Birth Quote by Steven Pressfield
“Defeating Resistance is like giving birth. It seems absolutely impossible until you remember that women have been pulling it off successfully, with support and without, for fifty million years.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The War of Art, 2002
Overcoming resistance is likened to childbirth, a seemingly impossible act that women have succeeded at for millennia, with or without support.
In simple terms: Resistance feels impossible, but history shows it can be overcome.
Key Takeaway
Persist despite resistance; draw on collective resilience.
Themes
resistance
overcoming
historical precedent
collective strength
support
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- creative work
- entrepreneurial ventures
- personal goals
Key Concepts
psychology of procrastination
human perseverance
gendered metaphors
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you tap into historical examples for motivation?
- What support systems help you confront resistance?
A Different Perspective
Resistance may be deeply rooted and require more than inspiration.
