Be Uncommon

In this episode I talk to Mark Divine, owner of SEALFit and the author of the new book, The Way of the SEAL: Think Like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed. Mark and I discuss his service as as SEAL, how he's helped potential SEALs get ready for BUD/S, as well as how civilians can apply the principles that SEALs call upon to forge mental toughness. 

Episode #60  The Way Of The SEAL With Mark Divine

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Joanna Penn from http://www.TheCreativePenn.com/podcasts/ discusses the Lion's Gate, fighting resistance and mental toughness for writers with Steven Pressfield. Original post with transcript at: http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2014/06/18/steven-pressfield/

Steven Pressfield is the author of screenplays including The Legend of Bagger Vance, novels around the classical wars of ancient Greece and modern warfare like Gates of Fire, and non-fiction works including The War of Art and Turning Pro, which I know are on the desks of many writers listening. His latest book is ‘The Lion’s Gate,’ a hybrid history of the Six Day War.

We discuss:
A brief overview of the Six Day War and the events that feature in ‘The Lion’s Gate’ as well as why Steven wanted to tell this story, after many years of writing books around classical wars.
The concept of ‘en brera.‘ Why the Israelis had ‘no alternative’ at that time and perhaps, still don’t?
Our mutual love for the country of Israel, and the places that particularly resonated with Steven.
Why Steven chose to tell the history in the first person POV, and his interview research technique, plus using the techniques of fiction in writing narrative non-fiction.
“The Lion’s Gate’ as the book Steven has been avoiding writing, and how resistance manifested during its creation.
I have a quote by Steven from The War of Art on the pinboard by my desk. “On the field of the self stand a knight and a dragon. You are the knight. Resistance is the dragon. The battle must be fought anew every day.” How we can fight resistance as authors?
How spirituality plays a part in Steven’s writing life and books, including his prayer to the Muse.
From Turning Pro, “The difference between an amateur and a pro is in their habits.” The habits of a pro writer and the discipline to keep to the path.
Defining success as a writer– after multi-million books sold, being on Oprah, movie hits and more. ‘You have the right to your labor, not the fruits of your labor.’ It’s not about the rewards of writing, it’s about the writing itself. 
How it took 10 years for ‘The War of Art’ to find its audience.
On comparisonitis. Getting a handle on jealousy.
Balancing the demands of ego against fear and self-doubt – and how to stop self-censorship.
Mental toughness and being a warrior as a writer. This is not easy work. It’s a battle, and mostly, you’re on your own.
Thoughts on the changing world of publishing.

You can find Steven at StevenPressfield.com and also BlackIrishBooks.

Fighting Resistance, Mental Toughness for Writers w/ Steven Pressfield. Creative Penn Podcast Ep 186

In this podcast I interview NYT bestselling author and Navy SEAL Mark Divine and we talk about how he developed an "unbeatable mind" that kept him alive on the battlefield and has helped him succeed as an entrepreneur.

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Navy SEAL Mark Divine on cultivating mental toughness and the will to win

I’m a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, podcaster and creative entrepreneur. I write thrillers and dark fantasy as J.F.Penn as well as non-fiction for writers under Joanna Penn.

My thriller site: http://www.JFPenn.com 
My site for writers and The Creative Penn podcast: http://www.TheCreativePenn.com
Books and Travel Podcast and Blog: https://www.booksandtravel.page

Fighting Resistance, Mental Toughness for Writers w/ Steven Pressfield. Creative Penn Podcast Ep 186

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