Be Uncommon

Ever wonder what it’s like to make a million dollars? I’m not gonna lie, the first million in sales my company did was kinda surreal. Especially since I was broke, in debt, and sleeping on my sisters couch just two years prior. And to be honest, as big of a dream that it was for […]

How to Make 1 Million Dollars Online (Even If You’re Broke)

Simon Sinek is the mastermind behind Start with Why. His latest work, Leaders Eat Last, is another masterpiece on the topic of leadership. On this episode of the School of Greatness podcast, Lewis Howes and Simon go in-depth on the most pressing concerns for those seeking to create amazing, un-paralleled results with their lives and teams.

Simon Sinek: Why Leaders Eat Last

In today's episode I talk to writer Steven Pressfield. Steven has written over a dozen books ranging from fiction and non-fiction. His book Gates of Fire, a fictional account of the Battle of Thermopylae, is used by the Marine Corps Basic School and his non-fiction books have become go-to guides for writers, entrepreneurs, and other creative types. Steve and I talk about why war plays a central theme in all his work and how to apply the Warrior Ethos to creative work.

Episode #55: The Warrior Ethos With Steven Pressfield

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

Podcast 154: Start With Why with Simon Sinek

Glenn is joined by Simon Sinek, author of "Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action" and "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t."

The Glenn Beck Program is Live Monday - Friday from 9am - 12pm ET, only on TheBlaze Radio Network and Blaze TV. www.theblaze.com/radio, www.theblaze.com/TV

Facebook: Glenn Beck
Twitter: @glennbeck

Author Simon Sinek Joins Glenn 7/29/14

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

Founder of Addicted2Success "Joel Brown" interviews "Simon Sinek" to find out how you can achieve amazing success through the art of high level leadership.

Simon Sinek - Leading The Way To Success

A clip from the Whole Life Challenge interview with Navy SEAL Mark Divine.

Mark Divine | Clip

Simon Sinek talks about how great leaders inspire action. 
http://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action

Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action

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.

ORDER THE WAY OF THE SEAL:

http://amzn.to/1tJVjGe

ORDER THE UNBEATABLE MIND:

http://amzn.to/1sm95Dv

MARK'S WEBSITE:

http://sealfit.com/

MY WEBSITE:
http://www.muscleforlife.com/

MY FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/muscleforlifefitness

MY TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/muscleforlife

MY INSTAGRAM:
http://instagram.com/muscleforlifefitness

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

Primal Gentleman Podcast #4.  Caine Interviews pastor Jim Truesdell, who discusses his recent Sealfit experience as well as life in general.

Jim Truesdell 2 24 15

In this lively chat with a legend of contemporary literature (The War of Art, Gates of Fire, The Legend of Bagger Vance … ), Steven Pressfield shares details of his own hero's journey, and his best pro writing tips: the “Foolscap Method” for starting (and ending) a book, working with the “equal and opposite” energies of assistance and resistance,  and how to invoke the muse without pissing her off. Steven’s warrior code approach to the creative life has been the saving grace for writers and creatives around the world who endeavor to overcome the inevitable pull of self-sabotage. His classic style is captivating, making this one of our favorite interviews of the year. Join us as Steven illuminates the Odyssey of the creative journey like only he can.  For more inspiring interviews with best-selling authors, subscribe to the Beautiful Writers Podcast on iTunes. To get access to our thriving community of writers visit TheBeautifulWritersGroup.com.

Be Uncommon

jpstecchini