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 on everything else BUT what we know is most . We come up with reason after reason. We procrastinate. work important I recommend reading this book: Steven Pressfield By Do the Work Key takeaways Resistance (i.e., fear, self-doubt, procrastination, addiction, distraction, timidity, ego and narcissism, self-loathing, perfectionism, etc.) is a monster that we face in any creative endeavor. all 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 . 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. ship it It’s a quick read and will give you a whole new frame of mind for tackling the resistance. Read it. is how hackers start their afternoons. We’re a part of the family. We are now and happy to opportunities. Hacker Noon @AMI accepting submissions discuss advertising &sponsorship To learn more, , , or simply, read our about page like/message us on Facebook tweet/DM @HackerNoon. If you enjoyed this story, we recommend reading our and . Until next time, don’t take the realities of the world for granted! latest tech stories trending tech stories