S2E356 How High Performers Launch Their Year - a Conversation with Jon Acuff
DEC 16, 202532 MIN
S2E356 How High Performers Launch Their Year - a Conversation with Jon Acuff
DEC 16, 202532 MIN
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<p>In this episode of <em>It’s a Good Life</em>, host Brian Buffini talks with bestselling author and keynote speaker Jon Acuff on how using a framework of “5 Cs” can help you break through burnout and reignite your purpose. Jon shares how discomfort is actually a good thing and the only true way to know you are headed towards meaningful change. </p><p>He also shares how leaders who want to succeed must learn to recognize the value of making mistakes and trying again, as well as asking for help. </p><p>Lastly, Jon previews his upcoming book <em>Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again </em>and explains why procrastination isn’t a character flaw but a coping strategy. He offers tips on how you can recognize and replace it with better tools and habits so you never get stuck again. </p><br><p><strong>YOU WILL LEARN:</strong> </p><p><br></p><ul><li>The 5 Cs (clarity, courage, community, consistency, and coaching) that Jon uses to build a remarkable year. </li><li>Why many who feel burnout are actually bored and what they can do to change that. </li><li>Why it's important to celebrate achieving your goals and then move onto setting new ones. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: </strong> </p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://a.co/d/hHUOzMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset) </em>by Jon Acuff </a></li><li><a href="https://a.co/d/3DUWcQQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again </em>by Jon Acuff </a></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:</strong> </p><p> </p><p>“How do I have an amazing or remarkable year — clarity, courage, community, consistency, and, of course, coaching.” — Jon Acuff </p><br><p>“The only way to know you're outside your comfort zone is if you're uncomfortable. That’s the sign you’re actually headed in the right direction.” — Jon Acuff </p><br><p>“I’m realizing there’s no leadership playbook where you always know the right move. You’re going to blow it. And you learn.” — Jon Acuff </p><br><p>“If you’ve achieved the big goals you set years ago — great. Celebrate it. But now it’s time for a new scorecard.” — Jon Acuff </p><br><p>“High performers tend to be hyper-specific about career goals but casual about relationship goals, and that doesn’t work. — Jon Acuff </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>