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ARCHIVES OF September, 2009

Writing Wednesdays

Writing Wednesdays

“Just Show Up”

By Steven Pressfield | Published: September 23, 2009

Five stars and two Thumbs Up

Five stars and two Thumbs Up

Patricia Madson taught Improv in the Drama Department at Stanford for years. Students would kill to get into her class. My friend Victoria Labalme has told me of racing across campus more than once, frantic not to be late. Once the door closed, it stayed closed. Professionals only! (more…)

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Afghanistan

AfghanistanAgoraEditorialOn Tribalism

Mea Culpa: Coming Attractions coming a little late

By Steven Pressfield | Published: September 18, 2009

Site of the tribal gathering in Zazi, Paktia province

Site of the tribal gathering in Zazi, Paktia province

They say that every enterprise, from D-Day to a kitchen remodel, takes three times as long as you think and costs three times as much. I must apologize: our two new series have run afoul of this same syndrome. Here’s the latest: (more…)

Posted in Afghanistan, Agora, Editorial, On Tribalism
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Writing Wednesdays

Writing Wednesdays

What the Muse Wants

By Steven Pressfield | Published: September 16, 2009

The issue that comes up more than any other among aspiring artists and entrepreneurs is this: “How can we chase our dream when we’ve got kids, a job, demands and deadlines? How do we find the time, the self-discipline and the energy when we’re dealing with all this real stuff in the real world?”

The Muse can be a tough taskmistress. But she does have one soft spot, if we know where to look. (more…)

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