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Give Yourself the Gift of Done

Jon Acuff

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Overcoming Perfectionism+
Realistic Goal Setting+
Strategic Incompetence+
The Power of Fun+
Uncovering True Motivations+
Crossing the Finish Line+
Measuring Progress+

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Question 1 of 7
According to the author, what is the primary reason people fail to finish their projects?
  • A. Laziness and a lack of discipline
  • B. Poor time management skills
  • C. Perfectionism
  • D. Unforeseen life events
Question 2 of 7
How does the author suggest combating the 'planning fallacy' when setting goals?
  • A. Double the amount of time you estimate a task will take.
  • B. Cut your goal in half to make it more attainable.
  • C. Break your goal down into ten smaller, perfect steps.
  • D. Hire an accountability coach to track your progress.
Question 3 of 7
What does the concept of 'strategic incompetence' entail?
  • A. Intentionally letting yourself be bad at certain tasks to reserve time and effort for what truly matters.
  • B. Pretending you don't know how to do a task so coworkers or family members will do it for you.
  • C. Lowering your standards for your primary goals so you can finish them much faster.
  • D. Delegating all of your difficult personal chores to online services and apps.
Question 4 of 7
According to the author, what role does fun play in achieving goals?
  • A. Fun is a distraction that should be reserved for after a goal is completed.
  • B. Goals must be driven by strict discipline, as fun undermines serious progress.
  • C. Incorporating fun and enjoyment into your work significantly increases your chances of success.
  • D. Fun is only necessary when working on team projects to keep morale high.
Question 5 of 7
Why does the author compare perfectionism to a cuckoo bird?
  • A. Because perfectionists tend to be loud and boastful about their unfinished projects.
  • B. Because perfectionism makes you repeat the same mistakes over and over.
  • C. Because perfectionism flies away as soon as you start making real progress.
  • D. Because perfectionism nests in our minds and tricks us into believing deceptive rules that aren't true.
Question 6 of 7
What common pitfall does perfectionism introduce 'on the day before done'?
  • A. It causes people to run out of physical energy and abandon their projects.
  • B. It introduces 'what-if' fears that cause people to sabotage or abandon their near-finished work.
  • C. It makes people realize they set their goals too low, prompting them to start completely over.
  • D. It convinces people to seek external praise before the project is actually ready.
Question 7 of 7
How does the author suggest combating the vague voice of doubt that perfectionism creates?
  • A. By repeating positive affirmations every morning.
  • B. By setting even more ambitious goals to prove the doubt wrong.
  • C. By measuring your actual progress using concrete data, like money earned or pounds lost.
  • D. By sharing your fears with a supportive community of peers.

Finish — Full Chapter Overview

Finish Summary & Overview

Finish (2017) is a guidebook for anyone who loves starting new projects but always struggles to complete them. You’ll discover how the real enemy to getting things done isn’t laziness, but rather the voice of the disgruntled perfectionist we all have inside us. This valuable advice can help you reduce needless, self-imposed pressure, giving you the opportunity to finish what you’ve started and be more productive.

Who Should Listen to Finish?

  • Creative types struggling to finish projects
  • Anyone who wants to build their self-esteem
  • Ambitious people looking for new avenues of self-improvement

About the Author: Jon Acuff

Jon Acuff began his current career with a popular blog and has become a sought-after public speaker who’s inspired many to live a happier, more productive life. He is also the creator of “30 Days of Hustle,” an online challenge to help people reach their goals. His other books include the New York Times best sellers, Start, Do Over and Quitter.

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