#290 Steven Pressfield on The Warrior Ethos and Winning Your Inner War So That You Can Finally Achieve Your Potential

#290 Steven Pressfield on The Warrior Ethos and Winning Your Inner War So That You Can Finally Achieve Your Potential

Author: Jim Harshaw, Jr. March 8, 2021 Duration: 41:04

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Be your own warrior

It’s been a year and we’re so thrilled to have screenwriter and author, Steven Pressfield, back on the Success Through Failure podcast! 

Steven is the brilliant mind behind the books Gates of Fire, The War of Art, The Legend of Bagger Vance, which was adapted into a movie starring Will Smith, Matt Damon, and Charlize Theron, and The Warrior Ethos, which we’ll talk more about in this episode.

Following his insightful appearance on STF ep 256, Steven came back with new insights and resistance-defeating tactics. This time, he delves how you can turn “NOBODY wants to read your sh*t” to “EVERYBODY wants to read your sh*t.” You’ll also discover the “Warrior Virtues” you should possess to unleash the warrior within, and how listening to your dreams can change your life like it did his.

There’s so much to learn from this interview, so click that play button and tune in now!

If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode—as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode—at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.  


There's a particular drive that comes from a background in sports, a mindset forged in competition and discipline that doesn't just switch off when you leave the field. Success for the Athletic-Minded Man taps directly into that energy, translating the core principles of athletic performance into tools for everyday life. Host Jim Harshaw, Jr. understands that the same clarity needed to execute a game plan, the focus required in a critical moment, and the consistency of daily practice are the exact traits that define winning in business, relationships, and personal health. This isn't about finding more hours in the day; it's about applying a strategic, trained approach to all of it. Each episode feels like a conversation with a coach who's been in your shoes, addressing the real tension between ambitious career goals, being a present father and partner, and maintaining physical fitness without letting any single priority suffer. You'll hear practical discussions on management, self-improvement, and the mental frameworks that help you stop shortchanging the areas that matter most. The podcast moves beyond theory, offering actionable insights for men who aim to build a life of sustained achievement, where success is measured across the board, not just on a scoreboard.
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