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Are you looking for a “do-over” in your professional life? Jon Acuff, our guest for today’s show, knows exactly how to make it happen.
Jon has worked for large companies like The Home Depot and Auto Trader while transitioning into his profession as a New York Times best-selling author and public speaker. Rather than sticking with jobs he didn’t enjoy he hustled to land his dream job.
He is now the author of Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work and Never Get Stuck, a book focused on how to help you reinvent your professional life. On this episode of How Did You Get Into That? Jon shares how he changed his career path, built his social media following and realized the skills he possessed for a successful career.
THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:
- What should you look for in a mentor?
- Why Jon had to sacrifice certain things in order to accomplish more.
- The myth of overnight success.
- The four types of “do over” moments.
- Should you follow a five-year plan?
- Why everyone shouldn’t be an entrepreneur.
- How do you know which skills you should focus on?
- Can you learn how to hustle?
BONUS MATERIAL:
- Why you should choose your attitude and adjust your expectations.
- What to do when you don’t know the next thing you want achieve.
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear a few additional minutes of the interview, Click here to get the exclusive bonus material.
EPISODE RESOURCES
- Jon Acuff’s web site
- Jon on Twitter
- Jon on Facebook
- Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work and Never Get Stuck, by Jon Acuff
- Quitter: Closing the Gap Between Your Day Job & Your Dream Job, by Jon Acuff
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- Email me with any questions, comments or guest suggestions at Grant@GrantBaldwin.com
One of my all time favorite authors!!! Way to go Grant & John!
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