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Podcast Episode 97 with Jon Acuff:

SUMMARY:

If you are ready to be in-charge of your own destiny,  and your current job is making you uncomfortable then there is absolutely no reason you should continue putting up with it. When you leave your job, you have to make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons. If you don't try to solve the problems at your day job to the best of your ability, then you may face the same problems at your new job. If you want to know how to quit your day job in a way that minimizes damage and maintains a positive relationship then this episode will be of great interest to you!

Jon Acuff is an author who has written numerous best selling books, a speaker, and a blogger who talks about how to quit your day job, what to do, what not to do, and also talks about his best selling book entitled “Start:  How to punch fear in the face, escape average, and do work that matters”.

About Jon Acuff. (2:25)

Jon was a copywriter major who worked in journalism for about 16 years.  He worked for advertising clients and corporations. About  7 years ago, his friend recommended that he should start a blog and so Jon started to create a blog. Out of that, he wrote a book.  Seven months ago, he Jon decided to got off on his own and has currently written four books and is working on a new one. Jon speaks and works as a consultant.   He has been married for almost 13 years now and got 2 daughters.

Great jobs don’t just happened, you have  to make them happen. [00:03:37]

Jon said that many people don’t have the right approach to quit their job.    To do it smartly Jon said keep the conversation concise and positive. It is not a time to air all of the personal and unprofessional issues you had with your job.   When planning to quit, make sure to put in your due diligence on your side hustle.  If you can get up half an  hour early and do work, then there is way to find extra time. If you aren’t willing to get up half an  hour early and if your dream isn’t worth half an hour sleep, then you don’t have the right dream.

About his book, How to punch fear in the face: [00:13:20]

In this book, Jon reveals the steps to getting unstuck and back onto the path of being awesome. Over the last 100 years, the road to success for most people has been divided into predictable stages. But three things have changed the path to success: Boomers are realizing that a lot of the things they were promised aren't going to materialize, and as a result they have started second and third careers. Technology has given access to an unprecedented number of people who are building online empires and changing their lives and changing their lives that would have been impossible years ago. The days of "success first, significance later," have ended. While none of the stages can be skipped, they can be shortened and accelerated. There are only two paths in life: average and awesome. The average path is easy because all you have to do is nothing. The awesome path is more challenging, because things like fear only bother you when you do work that matters. The good news is Jon’s book Start gives readers practical, actionable insights to be more awesome, more often.

Actions leads intention moving forward is hard [00:18:45]

Jon said the thing that holds us back is often that we think it has to be perfect. That is the thing  that ruins our dreams - thinking that you have to have the perfect one before you begin. Nobody knows the things are going to be successful like any leaders can attest.   Lean in to the action, the story goes where it needs to go and it is the same with your life. Things happen when you lease expect it.

Jon’s Social Media Management Skills:  [00:23:15]

Jon is a social media expert with blogs that have been read by 4 million people and more than 215,000 twitter followers. In 2010 he used his influence with his tribe to build two kindergartens in Vietnam.  He advised the listeners  to have fun with social media sites and do some experiments such as to go where your audiences are.   Jon said that you don’t need to sign up for all of the social media platforms, but rather that it’s good to have one or more platform where you excel and to focus your time there.

Inspirations in his life.[00:25:58]

Jon says his inspirations are his family members.. His father has become his great influence in terms of public speaking. Seeing his dad communicate with people in the church where he worked was a good learning experience for Jon. That influence he took from his father has inspired him to write for a living, and now he writes business books and loves is.  

Daily habits of Jon Acuff. [00:31:07]

When Jon is writing a book, he writes like a maniac, but he makes it a point to find a balance with his career and family life.   Jon writes better when he gets to exercise.

Pulling  towards the opportunity versus pushing your way towards opportunity[00:34:49] Anything great takes time and it takes real hard work and effort to make good things happen in your life.

Jon’s legacy [00:36:28]

Jon’s legacy are his children. He wants his kids to be so filled with love so that when obstacles come their way they can deal with the obstacles without having their self esteem take a hit.   And the love of his wife and serving people are also part of his legacy.

Jon’s advice for the listener. (38:48)  

Jon said, practice what you want to do and find ways to practice in small ways. Give yourself some grace and then cut the goal in half. F orgive yourself. Do not form relationships only with people who can help you your business, but who also provide real friendship.

Links:

Acuff.me

Twitter: @JonAcuff