The battle must be fought anew every day. – Steven Pressfield
The War of Art is a book written by Steven Pressfield originally intended for writers, artists, and creative types to overcome the issues associated with starting and completing any new work or activity.
The first third of the book (and most of the remainder) is especially perfect for anyone starting a program with the intent of changing their behaviors to support better health or to change their body.
Pressfield writes of the greatest enemy of any long-term, meaningful endeavor that promises reward for delayed gratification being RESISTANCE. He even mentions activities of starting any health or diet regimen, any activity aimed to achieve tighter abdominals, and programs designed to overcome an unwholesome habit among those meeting the greatest RESISTANCE.
In fact, the more important and the more meaningful the activity of choice, the greater the RESISTANCE.
He goes on to introduce you to this enemy of success and accomplishment and then provides the answers to overcome it. If you’re struggling to get started or to stick with your lifestyle changes to transform your body and your life, it’s a quick read that may get you over the hump and keep you on track.
Humpday questions…
What or where is your RESISTANCE?
What one activity or upgrade did you commit to adding to your program this week that you need to reinforce and double down on to overcome your resistance?
What one action can you take starting today that will make everything else easier to execute?
What unnecessary activity can you eliminate or say no to this week that will provide the time you need to accomplish your goals? (Yes, you’re allowed to say no.)
Your comeback starts today.
Get started on your pain-free comeback to the gym today
