Steven Pressfield

Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

Appears On

Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick Proven Podcast The Spiritual Investor Good Life Project The Joe Rogan Experience Forward One Podcast Huberman Lab The Minimalists

Episode Appearances

Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick · Jun 12, 2026

The War Within- How to Beat Resistance and Step Into Your Calling - E-178

“Upcoming guest; author of The War of Art, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Do the Work, The Arcadian”

Identity transformation and personal evolutionOvercoming resistance to calling and purposeManaging overwhelm and burnout in high-performance contexts

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Proven Podcast · Jun 3, 2026

The Daily Habits Behind Endless Income - Garrett Gunderson

“Author of The War of Art; book Garrett revisits yearly for insights on overcoming resistance”

Financial myths and sacred cows in wealth buildingCash flow vs. capital accumulation strategiesInvestor DNA and risk management philosophy

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Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick · May 26, 2026

The Science of Doing Less and Achieving More with Jay Papasan - E-173

“Author of 'The War of Art' and 'Turning Pro'; Papasan references his concept of 'shadow work' vs. real work”

Priority Filtering and Decision-MakingExecution Accountability and Calendar BlockingBusyness vs. Productivity Distinction

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The Spiritual Investor · May 14, 2026

Surrender as a Way of Being with Luke Storey

“Interviewed by Luke the morning of this recording; author of perennial seller books; Luke expresses reverence for his literary work”

Surrender as a spiritual practice and foundational way of beingAuthenticity vs. performative authenticity in personal and business contextsPersonal standards and self-worth alignment

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Good Life Project · May 11, 2026

The Hidden Reason You Keep Putting Things Off | Jon Acuff

“Author of The War of Art; discussed importance of marketing books to serve characters and readers”

Procrastination as fear-avoidance mechanismPermission-based productivity frameworkDesire-driven discipline vs. willpower

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The Joe Rogan Experience · May 8, 2026

#2496 - Julia Mossbridge

“Author of The War of Art discussing the muse and creative inspiration as external force”

Precognition and Psychic AbilitiesRemote ViewingNon-Speaking Autism and Telepathy

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Forward One Podcast · Feb 23, 2026

The 300 Cold Calls a Week That Built Her Career

“Author of 'The War of Art' discussing resistance and the illusion of productivity in sales work”

Cold calling discipline and metrics (300 calls/week, 3 meetings/week)Commercial investment sales vs. multifamily and leasing specializationMarket velocity analysis and secondary/tertiary market identification

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Huberman Lab · Jan 5, 2026

Best Ways to Build Better Habits & Break Bad Ones | James Clear

“Author of The War of Art mentioned for advocating uncomfortable chairs to enhance focus and discipline”

Four Laws of Behavior Change (obvious, attractive, easy, satisfying)Identity-based habits vs. outcome-based habitsEnvironmental design and habit formation

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The Minimalists · Dec 29, 2025

520 | Uncommon Cold

“Author referenced for concept of 'Resistance' (capital R) being greater for spiritually significant pursuits”

Cold plunge therapy and cold thermogenesisAutoimmune disease management and chronic painVitamin D metabolism and deficiency

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Huberman Lab · Dec 15, 2025

Improve Energy & Longevity by Optimizing Mitochondria | Dr. Martin Picard

“Author of 'The War of Art' discussing resistance as signal for growth and personal development”

Mitochondrial function and energy transformationStress-induced hair graying and reversalEnergy resistance principle in biology

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