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The War of Art, Break Through The Blocks, and Win Your Inner Creative Battles is a beautiful and rapid read.
It breaks down what you have to do to find the courage to get things done.
We all procrastinate. We all suffer from fear. I find it liberating that he has managed to take a creative approach towards the limitations of the human mind.
He breaks down the psychology of creation, and as you read it, you get calmer and more connected with your mission. It is a handbook manual for universal love, for all the missionary founders out there.
When I think about the type of startup founder I like to partner with, they love the War of Art. They see their startup as their baby. A baby-startup that transforms the world into a better place. Great founders are ready to fight every war and battle that there is.
It is good to be scared. Through discipline, you shall win all your fears.
“Are you paralyzed with fear? That’s a good sign. Fear is good. Like self-doubt, fear is an indicator. Fear tells us what we have to do. Remember one rule of thumb: the more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it.”
― Steven Pressfield
For the last 24 months, Facebook has been working hard at integrating everything. Gotta love network effects. That is the type of company one should build.
If things are difficult, do not give up. Persevere. Continue to pursue the path of love and execution of work. You are closer than you think.
The world respects those that take risk. People that put skin in the game and are willing to self-sacrifice to build something greater than themselves.
