20 Oct 2025
2h 15m

How to Overcome Inner Resistance | Steven Pressfield

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Huberman Lab

In this Huberman Lab podcast episode, Andrew Huberman interviews author Steven Pressfield about overcoming resistance to achieve creative and productive goals. Pressfield shares insights from his books, "The War of Art" and "Do the Work," emphasizing the importance of adopting a professional mindset, showing up daily, and detaching from personal feelings about success or failure. Drawing from his military background and personal experiences, Pressfield discusses strategies for structuring the day, framing goals, and creating a conducive environment for creative work. The conversation explores the concept of resistance, the role of physical training, capturing fleeting ideas, and the importance of mentors. Pressfield also delves into the spiritual aspects of creativity, the influence of external feedback, and the necessity of personal sacrifice in pursuing one's calling.

Outlines

Part 1: Mindset and Resistance

Part 2: Overcoming Resistance: Physical and Mental Practices

Part 3: The Nature of Creativity and Resistance

Part 4: Mentorship, Perfectionism, and Mortality

Part 5: Drive, Humility, and Feedback

Part 6: Sacrifice, Balance, and Turning Pro

Part 7: Spirituality, Science, and the Creative Process

Part 8: Upcoming Work

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