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    Start.: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters
    Start.: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters
    Start.: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters
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    Start.: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters

    Written by Jon Acuff

    Narrated by Jon Acuff

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    About this audiobook

    There are only two paths in life: average and awesome. The average path is easy because all you have to do is nothing. The awesome path is more challenging because things like fear only bother you when you do work that matters. The good news is Start gives readers practical, honest and actionable insights to be more awesome, more often.

    Over the last 100 years, the road to success for most everyone has been divided into five stages that mirror the decades of working life:

    • Learning
    • Editing
    • Mastering
    • Harvesting
    • Guiding

    It's time to punch fear in the face, escape average, and do work that matters.

    It's time to Start.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRamsey Press
    Release dateApr 22, 2013
    ISBN9781937077624
    Start.: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters
    Author

    Jon Acuff

    Jon Acuff is the author of five books, including the New York Times Bestselling career book, Do Over. He’s helped companies like the Home Depot, Bose, Staples, and AutoTrader.com tell their stories. He’s a well-known public speaker, and his blogs have been read by millions of fans. He lives in Nashville with his wife, Jenny, and their two young daughters. Follow him on Twitter @JonAcuff and read his ideas at www.Acuff.me.  

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    • 2/5
      Great if you’re a college kid - Otherwise don’t bother.
    • 5/5
      Very interesting and challenging ideas! I would recommend this book to anyone looking to expand their horizons! And be AWESOME lol
    • 5/5
      Love this author! His stories are relatable, his humor is simple, and his ideas are feasible.

      START reading this book now!
    • 5/5
      Unique writing style, grew on me quickly. Inspiring and practical!
    • 4/5
      I liked it! Very helpful in developing me as an individual.