S2E356 How High Performers Launch Their Year - a Conversation with Jon Acuff

Dec 16, 2025

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In this episode of It’s a Good Life, host Brian Buffini talks with bestselling author and keynote speaker Jon Acuff on how using a framework of “5 Cs” can help you break through burnout and reignite your purpose. Jon shares how discomfort is actually a good thing and the only true way to know you are headed towards meaningful change.

He also shares how leaders who want to succeed must learn to recognize the value of making mistakes and trying again, as well as asking for help.

Lastly, Jon previews his upcoming book Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again and explains why procrastination isn’t a character flaw but a coping strategy. He offers tips on how you can recognize and replace it with better tools and habits so you never get stuck again.

YOU WILL LEARN:

The 5 Cs (clarity, courage, community, consistency, and coaching) that Jon uses to build a remarkable year.
Why many who feel burnout are actually bored and what they can do to change that.
Why it's important to celebrate achieving your goals and then move onto setting new ones.

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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“How do I have an amazing or remarkable year — clarity, courage, community, consistency, and, of course, coaching.” — Jon Acuff

“The only way to know you're outside your comfort zone is if you're uncomfortable. That’s the sign you’re actually headed in the right direction.” — Jon Acuff

“I’m realizing there’s no leadership playbook where you always know the right move. You’re going to blow it. And you learn.” — Jon Acuff

“If you’ve achieved the big goals you set years ago — great. Celebrate it. But now it’s time for a new scorecard.” — Jon Acuff

“High performers tend to be hyper-specific about career goals but casual about relationship goals, and that doesn’t work. — Jon Acuff

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