May 19, 2015 ct is hosting a twitter chat with jon acuff on tuesday, may 19 at 10 p. Are you dreaming about quitting your day job in 2018. In 2010, jon closed the gap between his day job and his dream job by becoming a fulltime writer. May 05, 2011 so i jumped on the jon acuff bandwagon a book late. Specifically, jons most prominent sites stuff christians like and now point to a dave ramsey page that reads, regrettably, jon acuff has resigned from the dave ramsey team. Jon lives in nashville, tn with his wife and two daughters. Its time to close the gap between your day job and your dream job. And some are more demanding than the one you just left. Based on 12 years of cubicle living, author jon acuff uses realworld insights to help you go from cubiclebound to outward bound without committing financial and marital harakiri. 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. Acuff also runs the blog, which has over 3 million readers.
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. Closing the gap between your day job and 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. As michael hyatt says no one beats jon acuff when it. Quitter is a blueprint to help you close the gap between your day job and your dream job, showing you simple steps you can take towards your. For nineteen years hes helped companies like the home depot, bose, staples, and tell their stories. 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. Punch fear in the face, escape average and do work. Hes a wellknown public speaker, and his blogs have been read by millions of fans. Its exciting and applicable, but, moreover, amusing and funny as well. I preordered the book more than a month ago and what i expected was something along the lines of, matt i expected jon to write the book personally to me, you know youve always wanted to.
Jon acuffs initial success stemmed from his blog, stuff christians like and though he does mention the blog liberally throughout the book, it acufff only to demonstrate how he took blogging to the next level toward achieving his dream career while remaining at his day job. Access a free summary of finish, by jon acuff and 20,000 other business, leadership and nonfiction books on getabstract. All physical products will be processed and ready to ship within two business days often even faster. He is the author of four books, including the new york times bestseller, start. He travels all over the country to speak to companies such as fedex, nissan, nokia, ymca, microsoft, comedy central, and hundreds more. Quitter summary by jon acuff teaches you the lessons the author learned in his past of a serial quitter about how you can follow your dream without risking your comfort in life. You lose the power of the walkout or the shredded contract.
Jon acuff is a selfprofessed serial quitter who once had eight different jobs in eight years. Closing the gap between your day job and dream job is relevant and timely. Jon acuff is the author of five books, including the new york times bestseller do over. Apr 10, 2016 jon acuff is no stranger on four minute books. Quitter is a book about how its possible not only to survive but actually thrive in the tension between a day job and a daydream. Jon acuff is the wall street journal bestselling author of start, quitter, and stuff christians like. Apr 08, 2018 finish is an appropriate companion piece to jon acuffs start and a nice addition to the philosophy expressed in do over and quitter. 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. Quitter by jon acuff quitter by jon acuff has been on my to read list for a while now. Closing the gap between your day job and your dream job by jon acuff audio book part 1 duration.
Jon acuff is a wall street journal bestselling author. Quitter is about going from cubiclebound to outward bound without committing financial and marital harakiri along the way and actually succeeding in the end. So i jumped on the jon acuff bandwagon a book late. Published in more than a dozen languages, his work is both critically acclaimed and adored by readers. That was not the case with jon acuffs latest nonfiction work titled quitter. Jon acuff used to be a serial quitter, constantly hoping the next job would be different. Jon acuff is an american author of five books including finish, do over, start, quitter, and stuff christians like. Quitter is a blueprint to help you close the gap between your day job and your dream job, showing you simple steps you can take towards your dream without turning it into a nightmare.
Closing the gap between your day job and your dream job by jon acuff 5,776 ratings. In 2010, jon closed the gap between his day job and his dream job by. Why jon acuffs quitter is perfect for twentysomethings. The total delivery time depends on the service you select and where your order is being delivered. I really want to sit down and binge read all books by jon acuff right now. With help from his own personal experience with fulfilling a dream, acuff writes quitter in a relaxing style with modern day tips that matter in our modern day world. There are friends i might be one of them who will tell you, quit your job and follow your dream. Gazelles, baby steps and 37 other things dave ramsey taught me about debt lampo press. Adam smith 1010 lessons learned from quitter as i read the book quitter by jon acuff i felt as if he was speaking directly to me and is very applicable in my life. Jon acuff resignation from dave ramsey team raises questions. Jon acuff used to be a serial quitter, constantly hoping the next job would be. From figuring out what your dream is to quitting in a way that increases your chance of success, quitter is full of inspiring stories and actionable advice. In this finish book summary, well outline the key ideas on how to finish your plans and achieve real results. With the wit and insight gained in a dozen years of cubicle living, acuff shows us all why we dont have to become the im, but generation.
Personal, funny and loaded with practical advice, quitter will help you close 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. He tries to take the reader step by step into the process of becoming a quitter. This book is wise, personal, funny and loaded with practical, real. Quitter by jon acuff has been on my to read list for a while now. Before you do, you might want to consider reading the book quitter by jon acuff.
From writing advertising for the home depot to branding for companies like bose and staples, hes no stranger to the cubicle. 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. 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. Practical advice and action steps for pursuing your dream career and starting a side hustle. Ive only read excerpts so far, which is why im all the more glad that this summary on blinkist was so good. In quitter, jon acuff gives some great pointers on how to have the life you always wanted. Jon acuff is a consultant, blogger, public speaker, social media whiz, and the author of stuff christians like, the new york times bestseller start, and the wall street journalbestseller quitter. Normally acknowledging that you read a book called quitter is not a good thing to do on the world wide web. Ct is hosting a twitter chat with jon acuff on tuesday, may 19 at 10 p. 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.
Jon speaks nationally on a variety of subjects and is the author of three books. Since his books are in strategic order, i thought id summarize them that way, and start is the second one, published in 20. This is part of my 2016 goals reading 24 nonfiction books and reporting back on youtube. Apr, 2018 quitter summary by jon acuff teaches you the lessons the author learned in his past of a serial quitter about how you can follow your dream without risking your comfort in life. One of the best points that acuff makes in this book comes in the chapter. Punch fear in the face, escape average and do work that matters, and quitter. 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. The 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. Mar 03, 2015 in quitter, jon acuff gives some great pointers on how to have the life you always wanted. Finish is an appropriate companion piece to jon acuffs start and a nice addition to the philosophy expressed in do over and quitter. Through his own personal success journey jon acuff provides numerous practical examples from his life about the principles he is teach.
This book is wise, personal, funny and loaded with practical, realworld insights from mr. 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. In response, dave ramseys organization seems to have made a deliberate effort to shutdown all of jon acuffs digital presence within their control. Nov 08, 2016 the second you quit your bad boss you get dozens of new bosses. Punch fear in the face, escape average and do work that matters. He has sixteen years of branding and marketing experience with companies such as the home depot, chickfila, more about jon acuff. See all books authored by jon acuff, including start. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Quitter is about going from cubiclebound to outward bound without committing financial and marital harakiri along the wayand actually succeeding in the end. Quitter quotes by jon acuff meet your next favorite book.
It was an inspiring and motivating conversation, and i wanted to share it with you. Closing the gap between your day job and your dream job, and more on. Closing the gap between your day job and your dream job. Quitter summary february 25, 2016 february 20, 2020 niklas goeke entrepreneurship, self improvement 1sentencesummary. 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. Quitter by jon acuff, 9780982986271, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. Acuff comes at the situation carefully and skillfully. Jon acuff knew he wanted to be a writer when he looked back on his life in a moment of clarity, and saw himself happily handing in a book his. That is one of the critical questions presented in jon acuffs new book, start. It s time to close the gap between your day job and your dream job.
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