How to Stop Self-Sabotaging and Finally Finish What You Start with Jon Acuff

What is procrastination actually costing you? Turns out, almost everything.

In this episode, Miles Adcox welcomes author and speaker Jon Acuff to Human School for an honest, practical, and deeply encouraging conversation about procrastination, overthinking, and the strange ways our minds block the lives we want to live.  

Jon opens up about his own struggles with anxiety, the danger of old "soundtracks," and why the hardest part of a new goal is often the weight of past failures.

Packed with humor and tactical wisdom, Jon and Miles break down how to retire broken soundtracks and finally give yourself permission to be remarkable.  

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In This Episode, You'll Learn: 

• The real psychology behind why we avoid the things we want to do most.  

• How to shift your internal soundtrack using the "Retire, Replace, Repeat" method.  

• Why optimism is a daily practice, not a personality trait.  

• How to separate fear from decision-making so you can finally cross your finish line. 

  
  

  
  

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Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome Jon Acuff – Author of Procrastination Proof

02:00 - The 34-Year Delay

06:00 - Growing Up Anxious and Running Hot

09:30 - Scars as Lighthouses & The Power of Going First

13:30 - Mental Health, Rumination, and Mindset

16:00 - Live Coaching: Unpacking Miles' Book Goals & Resistance

22:00 - High Performers and Changing Your Fuel Source

27:00 - Repetition, Symbols, and Soundtrack Cards

31:00 - Experiential Healing, Empathy, and Feedback Loops

35:40 - Writing for Teenagers and Handle-Making

44:50 - Why We Procrastinate: The Bad Solution

49:30 - Jon's Corporate Exit & The Birth of His Blog

54:30 - The Internet, Online Anger, and Identity Follows Activity

58:45 - Finding Peace in the Storm & Practicing Optimism

01:04:00 - Tactical Tools: Paper Shrinks Fear & Owner's Manuals

01:08:50 - Success Hang-ups & The Fear of Being Remarkable

01:14:00 - Unpacking Money Scripts and Celebrating Wins

01:22:00 - Growth is Non-Linear: The Reality of Healing

01:26:40 - Writing Brave & Jon's Upcoming Book on Optimism

01:30:00 - Counseling, Faith, and Following Overreactions

01:36:30 - Writing vs. Rewriting & Fear Gets a Voice, Not a Vote