This One Book Helped Me Beat Procrastination & Overcome Mental Resistance
7 lessons learned on self-discipline from The War of Art by Steven Pressfield.
How often have you told yourself I’ll do it tomorrow? How often have you postponed your work because you didn’t feel like it? And how often have you told yourself that next week, you’ll finally start going to the gym?
For most people, procrastination is a daily struggle. No wonder, because procrastination is something every human experiences. It was even haunting us more than two thousand years ago, when the ancient Greeks called it akrasia — meaning to lack self-control and act against one’s better judgment.
Nevertheless, learning to defend yourself against procrastination is essential. When you learn to overcome procrastination, your level of output increases exponentially — making you more productive than 99% of others in your field.
In this article, I’ll share the most valuable insights I’ve gained from one of the best books on conquering procrastination I’ve ever read: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield.
Steven Pressfield is the author of more than 20 fiction and non-fiction books (such as Turning Pro and Do The Work) that sold millions of copies worldwide. So, if there’s someone that…
