Borrowing Brilliance: How to Build a Personal Playlist of Empowering Soundtracks

You don’t have to invent every positive thought yourself. In ‘Soundtracks,’ Jon Acuff encourages readers to borrow empowering soundtracks from mentors, friends, and role models. This approach makes building a new mindset accessible and collaborative.



Think about the people you admire. What thoughts guide their actions? What mantras help them face challenges? Borrow these soundtracks and make them your own. Write them down, repeat them, and notice how they feel.

The book is filled with stories of people who started with borrowed affirmations and gradually personalized them. Over time, these borrowed soundtracks become the foundation of your new mindset.

Gratitude is one of the most powerful soundtracks you can adopt. Focusing on what’s good in your life creates a mindset shift that silences negativity and builds resilience.



Curating a personal playlist of empowering thoughts is a creative and ongoing process. The more you practice, the more natural it becomes. With each new soundtrack, you gain confidence and clarity.

So don’t hesitate to borrow brilliance. Let the wisdom of others inspire you, and turn their soundtracks into your own.

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