Jon acuff is the author of five books, including the new york times bestselling career book, do over. Check out this great collection of some of his best quotes so far. It was an inspiring and motivating conversation, and i wanted to share it with you. Hes the hilarious voice behind stuff christians like and the inspiring book quitter. Quitter, by jon acuff by tfougerousse leave a comment normally acknowledging that you read a book called quitter is not a good thing to do on the world wide web. As a blogger myself who works in the corporate world during the day, i was curious to hear more.
Closing the gap between your day job and your dream job by jon acuff. I wrote a book about navigating difficult career transitions called do over. Quitter is the job hunting, career guide, selfhelp, business motivation and personal transformation book which shares the tips and techniques to become pursue your dream job from a day job. Though the book is written to encourage and challenge people who are experiencing a gap between their day job and their dream job, i think the principles can apply to anyone who is looking to find their purpose and take their next steps. Jon acuff shares how we can rescue monday, reinvent our work, and never get stuck at any age or stage of career in his new book do over. Jon acuff is a leading figure in the entrepreneur inspiration. I had the opportunity to interview jon acuff, popular blogger, author and speaker. May 06, 2015 and the book is called, do over, and the man of the hour, of course is, jon acuff. He even created an online video course called 30 days of hustle to challenge people and help them to achieve their goals. While many entrepreneurmotivators will promote the strategy of quitting your job first, then figuring your new career out later, jon acuff takes a different stance. Punch fear in the face, escape average, and do work.
Jon is the nytimes bestselling author of quitter, start, and most recently do over. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover jons connections. Im kind of jealous, because jon acuff wrote this book before i got the chance to i found myself turning each page and saying to myself, totally, this is what im always saying. Give yourself the gift of done, jon acuff explains why its so hard to complete what weve started. Jon acuff is the author of five books, including quitter and the new york times bestseller start. Ive only read excerpts so far, which is why im all the more glad that this summary on blinkist was so good. The lamination of your text makes it seem like you are a true published author. I started with start, i think i heard him in an interview so i just went there completely ignoring the face that quitter was the first in the series, although these dont really need to be read in that order. My friend jon acuff from stuff christians like recently released a new book called quitter. Quitter quotes by jon acuff meet your next favorite book. Jon acuff i wrote a book about navigating difficult. Jon acuff keynote speaker and author keynote speaker. Oct 03, 2014 but of the 3 or 4 books on productivity and goals that ive tried to finish lately, the only one i actually finished is called start.
Over the last 100 years, the road to success for most everyone has been divided into five stages that mirror the decades of working life. Jon acuff has authored three books, including the wall street journal bestseller quitter, which has helped thousands of people close the gap between their day jobs and their dream jobs. Im reading it as part of my selfimposed career development, and it is called quitter. My dad also sent my book for publishing and that was great. All physical products will be processed and ready to ship within two business days often even faster. If i recall, he notes in the quitter book that he had quit 8 jobs within a time span of 8 years. A few years ago he joined the dave ramsey team, and just a couple weeks ago i heard jon speak live at the 5 club, which is when he gathers other motivated people together at 5 am to work on their dream and career development. Quitter is about going from cubiclebound to outward bound without committing financial and marital harakiri along the way and actually succeeding in the end. Start by jon acuff joy is an incredible alarm clockjon acuff, from start. Closing the gap between your day job and your dream job by jon acuff 5,776 ratings.
Start punch fear in the face, escape average, and do. My dad believed in me, that was one of my hinge moments too. In quitter, jon acuff gives some great pointers on how to have the life you always wanted. Closing the gap between your day job and dream job is relevant and timely. View jon acuffs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. 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. Finish is my most recent book, and probably the easiest avenue into the things i like to write about. Jon acuff is the new york times bestselling author of five books including his most recent, do over. Jon acuff is the new york timesbestselling author of start, quitter, and do over, among other books. He has written five amazing books, including quitter and do over. I also mainly picked this book up because im a fan of dave ramsey and jon acuff is an employee there, i also follow him on twitter and hes pretty hysterical so i thought itd be an enjoyable read. Quitter by jon acuff quitter by jon acuff has been on my to read list for a while now. Quitter by jon acuff has been on my to read list for a while now.
Give yourself the gift of done for over 20 years hes helped some of the biggest brands in the world tell their story, including the home depot, bose, staples, and the dave ramsey team. Normally acknowledging that you read a book called quitter. Jon acuffs sudden departure or he really is a quitter. I have no idea why, but im excited that so many people who are going through. Acuff also runs the blog, which has over 3 million readers. May 05, 2011 so i jumped on the jon acuff bandwagon a book late. Sep 24, 2016 jon is the nytimes bestselling author of quitter, start, and most recently do over. He travels all over the country to speak to companies such as fedex, nissan, nokia, ymca, microsoft, comedy central, and hundreds more. Nov 08, 2016 the second you quit your bad boss you get dozens of new bosses. Jon acuffs book urges you to start now on new career, life. Jon realized these important lessons arent always a constant when he got some thoughtprovoking feedback about a previous book hed written. Jon acuff is a selfprofessed serial quitter who once had eight different jobs in eight years. Lampo released jons book quitter in 2011 and his next book start in 20, reaching the wall street journal and the new york times bestseller lists.
You lose the power of the walkout or the shredded contract. But youll also find in the book he stressed that those who wish to become a quitter and to do so successfully its so important to have a plan. Quitter is the story of how jonathan acuff was able to turn his dream job into his day job. And some are more demanding than the one you just left. This book is wise, personal, funny and loaded with practical, realworld insights from mr. This is part of my 2016 goals reading 24 nonfiction books and reporting back on youtube. If you spend as many hours watching television as the average american, bingeification is ruining your hustle. Now he offers his most important audiobook yet, a guide to making big career changes by choice or necessity and escaping the horrible feeling of being trapped in the wrong job. Closing the gap between your day job and your dream. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
In his most recent book, do over, jon talks about preparing yourself for a new career well before you ever need to actually start one. He thought he was too lazy, or lacked hustle or grit. I already wrote that one, its called quitter because im creative like that. Jon acuff is an american author of five books including finish, do over, start, quitter, and stuff christians like.
I wrote a book called quitter that talked about the side hustle and how you should always do something on the side until it becomes large enough to become your fulltime thing if thats the. So i jumped on the jon acuff bandwagon a book late. In this finish book summary, well outline the key ideas on how to finish your plans and achieve real results. New 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. Great book about moving from your day job to your dream job without. Make today the first day of your new career by jon. I really want to sit down and binge read all books by jon acuff right now. How to make a successful career change with jon acuff. Closing the gap between your day job and your dream job. This book called have been called how to slay perfectionism.
Feb 11, 20 nashville in 2011 jon acuff wrote a book about quitting the day job you hate and pursuing your dream. Play all i love to talk to other likeminded people about how they got to where they are, what their life is like, and anything and everything that interests me and can add value. Ive followed jon acuff for several years now as he made the transition from corporate employee and athome blogger and speaker to fulltime writer and speaker with the lampo group dave ramseys company. Hes helped companies like the home depot, bose, staples, and tell their stories. In 2010, jon joined the dave ramsey team as a fulltime author and speaker. For 16 years hes helped some of the biggest brands in the world tell their story, including the home depot, bose, staples, and the dave ramsey team. This book is about intentionally building a career using the four investments every extraordinary career has in common.
Now do not think that this book is all about the awesome idea of having your own business or landing your dream job because you still have to work to get there, however jon gives you the ability and the know how of how to do it without breaking the bank. Jon acuffs book urges you to start now on new career. Its time to close the gap between your day job and your dream job. The average path is easy because all you have to do is nothing. Quitter by jon acuff part 1 posted in business books by marcuschanco87. Start punch fear in the face, escape average, and do work. The total delivery time depends on the service you select and where your order is being delivered. For over 20 years hes helped some of the biggest brands in the world tell their story, including the home depot, bose, staples, and the dave ramsey team. How one family conquered their money monster and found an inspired happily ever after. He finally closed the gap between his day job and dream job in 2010, after he joined the dave ramsey team to become a fulltime author.
Rescue monday, reinvent your work and never get stuck. But of the 3 or 4 books on productivity and goals that ive tried to finish lately, the only one i actually finished is called start. Sep 19, 2011 my friend jon acuff from stuff christians like recently released a new book called quitter. Bestselling author jon acuff believed that he hadnt been trying hard enough to finish what he started. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Along with his work in literature, he also runs a highly successful blogs called. Hes a wellknown public speaker, and his blogs have been read by millions of fans. I love this book, never has a self help book had so many laugh out loud moments, its so refreshing to have so much wit woven into a book with a fairly serious subject. Nashville in 2011 jon acuff wrote a book about quitting the day job you hate and pursuing your dream. Description of quitter by jon acuff quitter is the personal transformation, business motivation, selfhelp.
He is a popular public speaker, blogger, tweeter, and the creator of the 30 days of hustle online challenge. Quitter perfectly balances jeff goinss the art of work, it grounds the inspiration and motivation you get from it in downtoearth actionable steps to. I was honored to be one of just a few people to get a chance to read an advance copy of the book. Although working for the dave ramsey team was a great opportunity that fast forwarded his career, jon knew it was time to leave after three years with the company. It was wildly successful, earning a spot on the wall street journals bestseller list. Jon acuff has become one of my favorite motivational writers and speakers.
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