010 Art vs War

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a famous (and largely wonderful) book which changed my life for the better...Until it started to create barriers and obstacles. And then I noticed the same in more and more of my clients and students who had read it. (Some of whom had read it on my recommendation!)I know what he means by "The Resistance". I too feel the daily struggle. I can see the creative process as a noble battle against the dark forces facing me. But what are the downsides to taking this metaphor too seriously? And what could an alternative be?Make more you love with the free Making (and Music) Machine template: http://magicmakingmachine.comAnd check out all the Make Music Your Life podcasts:PodWalk: https://makemusicyourlife.com/podwalk Come walking with me to discover how to have more fun making better stuff in less time.Magic Music Machine Insights: https://makemusicyourlife.com/insights Where I answer questions from my Magic Music Machine community.Paths to Better Music: https://makemusicyourlife.com/paths Curated coaching conversations with musicians using the Music Machine.The Album: https://makemusicyourlife.com/album An in depth peek behind the curtain of my creative process as I make my 5th album.