matt Damon, Will Smith and Charlize Theron. His father was in the Navy and he was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, in 1943. Since He graduated from Duke University in 1965, has been a U.S. Marine, advertising copywriter, school teacher, tractor-trailer driver, bartender, oil field driver, mental hospital attendant, and screenwriter. His struggles to make a living as a writer (it took him seventeen years to earn his first salary) are detailed in The War of Art, Turning Pro, The Authentic Swing, Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t and The Knowledge. recurring character in his books, named Telamon, a mercenary from ancient times. Telamon doesn't say much. He is rarely hurt or injured. And it never seems to age. His view of the profession of arms closely resembles Pressfield's conception of art and the artist:/"It is one thing to study war, and another to live the life of the warrior./"

Steven's new book "The Daily Pressfield": https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-daily-pressfield/
Website: https://stevenpressfield.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven_pressfield/

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