116. Resistance | The inner anti-drive that keeps us stagnant and how to break the inertia
We all have an internal drive that propels us forward, inspiring us to achieve and create. Yet, there's also an innate anti-drive, a subtle yet powerful force that holds us back. This episode delves deeply into the nature of this anti-drive. We explore the foundations of resistance, drawing insights from Stephen Pressfield's 'The War of Art' and linking it to entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics. We'll examine why resistance occurs, how it manifests in both our personal and professional lives, and the various ways it can be hidden, even under the guise of positivity. We'll discuss practical strategies to overcome this resistance, ranging from the psychological tools developed by Phil Stutz to Stephen Pressfield’s adopting a professional mindset.
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We Discuss:
- What is Resistance?
- The link between resistance and entropy
- Resistance is always on patrol and ready to thwart creativity
- Where does resistance come from, and how does it work? The pain of leaving the comfort zone
- Resistance can be hidden in positivity action
- How to overcome resistance. Strategy 1 – Phil Stutz’s The Tools
- Even the best feel fear, it can almost never be overcome
- How to overcome resistance. Strategy 2 – Going Pro
- Why being process vs goal-oriented is a key to overcoming resistance but nearly impossible to execute fully
- How criticism can be a manifestation of resistance
- Overcoming resistance in documentation habits
- Making your bed and small acts that squeeze resistance out of the picture