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Overcoming Demons and the Hero's Journey with Steven Pressfield
37:44 - 41:48 (04:04)
Steven Pressfield discusses how he overcame his struggles as a writer and how the hero's journey has played a role in his life and work.
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The Hero's Journey, as defined by Joseph Campbell, starts in the ordinary world before transitioning to the special world.
37:44 - 39:46 (02:01)
Hero's Journey
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The Hero's Journey, as defined by Joseph Campbell, starts in the ordinary world before transitioning to the special world. This world is where Luke Skywalker begins, isolated on Tattooine and removed from the center of the universe.
ChapterOvercoming Demons and the Hero's Journey with Steven Pressfield
Episode#501: Steven Pressfield — How to Overcome Self-Sabotage and Resistance, Routines for Little Successes, and The Hero’s Journey vs. The Artist’s Journey
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The author discusses how he was once unable to finish a novel, but learned to "dance with his demons" and overcame his writer's block.
39:46 - 41:48 (02:02)
Writer's Block
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The author discusses how he was once unable to finish a novel, but learned to "dance with his demons" and overcame his writer's block. He also references a classic Greek myth to illustrate the idea of sacrifice in creative pursuits.