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All It Takes Is A Goal

All It Takes Is A Goal

By: Jon Acuff
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 Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of ten books, including his most recent, All it Takes is a Goal.


Published in dozens of languages, his work is both critically acclaimed and adored by readers. When he's not writing, Acuff can be found on a stage, as one of INC's Top 100 Leadership Speakers. He's spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences, colleges and companies around the world including FedEx, Range Rover, Microsoft, Chick-fil-A, and Comedy Central. Known for his insights wrapped in humor, Acuff shared the stage with an American Icon when he opened up for Dolly Parton at the Ryman Auditorium.


Jon lives outside of Nashville, TN with his wife Jenny and two daughters.


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Episodes
  • ATG 232: 37 Ways to Have the Greatest Summer Ever (Part 1)

    ATG 232: 37 Ways to Have the Greatest Summer Ever (Part 1)
    Jun 2 2025

    Summer is here, and in this episode, I'm sharing the first 18 of 37 incredible ways to make this your most remarkable summer yet. Why wait for January to set meaningful goals? From catching up with friends you've been meaning to see, to visiting quirky local attractions you've never explored, this list (created with help from my Guaranteed Goals Community) is packed with ideas that anyone can implement. Whether you're looking to finally try that neighborhood restaurant, learn a new card game, or simply upgrade your tired flip-flops, these intentional goals will transform your summer from ordinary to extraordinary. Tune in for part one of this special two-part series, and get ready to "pool so hard" this season!

    In This Episode:
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    My new book All It Takes Is a Goal is available! You can grab a copy from your favorite bookstore or at atgbook.com.

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    23 mins
  • ATG 231: Turning Complicated into Collaborative with Ryan Leak

    ATG 231: Turning Complicated into Collaborative with Ryan Leak
    May 26 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Leak to talk about his new book, How to Work with Complicated People. Ryan shares insights from coaching everyone from CEOs to NBA stars, explaining why talented people are often mislabeled as difficult, and how to maintain boundaries when success accelerates. We explore the warning signs of leaders going off the rails, Ryan's Mount Rushmore of books, and even his predictions for the NBA Finals. Whether you're dealing with complicated people or trying to avoid becoming one yourself, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom from someone who's constantly in the arena.

    Ryan's Book List
    Didn’t See It Coming by Carey Nieuwhof
    The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by John Maxwell
    Author Sarah Knight
    EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey

    In This Episode:
    Learn more about Ryan's coaching, his new book, and more on his website!
    Get a copy of his new book, How to Work with Complicated People, wherever books are sold.
    Check out Ryan's podcast!
    You can follow Ryan on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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    Keep up with my book list on GoodReads!

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    54 mins
  • ATG 230: Leaders Who Can't Be Questioned End Up Doing Questionable Things

    ATG 230: Leaders Who Can't Be Questioned End Up Doing Questionable Things
    May 19 2025

    Want to know the simplest leadership principle that makes people elbow each other when I share it on stage? "Leaders who can't be questioned end up doing questionable things." In this episode, I'll share how the gap between the boardroom and the break room creates problems, why your team might be editing their feedback by 15%, and my embarrassing story about a CEO with terrible Zoom lighting (spoiler: everyone lied and said it looked great). Whether you're leading a company, a family, or just yourself, I'll show you how to create an environment where honest feedback thrives instead of dies. Because the higher you climb on the success ladder, the more opportunities you'll have to behave poorly, and the more you need people brave enough to tell you the truth.

    In This Episode:
    Make sure to follow me on Instagram and share with your friends!

    Keep up with my book list on GoodReads!

    Sign up for my newsletter, Try This!

    Book me to speak at your event or to your team!

    My new book All It Takes Is a Goal is available! You can grab a copy from your favorite bookstore or at atgbook.com.

    Grab my books, Soundtracks and Finish, today!

    Episode Artwork Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

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    16 mins
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Setting goals? this is the podcast that you NEED! I have always been a goal nerd THEN I retired early and I got lost. Listening to Jon reminded me the power of goals. I am back in grad school and setting personal goals. Suddenly the happiness of making and achieving is back. Halfway through AND a 4.0 Thanks Jon!

Goals for the Masses

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Many people tell me that I am a “visionary” and have the most amazing ideas, and that feels great right up till the part where I don’t ever actually do the thing or I start and never finish!!

There have been so many episodes that I start and instantly blush because I just know Jon and his guest are totally calling me out!! It is almost like Jon has the same brain as I do aaaand has some experience with this exact issue I struggle with!! 🤣

In the last year I have started AND finished more goals than any other year so far, and a lot of it had to do with Jon’s books and this podcast!!

Jon makes a goal to read 100 books a year, and one of his suggestions on how to be successful doing this is to always have books in the queue so you don’t have to think about it. One of my favorite things about the podcast is that he asks each guest for a list of their favorite books, so after every episode I add those books to my wishlist on Amazon so I ALWAYS have something to read next!!

I really believe everyone out there can benefit from listening to these episodes because the knowledge within each one can be easily applied to personal or professional life!!!

Keep the good stuff coming Jon and Team!!!

From Dreamer To Doer!!

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Full of excellent, actionable content that keeps you entertained until the very end. Jon is very personable and down to earth while also pushing listeners to live out their best lives vs. settling for what's currently in front of them. Great master class for beginners on how to make and accomplish goals. However, it's also a great listen for experienced leaders who just need a gentle reminder of why we set and fight for goals every day.

Excellent podcast for a year of change!

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Thank you. I never really listened to podcast but this. I take notes on all the episodes and try to apply to my life. It just feel real and they actually work for me.

Just amazing

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As the dreamer in our family, I laughed out loud so many times -100% relatable!

Spot on!

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This guy is an outstanding speaker and so crazy funny! He helps me see things differently and that keeps me growing. Thanks, Jon.

Learning and laughing combined!

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I have now listened to about 25 episodes of All it Takes is a Goal. Jon is lively, easy to listen to, easy to get addicted to, very easy to learn from, and fun! I have come back and forth to this show over the last 3-4 weeks, because I get distracted by the books he and his guest speak about (one of the best parts of his show)! I just finished the episode where he and his daughter interview each other, the respect, love, honor, and pride in his daughters voice when talking to and about her father was the last motivating factor I needed to finally write this review. Well done Jon, thank you for being the type of human being everyone can look up to, and presenting your authentic self to us in the show.

Jon is authentic (the highest compliment I give)!

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Jon Acuff makes getting stuff done easy. His humorous, human way of explaining things, peppered with real life examples, means his podcast is one of my favourites!

Practical, common sense advice

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Wow! Many wow moments with Jon and now I see where I fit with others.

Free to be me!

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I have followed Jon for a couple of years and he brings his best in these podcasts. His combination of humor and practical insights make listening fun, informative, and helpful!

So helpful!

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