Is it true? Could Do Over, Jon Acuff’s new book, indeed be the best book ever written on the topic of careers? Popular author and blogger Seth Godin says it is.
Seth goes on to say, “I’m not even sure what book comes in second. This is practical, human, touching, urgent, vulnerable, universal, actionable truth, all in a well-written, handy package. Go!”
To say that Jon Acuff pee’d a little when he received word Seth would be blurbing his latest book would be a colossal understatement. There were parties, dancing, drinking and, okay, so I don’t know all that happened when Jon got the news, but we can assume it was celebratory.
In Do Over, Jon says when you leverage what he calls your Career Savings Account – which is a combination of Relationships + Skills + Character x Hustle – you’ll be perfectly positioned to respond to any one of the four major career transitions that come your way: Career Ceiling, Career Bump, Career Jump or Career Opportunity.
So, is this the best career book ever written? Who am I to argue with Seth Godin?
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In today’s episode, Jon and I chat about:
- Addressing the two things that, if we’re not careful, will ruin our career Do Over
- The idea that giving a relationship what it needs starts with identifying the type of relationship it is
- Walking you through the two-step process of uncovering skills you didn’t know you had
- And much more!
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Jon Acuff’s Latest Book
You can order your copy of Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck right now!
Jon Acuff in Action
Books Jon Recommends
What To Do When It’s Your Turn (and it’s always your turn) by Seth Godin
Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t by Simon Sinek
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
Jon Acuff Resources
The best place to find out more about Jon is on his website.
Here, Jon provides more information about his latest book.
You might consider hiring Jon to speak at your next event.
Follow Jon on Twitter: @JonAcuff
Podcast Episodes Mentioned
This is the second time Jon has appeared on the show. Check out our first chat in Episode #012.
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