Do the Work
Written by Steven Pressfield
Narrated by Steven Pressfield
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About this audiobook
“There is an enemy. There is an intelligent, active, malign force working against us. Step one is to recognize this. This recognition alone is enormously powerful. It saved my life, and it will save yours.” —Steven Pressfield
Could you be getting in your way of producing great work? Have you started a project but never finished? Would you like to do work that matters, but don’t know where to start?
The answer is Do the Work, a manifesto by bestselling author Steven Pressfield, that will show you that it’s not about better ideas, it’s about actually doing the work.
Do the Work is a weapon against Resistance—a tool that will help you take action and successfully ship projects out the door. Picking up where The War of Art and Turning Pro left off, Do the Work takes the reader from the start to the finish of any long-form project—novel, screenplay, album, software piece, you name it. Do the Work identifies the predictable Resistance Points along the way and walks you through each of them.
No, you are not crazy. No, you are not alone. No, you are not the first person to “hit the wall” in Act Two. Do the Work charts the territory. It’s the stage-by-stage road map for taking your project from Page One to THE END.
Steven Pressfield
Steven Pressfield has been an enthusiastic golfer since the age of ten. He is the author of the novel Gates of Fire and a well-known screenwriter whose screenplays include "Above the Law" and "Freejack." He lives in the Los Angeles area.
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Reviews for Do the Work
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The concepts that Steven describes in the book are profound and as universal as the Law of Gravity. This is not a one-time read or listen type of book. It's worth listening to everyday because resistance is with us every day. As I write this, it's exactly one month after my resignation from my day job. I've always wanted to focus on my music career because that's what I find true fulfillment in. Since leaving the company, I've been doubting my decision to quit, with the voice or resistance telling me to go back and get a job, but after listening to Steven, am now looking at my new future with more confidence and enthusiasm. I see big things coming my way. Thanks Steven. Keep up the great work.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book gives methods by you can achieve any task you set for yourself if you are totally committed to it. It warns about the many hurdles you could encounter- the enemies within you- but not you. How to conquer that beast is the theme. I recommend all ambitious people to read this and get reach their goals.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Sensible. Could probably do away with all self help books and just do it as the author suggests.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Really inspirational - will help you understand why you have resistance to projects, even the ones you love. Highly recommended!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5He gets it. Resistance is within but I had no idea we all have it. Thanks to the author for such insight and giving the wall a name.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Though succinct, this work is sublime.
My second listen starts now.
There will likely be a third and fourth!1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A good shot of motivation to start the day and general insights of why is important to start before you are “ready” to do it !
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- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Boring. I expected something more entertaining. I hated the examples.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing!!! Start before you are ready! You don’t hear that advice EVER!!! Great Work!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I listen to this book on repeat as I paint. It reminds me to be brave.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I thought it was a good read for people looking to find the next step in their pursuit of their goals.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Bloody Brilliant! It's cataract removal surgery for the thinking process.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5It's a tangent on his War of Art. Basically just a big fat pep-talk to get you motivated to do your thing - novel, movie, business, whatever.Not bad considering I got the eBook free when it was first released.I do like his "foolscap" method of keeping the basic idea on one sheet of paper, three acts, an ending and a theme.Points worth pondering, anyway.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5La manera en que el autor del libro nos cuenta su libro es fácil de entender y me calma. Un gran libro.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Steven Pressfield's short take on getting hard work done is fantastic. I don't give many 5 start reviews, less than 10% of the books I read get them but Do the Work deserves it. Right now it's up there with Twyla Tharp's "The Creative Habit" when its come to practical ideas to tackle big tasks.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Full, step by step, effective guide for how to combat yourself and do the work needed.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Concept well structured and explained. Awesome . Enjoyed reading it.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Pure mentor! Clear, concise, irreverent and just the kick-in-the-ass/pat-on-the-back you need to get your project going and through to completion! Do the Work! ????
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I have learned a lot from this AudioBook by Steven Pressfield. its about a Construction of the Project. Its about lies & enemies, friends & family...
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Very practical advice on how to identify and beat "resistance"
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Short, sharp and to the point - an excellent listen for those who are procrastinating against what they know they want to do.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A true classic. Great that it is read by the author.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Concise and to the point. A lot of good information
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Very concise and to the point. The author does not beat around the bush and gets right into things that stop us from doing what we want. Good and inspiring read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great listen expecially at the end portion!
I would recommend it to starting entrepreneurs and perfectionists. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wow, what a book, it's a masterpiece, as providence, this book is my ally.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is the one...War of Art makes the pair in my opinion
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Every innovator, entrepreneur, or writer would be well served to listen to this book every time doubt strikes. it will help you persevere in the face of that relentless enemy ... Resistance!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was a really nice book, short, to the point loved the voice of the narrator apparently the writer itself ?thanks for this book it will be guiding me whenever I am fighting with the resistance :-)
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Short, sweet and to the point for anyone tacking a goal or project.