5 Quotes From Steven Pressfield’s “The War of Art” To Help You Win Your Creative Battle
This book has become my creative bible
With the landscape of content consumption changing daily, I often ask myself, ‘What’s the value of a book?’
What has allowed such an archaic form of learning to stand the test of time?
If you think about it, most books are really just a handful of ideas —reiterated over story. And even the most insightful ideas can be summarized by a short video clip or blog post.
Growing up, I remember being astounded after scoring 80% on my final 10th-grade exam on Homer’s “The Odyssey” — without ever reading it. I merely skimmed the “Sparknotes” summary version the night before.
But, when it comes to life-changing ideas, it’s often not about the words themselves — but how they speak to you.
That’s the power of storytelling.
And why books, however they are consumed, will continue to stand the test of time.
Here are 5 quotes from Steven Pressfield’s award-winning book, “The War of Art” that have changed the way I look at writing, creativity, and have helped me earn more money from my words.
