The Jordan Harbinger Show 495: Jon Acuff | The Surprising Solution to Overthinking
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Apr 15, 2021 
Jon Acuff, an Inc. Magazine Top 100 Leadership speaker and best-selling author, reveals the power of "soundtracks"—the repetitive thoughts that influence our choices. He shares three crucial questions to identify and reshape negative mindsets. Listeners learn how to flip worries into confidence and the importance of preparation to combat overthinking. With insights on cognitive biases and personal growth, Acuff encourages the cultivation of supportive environments to transform narratives and replace self-criticism with empowering affirmations.
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Overthinking Epidemic
- Overthinking is an epidemic, especially after 2020, affecting everyone.
- Seemingly simple actions now carry a million thoughts and anxieties.
Soundtracks and Overthinking
- Overthinking is when your thoughts obstruct your desires, like a broken soundtrack.
- These repetitive, automatic thoughts shape choices more than we realize.
Negative Soundtrack Example
- Jordan Harbinger experienced intense negative soundtracks while restarting his show.
- These thoughts were persistent and intrusive, highlighting the need to curate our mental soundtracks.
