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My guest today is a longtime friend of the show, and every time he joins us, you love him. It’s the brilliant and hilarious Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and truly one of the funniest humans walking the earth.

Today, we’re digging into what procrastination really looks like. Not the obvious kind where you’re scrolling instead of working, but the sneaky version that hides inside your productivity. The kind that shows up even when your calendar is full, and you’re checking all the boxes.

Jon breaks down why the thing you keep almost starting is costing you more than you think and how to finally stop circling it and actually move forward. I’m sharing what this looks like in my own life, too, because wow… it hits close to home.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just start the thing?” This episode is your new favorite. It’s packed with clarity, encouragement, and practical tools to help you communicate with yourself (and others) in a healthier way. You may want to listen twice.

Timestamps:

(10:44) - When Planning Turns Into Procrastination (And How to Spot It)

(12:54) - The Simple Framework That Helps You Actually Finish Things

(17:09) - The Hustler’s Trap and Jon’s Surprisingly Smart Way to Use AI

(22:23) - Auditioning Your Ideas: When to Keep Going and When to Let Go

(27:41) -  Burned Out or Just Bored? How to Tell the Difference

Links to great things we discussed: 

xo,

Alli