Want to be a Quitter?

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Welcome to Day Five of Sharing Great Books!

Iย can’t tell you how much fun I am having this week. I loveย sharing great books with people. Congratulations to Julie Mitchell and Patty Orwig, who won copies of Courtney Walsh’s Sweethaven books.

 

If you regularly follow my blog, you know that I have so much respect and admiration for Jon Acuff. He has been such a huge influenceย on me over the last year. I have followed his blog for several years, and was completely blown away when I read his book Quitter. That led to me attending the first ever Quitter conference. You can read my blog post about how I felt after the first conference here.

I’ve had the opportunity to interact with Jon, and he is incredibly down to earth and funny. He has an amazing wife, Jenny, and at the last Quitter conference, I had the honor of meeting andย talking briefly with his parents. They are an incredible family.

I had no idea that taking a step to attend that conference would change my life so much. Not only have I learned to dream again and stop settling for an ordinary life, but I have also gained an amazing group of fellow Quitters who have become friends and encouragers. It is very difficult to describe the energy and passion when you are in a room with four hundred other people who want to change the world. It is breathtaking and contagious.

This video shows a brief overview of Jon and the conference. You will even see a brief glimpse of me in there! (This was promoting the last conference in September, so disregard the dates at the end.)

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Many people misunderstand the Quitter message simply because of its name. In fact, Jon’s message encourages you not to quit your job until you are truly ready. He shares his advice and experience after quitting the wrong way multiple times. ย He wants to help you find your passion and work hard at your dream before you ever quit your job. He also encourages you not to buy into the lie that you have to be miserable in your job now, even if it’s not your dream. In fact, some people may never want to quit their job!

He describes the Quitter community as a group of people who are choosing to “quit an ordinary life.”

“Fear Fears Community” ย Jon Acuff

 

One of the biggest things that Jon focuses on is helping you understand is that we all face fear. We think we are the only ones who face it. However, when we put our fear in the light of day, it can’t survive. When we have community, fear doesn’t stand a chance. Tweet that!

I have so many quotes from Jon that I could share. Here are some of my favorites from my notes taken at the last conference.

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I am so honored to give away an AUTOGRAPHED copy of Quitter. This is a book and message that has truly changed my life. I am so excited to share it with one of you. I’ll announce the winner tomorrow.

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Do you want to quit your ordinary life? I’d love to encourage you!

 

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  • Eric Dingler
    Reply

    Listening to the audiobook was amazing. Throughout the book, Jon goes off script and shares a bit more here and there. It’s made me a Quitter.

    • Tammy Helfrich
      Reply

      I love listening to Jon, so I bet the audio was great. Thanks for stopping by!

  • Leah Adams
    Reply

    I like Jon’s posts but have not read his book, Quitter. Would love to win this. I’d love to quit my day job (pharmacist) and follow my passion (speaking and writing) full time. Maybe one day…..

    • Tammy Helfrich
      Reply

      That’s awesome. Have you started writing and speaking? Would love to check it out.

  • Jon Stolpe
    Reply

    I’d love a copy of this book! I think it would help me as I process my own career and passion paths.

    • Tammy Helfrich
      Reply

      It has definitely helped me. Always appreciate your comments, Jon.

      • Jon Stolpe
        Reply

        Thanks, Tammy! Thanks putting up great stuff. I love this week of book giveaways!

        • thelfrich
          Reply

          I am really having fun with it. I love sharing things that have impacted me with others. I’ve won books from other blogs that have really helped me too, which is always fun. I’m reading Wisdom Meets Passion right now, which I won on Erik Fisher’s podcast.

  • Chris Lautsbaugh
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    I’ve heard about this book for a long time. I would love a copy. Great lineup of books you are looking at!

  • Nicole Haschke
    Reply

    I absolutely love Jon Acuff. His book has been on my wish list for a while now, and I would love to win this book!

  • Joel Jones
    Reply

    I just got the chance to speak with Jon yesterday – I would love to read his book.

  • Eric Odorczyk
    Reply

    Loved hearing him speak at the Entreleadership conference a few months ago. Now I just need “Quitter” to find my passion and start doing it!

    • Tammy Helfrich
      Reply

      It took me a while, but has been an amazing experience.

  • Chris
    Reply

    I’ve heard so much about this book and Jon Acuff – from you! – would love to read his book!

  • Amanda VanHoof
    Reply

    I lov Jon Acuff, saw him at Catalyst Conference in Atlanta in October, only wish he was up longer!

  • Seth Caddell
    Reply

    I heard him speak last month at Catalyst. Jon is a genius.

  • Jim Woods
    Reply

    Tammy, I’m starting to see more and more how much you’ve grown. It’s AMAZING being part of the Quitter community with you. Love that you are doing this!!

    • Tammy Helfrich
      Reply

      Thanks, Jim. Really appreciate your support and encouragement.

  • itsnot1889
    Reply

    I heard about this book a while back, through artist Dana Tanamachi. It sounds like a must read for me. Thanks for this giveaway! Id love to be a Quitter!
    monica_ah (at) msn (dot) com

  • Larry Carter
    Reply

    The only thing I haven’t done is attend the Quitter conference. Hopefully the next one.

    • Tammy Helfrich
      Reply

      Would love to meet you, Larry. Always appreciate your comments and encouragement!

  • Joseph Iliff of SeekOutWisdom
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    You have encouraged me. Anytime I hear of someone who went from day job to dream job, I feel in my soul that my day will come to. Just cause it hasn’t happened yet doesn’t mean it won’t. It takes time and hustle, and when I’m prepared, the right opportunity will be there. Thanks, Tammy.

    • Tammy Helfrich
      Reply

      Thanks for stopping by. It is definitely a process, but an exciting one!

  • Sundi Jo Graham
    Reply

    Still haven’t read that book, but it’s on my list.

    • thelfrich
      Reply

      I think you would like it, although I would consider you one of the people who are living their dream and are inspiring to us!

    • Tammy Helfrich
      Reply

      I think you would like it. Although, I would say you are definitely living your dreams and are inspiring to so many!

  • Justin Strate
    Reply

    John is great to listen too as well!

    • thelfrich
      Reply

      Yes! I love listening to him. He is so funny, but impactful!

    • Tammy Helfrich
      Reply

      Definitely!

  • Anton
    Reply

    Thanks for the opportunity to win this book an I am happy to hear that it was so influential for you!

  • Katie Axelson
    Reply

    This book is on my Christmas list. I’m at such a crossroads in life right now. I NEED to read it.

  • Robin
    Reply

    Not read quitter, but love Jon and follow his tweets!

  • Josh Collins
    Reply

    Great stuff here Tammy!

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