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E17: Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done by Jon Acuff


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3 Lessons πŸ’‘

  1. Perfectionism Lie #1: Goal should be Bigger
    1. Write down a number that is associated with your goal
    2. Now that you have your number -- cut the goal in half or double the timeline
      1. Not telling you to do less --> doing this will help you achieve more
  2. Perfectionism Lie #2: You can do it all
    1. Just say NO
    2. This lesson relates to choosing what's NOT important to you -- this helps remove the sting of shame
      1. Ex. Keeping up with TV shows, connecting on social media, lawncare
  3. Don't Play Golf at Night --> Use Data
    1. Data is a gift from yesterday that you receive today to make tomorrow better
    2. If you don't look at data, it's very difficult to learn, adjust and improve on your progress

βœ… Actionable Advice:

  1. Write down 3 things you'll ignore to focus more on your goal
    1. The things you choose don't need to be permanent, it can help you free up time
  2. Pick 1 to 3 things to measure
    1. Possibilities: Dates with Spouse, Hours Slept, Thank You Notes Sent, Phone Screen Time
  3. Write down the name of 1 friend you'll tell about your goal
    1. Friends often play a HUGE role in our success!

Helpful Links:

  • Finish (ThriftBooks and BetterWorldBooks)
  • Alex and Books Website
  • Exodus 90 Challenge
  • Questions or comments? Contact [email protected]

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