Jon Acuff - Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking

If youre ready to change your narrative, Jon Acuff is here to help. A simple, powerful, and generous book, one that youll remember every day for the rest of your life.

Seth Godin , author of The Practice

Can science throw a party? Because thats what this book feels like. A smart, actionable, research-based party that makes you laugh hard and feel sad when its over. Ill never think about thinking the same way.

Kendra Adachi , New York Times bestselling author of The Lazy Genius Way

Are you an overthinker? If you had to think about it, you should get Jons new book.

Jim Gaffigan , comedian and author of Food: A Love Story

Our thought life may be the most important and least considered part of our humanness and health. What Jon has done in this book is return us to the path of right thinking, which leads to healthier living and a more successful life. Jon Acuff is the guide we need right now for where we want to go and who we want to be, professionally and personally.

Annie F. Downs , bestselling author and host of the That Sounds Fun podcast

Jon Acuff has identified a hidden obstacle to success and produced a plan for knocking it down. So dont overthink the decision. Just pick up this practical, funny book and prepare to take notes.

Daniel H. Pink , New York Times bestselling author of When , Drive , and To Sell Is Human

I cant count the number of times Ive told leaders, Youre overthinking that decision. Its the natural enemy of focus, and Im so glad Jon Acuff has jumped into the fray with a fresh perspective on this critical topic.

Michael Hyatt , New York Times bestselling author of The Vision Driven Leader

The covers bright! The contents bright! The hope is bright! If youve ever wondered if its possible to change the way you think and in doing so radically change your life, read Soundtracks . Its a book I hope everyone I know reads.

Bob Goff , Chief Balloon Inflator and New York Times bestselling author of Love Does

Good grief, Jon Acuff. Good grief! Its weird that you wrote this book exactly for me, but I have a feeling Im not the only person who is going to think that. I knew Id laugh. I knew Id learn. What I didnt expect was to change the way I think about how I think. Im going to be talking about this book for a long time.

Jen Hatmaker , New York Times bestselling author of Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire

There are few people as funny, witty, and thought-provoking as Jon Acuff. You learn deeply while simultaneously laughing and being engaged on all levels with his wisdom and story. Soundtracks is a powerful and necessary read.

Jefferson Bethke , New York Times bestselling author of Take Back Your Family

Your thoughts have power. Ive spent decades on the water living by that principle. Its great to see Jon Acuff dive into the deep end about how important what we think really is with his new book Soundtracks .

Laird Hamilton , big wave surfer, innovator, and cofounder of Laird SuperFood

Overthinking is one of the natural enemies of essentialism. Its so encouraging to see Jon join the fight for work that matters with his new book Soundtracks .

Greg McKeown , host of the popular What s Essential podcast and author of the New York Times bestseller Essentialism: This Disciplined Pursuit of Less

Jon takes our complicated thoughts and untangles them into a highway toward the best version of ourselves. Soundtracks will accelerate your mind and soul toward the confidence you have been looking for your whole life.

Carlos Whittaker , author of Enter Wild , Kill the Spider , and Moment Maker

We all struggle with those self-discouraging messages we listen to in our heads. They make us overthink everything, and they get in the way of great relationships and visionary goals. Jon Acuffs book provides a clear skill map to redirect our minds to create truly transformational messages that can and will change everything. Jons content is a rare combination of researched practical help along with a warm and funny style. You will never regret reading Soundtracks .

John Townsend , PhD, New York Times bestselling author of the Boundaries series; founder of the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling and the Townsend Leadership Program

We need this book right now. Jon Acuff will change the way you think, act, and succeed!

Vanessa Van Edwards , bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People

Jon Acuffs latest release awed me immediately. The combination of compelling stories and sound research make Soundtracks what I believe to be Acuffs best book to dateand thats saying a lot! He not only identifies evidence of the flawed thinking many of us have come to believe is simply inherent, he offers real-world solutions to changing our thought processes into productive fuel. This is the book Jon Acuff was born to write.

Andy Andrews , New York Times bestselling author of The Traveler s Gift , The Noticer , and Just Jones

Is it possible to stop overthinking, increase your confidence, and actually accomplish the work you dream of doing? Jon Acuff proves it can be done. Soundtracks is like the ideal mix tape with just the right amount of actionable advice, keen insight, and hilarious anecdotes to make you want to rewind and play it again... this time at full volume.

Tanya Dalton , bestselling author of The Joy of Missing Out

Jon Acuff marched into the jungle of overthinking with a machete of simplicity and carved a beautifully written path we can all follow. If youve got a goal to crush and want your thoughts to work for you, not against you, read Soundtracks as fast as you can.

Lindsay Teague Moreno , bestselling author of Boss Up

I picked up Soundtracks at one in the morning when I was having my nightly mental chatter that I couldnt turn off. Within the first few pages, Jon delivered a life-changing discovery: I am bigger than my brain. If youre looking to embrace the power of thought to work for you and not against you, Soundtracks is the book you need.

Jess Ekstrom , author of Chasing the Bright Side

The best thing about this book is that Jon Acuff makes it so much fun to read, it doesnt feel like work. But when youre done reading, youre a different, wiser, more activated person. Its like if you could just think about going to the gym and end up with a beach body.

Brian Koppelman , co-creator and writer of Billions and Rounders

Smart people arent supposed to be this funny. Funny people arent supposed to be this smart. Jon Acuff somehow got both skills, and Im so glad he did. You will be too once you read Soundtracks .

Sam Collier , bestselling author of A Greater Story

Another home run from Jon Acuff. How you allocate your finite attention is critical to success and life satisfaction. Wasting mental cycles on overthinking is akin to wasting your life. Soundtracks shares simple and effective strategies for quieting the noise and zeroing in on what matters most.

Todd Henry , author of The Motivation Code

In a world filled with adversity, negativity, and distractions, Jon Acuff has written a revolutionary book that will help you have more clarity, focus, and power to take on your challenges and win the battle of your mind. He brilliantly shares how you can turn overthinking from a super problem into a superpower! This book is a must-read!

Jon Gordon , bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The Garden

Yuck. Jon Acuff. How does he do it? Hes as funny as he is helpful. He makes you laugh but then makes you completely rethink your life. As if that werent envy-inducing enough, hes actually written one of his best books yet. Soundtracks is rich with insight and reads like a note from a trusted friendwho also happens to be disgustingly talented.