Founder Psychology Series: The Resistance

We all face it. We have our lists and plans and strategies. We know what we need to do. But sometimes we just can’t bring ourselves to do it. We work on everything else BUT what we know is most important. We come up with reason after reason. We procrastinate.

I recommend reading this book:

Do the WorkBy Steven Pressfield

Key takeaways

• Resistance (i.e., fear, self-doubt, procrastination, addiction, distraction, timidity, ego and narcissism, self-loathing, perfectionism, etc.) is a monster that we all face in any creative endeavor.
• Resistance can be overcome with tools like: stupidity, stubbornness, blind faith, passion, assistance, friends and family.
• When we encounter tough challenges remember it’s not us. We are not worthless or evil or crazy. We’re just us, facing a problem. Problems can be solved.
• It is important to ship it. You will have beaten the monster once, and you’ll know you can beat him again. That’s a game-changer. That will transform your life.

It’s a quick read and will give you a whole new frame of mind for tackling the resistance. Read it.

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