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Business plan Quote by Jon Acuff

“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 matter; the result is still the same. Are you overfocusing on your kids because you’re afraid to admit your goals matter, too? Are you manicuring your in-box and hiding…” quote by Jon Acuff
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““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 matter; the result is still the same. Are you overfocusing on your kids because you’re afraid to admit your goals matter, too? Are you manicuring your in-box and hiding instead of working on your business plan?””

Jon Acuff

About This Quote

Source Blog post: Productivity and goal setting, 2020

Avoiding your real ambitions by focusing on distractions leads to stagnation; confronting goals directly is essential.

In simple terms: Distractions hide true goals.

Key Takeaway

Stop hiding, confront your real objectives.

Themes

focus goal setting productivity self‑awareness motivation

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

self‑help inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • personal development
  • business strategy
  • family time management

Key Concepts

psychology time management prioritization

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small step can you take toward your goal today?
  • How might you integrate family time with goal pursuit?
A Different Perspective

Balancing family and ambition can be challenging without support.

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