Favors Quote by Steven Pressfield
“In other words, any act that rejects immediate gratification in favor of long-term grown, health, or integrity. Or, expressed another way, any act that derives from our high nature instead of our lower. Any of these will elicit Resistance.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, 2002
Choosing actions aligned with higher values over short‑term pleasure creates internal resistance.
In simple terms: Long‑term goals clash with instant urges, causing resistance.
Key Takeaway
Embrace resistance as a guide to higher purpose.
Themes
self‑discipline
integrity
growth
resistance
higher self
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- health habits
- creative projects
- financial planning
Key Concepts
psychology
motivation
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What higher purpose are you neglecting for immediate comfort?
- How can you reframe resistance as a signal?
A Different Perspective
Resistance may also stem from fear of failure, not just misaligned values.
