Overcome the Fear, Doubt, and Anxiety That Inhibit Growth

That inner resistance won’t retreat merely because you have changed your circumstances

It takes work, and pain, to bring that shining vision inside out into the real world—and it's worth it. mimagephotography/Shutterstock

Perhaps you want to be a better coder, a better writer, or a better musician. Perhaps you want to start a new business or begin an exercise program. You are full of good intentions, but your efforts seem to sputter out. You’re not alone.

Resistance Against Meaningful Goals

When you work toward a meaningful goal, expect to face “a repelling force.” Steven Pressfield calls it “resistance.” In his journey of becoming a best-selling author, Pressfield came to know well the many faces of resistance.

In his book “The War of Art,” he says the aim of resistance “is to shove us away, distract us, prevent us from doing our work.”