Jon Acuff

Wall Street Journal best-selling author Jon Acuff reveals the steps to getting unstuck and back onto the path of being awesome.Over the last 100 years, the road to success for most everyone has been divided into predictable stages. But three things have changed the path to success:Boomers are realizing that a lot of the things they were promised aren't going to materialize, and they have started second and third careers.Technology has given access to an unprecedented number of people who are building online empires and changing their lives in ways that would have been impossible years ago.The days of "success first, significance later," have ended.While none of the stages can be skipped, they can be shortened and accelerated. There are only two paths in life: average and awesome. The average path is easy because all you have to do is nothing. The awesome path is more challenging, because things like fear only bother you when you do work that matters. The good news is "Start" gives readers practical, actionable insights to be more awesome, more often.

Have you ever felt caught between the tension of a day job and a dream job? That gap between what you have to do and what you'd love to do?I have. At first I thought I was the only one who felt that way, but then I started to talk to people and realized we're becoming the "I'm, but" generation. When we talk about what we do for a living we inevitably say, "I'm a teacher, but I want to be an artist." "I'm a CPA, but I'd love to start my own business." "I'm a _____, but I want to be a ______." All too often, we hear that dreaming big means you quit your day job, sell everything you own, and move to Guam. But what if there were a different way? What if you could blow up your dream without blowing up your life? What if you could go for broke without going broke? What if you could start today? What if you already have everything you need to begin? From figuring out what your dream is to quitting in a way that exponentially increases your chance of success, Quitter is full of inspiring stories and actionable advice. This book is based on 12 years of cubicle living and my true story of cultivating a dream job that changed my life and the world in the process. It's time to close the gap between your day job and your dream job. It's time to be a Quitter.

Jon Acuff's hilarious thoughts on all things "Dave Ramsey." Perfect for the Dave fan who has everything, or the person who wants to laugh about money while on their journey to financial peace. * Do your former credit card companies stalk you like a deranged ex-girlfriend? Page 45. * Do you need to baby-proof your home against 27-year-old kids trying to move into your basement? Page 19. * Have you ever made the basket walk of shame? Page 173. * Was your biggest question throughout Financial Peace University “How many blue shirts does Dave actually own?” Page 13. Dave's Thoughts:Too often, our money problems grow into some kind of monster hiding in the closet, growing bigger and badder and scarier every day that we keep them hidden. But if we want to change the behaviors that get us into trouble, we’ve got to kick the monster out of the closet—and laugh at him.And I don’t know anyone better equipped to do this than Jon Acuff. Through his blog and book, Stuff Christians Like, Jon’s proven that he has a unique perspective on life that helps us get the joke and get the truth behind the joke every time. Lucky for us, Jon decided to chronicle his observations on his own journey toward Financial Peace. Think of it as an insider’s guide to the “Dave Ramsey” stuff we all laugh about.

Overthinking isn't a personality trait. It's the sneakiest form of fear.It steals time, creativity, and goals. It's the most expensive, least productive thing companies invest in without even knowing it. And it's an epidemic. When New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff changed his life by transforming his overthinking, he wondered if other people might benefit from what he discovered. He commissioned a research study to ask 10,000 people if they struggle with overthinking too, and 99.5 percent said, "Yes!"The good news is that in Soundtracks , Acuff offers a proven plan to change overthinking from a super problem into a superpower.When we don't control our thoughts, our thoughts control us. If our days are full of broken soundtracks, thoughts are our worst enemy, holding us back from the things we really want. But the solution to overthinking isn't to stop thinking. The solution is running our brains with better soundtracks. Once we learn how to choose our soundtracks, thoughts become our best friend, propelling us toward our goals.If you want to tap into the surprising power of overthinking and give your dreams more time and creativity, learn how to DJ the soundtracks that define you. If you can worry, you can wonder. If you can doubt, you can dominate. If you can spin, you can soar.

The get ready, get going guide to navigating career change and doing work you loveNew York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff has drawn millions of online fans who love his refreshing mix of humor, honesty, and wisdom about the world of work. Now he offers his most important book yet, a guide to making big career changes—by choice or necessity—and escaping the horrible feeling of being trapped in the wrong job.Acuff finds it amazing that people spend more than eighteen years studying and preparing for college, but little or no time honing their careers between graduation and retirement. He offers an empowering tool he calls the Career Savings Account, which will change the way readers think about their skills, relationships, character, and work ethic. He also shows that if you’re on the wrong track, you already have what you need to change it—even if your family and mortgage mean you can’t simply pick up and move for a new opportunity.Throughout the book, Acuff features inspiring and funny true stories—not merely his own, but those of friends who restarted their careers after a layoff, an extended maternity leave, or simply the realization that they were suffering fifty weeks a year just to pay the bills and enjoy two weeks of vacation. Everyone can benefit from Do Over, from new graduates to fiftysomethings and beyond.

Year after year, readers pulled me aside at events and said, “I’ve never had a problem starting. I’ve started a million things, but I never finish them. Why can’t I finish?According to studies, 92 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail. You’ve practically got a better shot at getting into Juilliard to become a ballerina than you do at finishing your goals. For years, I thought my problem was that I didn’t try hard enough. So I started getting up earlier. I drank enough energy drinks to kill a horse. I hired a life coach and ate more superfoods. Nothing worked, although I did develop a pretty nice eyelid tremor from all the caffeine. It was like my eye was waving at you, very, very quickly. Then, while leading a thirty-day online course to help people work on their goals, I learned something surprising: The most effective exercises were not those that pushed people to work harder. The ones that got people to the finish line did just the opposite— they took the pressure off. Why? Because the sneakiest obstacle to meeting your goals is not laziness, but perfectionism. We’re our own worst critics, and if it looks like we’re not going to do something right, we prefer not to do it at all. That’s why we’re most likely to quit on day two, “the day after perfect”—when our results almost always underper­form our aspirations. The strategies in this book are counterintuitive and might feel like cheating. But they’re based on studies conducted by a university researcher with hundreds of participants. You might not guess that having more fun, eliminating your secret rules, and choosing something to bomb intentionally works. But the data says otherwise. People who have fun are 43 percent more successful! Imagine if your diet, guitar playing, or small business was 43 percent more suc­cessful just by following a few simple principles. If you’re tired of being a chronic starter and want to become a consistent finisher, you have two options: You can continue to beat yourself up and try harder, since this time that will work. Or you can give yourself the gift of done.

"This is my new favorite book about goals!" -- Mel Robbins , podcaster and New York Times bestselling author of The High 5 HabitWhat if you could have a fulfilling career, a thriving marriage, strong friendships, and rewarding hobbies, all while being in the best shape of your life? What if every day you lived was better than the one before? What if tapping into your potential wasn't as hard as you think?According to New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff, it might not be. In fact, All It Takes Is a Goal . In his ninth book, he shows you how to plan goals that you're guaranteed to reach by focusing on your best moments, navigating the three zones of performance, and finding ways to fuel your passions, all while actually enjoying the ride.Sound too good to be true? Jon thought so too. Until it happened--again and again--for him and the hundreds of real people in his research project. Whether your goals are personal, relational, or career-driven, the key to a better future is closer than you think."Wow! This is one of those rare books that will make you take action and see serious results immediately. Really."-- Patrick Lencioni , bestselling author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Six Types of Working Genius"Jon Acuff brilliantly provides the road map to activating the potential within us."-- Nona Jones , speaker, technology executive, and author of Killing Comparison"If you're looking for the inspiration and instruction you need to shape your own world, you're holding it in your hands."-- Donald Miller , CEO of Business Made Simple"Jon will gently tap you on the shoulder, remind you of your goals, and pull you in the delightful direction you were headed before you became stuck, distracted, discouraged, or off course."-- Bob Goff , author of the New York Times bestsellers Love Does , Everybody Always , Dream Big , and Undistracted"If you've ever wondered if you're capable of more, consider this book the resounding 'Yes!' you've been waiting for all your life."-- Steven Pressfield , New York Times bestselling author of The War of Art"The best book about goals I've ever read!"-- Jon Gordon , twelve-time bestselling author of The Power of Positive Leadership

When Jon Acuff's book Soundtracks, came out, one reaction surprised him. Parents across the country all said the same thing: "Do you have a version for teenagers? If I knew how to change my mindset when I was that age, my entire life would have been different." Why did they say that? Because truth grows like compound interest. Saving money when you're young has a bigger impact than it does when you save in your 40s. A single new soundtrack--Acuff's phrase for a repetitive thought--believed when you're 14 or 18 can change your whole life in the same way. In response, Acuff tagged his two daughters to help him create an honest, actionable guide to mindset for teenagers. Your thoughts can work for you or against you, but the good news is you get a choice. The even better news is when you're young, your entire world is made of new. You're a movie that's barely started, a notebook with blank pages to fill, a song that hasn't hit the chorus. You have your whole life ahead of you. When you learn to create new thoughts, those thoughts lead to actions, and those actions lead to new results. Are you ready to tap into the superpower of mindset? Just hit play.

When Jon Acuff's book Soundtracks, came out, one reaction surprised him. Parents across the country all said the same "Do you have a version for teenagers? If I knew how to change my mindset when I was that age, my entire life would have been different." Why did they say that? Because truth grows like compound interest. Saving money when you're young has a bigger impact than it does when you save in your 40s. A single new soundtrack--Acuff's phrase for a repetitive thought--believed when you're 14 or 18 can change your whole life in the same way. In response, Acuff tagged his two daughters to help him create an honest, actionable guide to mindset for teenagers. Your thoughts can work for you or against you, but the good news is you get a choice. The even better news is when you're young, your entire world is made of new. You're a movie that's barely started, a notebook with blank pages to fill, a song that hasn't hit the chorus. You have your whole life ahead of you. When you learn to create new thoughts, those thoughts lead to actions, and those actions lead to new results. Are you ready to tap into the superpower of mindset? Just hit play.

Do you have your life figured out yet? If not, congratulations--you're a normal teenager. That said, whether we know it or not, our lives leave clues about what matters to us. If we ignore those signals too long, we can end up missing opportunities and wasting time and energy drifting along or, worse yet, setting our course for the wrong destination.That's why every student should get to know who they are so they can start exploring the life they want. How Teens Win is a map to the very best treasure you'll ever discover--yourself. Your potential. Your possibility. Your future. We know the journey of self-discovery and adulting can be annoying sometimes. In this book we'll share a fun, simple process for better understanding your potential so you can start to formulate goals and plans that matter to you.Who will you become? How will you win? We're about to find out.

Hate is inevitable,but your response is up for grabs

Pensar demasiado no es un rasgo de la personalidad. Es la forma más disimulada de miedo. Roba tiempo, creatividad y metas. Es la cosa más cara y menos productiva en la que invierten las empresas sin siquiera saberlo. Y es una epidemia. Cuando el autor más vendido del New York Times, Jon Acuff, cambió su vida al transformar su hábito de pensar demasiado, se preguntó si otras personas podrían beneficiarse de lo que descubrió. Encargó un estudio de investigación para preguntar a 10.000 personas si también tienen problemas con el pensamiento excesivo, y el 99,5 por ciento "¡Sí!" La buena noticia es que en Piensa mejor sin pensar demasiado , Acuff ofrece un plan probado para convertir en súper poder el súper problema de pensar demasiado. Cuando no controlamos nuestros pensamientos, nuestros pensamientos nos controlan a nosotros. Si nuestros días están llenos de pensamientos repetidos sin vigencia, los pensamientos son nuestro peor enemigo, impidiéndonos las cosas que realmente queremos. Pero la solución para pensar demasiado no es dejar de pensar. La solución es hacer funcionar nuestro cerebro con mejores pensamientos. Una vez que aprendemos a elegir nuestros pensamientos, estos se convierten en nuestros mejores amigos, impulsándonos hacia nuestras metas. Si quieres aprovechar el sorprendente poder de pensar demasiado y dar a tus sueños más tiempo y creatividad, aprende a interpretar los pensamientos repetidos que te definen. Si puedes preocuparte, puedes preguntarte. Si puedes dudar, puedes dominar. Si puedes girar, puedes volar.----------Overthinking isn't a personality trait. It's the sneakiest form of fear. It steals time, creativity, and goals. It's the most expensive, least productive thing companies invest in without even knowing it. And it's an epidemic. When New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff changed his life by transforming his overthinking, he wondered if other people might benefit from what he discovered. He commissioned a research study to ask 10,000 people if they struggle with overthinking too, and 99.5 percent said, "Yes!" The good news is that in Piensa mejor sin pensar demasiado , Acuff offers a proven plan to change overthinking from a super problem into a superpower. When we don't control our thoughts, our thoughts control us. If our days are full of broken soundtracks, thoughts are our worst enemy, holding us back from the things we really want. But the solution to overthinking isn't to stop thinking. The solution is running our brains with better soundtracks. Once we learn how to choose our soundtracks, thoughts become our best friend, propelling us toward our goals. If you want to tap into the surprising power of overthinking and give your dreams more time and creativity, learn how to DJ the soundtracks that define you. If you can worry, you can wonder. If you can doubt, you can dominate. If you can spin, you can soar.

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Wall Street Journal best-selling author Jon Acuff reveals the steps to getting unstuck and back onto the path of being awesome. Over the last 100 years, the road to success for most everyone has been divided into five stages that mirror the decades of working There are only two paths in average and awesome. The average path is easy because all you have to do is nothing. The awesome path is more challenging because things like fear only bother you when you do work that matters. The good news is Start gives readers practical, honest and actionable insights to be more awesome, more often.It's time to punch fear in the face, escape average, and do work that matters.It's time to Start.

Pensar demais é um desperdício de tempo, de criatividade e de vida, um obstáculo à realização de objetivos que atrapalha quase todo mundo.A boa notícia é que é possível transformar o excesso de pensamentos em um superpoder, em vez de um superproblema.O primeiro passo é compreender que os pensamentos são como uma trilha sonora das nossas mentes e, quando não os controlamos, eles nos controlam.

¿Qué pasaría si pudieras tener una carrera satisfactoria, un matrimonio próspero, amistades sólidas y pasatiempos gratificantes, todo mientras estás en el mejor momento de tu vida? ¿Qué pasaría si cada día que vivieras fuera mejor que el anterior? ¿Qué pasaría si aprovechar tu potencial no fuera tan difícil como crees? Según el autor de éxitos de ventas del New York Times, Jon Acuff, podría no serlo. De hecho, todo lo que se necesita es una meta. En su noveno libro, te muestra cómo planificar metas que tienes garantizado alcanzar, centrándote en tus mejores momentos, navegando por las tres zonas de desempeño y encontrando formas de alimentar tus pasiones, todo mientras disfrutas del viaje. ¿Suena demasiado bueno para ser verdad? Jon también lo pensó. Hasta que sucedió, una y otra vez, para él y los cientos de personas reales en su proyecto de investigación. Ya sea que tus objetivos sean personales, relacionales o profesionales, la clave para un futuro mejor está más cerca de lo que piensas.-----What if you could have a fulfilling career, a thriving marriage, strong friendships, and rewarding hobbies, all while being in the best shape of your life? What if every day you lived was better than the one before? What if tapping into your potential wasn’t as hard as you think?According to New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff, it might not be. In fact, All It Takes Is a Goal. In his ninth book, he shows you how to plan goals that you’re guaranteed to reach by focusing on your best moments, navigating the three zones of performance, and finding ways to fuel your passions, all while actually enjoying the ride.Sound too good to be true? Jon thought so too. Until it happened, again and again, for him and the hundreds of real people in his research project. Whether your goals are personal, relational, or career-driven, the key to a better future is closer than you think.

Reinventarea. Salveaza ziua de luni, revitalizeaza-ti munca si nu te bloca niciodata Reinventarea / Do over de Jon Acuff este o carte care imprumuta putin din caracterul autorului este simpatica. O citesti cu placere, pentru ca este povestita cu har, unde mai pui ca te invata niste trucuri care iti vor fi utile nu numai in cariera, ci si in viata in general. Iar daca nu te bate gandul sa faci nicio schimbare in cariera prea curand, cu siguranta ca, in viata fiecaruia dintre noi este, oricand, loc de mai bine. Traim pentru zilele de weekend fiindca am acceptat ca zilele saptamanii sunt echivalente cu moartea visurilor noastre.

¿Qué pasaría si pudieras tener una carrera satisfactoria, un matrimonio próspero, amistades sólidas y pasatiempos gratificantes, todo mientras estás en el mejor momento de tu vida? ¿Qué pasaría si cada día que vivieras fuera mejor que el anterior? ¿Qué pasaría si aprovechar tu potencial no fuera tan difícil como crees? Según el autor de éxitos de ventas del New York Times, Jon Acuff, podría no serlo. De hecho, todo lo que se necesita es una meta. En su noveno libro, te muestra cómo planificar metas que tienes garantizado alcanzar, centrándote en tus mejores momentos, navegando por las tres zonas de desempeño y encontrando formas de alimentar tus pasiones, todo mientras disfrutas del viaje. ¿Suena demasiado bueno para ser verdad? Jon también lo pensó. Hasta que sucedió, una y otra vez, para él y los cientos de personas reales en su proyecto de investigación. Ya sea que tus objetivos sean personales, relacionales o profesionales, la clave para un futuro mejor está más cerca de lo que piensas.-----What if you could have a fulfilling career, a thriving marriage, strong friendships, and rewarding hobbies, all while being in the best shape of your life? What if every day you lived was better than the one before? What if tapping into your potential wasn’t as hard as you think?According to New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff, it might not be. In fact, All It Takes Is a Goal . In his ninth book, he shows you how to plan goals that you’re guaranteed to reach by focusing on your best moments, navigating the three zones of performance, and finding ways to fuel your passions, all while actually enjoying the ride.Sound too good to be true? Jon thought so too. Until it happened, again and again, for him and the hundreds of real people in his research project. Whether your goals are personal, relational, or career-driven, the key to a better future is closer than you think.

"Give yourself the gift of done"

تُظهرُ الإِحصاءاتُ أَنَّ ۹۲% (اثنينِ وتسعينَ بِالمِائةِ) من النَّاسِ الذين يَضعونَ "أهدافًا للسنةِ الجديدةِ" في بدايةِ العامِ يفشَلونَ بإِكمَالِها قبلَ انتهائِهِ. والسَّببُ وراءَ ذلكَ، في معظمِ الحالاتِ، هو سَعِيُهُمُ المبالغُ فيهِ لِلكَمالِ. لَنْ يُعلِّمَكَ هذا الكتابُ كيفَ تُحقِّقُ أَهدافَكَ بِكمالٍ ومِثاليةٍ، بلْ سَيساعِدُكَ عَلى تَقليلِها وتبسيطِها وجعلِهَا ممتعةً وسهلةَ الإنجازِ. لو كنتَ متعَبًا مِن بَدءِ الأهدافِ وعدمِ إِنهائهَا، فإنَّ هذا الكتابَ سيكونُ خيرَ عَونٍ لكَ في تَغييرِ نَفسِكَ وإِكمالِ أهدافِكَ.

Der US-Bestseller von Jon Acuff zeigt, wie wir schlechte Gedanken loswerde n, eine Playlist unserer positiven Gedanken erstellen und im Alltag sowie im Berufsleben glücklicher und produktiver werden. Es gibt Gedanken, die wird man einfach nicht los. Man grübelt und grübelt, spielt Situationen in allen denkbaren Facetten durch, kommt aber doch zu keinem Ergebnis. Das ist belastend, kostet Zeit, hemmt die Kreativität und hält einen von den wirklich wichtigen Dingen ab. Wie man diesem negativen Gedankenkarussell entkommt und wieder Kontrolle über seine Gedanken gewinnt, weiß Jon Acuff. Er liefert einen bewährten Plan, mithilfe dessen man seine Gedankenwelt mittels einer persönlichen »Playlist« guter Gedanken positiv beeinflusst und seine vermeintliche Schwäche des ständigen Überdenkens in eine Stärke verwandelt. Die Lösung ist, nicht mit dem Denken aufzuhören, sondern dem Gehirn seine liebsten Gedanken »zuzuspielen«. Denn nur derjenige, der es schafft, seine Gedanken positiv zu beeinflussen, lernt kreativer, beschwingter und erfolgreicher durch das Leben zu gehen und wird mehr erreichen.

Muitas listas de resoluções elaboradas e pensadas para o início de um novo ano não são concretizadas. Se pesquisar, você perceberá que tem maiores chances de conseguir uma vaga em uma instituição muito concorrida do que de cumprir suas metas. Você pode pensar que não se esforça o suficiente e, por isso, começa a acordar mais cedo, tomar grandes doses de energéticos, contrata um mentor e come superalimentos. Com isso, você apenas desenvolverá tremor nas pálpebras por causa de tanta cafeína. Jon Acuff, enquanto ministrava um curso online de trinta dias para ajudar as pessoas a atingirem seus objetivos, aprendeu que os exercícios mais eficazes não eram aqueles que conduziam a esforços maiores, mas os que aliviavam a pressão. O autor, então, compreendeu que o obstáculo mais traiçoeiro não é a preguiça, e sim o perfeccionismo. As estratégias de Termine são contraintuitivas e podem parecer trapaça. Entretanto, são baseadas em estudos, com centenas de participantes, conduzidos por um pesquisador. Você pode pensar que se divertir, eliminar regras secretas e escolher algo para falhar intencionalmente não funciona. Os dados, porém, apontam o contrário. As pessoas que se divertem são 43% mais bem-sucedidas. Divirta-se e Termine aquilo que se propõe a fazer

Quando você não gosta do seu trabalho, domingo não é um dia legal. É só o dia antes da segunda-feira. Você já deve ter reclamado com seu amigo mais de uma vez sobre quase chorar ao ouvir a música de abertura de certo programa dominical noturno. E se você pudesse reinventar sua carreira e realmente ficar ansioso pela segunda--feira? Isso é mesmo possível? Sim, caro leitor, você não está diante de uma utopia da ficção científica. Começando do seu primeiro dia de trabalho – seja pagando contas em bancos, seja reabastecendo prateleiras –, você teve a chance de desenvolver os quatro elementos que todas as grandes carreiras têm em relacionamentos, competências e energia. Você já tem cada um deles, em um grau ou outro. Agora é hora de expandi-los e aplicá-los de uma nova maneira. Você pode praticar um Reinicie em sua carreira a qualquer momento. Leve, divertido e recheado de verdades que muitas vezes não notamos, este livro é mais uma pérola do inconfundível Jon Acuff, autor best-seller do aclamado Start. Aqui você encontrará recursos para se reinventar, soltar suas amarras e conquistar o trabalho que sempre quis.

Procrastination is the most expensive fear because the price tag is your life. Every day you wait to begin, you're stealing from your future self. The worst part? You know you're doing it, but you don't know how to stop.The solution may surprise you. It's not willpower--it's permission. Everything you're waiting for has been waiting for you. Give yourself permission. Permission is what changed New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff's life from one of discontent, floating aimlessly from job to unsatisfying job, to one that anyone would say is remarkable. Remarkable is when your actions match your intentions, when there is no gap between who you want to be and who you are. When you trade procrastination for permission, the result is a remarkable life.In Procrastination Proof, Jon gives you permission--to dream, to plan, to do, to review. It's an easy, effective, and enjoyable four-step system that can be applied to your entire life, from your most mundane tasks to your most audacious dreams, so that you stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress.The person with the greatest opportunity to change your life is you. You're not too old. It's not too late. Don't buy into the lie of later. Start now. You have permission to try, to risk, and to win.