Finish
By Jon Acuff
Give Yourself the Gift of Done. Portfolio/Penguin, 2018.
Summary of Finish book by Jon Acuff
A reassuring, rapid-fire approach to completing projects and goals that you start, even though you may have failed at reaching the finish line many times before.
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What do you get from this book? How to finish whatever you start—no, really!
The first day of your new goal or project isn’t the most important—that would be the day most people quit
From jump, many folks set unrealistic goals, so you’ll have a better chance at reaching them if you plan accordingly
It’s not just okay to know you can’t do everything, it’s imperative if you want to reach the finish line
If you enjoy doing something, you’re going to want to do it more, so make your goals fun!
Avoid hiding places and noble obstacles—some of the biggest roadblocks to reaching your goal
Let go of your secret rules because they’re only holding you back from accomplishing what you want
Track your data to see how far you’ve come from the starting gate—it will motivate you more
Don’t stop when you can see the end in sight because you’re too afraid of what will come after
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Who should read Finish book
- Goal setters
- resolution makers
- chronic starters
- those who want to increase their output
- anyone who wants to complete a project or reach a goal
About the author of Finish
Jon Acuff
Jon Acuff is a public speaker and New York Times bestselling author, as well as the leader of the Guaranteed Goals Community. He has created several courses to help people realize their goals and made numerous presentations to large companies and audiences. Some of his most popular books are Start: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters and Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done.
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