EPISODE · Aug 23, 2021 · 30 MIN
ATG 35: 4 ways to master the art of Strategic Boredom
from All It Takes Is A Goal · host Jon Acuff
When’s the last time you were really bored? If you’re like me, it’s probably the last time you were in the shower. That seems to be the only time when I’m not trying to maximize productivity by multi-tasking or listening to an audiobook or podcast. Most of us have packed our lives so full of activities that we don’t have a lot of room left for the quiet, often necessary groundswell of creativity. Creativity needs boredom, but there’s a way to be strategic about it. Listen to the episode for four ways you can refill your creative tank by tapping into the power of strategic boredom. In this episode:Book Jon to speak at your next event!Orbiting the Giant Hairball by Gordon MacKenzieSign up for Jon's 5 Ideas to Shout About NewsletterCatch Jon's interview with Greg Sankey, Commissioner of the SECFollow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!
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When’s the last time you were really bored? If you’re like me, it’s probably the last time you were in the shower. That seems to be the only time when I’m not trying to maximize productivity by multi-tasking or listening to an audiobook or podcast. Most of us have packed our lives so full of activities that we don’t have a lot of room left for the quiet, often necessary groundswell of creativity. Creativity needs boredom, but there’s a way to be strategic about it. Listen to the episode for...
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