Age 59- Just published my first book 6 months ago. As my writing coach said, "now starts the hard part!" Wow was she ever right. "Putting ourselves out there" comes with lots and lots of resistance. Thank you so much for your wisdom Mr. Pressfield. It is helping me "turn pro" for sure. Your story helps me understand I'm not alone. Whoever is reading this, know that God is FOR you, not against you, and you can do all things through Him.
I’m gonna say this: I actually thought this was one of the best interviews I’ve seen mark do. And I realized I love this guest he’s super cool. For someone who’s unfamiliar with him like myself, mark brought out and discussed stuff that I found really cool. I was disappointed to look down and realize the interview was almost over. Gotta have this dude on again!
I saw like three or four minutes the podcast, and I know it will be great. I started drawing as an amateur since I was 16 (early 2013), and that resistance was quite strong on the beginning, but eventually I pushed myself a lot, and I did hundreds of drawings since I was 19 until this moment (mostly as an amateur, for the joy of doing FanArts). I am happy you bring out interesting people to your podcast 😊 This author will be helpful for a lot of people. I have no doubt ❤
Steven describing it as "always nuanced, always devious" really resonated with me, I have often likened it to the Terminator - "it can not be reasoned with, it can not be bargained with, and it absolutely will not stop".
I love all your interviews, but as a writer, this was one of the most personally relevant. I especially appreciate the maternal metaphor as an alternative to the metaphor of war. I'm a woman and a pacifist, so now I feel included.
Very insightful, intriguing discussion. Several ideas-resistance only comes when you try going to a higher level from a lower one, I'd be an alcoholic in four days-dance around the rim of a burning crater, has very ominous undertones that say so much about our world and imply how difficult it really is to get anywhere in this life. So blessed to hear this chat, since we never WILL get anywhere until we start thinking and talking about these things!
This one dropped a bomb on me. or rather, it reminded me that i am, was, and always have been an amatuer. In high school I was that guy with "talent" and 'potential" but never wanted to put in the hard work. 35 years old and I feel it's too late to even start again. I quit art a few years back after running in place for years; assuming it was all about talent and, like Mark's musician dreams, was all about fame and accolades. But now I'm just depressed. I went into it all looking for fames and approval but didn't put work into everything else. You're not supposed to do that: I went in with the wrong mindset and now I don't feel worthy of trying again. So I guess my question is.... what now? Just accept my fate as being a guy who works in an office because he doesn't have the emotional intelligence?
Almost 38 and I’m right there with you. I feel so lost, and it’s so hard to enjoy my passions because it feels like I’ve failed in all of them, and it all just feels pointless sometimes.
My soul told me approximately seven years ago that I was going to write a book. I am dyslexic and have absolutely no interest in writing anything. I always told it give me a title if I’m supposed to write a book and it never has about two months ago. I finally got the title and it keeps giving me bullets. I have three pages of bullet points. I can’t believe that this could happen it just blows my mind, consciousness is real
"Chapter 3"...Reminds me of how my kid brother used to trip over the blue line during every hockey game he played during his first year (Mites). And only the one bordering his offensive zone...The mind is a terrible thing!
Watching the discussion about stealing and putting a spin on things, specifically, the idea that Bagger Vance was "stolen" from the Bhagavad Gita. Fun fact: this book, or at least the Mahabharata, the central conflict in it, was also lifted from an earlier story and made Indian. The earlier story is a LOT closer to home than anyone would believe...
@@1amb1 My co-author and I are in the process of bringing out a book on the subject now. One thing I can say: research for yourself where Sanskrit as a language came about. It was not, as almost everyone would suppose, in India. There where the first people to speak Sanskrit lived (at the time) is where the original stage for this war was, and it was NOT metaphorical...The part of the story I mean is found in the narration told to King Yudhishthira in the Mahabharata, but a more detailed version of the battle between Indra and Vritra is found in the Veda Hymn 18 of Mandala IV.
I usually like Mark's interviews. I love Steven Pressfield's work. But this simply wasn't the best interview I've seen. There's so much more that could have been dug into
The guests usually talk too much. It was nice to have guest actually give Mark an opening or a question. There was a nice conversational flow, a back and forth. It's a podcast, not an interview.
28:38 idk there are some pro athletes that when hurting themselves they need to rest or else it became worse.. but yeah i guess it goes into how many days you quit...
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Age 59- Just published my first book 6 months ago. As my writing coach said, "now starts the hard part!" Wow was she ever right. "Putting ourselves out there" comes with lots and lots of resistance. Thank you so much for your wisdom Mr. Pressfield. It is helping me "turn pro" for sure. Your story helps me understand I'm not alone. Whoever is reading this, know that God is FOR you, not against you, and you can do all things through Him.
I’m gonna say this: I actually thought this was one of the best interviews I’ve seen mark do. And I realized I love this guest he’s super cool. For someone who’s unfamiliar with him like myself, mark brought out and discussed stuff that I found really cool. I was disappointed to look down and realize the interview was almost over. Gotta have this dude on again!
This is one of the most important any artist or creative will ever read! Have read it multiple times
This is probably my favorite guest that's been on here! I need to check out his books!
Oh my God, thank you for all the pointers both of you
As a wise Australian once said,
PROFESSIONALS HAVE STANDARDS!
Get him back on asap! Such a great conversation that i really enjoyed as an artist myself
I saw like three or four minutes the podcast, and I know it will be great. I started drawing as an amateur since I was 16 (early 2013), and that resistance was quite strong on the beginning, but eventually I pushed myself a lot, and I did hundreds of drawings since I was 19 until this moment (mostly as an amateur, for the joy of doing FanArts). I am happy you bring out interesting people to your podcast 😊 This author will be helpful for a lot of people. I have no doubt ❤
Fabulous interview - please repeat your excellent guest for another session !
Steven describing it as "always nuanced, always devious" really resonated with me, I have often likened it to the Terminator - "it can not be reasoned with, it can not be bargained with, and it absolutely will not stop".
-Steals and puts a spin on this awesome analogy and piece of advice- This is so true.
As a writer, I really enjoyed this interview.
I love all your interviews, but as a writer, this was one of the most personally relevant. I especially appreciate the maternal metaphor as an alternative to the metaphor of war. I'm a woman and a pacifist, so now I feel included.
Love listening to his "self-help" books
Very insightful, intriguing discussion. Several ideas-resistance only comes when you try going to a higher level from a lower one, I'd be an alcoholic in four days-dance around the rim of a burning crater, has very ominous undertones that say so much about our world and imply how difficult it really is to get anywhere in this life. So blessed to hear this chat, since we never WILL get anywhere until we start thinking and talking about these things!
He looks great for 81, clear mind
It's really endearing watching Mark's eyes shining while listening to his hero talk
This one dropped a bomb on me. or rather, it reminded me that i am, was, and always have been an amatuer. In high school I was that guy with "talent" and 'potential" but never wanted to put in the hard work. 35 years old and I feel it's too late to even start again.
I quit art a few years back after running in place for years; assuming it was all about talent and, like Mark's musician dreams, was all about fame and accolades.
But now I'm just depressed. I went into it all looking for fames and approval but didn't put work into everything else. You're not supposed to do that: I went in with the wrong mindset and now I don't feel worthy of trying again.
So I guess my question is.... what now? Just accept my fate as being a guy who works in an office because he doesn't have the emotional intelligence?
Sounds like me. It's never too late, @paulrus-keaton439-I'm 56.
I think one of the big takeaways from this is that it's never too late. Steven said he didn't find success until his 50s!
@@Mattman0106 But he also wrote every day until then. And he said not to do it for fame/recognition.
Do it for the fun, passion not the fame, money,notoriety
Almost 38 and I’m right there with you. I feel so lost, and it’s so hard to enjoy my passions because it feels like I’ve failed in all of them, and it all just feels pointless sometimes.
I'm an indie music producer / musician, I've been DYING to see a video like this. Thank you.
The man! His books are so helpful. I have to thank him!
Oh this is going to be very good!
My soul told me approximately seven years ago that I was going to write a book. I am dyslexic and have absolutely no interest in writing anything. I always told it give me a title if I’m supposed to write a book and it never has about two months ago. I finally got the title and it keeps giving me bullets. I have three pages of bullet points. I can’t believe that this could happen it just blows my mind, consciousness is real
Anytime Steven Pressfield talks, I listen 👂
Awe, what a great guy!! I loved his books
Great interview 👏
"Chapter 3"...Reminds me of how my kid brother used to trip over the blue line during every hockey game he played during his first year (Mites). And only the one bordering his offensive zone...The mind is a terrible thing!
Resistance is kicking my @$$ Steve!
Watching the discussion about stealing and putting a spin on things, specifically, the idea that Bagger Vance was "stolen" from the Bhagavad Gita. Fun fact: this book, or at least the Mahabharata, the central conflict in it, was also lifted from an earlier story and made Indian. The earlier story is a LOT closer to home than anyone would believe...
wow, cool insight. i was wondering if you're able to send sources/links to the earlier story you mentioned - thanks
@@1amb1 My co-author and I are in the process of bringing out a book on the subject now. One thing I can say: research for yourself where Sanskrit as a language came about. It was not, as almost everyone would suppose, in India. There where the first people to speak Sanskrit lived (at the time) is where the original stage for this war was, and it was NOT metaphorical...The part of the story I mean is found in the narration told to King Yudhishthira in the Mahabharata, but a more detailed version of the battle between Indra and Vritra is found in the Veda Hymn 18 of Mandala IV.
@@BeardVsTheWorldUK1 cool - please let me know the the book's done and out, best of luck 👍
@@1amb1 Thanks so much! Will do!
This has been so helpful. Mark, can you suggest any good copywriting courses?
I usually like Mark's interviews. I love Steven Pressfield's work. But this simply wasn't the best interview I've seen. There's so much more that could have been dug into
I’ve been smoking crack for sometime and I stumbled upon this video now I write poetry about it now!
Invite Robert Green 💚
great guest, one small request... let your guest speak more...
The guests usually talk too much. It was nice to have guest actually give Mark an opening or a question. There was a nice conversational flow, a back and forth. It's a podcast, not an interview.
What about Hemingway? Or Virginia Wolfe?
28:38 idk there are some pro athletes that when hurting themselves they need to rest or else it became worse.. but yeah i guess it goes into how many days you quit...
Is this new or old
how many adds you put in there man ? :P
3 ads in the middle of the podcast is very annoying
First
Second
Third
Fourth!