Episode #405
Steven Pressfield, Aubrey Marcus
Books mentioned
The War of Art
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:00:49 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Authentic Swing
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:10:12 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Turning Pro
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:40:36 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Bible
Mentioned by Steven Pressfield, Aubrey Marcus · at 01:45:59 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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On Writing
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:03:53 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Carrie
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:07:54 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Cujo
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:08:46 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The Godfather
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:10:09 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Steven Pressfield, an author of fiction, nonfiction, and screenplays, and Aubrey Marcus, a writer, entrepreneur, and adventurer, join Joe Rogan to discuss creativity, resistance, discipline, and the writing process. They also explore psychedelics, altered states, warrior philosophy, military service, athletics, hardship, and how experience and competition shape character and personal growth.
What they talked about
- Impact of 'The War of Art' on creatives
- History of human civilization and tribal instincts
- Psychedelic experiences and ayahuasca in Peru
- The hero's journey and storytelling archetypes
- Writing process and overcoming resistance
- Hollywood adaptation and casting politics
- Golf as a business and character assessment tool
- Future of humanity with technology and AI
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