The War of Art

Type: Book

The War of Art

As of November 2026, The War of Art has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Aug 2025 on The Proven Podcast. Used to contrast environment/comfort approaches to creative work via its author Steven Pressfield, supporting the episode’s theme that friction can aid performance.

The War of Art is a 2002 non-fiction book written by American author Steven Pressfield. The book highlights the forms of resistance faced by artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, and others who are trying to break through creative barriers. The book was followed by Do the Work in 2011.

The War of Art at a glance
Mentioned in2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardAug 2025 on The Proven Podcast
Author
Published2002
PublisherRugged Land
SubjectsCreation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Inhibition, Resistance (Psychoanalysis)
ISBN9781402558665
GenreCreation (Literary, artistic, etc.), Inhibition, Resistance (Psychoanalysis)

What do podcasts say about The War of Art?

2 quotes, recorded on Andrew Huberman and The Proven Podcast.

How do different shows talk about The War of Art?

2 shows discussed The War of Art in these episodes.

Who talks about The War of Art on podcasts?

The War of Art came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Andrew Huberman.

What is The War of Art mentioned alongside?

The War of Art is most often mentioned alongside Steven Pressfield, Denmark and Rome.

Mentioned together: Steven Pressfield, Denmark, Rome, Finland, Rachel Dratch, India, England, South Florida, Belfast, United States (states)