Today I’m joined by Jon Acuff, a New York Times bestselling author who has spent years studying why so many of us procrastinate and how to finally get out of our own way. We talk about the real reasons people stall out—fear, rejection, imposter syndrome, perfectionism—and how comparison, when used correctly, can actually become a source of inspiration rather than insecurity.
Jon also shares practical frameworks for focusing on effort instead of obsessing over outcomes, creating your own personal scorecard for success, and adopting a “let’s find out” mentality when it comes to pursuing goals and navigating uncertainty. If you’ve ever felt stuck between what you say you want and what you’re actually doing, this conversation will give you some tools to start closing that gap.
Jon Acuff is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and leadership expert known for helping people overcome the mental barriers that keep them from doing their best work. Over the past decade, he has written multiple bestselling books—including Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done and Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking—and has spoken to organizations and audiences around the world about productivity, mindset, and achieving meaningful goals.
His latest book, Procrastination Proof, tackles one of the biggest challenges people face when pursuing their ambitions: getting stuck before they even start. In it, Acuff explores the hidden fears, perfectionism, and internal “mindset villains” that lead to procrastination and offers practical strategies for focusing on consistent action, redefining success, and finally making progress on the goals that matter most.
The Men’s Forge is a multi-day experience designed to help men step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with something many of them are missing—meaningful brotherhood with other men. In a culture that often pushes men toward isolation, The Men’s Forge brings them together in a challenging outdoor environment where they can train, learn, and have honest conversations about leadership, purpose, family, and the responsibilities they carry.While the physical challenges and training are powerful, the greatest benefit of The Men’s Forge is the connection formed between men who are committed to growth. It’s a place where friendships are forged through shared struggle, accountability is welcomed rather than avoided, and men leave knowing they’re no longer trying to carry life alone. The result is a renewed sense of direction, deeper relationships, and a brotherhood that extends long after the event is over.
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