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The War of Art
190 pages · 2012 · Rating 4.3
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In The War of Art , Steven Pressfield demands that we reconsider what it is to be a professional in any field. It's about mettle, and the wisdom within it to trust yourself, confront your fears & inner demons and move forward. It's a story about the struggle to pursue ones dreams, about the many reasons we give up on them…and why we should never. At its core, it's an inspiring book that instills optimism and hope in us all.
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