NF

If you’ve read ‘Loving What Is’ by Byron Katie and ‘What To Say When You Talk To Yourself’ by Shad Helmstetter - you don’t have to read this book. It’s the same information. I’ve really enjoyed Acuff’s previous books but this I felt was an exact copy of those other books published long before this one and not as well written. I gave it 3 stars because if you haven’t read those other books, this is a shorter synopsis of both and could be helpful. ( )

Two things that I know to be true: 1) Our self-talk (otherwise known as the soundtracks that we play in the back of our heads) is self-fulfilling. 2) Jon Acuff is an inspiring motivational speaker and author who has a way of putting into words life practices that should be intuitive, yet...aren't.

These two things have been intertwined into Jon's newest book, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking. Jon is a relatable author who promises, and delivers, the solution to turning our self-talk soundtracks into positive motivators. He breaks the process of tapping into the power of overthinking into three simple steps: Retire, Replace, Repeat. These steps are just the beginning towards a new way of thinking and helping us break free from the negative soundtracks that hold us back and keep us from achieving our goals and dreams.

Jon concludes the book with a New Anthem, that if implemented, has the power to totally transform your way of thinking and, ultimately, your life. I realize that’s an audacious claim to make but I’ve only been using the Anthem a few days and I can already feel the difference in the way I think and talk to myself – and I already considered myself a positive person! ( )

Solid and practical book about changing the soundtrack in your head. And that's all I have to say about that because I have a dope life and doing dope things. ( )