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Do the Work

Steven Pressfield's 7 rules for crushing resistance and shipping creative work.

Do the Work — Steven Pressfield

"It taught me more than my master's degree."

Do the Work by Steven Pressfield is a short, sharp guide to overcoming Resistance — the invisible force that stops you from starting, continuing, and finishing creative work.

The 7 Rules

1. Start Before You're Ready

Action kills fear.

2. Silence the Critic

Doubt is loud. Write louder.

3. Stay Crazy Stupid

Don't freeze. Trust the soup (the process).

4. Put the Work First

Your ego can wait.

5. Ship Before It's Perfect

Resistance feeds on delay. Publish anyway.

6. Finish What You Start

Momentum kicks in halfway.

7. Don't Take Credit. Show Up.

Be the vessel, not the star.

Why It Matters

These habits are simple to read. Brutal to follow.

Master these rules and you'll be unstoppable.

Worth re-reading every 90 days. It's raw. It's sharp. It sticks.

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