How to Overcome Inner Resistance | Steven Pressfield - Podcast Recap

This podcast recap is from a discussion on the Huberman Lab podcast featuring host Andrew Huberman and author Steven Pressfield, the author of The War of Art and other works. Throughout the conversation, Pressfield articulates his philosophy on overcoming resistance in creative endeavors, stressing the importance of "turning pro" by adopting professional habits like showing up daily and not taking success or failure personally. The discussion explores the counterintuitive concept that the stronger the resistance, the more important the project is for one's "soul's growth," and Pressfield shares practical tools like having a regimented schedule, avoiding distractions, and drawing on experiences like military training and physical exercise to build mental toughness against procrastination and self-doubt. They also explore the spiritual dimension of creativity, with Pressfield discussing the Invocation of the Muse as a way to receive ideas, contrasting it with Huberman's neuroscience-based perspective on the subconscious mind.