The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

by Steven Pressfield (Author), Robert McKee (Foreward)

180 pages, Paperback

Published November 2, 2022

Reviews

[Darshna Rekha · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book delivers a sudden burst of motivation, with moments that make you sit up and question your procrastination habits—almost like a wake-up call.

However, while it inspires, it doesn’t provide lasting impact or concrete steps to take action. The ideas felt scattered, incomplete, and at times repetitive. It’s a good read for a quick push, but if you’re looking for a structured approach to overcoming procrastination, this isn’t the book I’d revisit.

Instead, I’d recommend:

📖 Ego is the Enemy: The Fight to Master Our Greatest Opponent – A deep dive into overcoming internal struggles that hold us back.
📖 Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World – Practical strategies to build focus and eliminate distractions.

Both offer clear examples and actionable insights that help tackle procrastination and self-doubt more effectively.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book identifies the enemy within that prevents us from completing our true work. I feel inspired having read this piece of work, and also less alone in my struggle of progression and creation. Highly recommend!

[Ariadna Zuniga Ciuro · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book did its job; I'm inspired and ready to take action. It applies to anyone with any kind of goals. It felt like a kick in the butt as well as a comforting hug. The author is a genius.

[Rhonda Fransoo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second time I have read this book. It was so much more powerful the second time around. Such wisdom, simple, simple wisdom! I loved it!

[Shannon Boreham · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have always enjoyed revisiting this book, especially when on the precipice of starting new project.