The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

Join us at the lovely Metronome Cafe for the meetup of the Merton Book Club.

A succinct, engaging, and practical guide for succeeding in any creative sphere, The War of Art is nothing less than Sun-Tzu for the soul.

What keeps so many of us from doing what we long to do?

Why is there a naysayer within? How can we avoid the road blocks of any creative endeavor—be it starting up a dream business venture, writing a novel, or painting a masterpiece?

Bestselling novelist Steven Pressfield identifies the enemy that every one of us must face, outlines a battle plan to conquer this internal foe, then pinpoints just how to achieve the greatest success.

The War of Art emphasizes the resolve needed to recognize and overcome the obstacles of ambition and then effectively shows how to reach the highest level of creative discipline.
Think of it as tough love . . . for yourself.

Whether an artist, writer or business person, this simple, personal, and no-nonsense book will inspire you to seize the potential of your life.

Some reviews:

• First, it is NOT just for artists, it’s for anyone stuck with and idea, prevaricating about starting and not knowing how to fix that. It’s quite deep and meaningful in places, which is not generally my thing, but it’s done in a way which didn’t put me off at all.
• Wow, the words in this book smack you in the face and kick your behind. I am left with a powerful message. 'The Self wishes to create, to evolve. The Ego likes things just the way they are.'
  I am a writer. I need to get writing.
• Just what I needed to understand why I self sabotage. Why I "fear" doing the things I know I should be doing.