Order Of Man: Protect | Provide | Preside

The act of creation is something we have a desire to do but just because we desire to create doesn’t make it any easier. In fact, creating and putting your work into the world for others to judge is one of the most challenging things a human can do. There are a lot of reasons for this but ultimately it boils down to what my guest today calls, “resistance.” I’m honored to be joined by someone I’ve admired and respected for a very long time, Mr. Steven Pressfield, and today we talk about what “resistance” actually is and how it manifests itself differently in people’s lives. We also talk about the arrogance of planning, the culture of virtue, identifying the “soul’s code,” why work can be like war, and how to equip yourself for it. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS The voices in your head Putting in the work Improving over time Making better mistakes Working the problem Defining professionalism The amateur mindset Going through a process Finding your calling Playing the long game The artists' journey Infallible wisdom A cultur