Episode 143: Stop Putting It Off: Jon Acuff on Procrastination, Goals, and Getting Started

I think we need a drum roll . . . like seriously. 🥁🥁🥁🥁Today on the show we have Jon Acuff. And let me just start by saying—I’m a HUGE Jon Acuff fan. And today’s show feels a little bit like a redemption story for me, because the first time I had him on, I didn’t fully know who I was talking to (which still makes me laugh/cry a little). Since then, I’ve read the books, listened to his podcast, made my family listen to the podcast… and now I’m all in. So truly—I cannot wait for you to hear this conversation today.Today we’re diving into his brand new book, Procrastination Proof, which I feel sure is a message so many of us need. We talk about why we procrastinate (and why it’s not just a “you problem”), what’s actually going on underneath it, and how to get unstuck in a way that’s realistic and doable. He shares a simple framework—dream, plan, do, review—that helps take all those ideas and intentions and actually turn them into action.And because it’s us, we also hit some of those classic Jon Acuff moments—his “soundtracks,” a humbling Skittles story about empty rooms and starting small, and a conversation about doing the things nobody else wants to do so you can experience what most people don’t. I even share how his work challenged my husband to run 1,000 miles last year… and actually do it (and to be clear, the only running I did was my mouth cheering him on and one short jog that required a full recovery plan).Join us today—and fair warning, you may walk away wanting to do something you’ve been putting off… in the best possible way.Jon Acuff’s website Procrastination Proof by Jon AcuffSoundtracks by Jon AcuffAll things CynthiaOur Sponsors:* Check out Time4Learning: https://time4learning.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy