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Steven Pressfield

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Novelist, author of The War of Art

858 records in all

  • Principles 337
  • Episodes 151
  • Quotes 370
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Episodes

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  • The Corruption of Spartan Virtue

    The Spartans, famous for their sacrifice, became cruel and oppressive after winning the Peloponnesian War. Their isolated upbringing left them unprepared for the temptations of money and power abroad.

    LessonA disciplined culture can quickly turn toxic if it lacks a moral foundation to handle sudden success.

  • The Arcadian book release

    Steven Pressfield announced his upcoming book titled 'The Arcadian,' which follows a recurring soldier character named Telamon of Arcadia in his final life. The story explores different levels of reality and themes of justice and payback.

    LessonContinuing a series with a recurring character allows an author to explore deeper philosophical themes over multiple works.

  • 2001Career

    Transition to Home Office

    Steven has been working out of his home office since 2001. He realized that while he values the lack of distractions, he often feels the walls becoming too comfortable and hard to leave.

    LessonSolitude is great for production, but staying in a bubble for too long limits your access to new experiences.

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