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Jon Acuff

Jon Acuff is a New York Times bestselling author and keynote speaker specializing in personal development, motivation, and career growth. His notable works include Finish, Soundtracks, and All It Takes Is a Goal. Acuff’s books have been published in dozens of languages, and his insights have influenced both individual readers and corporate audiences worldwide.

Biografia e Jornada do Autor

Jon Acuff was born in Durham, North Carolina, and moved to Ipswich, Massachusetts, during his childhood when his father attended seminary. Early on, Acuff demonstrated a keen interest in writing, which later blossomed during his years as a senior copywriter. Despite professional success, he felt unfulfilled by the limitations of the corporate ladder and realized that management positions were not his aspiration. This prompted him to explore creative outlets and pursue his true passion—writing—laying the groundwork for his future career.

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A dream you don't have to fight for isn't a dream – it's a nap. One changes your afternoon. The other changes your world. Keep fighting
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90 percent perfect and shared with the world always changes more lives than 100 percent perfect and stuck in your head
-Quitter: Closing the Gap Between Your Day Job and Your Dream Job
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Your emotions cloud your judgment. They form a perfect smoke screen for denial, making your path in life feel murky and confusing. In the fog of feelings, it’s hard to see what’s really happening. Data doesn’t lie, though. It is not swayed by emotion. It is not subject to the drunken whims of feelings. Disaster is always the final destination of denial
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Pick ROI, not EGO
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Pitting your dream against someone else's is a fantastic way to get discouraged and depressed
-Quitter: Closing the Gap Between Your Day Job and Your Dream Job
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Relationships get you the first gig, skills get you the second
-Do Over
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Process saves us from the poverty of our intentions
-All It Takes Is a Goal Podcast
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If you want help for your dream, start by helping someone else with their dream. If you want support for your hope, start by giving support to someone else’s hope. If you want encouragement as you work on your calling, start by encouraging other people. Giving support is often the best way to get it
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But more than just analysis, perfectionism offers us two distinct distractions: Hiding places. Noble obstacles. A hiding place is an activity you focus on instead of your goal. A noble obstacle is a virtuous-sounding reason for not working toward a finish. Both are toxic to your ability to finish
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Small skills have the tendency to add up to big careers
-Do Over

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"Jon Acuff is a New York Times Bestselling author including his title Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work and Never Get Stuck"

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"Jon Acuff has 50 books on Goodreads with 142,667 ratings, making him a popular author among readers"

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