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Start.: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters
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There are only two paths in life: average and awesome. The average path is easy because all you have to do is nothing. The awesome path is more challenging because things like fear only bother you when you do work that matters. The good news is Start gives readers practical, honest and actionable insights to be more awesome, more often.
Over the last 100 years, the road to success for most everyone has been divided into five stages that mirror the decades of working life:
- Learning
- Editing
- Mastering
- Harvesting
- Guiding
It's time to punch fear in the face, escape average, and do work that matters.
It's time to Start.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherRamsey Press
Release dateApr 22, 2013
ISBN9781937077624
Author
Jon Acuff
Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of 11 books, including Soundtracks, Your New Playlist, and the Wall Street Journal #1 bestseller Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done. When he's not writing or recording his popular podcast, All It Takes Is a Goal, Acuff can be found on a stage as one of INC's Top 100 Leadership Speakers. He's spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences, colleges, and companies around the world, including FedEx, Range Rover, Microsoft, Nokia, and Comedy Central. He lives outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and two daughters.
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Readers find this title great if you're a college kid, with a unique writing style that grows on you quickly. It is inspiring, practical, and relatable, with simple humor and feasible ideas. The book offers very interesting and challenging ideas, making it helpful in personal development and expanding horizons.
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Unique writing style, grew on me quickly. Inspiring and practical! - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
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I liked it! Very helpful in developing me as an individual.