Do the Work

By: Steven Pressfield

Narrated by: Steven Pressfield

Length: 1 hr and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Could you be getting in your way of producing great work? Have you started a project but never finished? Would you like to do work that matters, but don't know where to start? The answer is Do the Work, a manifesto by best-selling author Steven Pressfield, that will show you that it’s not about better ideas, it’s about actually doing the work. Do the Work is a weapon against Resistance - a tool that will help you take action and successfully ship projects out the door.

“There is an enemy. There is an intelligent, active, malign force working against us. Step one is to recognize this. This recognition alone is enormously powerful. It saved my life, and it will save yours.” For other titles like Do the Work, visit thedominoproject.com for more information.

©2010 Steven Pressfield (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Changed how I write

I’m an academic and blogger, not a novelist nor screen writer. That being said, after reading this book I’m much more consistent at just “doing the work”

This was not my first listen or…

…read of Mr. Pressield work.

Steven Pressfield’s work, will never be mistaken for the frivolous long-tail of self gratifying babble so many writers portend. Don’t get me wrong I’m also a big fan of Sartre (Mr. Pressfield mentions Jean Paul Sartre in the last two books I read of his), I’d include Camas from the same era….ever read Mr. Sartre’s book Being and Nothingness? Holi-holi that man can pontificate. I liked it, ah right…I just finished it. Phew, I needed to sorts my head out after that read.

This is why I turned to Mr. Steven Pressfield. Yesterday I listened to “Nobody wants to read your Sh*T” and, today I read “Do the Work.”

Thank you for your efforts to inspire others-me to find and get their-my mojo moving toward the creation of our dreams and desires.

Mick Hamm

Pressfield rocks!

Steven Pressfield describes this topic better than anyone else (resistance). This is a perfect little reading and a great explanation on how to deal with something that we all face. Listen to this book and beat resistance!

PRESSFIELD = THE MAN

WITH HIS EVERYMAN VOICE, APPROACH, AND PHRASING YOU SIMPLY "GET" HIM. WHAT SEPARATES HIM FROM THE PACK IS HIS KNOWLEDGE, HIS FAMILIARITY WITH THE UNFAMILIAR, SPARTAN-LIKE AURUA, AND HIS OVERALL JE NE SAIS QUOI.

Steven Pressfield is the creator’s champion

Whatever you are creating, listen to this book. Pressfield tells the beautiful, ugly, and necessary truth of any creative endeavor.

excellent book!

I loved how matter-of-fact he is and holds no punches. it was nice to listen to such passion in what he was telling you. I loved the audio book so much I bought the paperback so I can mark it up and tag the good stuff!

The Mental Ass Kicking You Need

Steven Pressfield is here to help you reach your higher nature.
No bias, no controversy, no partisanship.
With his extremely pointed and concise writing, Steven arms you with the mindset to dominate any project looming over you.

Very Short Very Powerful

This is a great book to read to get you over hurdles and stumbling blocks. It gives you permission to be imperfect, which is what it is to be human. I can’t wait to put these nuggets into action.

strong voice and motivating

a good contrast to other books on the subject of focus and getting stuff done

Good, Short Read

I enjoyed this book. It is, at times, a bit pablum-y...but it has the general information for pro-activity and a conscious move toward personal mastery. Even though the author breaks things out into numbered interpretations, there is nothing new here. Common sense and a little bit of wonder. It's more Wayne Dyer and less Tony Robbins, thankfully.

I did not care for the author's narration.