“This is the first lie that perfectionism tells you about goals: Quit if it isn’t perfect.” — Jon Acuff Goals Copy Share Image
“There is no in-between, just two extremes. That’s the land of noble obstacles.” — Jon Acuff Extremes Copy Share Image
“you pursue the right goal in the wrong way, you still end up in the wrong place.” — Jon Acuff Goals Copy Share Image
“Pitting your dream against someone else's is a fantastic way to get discouraged and depressed.” — Jon Acuff Career Copy Share Image
“Hiding places are tricky like that. They make you feel like you’re doing well when in reality you’re not getting anywhere on… — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
“Accomplishing a goal is a lot less like taking a train across country and a lot more like driving a bumper car.” — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
“developing tolerance for imperfection is the key factor in turning chronic starters into consistent finishers.” — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
“Fear would have told the Wright brothers not to fly. Fear would have told Rosa Parks to change seats. Fear would have… — Jon Acuff Business Copy Share Image
“Fighting it is a waste of time and energy. Instead, embrace it. Admit that it might indeed be awesome. And then make… — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
“All you have to do is win more today than you did yesterday and repeat the whole thing tomorrow.” — Jon Acuff Yesterday Copy Share Image
“The way you pass through the land of Learning is that you try a bunch of things. Fear would love for you… — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
“Your emotions cloud your judgment. They form a perfect smoke screen for denial, making your path in life feel murky and confusing.… — Jon Acuff Denial Copy Share Image
“You used to believe like that too. You used to turn sticks into swords or dirty flip-flops into glass slippers. You climbed… — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
“Reviewing your past is one of the best ways to understand who you really are and how you’ll work best on a… — Jon Acuff Goals Copy Share Image
“God found Gideon in a hole. He found Joseph in a prison. He found Daniel in a lion’s den. He has a… — Jon Acuff Inspirational Copy Share Image
“don’t know how long you’ve been hiding from your goal. Maybe it’s nineteen days or nineteen years, the exact time doesn’t really… — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
“Most people look at the finish line when they find themselves in the middle of a goal. This is natural. A lot… — Jon Acuff Finish line Copy Share Image
“Don't climb a single rung up the entitlement ladder. Demanding something you haven't truly earned is a great way to get stuck… — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
“Worrying about your book’s marketing plan when you haven’t even finished writing the book is a noble obstacle. Weighing grams of carbohydrates… — Jon Acuff Books Copy Share Image
“It’s the Very Good Reason you cannot pursue your goal. Perfectionism will tell you, “If you’re going to do it, you might… — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
“done, we will never work. There will always be one more amazing distraction. Our minds will do anything to avoid the challenge… — Jon Acuff Bacon Copy Share Image
“perfectionism is a desperate attempt to live up to impossible standards. Perfectionism will do anything to protect those impossible standards. It can’t… — Jon Acuff Bank account Copy Share Image
“The tricky thing is that “until” often wears a cloak of responsibility. It pretends that it’s not about being lazy but rather… — Jon Acuff Goals Copy Share Image
“The real tragedy of a one-hit wonder is when someone succeeds once and then never tries again. No matter your circumstances, if… — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
“Those kids would have accepted My Little Pony into their heart that day if it would have ended the chain saw sin… — Jon Acuff Fear Copy Share Image
“I’m not a fan of “finding your purpose.” I’m a fan of “living with purpose.” — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
“Awesome writes great books even if no one is going to read them.” — Jon Acuff Awesome Copy Share Image
“You’re just going to be a Starter. The starting line is the only line you completely control.” — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
“If you ask fear if something is going to work, the answer will always be no. Fear” — Jon Acuff Fear Copy Share Image
“The harder you try to be perfect, the less likely you’ll accomplish your goals.” — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
“Cut your goal in half. Choose what you’ll bomb. Make it fun if you want it done.” — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
“You’ve got some secret rules that make it really difficult for you to finish.” — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
“Age is no longer the primary factor that determines where you are on the map. Life is now less about how old… — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
“Regardless of what you want to do or who you are, fear will always see you as wholly unqualified for anything you… — Jon Acuff Fear Copy Share Image
