How Educators Can Help Students Rewrite Their “Broken Soundtracks” | Lessons on Mindset With Jon Acuff
From Change Starts Here by Franklin Covey Education
March 17, 2026 · 38 min
About this episode
Dustin Odham and Jon Acuff discuss the impact of mindset on students and educators, focusing on overcoming negative thoughts and practical strategies for improvement.
In this episode of Change Starts Here, Dustin Odham sits down with New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff to explore the profound impact of mindset on both students and educators. Jon unpacks his concept of "broken soundtracks"—the negative, repetitive thoughts that hold us back—and explains why issues like procrastination, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome are not physical hurdles, but mindset challenges. Jon shares practical strategies for identifying and replacing these broken soundtracks, starting with a simple two-step exercise that educators can use in the classroom to uncover limiting beliefs. He also challenges adults to lead by example, arguing that we must be as brave as we ask our students to be. Whether you are an educator trying to inspire a classroom or a leader trying to silence your own inner critic, this conversation offers actionable advice on how to practice positivity and turn overthinking into a superpower. Visit Jon’s Website to learn more: https://store.jonacuff.com/ Purchase your copy of Jon’s best-selling book, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking https://store.jonacuff.com/soundtracks Host: Dustin Odham (FranklinCovey Education)…
People in this episode
Host: Dustin Odham
Guest: Jon Acuff
Topics covered
- mindset
- education
- overthinking
- personal development
- classroom strategies
Keywords
- mindset
- broken soundtracks
- procrastination
- perfectionism
- imposter syndrome
- classroom exercise
- positivity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FranklinCovey Education
Books & works: Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking
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