you are…really [the war of art]

December 2, 2009 | 3 Comments

This post is the second in what has now certifiably become a series of reflections on The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. In the past few months, our four year old daughter has made the shift from scribbler to … Continue reading →

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creating requires doing [the war of art]

November 11, 2009 | 1 Comment

This post is the first in what will probably maybe hopefully be a series of reflections on The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. The War of Art is subtitled Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles. … Continue reading →

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the box [the creative habit]

September 22, 2009 | Leave a comment

This post is the last of an ongoing series of reflections on my reading of The Creative Habit, by Twyla Tharp. Today, our seven month, irregularly recurring series on The Creative Habit comes to an end. But, in the interest … Continue reading →

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steven pressfield on creative work

February 20, 2009 | Leave a comment

Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.” … Continue reading →

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