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Acuff takes the view of a casual observer, weaving into his narrative brief experiences from his life and the lives of other people to drive home his points about the evils of perfectionism in his book, Finish. This SUMOREADS Analysis offers supplementary material to Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done to help you distill the key takeaways, review the book's content, and further understand the writing style and overall themes from an editorial perspective. Whether you'd like to deepen your understanding, refresh your memory, or simply decide whether or not this book is for you, SUMOREADS Analysis is here to help. Absorb everything you need to know in under 20 minutes!
What does this SUMOREADS Analysis Include?
- An executive summary of the original book
- Editorial Review
- Key takeaways & analysis
- A short bio of the the authors
Original Book Summary Overview: Jon Acuff’s Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done explains why perfectionism is the number one enemy in getting any goal or project done and offers practical ideas for getting around this sneaky obstacle. Acuff contends that by countering perfectionism with simple, counter-intuitive measures - such as cutting goals in half, simplifying the process, and using data to track progress - anyone can make the transition from a chronic starter to a consistent finisher. Finish is an easy read packed with insights that can be put to immediate application. Anything struggling to get things at home and at work done will find the practices Acuff recommends invaluable.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary, analysis and review of the book and not the original book. It is meant as a supplement to, not a replacement for, Finish.
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