This is the Shameless Mom Academy, episode 184 with John Acuff.

Show notes for this episode can be found by going to shameless mom.com and clicking on episode 184.

Welcome to the Shameless Mom Academy. I'm your host, Sarah Dean, and I'm here to give you and other passionate, dedicated moms

the tools you need to bridge the gap between motherhood and living the life of your dreams.

I'm also here to help you be a little more shameless every day, because if you aren't building

a life you're extraordinarily proud of, what kind of legacy are you building?

So let's dive in.

John Acuff is the New York Times best-selling author of five books. His most recent book is Finnish. He's helped some of the biggest brands in the

world tell their story, including Home Depot, Bowes, Staples, and the Dave Ramsey team. Most recently,

he's spoken to hundreds of thousands of people

at companies like Microsoft, Nissan, and Comedy Central. He's been featured on national media

outlets such as CNN, Fox News, Good Day, LA, and several other key outlets. John's recent book

Finish is easily one of my favorite books of 2017, as it weaves interesting

research, hilarious anecdotes, and easy to implement advice into a simple, fun, and inspiring read.

If you've ever quit something, this book is for you. If you've wanted to finish more things,

with more ease, this book is for you. If you need a reset and working toward your goals,

this book is for you. After reading Finish a reset and working toward your goals, this book is for you.

After reading finish, I knew John would be a really interesting, fun, and fascinating

interviewee, and he did not disappoint. Listening to hear John share, why finishing something is

much harder than starting it, how your secret rules hold you back in life, the link between perfectionism and not finishing

things, why you need to choose what to bomb, and the power of noble obstacles and why you need

to get over them. This is a super fun interview. I am inspired by John. I'm totally entertained by

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