Hi Reader,
If you've ever told yourself, "I work best under pressure", Jon Acuff has some news for you.
Spoiler: the research says that's not true. Nobody does their best work at the last second. What you're really saying is, "This is the best solution I know," and it leaves too many pastors still working on their messages Saturday night.
Jon is a close friend, and we talk every month. But this conversation? It hit different.
We got into procrastination. We discuss what it actually costs you, your team, and the people you're trying to lead.
Jon just released Procrastination Proof, his 11th book, and he unpacks the four traps leaders fall into (dreamers, perfectionists, hustlers, analysts), and how to finally get out. So if you procrastinate or someone you rely on you does...ahem, this is for you.
Jon and I also talked about building a team from scratch, saying no without burning bridges, tracking every hour of your day, and why the dream has to come before the discipline.
This one's practical. Grab it wherever you listen.
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