Here are some of my favorite Big Ideas from “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield.

The bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals examines the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your opinions and open other people’s minds, which can position you for excellence at work and wisdom in life

Hailed by Oprah Winfrey as “a guide to how to lift your life to where it can be,” The Success Principles™ from New York Times bestselling author Jack Canfield has inspired more than one million readers to achieve their dreams and fulfill their purpose.

What keeps so many of us from doing what we long to do? Why is there a naysayer within?

I, Bruce Lee, will be the first highest paid Oriental super star in the United States. In return I will give the most exciting performances and render the best of quality in the capacity of an actor.

In order to realize our true self we must be willing to live without being dependent upon the opinion of others.

Fun fact about F. Scott Fitzgerald: he was a terrible speller. No, really. And his grammar wasn’t much better. Literary critic Edmund Wilson described his debut novel This Side of Paradise (find in our Free eBooks collection) as “one of the most illiterate books of any merit ever published.”

Matthew McConaughey — The Power of “No, Thank You,” Key Life Lessons, 30+ Years of Diary Notes, and The Art of Catching Greenlights

In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated.

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.

Don’t back down just to keep the peace. Standing up for your beliefs builds self-confidence and self-esteem.

You ain’t gonna believe this, but you used to fit right here. (He gestures to the palm of his hand). I’d hold you up to say to your mother, ‘This kid’s gonna be the best kid in the world.

The Pessimist Sees Difficulty In Every Opportunity. The Optimist Sees Opportunity In Every Difficulty.

Shawn Achor is the winner of over a dozen distinguished teaching awards at Harvard University, where he delivered lectures on positive psychology in the most popular class at Harvard.

Are you looking to increase the amount of confidence you have in your social life, work environment, financial security, and relationship prospects? If you’ve been wondering what the secret is behind feeling massive amounts of confidence in every aspect of your life, then look no further.

In this ingenious talk, Pulitzer Prize winning writer Charles Duhigg seamlessly combines informational facts from research, anecdotes from real events, and personal experience with insightful observations to explain why human behaviors are compelled by habit.

Entrepreneur Michael Ovitz went from being a tour guide at Universal Studios in his teens to co-founding the mammoth talent agency CAA that he and his partners built from scratch.

In his 20’s Charity: Water founder Scott Harrison had all the money and material possessions someone could ask for but gave it all up to pursue a more meaningful life.

Tom answers questions from the community.