How to Conquer Perfectionism and Get Things Done with Jon Acuff

The Alli Worthington Show

Welcome back to the show.

I am especially glad that you're here because I'm here with my longtime friend, Jon Acuff. Today, John talks about using mindset changes and systems to channel nervous energy by redirecting it into a direction he wants to go.

He shares his awareness that breaking up his work resets the clock on his focus and explains how he keeps focused instead. Jon gives us great tips to raise children in counterintuitive ways that help them find what lights them up. This will be one of your favorite podcast episodes. I guarantee it.

Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including his most recent, All It Takes Is a Goal. When he’s not writing, Jon can be found speaking on stage as a leadership speaker. He’s spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences, colleges, and companies around the world.

In his newest book written with his two daughters, How Teens Win: The Student's Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals, they share a fun, simple process for better understanding your potential so you can start to set goals and make plans that matter to you.

Join Jon and I as we talk about:

• How he shows up and manages his social media
• Turning stress into success
• Balancing inputs and outputs
• Using a best moments list to get to know yourself and your kids

Favorite Quotes:

02:24 - “I think a good definition of goals is the ability to talk yourself into things you might not want to do some days.”

13:17 - “I don’t care if it is weird if it works.”

18:42 - “You can be content and ambitious at the same time.”

22:01 - “You encourage different kids in different ways.”

31:25 - “You have to be open-handed as a parent and give them the space to learn at the rate they are going to go and celebrate the moments when you do come along side them.”

45:42 - “It’s getting harder and harder for teens, and it is getting harder and harder for parents to parent.”

Links to Great Things We Discussed:

• Jon Acuff Website
• Jon Acuff Instagram
• How Teens Win: The Student's Guide to Accomplishing Big Goals
• Busy Child - The Crystal Method
• Trust in God - Elevation Worship
• Lighting 100
• Noah Kahan
• Brewster's Millions
• Ghost
• Sherlock Holmes
• Better Off Dead
• Big
• Forrest Gump
• The Shining
• Cup Noodles Campfire S'mores
• Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty
• Build a Coaching Business Quick Start Challenge
• Create a Course
• Remaining You While Raising Them
• Little Things Studio
  Little Things Studio is a woman-owned small business bringing daily reminders of beauty and truth to your home and life. These thoughtfully designed products are made in the USA and focus on the rich words of hymns and the beauty of nature.

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xo,

Alli