1155: How to Escape the Procrastination Trap and Achieve Your Goals with Jon Acuff

1155: How to Escape the Procrastination Trap and Achieve Your Goals with Jon Acuff

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job May 25, 2026 Duration: 39:17
Jon Acuff talks about the hidden fears, assumptions, and overwhelm that are keeping you stuck in the procrastination trap. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) Why discipline and willpower are not enough to solve procrastination 2) How to “make tomorrow easy today” with simple preparation 3) How to go from stuck to unstuck in 4 steps   Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1155 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT JON —  Jon Acuff is a New York Times bestselling author of 11 books. His titles, including Soundtracks, Finish and All It Takes Is A Goal, have sold more than one million copies. Named one of Inc.’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers, he’s delivered keynotes to companies such as Microsoft, Walmart, and Comedy Central. Host of the popular podcast All It Takes Is a Goal, Jon has inspired hundreds of thousands of people to overcome overthinking and finish what matters most. Jon lives outside of Nashville with his wife and two daughters. • Book: Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again • Book: Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset) • Free Quiz: "There Are Four Reasons People Procrastinate. Which One Is Yours?" • LinkedIn: Jon Acuff • Podcast: All It Takes Is A Goal • Website: JonAcuff.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: Shift: Managing Your Emotions--So They Don't Manage You by Ethan Kross • Book: The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield • Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman • Past episode: 1050: How to Shift Your Mood and Keep Your Cool with Dr. Ethan Kross — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Scribe. Book a personalized enterprise demo with scribe.how/awesome • Narwhal. Treat your home to spotless, fresh floors with us.narwhal.com/pete. • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME. • Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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