9 Stoic Tips For Beating Resistance (With Steven Pressfield and Ryan Holiday)

When we sit down to do any important project whether it’s writing a book or a business plan, we face Resistance. The bigger the project, the more vulnerable or creative it forces us to be, the stronger the resistance.

We’re not productive because of the Resistance.

In this video Steven Pressfield and Ryan Holiday talk about strategies that you can use to overcome this Resistance and do what you were meant to do.

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[jonfernandez]

"Do nothing that is of no use".

I first saw this quote and thought of it as some colossal herculean endeavor.

How do I remain productive all day?

But then I flipped it and began to eliminate all the non-productive endulgences like completely cutting out streaming services, stop playing video games, removing all social media but you tube. I replaced the new found time with reading, yoga, sudoku, doing research and starting an investment portfolio.

It's been months now and I no longer miss the things I've removed. I feel lighter, much more productive, and have earned a sense of purpose.

[ShondaD_]

This pops up on my feed, right after I was telling myself the same thing earlier. I am the one that's up against myself. I say I'm gonna do this tomorrow, tomorrow comes and I still don't do it. A part of me wants to do the thing, but the other part says "we have to do this first" and it's a constant battle with myself. And now 2 yrs later I still haven't started my own channel. But I think this is the sign I needed to see and hear. Thank you.

[bobgonsalves]

I run on a beautiful rural road in New Hampshire and every time I do I get bummed out by the amount of litter and trash. I always say to myself that I should pick it up and I will get it next weekend. I watched this video on resistance and went up to the road with some trash bags. I got three huge trash bags of litter within 100 yards of both sides of the road and I felt better that I did it. If we cannot do the simple things, how will we do the hard things?

[Verdeangela]

Great life wisdom on how to overcome resistance! Thank-you!

[georgelee]

“The war of art” and “Turning Pro” are up there as my top books. Recommended both already today!

[onelove]

Good to see a writer making it in 2024

You have so much energy its reminding me of me when I don't feel apathy

The 4th hour is absolute gold

[HA--Productions]

I have never seen Steven Pressfield but I loved reading through his book "The Warrior Ethos". After watching this video I feel like I got this education early in life but it has taken years to really develop. The little engine that could, The Lorax, Horton hears a who, Rainbow Fish, etc. There is something funny when I put the thought together: Take it day by day, but live like there is no tomorrow. Thank you for this content. I'm gonna go get some steps in now....With my HOKAs :)

[minasmicrocosm]

Oh man...halfway through, I spotted the "fragile" lamp from A Christmas story on his shelf...and now I love this dude even more.

[TraderJu]

Ryan holiday how to get through resistance

1. Resistance: Resistance is a negative force that is trying to prevent you from doing what you set out to do.
2. Be Disciplined: The only way to get through resistance is through work. And that is what discipline is; you have to be disciplined and get through the task even when you feel resistance.
3. Work without attachment: Get into a “flow state”, where you’re completely present, focused on the task at hand, and not worried about potential outcomes in the future or worried about the past
4. Don’t try to be perfect: focus on showing up day to day and doing what you can do today because step by step, you’ll achieve your end result.
5. Hour 4: You have to keep push even when the beginning phase of a project/task is hard because you’ll eventually have a break through in the project.
6. Say No: the Resistance wants you to be distracted and say yes to everything else but what you’re supposed to do. Say no to the things that aren’t aligned with your goals
7. Focus on the essential: Focus on your calling and do that work first. Don’t let in distractions.
8. Take it step by step: Stick to the process. Action by action, step by step, you’ll make progress towards your goal.
9. Let fear Guide you: Don’t let fear stop you from achieving your goals. Lean into the fear and do it anyways.
10. You may not get tomorrow: Take advantage of this moment now because it’s our time is it guaranteed. We don’t control how much time we have but we control how you use it. Carpe Diem

[junaidtownsend]

I appreciate these informative and inspirational videos. Often times they are the only things that keep me going when I am truly struggling to get anything done. Currently trying my best to write my first research paper and eventually get started on my PhD thesis, so thank you for the boost and inspiration, Ryan 🙏.

[Ella_]

You're absolutely right! Being in the middle part of a project is the most beautiful experience where the nervousness of starting it is not there b/c you're well passed having started and also no idea of it's end. The flow state.

[The_Eccentric_Piper]

Epic. Made a new playlist to add this vid to. Hugely valuable

[yoquieroemily]

Thanks so much. really identify and timing on point.

[alexanderzapataG]

Saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴 thanks For your words… for yours amazing books …

[Ella_]

One of the best vids you've ever made! If not the best!

[larryconkoljr.]

I do pencil drawings and every bit of this applies just like it does to everything we do on some level. Thank you for this video.

[stoic]

Why put off till tomorrow, when you can do it today! Ancient Wisdom Rocks!!

[vincaso]

Man I needed to hear this, especially with me trying to build a YouTube channel. I’ve felt some success with it but nothing super substantial… I’m literally in the era of discipline right now

[jhaslock]

I am currently in that wonderful feeling area you described. I am building something and I am seeing something wonderful happen but struggle daily. Thanks for the grounding video needed it today.

[amymartin]

Love the background music! AND love the message!!