Definitions Quote by Steven Pressfield
“Resistance by definition is self-sabotage.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, 2002
Self‑sabotage occurs when resistance turns into self‑destruction, blocking progress.
In simple terms: Resistance leads to self‑sabotage.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and counter resistance.
Themes
self‑sabotage
resistance
productivity
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative projects
- career goals
- personal habits
- entrepreneurial ventures
Key Concepts
psychology
behavioral inertia
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal narratives fuel your resistance?
- How can you reframe resistance as a signal?
A Different Perspective
Resistance can be rationalized as healthy caution.
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
