How To Finish (with Jon Acuff)

There’s so much discussion about how to get started, how to overcome creative block, and how to find your motivation, but you know what’s rarely discussed? That’s right – how to finish when things get hard. Today’s guest Jon Acuff has written the book on the topic, and he’s here today to discuss his creative process, and some core principles for finishing challenging long-arc goals in your life and work.

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The intro music for the AC podcast is by Joshua Seurkamp. End remix is by DJ Z-Trip.

Todd Henry

Positioning himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”, Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.

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