010 Art vs War

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a famous (and largely wonderful) book which changed my life for the better...Until it started to create barriers and obstacles. And then I noticed the same in more and more of my clients and students who had read it. (Some of whom had read it on my recommendation!)I know what he means by "The Resistance". I too feel the daily struggle. I can see the creative process as a noble battle against the dark forces facing me. But what are the downsides to taking this metaphor too seriously? And what could an alternative be?Make more you love with the free Making (and Music) Machine template: http://magicmakingmachine.comAnd check out all the Make Music Your Life podcasts:PodWalk: https://makemusicyourlife.com/podwalk Come walking with me to discover how to have more fun making better stuff in less time.Magic Music Machine Insights: https://makemusicyourlife.com/insights Where I answer questions from my Magic Music Machine community.Paths to Better Music: https://makemusicyourlife.com/paths Curated coaching conversations with musicians using the Music Machine.The Album: https://makemusicyourlife.com/album An in depth peek behind the curtain of my creative process as I make my 5th album.

Om Podcasten

Come walking with me, and let's chat about making and creating! What defines us humans is that we create something from nothing. Music, art, books. films, pots, games, software, products, training, processes, systems, businesses, theories, ideas...anything. So why is the creative process so misunderstood?On our walks, we'll figure out how creativity works. Together we'll discover how to have more fun making better stuff in less time. We'll attempt to "solve" the creative process! It can't be THAT hard...can it?And whenever you’re ready, here’s how else I can help you:1. Click here to make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template...2. Here's the best offer to get my personal help in the Magic Music Machine program...PLUS, here's all my podcasts:PodWalk with Mike MondayLet's walk and talk about the creative process and creativity.The AlbumAn in-depth peek behind the curtain of my creative process as I make my 6th album and release my 5th.The MakeistI shed light on what the AI explosion could mean for us creators by investigating new AI tools and how they could affect creators, creativity and the creative process.