Start

Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters

By: Jon Acuff

Narrated by: Jon Acuff

Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Wall Street Journal best-selling author Jon Acuff reveals the steps to getting unstuck and back onto the path of being awesome.

Over the last 100 years, the road to success for most everyone has been divided into predictable stages. But three things have changed the path to success:

• Boomers are realizing that a lot of the things they were promised aren't going to materialize, and they have started second and third careers.
• Technology has given access to an unprecedented number of people who are building online empires and changing their lives in ways that would have been impossible years ago.
• The days of "success first, significance later" have ended.

While none of the stages can be skipped, they can be shortened and accelerated. 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 listeners practical, actionable insights to be more awesome, more often.

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Central Park

I began listening to this with every expectation of hating it. I fall for titles that sound like they're going to change whatever is wrong with me. Then I read the book and find everything wrong with the book and leave it with no change to my issues, except feeling superior to whatever idiot tried to impart some insight and failed...at least for someone like me.

This book came into my life at the perfect time. I won't spill all of the inspiration and GREAT advice that I now will work to build into my path forward...my move toward finally attempting to do with my life what I've always wanted to and realized at 40 that I was stacking years behind with no movement toward who I thought I would be long before now. But I will tell you that this book is one in dozens, maybe hundreds, that hit my sweet spot. Read it. Hopefully, like me, you'll find something to help you get started too.

I was tempted to write a 3 star review...once you read it, you'll know why. I just want the author to know that I am grateful for this book.

Outstanding!

What did you love best about Start?

That passion and hope Jon speaks

What was one of the most memorable moments of Start?

The personal stories he shares and how everyone can relate to those moments or thoughts . We all go through hard times and hear voices its what we decide to do about them.

What does Jon Acuff bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

You can hear the humor in his voice along with when he is passionate about something- feelings you can't get from reading.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

laugh, cry, START

Excellent Book!

What made the experience of listening to Start the most enjoyable?

I wasn't just theory, it was Jon's story of getting to Awesome. That made it all the more applicable to my life and situation.

Don’t be too scared to start reading this book!

Everyone faces fear and most of it is unwarranted! Buy this book and start reading and I guarantee you’ll finish it if you are committed to winning over fear.

Life Changing applications

Exactly What I Needed.

I needed a jolt to help me feel more confident to jump into launching out as a full time business owner. Totally got that and more from this book. Thanks, Jon Acuff for keeping it real and giving us such awesome insight! I'm ready to find my awesome :)

Awesome Read!

Where does Start rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Motivating Book. I needed this at this juncture in my life!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not so much a moment but the concept when you keep your day job you are able to wait for the dream job as you acquire skills and network.

Inspiring and Applicable!

It was simply inspiring to my 20 year old self! Highly recommend for anyone who is looking to become the best version of themselves!!

The Best book

The book is very useful and contains many useful information and instructions. certainly one of the best books I've read.

Practical and Engaging

I don't know if I've ever listened to such an engaging audio book. It felt more like an inspiring public speech rather than an audio book.

That is just a bonus. The information provided in this book encourages the listener to pursue their own talents and passions by giving practical and honest advice on how to do it. It's awesome!

Perfect book to Start a Business

This was the best book I read before I started my business. I would recommend anyone to read this book before starting your own business.