Join Jon Acuff, a New York Times bestselling author and renowned leadership speaker, as he dives into the realm of overthinking and internal soundtracks. He shares insights from his book, highlighting how action can combat overthinking and the importance of questioning negative thoughts. Acuff discusses practical strategies for transforming your mental playlist and the necessity of community support. With engaging metaphors and personal anecdotes, he encourages listeners to actively shape their narratives and foster a healthier mindset.
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Accidental Growth
John Acuff emphasizes that personal growth isn't accidental, just like getting in shape.
He uses the analogy of not accidentally achieving fitness while binge-watching Netflix.
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Action vs. Inaction
Inaction breeds overthinking, while action eliminates it.
This has been particularly evident during the pandemic, where isolation led to increased overthinking.
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Minimize Decisions
Decide as few times as possible to avoid giving overthinking opportunities to interfere.
Pre-decide actions, like weekly workout schedules, to minimize decision-making in the moment.
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In 'Soundtracks,' Jon Acuff explores how overthinking hinders our potential and offers a proven plan to change overthinking from a problem into a superpower. The book introduces the concept of 'soundtracks' as the repetitive thoughts that shape our perceptions. Acuff provides practical strategies, such as creating personalized playlists of empowering soundtracks and using daily affirmations, to replace negative thoughts with positive ones. He emphasizes the importance of controlling our thoughts and gathering evidence to support positive thinking. The book is based on a study involving 10,000 participants and offers tools to help readers rewire their thought processes and achieve their goals.
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Jon Acuff is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books. He’s also an INC Magazine Top 100 Leadership speaker and has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences and companies around the world, including FedEx, Nissan, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, and many others.
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In This Interview, Jon Acuff and I Discuss Overthinking, Internal Soundtracks, and …
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