Get off the path to average,
and onto the path to awesome.

Punch Fear in the Face

Growing up, we dreamed. And our dreams always painted the portrait of the adult us living an awesome life… as an astronaut, a pro wrestler, a movie star, a bee keeper, or insert your dream here. We don’t set out for average. But that’s exactly where we end up after listening to our fears day after day, year after year. Our dreams take a back seat and eventually are left stranded by the side of the road.

That’s why I’ve written Start. Your dream is calling, and it’s closer than you might think. It’s time to go after your purpose. Every awesome life goes through five stages. Learn what they are. Do them. Start.

What Others Are Saying

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"Jon Acuff is one of the most unique, compelling voices today in the area of personal development. I’ve never seen anyone tackle an intimidating topic like that in such a wise and witty, laugh-out-loud kind of way! I don’t care if you’re 20 or 60, this book will change the way you think about your work—and your life!"

Dave Ramsey

"Funny, true, and much needed. Gulp down Jon’s new book!"

Seth Godin
Author of The Icarus Deception

"Inspiration without instruction is useless. Fortunately, Start is jam-packed with both.You won’t be able to put this book down."

John C. Maxwell
New York Times Bestselling Author and Speaker

"Feeling stuck? Read this book. It’s a literary crowbar that will help free you from average and send you hurtling down the road to awesome."

Michael Hyatt
Author of Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World

"If you are tired of talking about it, and ready to start doing it, this book will be your map. Acuff compresses a lifetime of learning into a few hours of delightful (and helpful) reading."

Tim Sanders
Author of Love Is the Killer App: How To Win Business & Influence Friends

"Sometimes the hardest thing to do is start. Thankfully, Jon Acuff not only shows you how to move through the different phases of life but motivates you to do it with excellence.Start will compel you, challenge you, and help you finish well."

Craig Groeschel
Senior Pastor of LifeChurch.tv, Author of Altar Ego: Becoming Who God Says You Are
  • Dave Ramsey
  • Seth Godin
  • John C. Maxwell
  • Michael Hyatt
  • Tim Sanders
  • Craig Groeschel

About the Author

Jon Acuff is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author. From writing advertising for The Home Depot to branding for companies like Bose and Staples, Jon Acuff is no stranger to the cubicle. In 2010, he closed the gap between his day job and his dream job when he joined the Dave Ramsey team to become a full-time author. Jon speaks nationally on a variety of subjects and is the author of three books: Quitter (Lampo Press); Gazelles, Baby Steps And 37 Other Things Dave Ramsey Taught Me About Debt (Lampo Press); and Stuff Christians Like (Zondervan). Jon’s wildly popular blog StuffChristiansLike.net has more than 4.5 million readers.