Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person.So excited to share in Episode 98 of the AAF podcast: How Steven Pressfield Went From Hero's Journey To Artist's Journey. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytelling.Steven Pressfield is an acclaimed American author renowned for his historical fiction and non-fiction works. He achieved literary success with his debut novel, "The Legend of Bagger Vance" (1995), which was later adapted into a film. Pressfield gained further recognition with historical novels such as "Gates of Fire" (1998), about the Battle of Thermopylae, and "Tides of War" (2000), chronicling the life of Alcibiades.His non-fiction, including the influential "The War of Art" (2002), offers profound insights into overcoming creative resistance and has inspired many in the creative community. Known for his philosophical depth and historical accuracy, Pressfield continues to write and inspire, drawing timeless lessons from history to illuminate the human spirit.Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:30 - The Anxiety of Releasing a Project00:04:53 - The Importance of Trauma in Personal Growth00:07:34 - The Trauma of Attempting to Write a Novel00:10:17 - The Force of Self-Sabotage00:12:45 - Working Blue Collar Jobs00:15:17 - A Turning Point Towards Writing00:17:50 - Facing the Calling to Write00:20:15 - The Journey of Becoming a Writer00:22:38 - The Long Process of Learning and Success00:25:20 - Overcoming Resistance and Finishing the Books00:27:48 - Persistence and Learning the Lesson of Deadlines00:30:19 - Falling in Love with the Craft00:32:33 - Starting Over in Hollywood00:35:01 - Learning about Screenplays and Stories00:37:25 - The Evolution of a Writer00:39:44 - Transition from Screenwriting to Book Writing00:42:24 - Mentorship and Learning from Others00:44:42 - Learning from a Master00:47:00 - The Benefits of Critique Sessions00:49:20 - The Beauty of Art and Messiness of Humanity in Storytelling for Marketing00:51:36 - Propaganda and Art00:54:00 - The Artist Journey00:56:25 - Finding Excitement in the Creative Process00:58:52 - Letting Go as an Artist and Knowing Yourself01:01:16 - The Myth of Overnight Success Comment, tag, and share with someone who would love this. Enjoy! Also join Night Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation, a global community of entrepreneurs and creators who practice storytelling together.Follow me: @SunYiCo Website https://sunyi.coNight Owl Nation https://sunyi.co/night-owl-nation/Instagram https://instagram.com/sun.yiTikTok https://tiktok.com/@_sun.yiTwitter https://twitter.com/_sun_yiLinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/sunyi-nightowls/Facebook https://facebook.com/sun.yi.nightowlsThreads https://threads.net/@sun.yiDomestika https://domestika.org/en/courses/2638-the-art-of-storytelling-for-freelancers-and-creators/sunyiFollow me: @YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@StevePressfieldInstagram https://www.instagram.com/steven_pressfield/?hl=enWebsite https://stevenpressfield.com/***? Leave a review on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authentic-as-f-ck-with-sun-yi/id1527964267? Leave a rating on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5cgz2J6yGP9OAzMYutaL3u?si=4b18cfbb22fc4593❤️ Leave a rating on Google...