RED 140: Jon Acuff's "Do Over"
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Jon Acuff has a brand new book called Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck. To celebrate he's here all week to talk about not only...
show moreOn this episode of RED Podcast, Jon talks about his own "Do Over" and how the ups and downs of it have influenced not only his new book, but his entire life...
What You'll Learn:
Why Jon walked away from a very public job
The hardest type of book to write
How to know when it's time to make a big leap
The worst boss Jon has ever had...
Why even Hawaii can suck
When it's time to leave something behind...
The difference between what people see from the outside and what's really happening
A lie you'll hear a lot... (HINT: It involves being humble.)
Why quitting your job isn't usually like you see in the movies
The hardest part about quitting a high-profile job
Should you care what people think about you?
The pros (and cons) of having a family when quitting your job (or running your own business)
A reason to edit your own work
How to increase empathy
The day before a big launch -- what it really feels like
Why Jon didn't let hit wife read his last book until after it was published
A good reason to have "bad" reviews for you books (and why bad reviews of something actually help sales)
Where real motivation comes from
What happens when the "applause" stops
Links To Things We Talk About:
Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck
Dave Ramsey
30 Days of Hustle (Facebook Community)
Do Over Pre-Order Perks
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