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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  • ATG 204: Avoid Thanksgiving Fights with This 1 Sentence

    ATG 204: Avoid Thanksgiving Fights with This 1 Sentence
    Nov 18 2024

    Thanksgiving is practically designed for family debates, especially the kind that get sparked right as you’re reaching for the mashed potatoes. But this year, I’ve got one sentence that will change everything: “Politicians are temporary, family is forever.” In this episode, we’re talking about how to keep things calm, keep your cool, and maybe even enjoy the meal without ducking into the pantry for a pie break. Give it a listen, and let’s make this Thanksgiving one that’s memorable—in a good way!

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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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    14 mins
  • ATG 203: From Overthinking to Action: Graham Cochrane on Chasing Dreams and Embracing Change

    ATG 203: From Overthinking to Action: Graham Cochrane on Chasing Dreams and Embracing Change
    Nov 11 2024

    I had an awesome conversation with my friend, Graham Cochrane, about goal-setting, career pivots, and discovering your unique purpose. We dove into the pressures we face, how to manage overthinking, and why it’s so important to pursue a life that aligns with who you really are. If you’re struggling with work-life balance, thinking about making a business shift, or just need help pushing past self-doubt, this episode is packed with practical insights you can use. Graham also shares some wisdom from his new book and talks about how taking risks can lead to more personal freedom.

    In This Episode:
    You can check out Graham's new book, Rebel: Find Yourself by Not Following the Crowd
    Keep up with his The Graham Cochrane Show and check out his website
    Follow Graham on Instagram

    Graham's Book List:
    The Go Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann
    The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss
    Play The Man by Mark Batterson
    The Art of Encouragement by Jordan Montgomery

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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.

    Have me speak at your next event!
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    51 mins
  • ATG 202: Your Friends Are Your Future

    ATG 202: Your Friends Are Your Future
    Nov 4 2024

    You've probably heard the classic quote, “You’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” But what does that really mean for your life? In this episode, I’ll break down why your circle isn’t just a group of friends—it’s a blueprint for who you’re becoming. I’ll share personal stories, like how running with friends unexpectedly made me faster and how the right people can level up every area of your life. Plus, I'll give you three super practical ways to put this concept into action. Want to run a little faster together—literally and figuratively? This episode will show you how!

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    Sign up for my newsletter, Try This!

    Follow me on GoodReads
    Book me to speak at your event or to your team!

    I'm also on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.

    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!

    Have me speak at your next event!
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    17 mins

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Goals for the Masses

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!

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From Dreamer To Doer!!

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!!!

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Spot on!

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

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Learning and laughing combined!

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

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Excellent podcast for a year of change!

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.

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Just amazing

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.

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Jon is authentic (the highest compliment I give)!

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.

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Practical, common sense advice

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!

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Free to be me!

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

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So helpful!

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!

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