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Quitter

Closing the Gap Between Your Day Job & Your Dream Job
Book • 2015
In 'Quitter', Jon Acuff provides actionable advice and inspiring stories to help readers close the gap between their day jobs and their dream jobs.

The book emphasizes the importance of not quitting one's day job prematurely, but instead, working hard at the day job while pursuing the dream job in spare time.

Acuff shares his personal journey of transitioning from a corporate employee to a full-time writer and speaker, highlighting the need for patience, hustle, and a well-planned transition.

The book also addresses the importance of balancing dream pursuits with family and social life, and the value of having a support network during this transition.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

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Mentioned by Jon Acuff as a book that changed Charles' life 12 years ago.
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Mentioned by Brian Koppelman for his insights on not needing to quit one's job to pursue creative endeavors.
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