// Book comparison
The War of Art vs Think Again
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The War of Art by Steven Pressfield and Think Again by Adam Grant.
The War of Art
by Steven Pressfield
★ 4.9/5
Think Again
by Adam Grant
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| The War of Art | Think Again | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 192 | 320 |
| Reading time | ~4.8 h | ~8.0 h |
| Published | 2002 | 2021 |
| Author | Steven Pressfield | Adam Grant |
| Category | Personal Effectiveness | Leadership |
| Publisher | Black Irish Entertainment | Viking |
Choose The War of Art if…
- → You're interested in personal effectiveness.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You prefer a shorter read (~4.8 hours).
Choose Think Again if…
- → You're interested in leadership.
- → You want the more recent perspective (2021).
Key takeaways — The War of Art
- ✓ Identify Resistance in your organization by recognizing the symptoms of procrastination and bureaucratic drama that often signal a team's fear of a transformative project.
- ✓ Transition from an Amateur to a Professional Mindset by requiring consistent, daily effort on core strategic goals, regardless of the fluctuating levels of individual inspiration.
- ✓ Maintain Territorial Focus by ensuring that your team members own and defend their specific areas of high-level expertise, protecting them from the 'Resistance' of mission creep.
Key takeaways — Think Again
- ✓ Adopt a Scientist Mindset by treating your business strategies as hypotheses that require constant testing and validation against new market data and feedback.
- ✓ Cultivate Confident Humility, acknowledging the limits of your knowledge to remain open to better ideas and more accurate strategic insights from your workforce.
- ✓ Foster a Rethinking Culture within your team by rewarding the 'courage to be wrong' and encouraging the regular questioning of established organizational best practices.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with The War of Art. If you specifically need leadership, Think Again is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is The War of Art or Think Again better? +
The War of Art has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. The War of Art focuses on personal effectiveness, while Think Again focuses on leadership. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, The War of Art or Think Again? +
The War of Art is shorter (192 pages, ~4.8 hours) compared to Think Again (320 pages, ~8.0 hours).
Should I read The War of Art or Think Again first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with The War of Art. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.