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The War  of Art

7/25/2013

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A couple years ago a good friend turned me on to a great little book: "The War of Art," by Steven Pressfield.  It is composed of several short chapters, each with a provoking thought about what keeps artists from producing art, and the defining characteristic of a professional.  See a brief excerpt below (which actually reads as a whole chapter in the book).

"Resistance and Being a Star
Grandiose fantasies are a symptom of Resistance.  They're the sign of an amateur.  The professional has learned that success, like happiness, comes as a by-product of work.  The professional concentrates on the work and allows rewards to come or not to come, whatever they like."
Pressfield, Steven.  The War of Art, New York: Grand Central Publishing, 2002. 

It is with this sentiment, then, that I have started this website as a platform for my work.  I will be especially writing songs for the church and sharing my pastoral perspective on the task of the worship arts leader.  If it is of some use to you, fantastic.  I know it will be of great use to me.

Be Well,
Steve Zank
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Paul Schwappach
7/30/2013 07:17:43 am

Think I may have to get that book. I've been pretty stagnant as a musician for some time. Thanks for sharing!

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    A musician, songwriter, and worship arts leader. As an ordained minister in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod he is able to offer a unique perspective theologically and in accomplishing a vision with your team.  He is based in Austin, TX.

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