The War of Art

Resistance is the most toxic force on the planet. It is the root of more unhappiness than poverty, disease, and erectile dysfunction.

Most of us have two lives. The life we live, and the unlived life within us. Between the two stands Resistance.

Resistance is internal. Resistance arises from within. It is self-generated and self-perpetuated. Resistance is the enemy within.

The moment an artist turns pro is as epochal as the birth of his first child. With one stroke, everything changes.

The professional knows that once he gets out into the action, his fear will recede and he’ll be okay.

When we sit down each day and do our work, power concentrates around us... ideas come. Insights accrete.

The gods take an interest in human affairs, and intercede for good or ill in our designs.

The enemy is a very good teacher.

Resistance cannot be seen, touched, heard, or smelled. But it can be felt.

Resistance is like the Alien or the Terminator or the shark in Jaws. It cannot be reasoned with.