The lamination of your text makes it seem like you are a true published author. 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. 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 had the opportunity to interview jon acuff, popular blogger, author and speaker. 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. Quitter by jon acuff has been on my to read list for a while now. Quitter is the story of how jonathan acuff was able to turn his dream job into his day job. 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. The total delivery time depends on the service you select and where your order is being delivered. If i recall, he notes in the quitter book that he had quit 8 jobs within a time span of 8 years. Jon acuffs sudden departure or he really is a quitter. He thought he was too lazy, or lacked hustle or grit. Im reading it as part of my selfimposed career development, and it is called quitter. He is a popular public speaker, blogger, tweeter, and the creator of the 30 days of hustle online challenge. It was an inspiring and motivating conversation, and i wanted to share it with you. Rescue monday, reinvent your work and never get stuck.
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. How to make a successful career change with jon acuff. 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. Nov 08, 2016 the second you quit your bad boss you get dozens of new bosses. This book is about intentionally building a career using the four investments every extraordinary career has in common. My dad also sent my book for publishing and that was great.
Finish is my most recent book, and probably the easiest avenue into the things i like to write about. Closing the gap between your day job and dream job is relevant and timely. In this finish book summary, well outline the key ideas on how to finish your plans and achieve real results. 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. Its time to close the gap between your day job and your dream job. Jon acuff is the new york timesbestselling author of start, quitter, and do over, among other books. 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. 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. Normally acknowledging that you read a book called quitter. Great book about moving from your day job to your dream job without. Quitter perfectly balances jeff goinss the art of work, it grounds the inspiration and motivation you get from it in downtoearth actionable steps to. Give yourself the gift of done, jon acuff explains why its so hard to complete what weve started. 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. Start punch fear in the face, escape average, and do work.
Jon acuff is the author of five books, including quitter and the new york times bestseller start. Jon is the nytimes bestselling author of quitter, start, and most recently do over. My friend jon acuff from stuff christians like recently released a new book called quitter. Closing the gap between your day job and your dream job by jon acuff 5,776 ratings. Closing the gap between your day job and your dream. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. And some are more demanding than the one you just left. 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.
If you spend as many hours watching television as the average american, bingeification is ruining your hustle. 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 acuffs book urges you to start now on new career, life. You lose the power of the walkout or the shredded contract. Rescue monday, reinvent your work and never get stuck which seth godin called the best career book ever written. In 2010, jon joined the dave ramsey team as a fulltime author and speaker. 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.
I really want to sit down and binge read all books by jon acuff right now. This book is wise, personal, funny and loaded with practical, realworld insights from mr. 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. Make today the first day of your new career by jon. Description of quitter by jon acuff quitter is the personal transformation, business motivation, selfhelp. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jon acuff is the author of five books, including the new york times bestselling career book, do over. 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. Check out this great collection of some of his best quotes so far. Start punch fear in the face, escape average, and do. In it, he shares his own journey of how he went from cubicledweller to fulltime author, speaker, and blogger.
Jon acuff keynote speaker and author keynote speaker. Closing the gap between your day job and your dream job by jon acuff. He even created an online video course called 30 days of hustle to challenge people and help them to achieve their goals. Quitter quotes by jon acuff meet your next favorite book. I was honored to be one of just a few people to get a chance to read an advance copy of the book. This book called have been called how to slay perfectionism. Acuff also runs the blog, which has over 3 million readers. 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. I wrote a book about navigating difficult career transitions called do over. Jon realized these important lessons arent always a constant when he got some thoughtprovoking feedback about a previous book hed written. 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. Hes the hilarious voice behind stuff christians like and the inspiring book quitter. Bestselling author jon acuff believed that he hadnt been trying hard enough to finish what he started.
Quitter by jon acuff quitter by jon acuff has been on my to read list for a while now. Ive only read excerpts so far, which is why im all the more glad that this summary on blinkist was so good. Hes a wellknown public speaker, and his blogs have been read by millions of fans. 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 job.
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. Sep 24, 2016 jon is the nytimes bestselling author of quitter, start, and most recently do over. 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. 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. Feb 11, 20 nashville in 2011 jon acuff wrote a book about quitting the day job you hate and pursuing your dream. 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. Jon acuff is a leading figure in the entrepreneur inspiration. He travels all over the country to speak to companies such as fedex, nissan, nokia, ymca, microsoft, comedy central, and hundreds more. My dad believed in me, that was one of my hinge moments too. Jon acuff is the new york times bestselling author of five books including his most recent, do over. So i jumped on the jon acuff bandwagon a book late. Jon acuff i wrote a book about navigating difficult. Jon acuffs book urges you to start now on new career. Along with his work in literature, he also runs a highly successful blogs called.
Jon acuff is a selfprofessed serial quitter who once had eight different jobs in eight years. 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. Start by jon acuff joy is an incredible alarm clockjon acuff, from start. 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. The average path is easy because all you have to do is nothing. Sep 19, 2011 my friend jon acuff from stuff christians like recently released a new book called quitter.
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. I have no idea why, but im excited that so many people who are going through. Quitter by jon acuff part 1 posted in business books by marcuschanco87. This is part of my 2016 goals reading 24 nonfiction books and reporting back on youtube. 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. Hes helped companies like the home depot, bose, staples, and tell their stories. May 06, 2015 and the book is called, do over, and the man of the hour, of course is, jon acuff. In quitter, jon acuff gives some great pointers on how to have the life you always wanted. 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. As a blogger myself who works in the corporate world during the day, i was curious to hear more. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover jons connections.
It was wildly successful, earning a spot on the wall street journals bestseller list. Punch fear in the face, escape average, and do work. He has written five amazing books, including quitter and do over. 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. How one family conquered their money monster and found an inspired happily ever after. 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. View jon acuffs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
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