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 212: My 2025 Goals (Part 2)

    ATG 212: My 2025 Goals (Part 2)
    Jan 13 2025

    How do you set goals that bring more fun and connection into your life? In Part 2, I’m sharing my relationship and fun goals for 2025, from daily encouragement to remarkable hours and spending July in the mountains. Let’s make this year about more than just work—it’s time to focus on what matters most.

    In This Episode:
    Grab your ticket for Jon’s Remarkable You Live Event!
    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!

    Want to be remarkable instead of just relatable? Join me in Franklin, TN, on April 14-15, 2025, for Remarkable You—two days packed with strategies and inspiration to help you stand out and make 2025 your best year yet.

    Tickets are limited, and spots are filling up fast—get yours today!

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    22 mins
  • ATG 211: My 2025 Goals (Part 1)

    ATG 211: My 2025 Goals (Part 1)
    Jan 6 2025

    What’s the secret to setting goals you’ll actually stick to? In this episode, I’m sharing Part 1 of my 2025 goals, from running 700 miles to writing half a million words, and the strategies I’m using to make them happen. Let’s tackle our goals together.

    In This Episode:
    Grab your ticket for Jon’s Remarkable You Live Event!
    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!

    Want to be remarkable instead of just relatable? Join me in Franklin, TN, on April 14-15, 2025, for Remarkable You—two days packed with strategies and inspiration to help you stand out and make 2025 your best year yet.

    Tickets are limited, and spots are filling up fast—get yours today!

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    29 mins
  • ATG 210: Time Machines, Arrows, and Staying Present

    ATG 210: Time Machines, Arrows, and Staying Present
    Dec 30 2024

    Your brain loves time travel—regretting the past or worrying about the future—but distraction won’t help you hit your goals. In this episode, I’ll share why staying present is the secret to making real progress. From narrating your day to rewriting your future with optimism, we’ll talk about how to redirect your focus and use your imagination to fuel your goals, not your fears. Let’s tweak the coordinates and get you back on track.

    In This Episode:
    Grab your ticket for Jon’s Remarkable You Live Event!
    Keep up with my book list on GoodReads!
    Let me know your book recommendations on Instagram!

    Sign up for my newsletter, Try This!

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

    I'm also on 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!

    Want to be remarkable instead of just relatable? Join me in Franklin, TN, on April 14-15, 2025, for Remarkable You—two days packed with strategies and inspiration to help you stand out and make 2025 your best year yet.

    Tickets are limited, and spots are filling up fast—get yours today!

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    16 mins

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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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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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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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