When I attended the Quitter Conference in September 2012, Jon Acuff convinced me that if I want to get somewhere, I need to make time to travel.  Shortly after that, I took Andy Traub’s Early to Rise Challenge.  I got … Continue reading →

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This is part 2 of the Highlights from Jon Acuff at the September 2012 Quitter Conference. This post will cover sessions 3 through 5.  If you missed part 1, you can read it here. Session 3:  Getting started on your … Continue reading →

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I debated whether Jon Acuff’s highlights should go first or last.  I decided that I needed more time to digest all of the great content he provided at the Quitter Conference to be able to give a good representation here.  … Continue reading →

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Seryn is a band out of Texas that Jon Acuff described as “Mumford & Sons but with more talent.”  They really put on a great show.  I had never heard of them before the Quitter Conference, but WOW are they … Continue reading →

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I didn’t know who Alli Worthington was before the Quitter Conference.  Now I can say I’m solidly in her tribe (even if I don’t fit her demographic target. :)).  What is Alli’s expertise?  Tribe-building. Alli Worthington is the founder of … Continue reading →

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One of the fun parts about having Jeff Goins present at Quitter Conference is that he was an attendee of a previous conference.  He was in the audience.  He has made the leap – sort of.  Let me explain… Jeff … Continue reading →

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Being selfish at 5am is an important concept to those hustling on their dream.  Selfishness always sounds negative, but hear me out on this one. What does it mean to be selfish at 5am? Get up early every day to … Continue reading →

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Matt Chambers is a very interesting person.  He has stepped out to lead people to make the world a better place.  That sounds very “pie in the sky.”  Who doesn’t want to make the world a better place? The difference … Continue reading →

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Al Andrews stepped on to the stage. He held something up. “What is this?” “A beach towel.” Holding up another item he asked, “OK, what is this?” “Wrapping paper.” Now, ask a 4-yearold what those things are. The answer is … Continue reading →

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One of the best things about going to events is the opportunity to meet influential people. No matter what, there are always people that have the ability to expand your world view. Quitter Conference was no exception. Aside from the … Continue reading →

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