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Steven Pressfield Quotes

Biography: Steven Pressfield is known for his historical fiction and motivational... more Biography: Steven Pressfield is known for his historical fiction and motivational books, including the bestselling novel "Gates of Fire." Born in 1943, he began his career as an advertising copywriter before finding success as an author. Pressfield's works often explore themes of ancient warfare and human perseverance. less

"You are wrong if you think Joy emanates only or principally from human relationships"

Tags: Philosophy, Relationships, Happiness, Inner peace, Joy

"Are you paralyzed with fear? That’s a good sign"

Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Resilience, Mindset

"The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it"

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Personal growth, Courage, Passion

"Most of us have two lives. The life we live and the unlived life within us"

Tags: Personal growth, Self-awareness, Self-discovery, Authenticity, Existentialism

"The truly free individual is only free to the extent of his own self-mastery"

Tags: Personal growth, Philosophy, Empowerment, Individuality, Inner strength

"Creative work is a gift to the world and every being in it. Don't cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you've got."

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Creativity, Self-expression, Impact

"Rule of thumb: The more important a call or action is to our soul's evolution, the more Resistance we will feel about answering it."

Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Self-awareness, Spirituality

"Resistance will tell you anything to keep you from doing your work."

Tags: Motivation, Self-improvement, Focus, Productivity, Overcoming obstacles

"Resistance has no strength of its own. Ever see an ogre blow out an empty paper bag?"

Tags: Perception, Strength, Power, Metaphor, Illusion

"The hardest thing is to sit down and write. What keeps us from sitting down is Resistance."

Tags: Motivation, Creativity, Focus, Productivity, Overcoming obstacles

"The more important a call or action is to our soul’s evolution, the more Resistance we will feel toward pursuing it."

Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Purpose, Overcoming obstacles

"As artists and professionals, it is our obligation to enact our own internal revolution, a private insurrection inside our own skulls."

Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Mindset, Creativity, Responsibility

"The essence of creativity is a willingness to play the fool."

Tags: Creativity, Innovation, Expression, Imagination, Open-mindedness

"A child has no trouble believing the unbelievable, nor does the genius or the madman. It’s only you and I, with our big brains and our tiny hearts, who doubt and overthink and hesitate."

Tags: Belief, Imagination, Skepticism, Doubt, Genius

"The professional tackles the project that will make him stretch."

Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Dedication, Persistence

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