Do the Work
Rule of thumb: The more important a call or action is to our soul’s evolution, the more Resistance we will feel toward pursuing it.
Steven Pressfield • Do the Work
Yeah, he’ll still be there. Yeah, you’ll still have to duel him every morning. And yeah, he’ll still fight just as hard and use just as many nasty tricks as he ever did. But you will have beaten him once, and you’ll know you can beat him again. That’s a game-changer. That will transform your life.
Steven Pressfield • Do the Work
the belly of the beast, you and I chose HEAVEN. We’ve learned and we’re stronger. Now we face the final test.
Steven Pressfield • Do the Work
crash means we’re at the threshold of learning something, which means we’re getting better, we’re acquiring the wisdom of our craft. A crash compels us to figure out what works and what doesn’t work—and to understand the difference.
Steven Pressfield • Do the Work
It’s not us. We are not worthless or evil or crazy. We’re just us, facing a problem.
Steven Pressfield • Do the Work
Now: what are the characteristics of Resistance?
Steven Pressfield • Do the Work
Resistance is not a peripheral opponent. It does not arise from rivals, bosses, spouses, children, terrorists, lobbyists, or political adversaries. It comes from us.
Steven Pressfield • Do the Work
Fear saps passion.
Steven Pressfield • Do the Work
If we don’t swing for the seats from the start, we’ll never be able to drive a fastball into the upper deck.