Story Signals

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Episode 7: How the Resistance Attacks, and How to Fight Back

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In this week’s episode, I talk about the Resistance, a destructive and distracting force keeping you from your best work and most meaningful story.  This may be the most important episode so far, and I pull back the curtain on how the resistance attacks, how you can learn more about it, and actionable ways to fight back. Let’s get started!

The Resistance and How to Fight Back

The Resistance 101

5 ways the resistance attacks in our personal and creative lives

  1. Mindlessness
  2. Busy Work
  3. Self-Improvement
  4. Self-Doubt
  5. Shadow Careers

The Resistance Essential Reading

5 books to help you know your enemy in a deeper way

  1. The War of Art – by Steven Pressfield
  2. The Screwtape Letters – by CS Lewis
  3. Bird by Bird – by Anne Lamotte
  4. Linchpin – by Seth Godin
  5. Daring Greatly – by Brene Brown

To Resist the Resistance

5 actions to take in your daily story

  1. Start practicing and working.
  2. Be accountable and put down stakes.
  3. Talk back to yourself.
  4. Raise a ruckus!
  5. Daring greatly and showing your work.

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Additional Resources

Win a Resistance Master Books!

I’m giving away a book to some lucky listener this week! Here’s how to win.

Leave a comment on this page letting everyone know an action that you’re taking this week to fight the Resistance in your own life. After the week is over, I’ll draw a name, and the winner will get to choose one of the five books listed in this week’s episode!

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