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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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Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • ATG 253: Be a Rebel: Why Hope is an Act of Open Rebellion in a World Addicted to Fear
    Oct 27 2025

    A viral tweet recently claimed that 30-year-olds today can't afford what previous generations could—a house they like, a decent car, a $100K salary, and a stay-at-home spouse. Here's the truth: I was 30 in 2006 and only achieved half of that list. We had seafoam green carpet, a purple bedroom, squirrels living in our roof, a 2-door Camry with 150,000 miles, and a two-hour commute. But we were building something. In this episode, I'm breaking down why people procrastinate when they create impossible-to-achieve dreams, why you shouldn't be discouraged if you can't have all of it right now, and why trying anyway is an act of rebellion. Instagram tells you everyone else has it all. The media tells you you'll never get it. Don't fall into that procrastination trap. Pick the parts you want first and give a little on the others. In a world addicted to fear, hope is an act of open rebellion. Be a rebel.

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    Episode Artwork Photo by 愚木混株 Yumu on Unsplash

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    16 mins
  • ATG 252: The One Word That Will Sextuple Your Success (It's Not What You Think)
    Oct 20 2025

    81% of Americans want to write a book. Only 2% actually do. What's the difference between wanting and doing? One word: deadline. In this episode, I'm breaking down why deadlines are the secret weapon for finishing any goal—whether you're writing a book, getting in shape, or finally decluttering that garage. Your Peloton is collecting dust, your planner has cobwebs, and that Ninja Creami is just an expensive paperweight because you're missing this crucial element. I'll show you how to create real deadlines (not fake ones) for any goal, why a goal is actually a promise you make to yourself, and how to join the 2% who actually finish what they start. Because books don't finish themselves, weight doesn't lose itself, and garages don't clean themselves. That's not how this works. That's not how any of this works.

    In This Episode:

    Grab your very own Soundtracks: The Conversations Card Deck

    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 Photos Photo by Jeremy Bishop and Photo by Road Ahead on Unsplash

    Have me speak at your next event!

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    17 mins
  • ATG 251: Marriage, Kids, and Snacks: 3 Soundtracks That Keep Us Sane
    Oct 13 2025

    Building a business and building a family both require one thing: being brave enough to be bad at something new. In this episode, Jenny and I talk about the soundtracks that have helped us stay sane through marriage, parenting, and every learning curve in between. From why the honeymoon should come six months in, to how we’ve learned to “not buy tickets” for each other’s anxious train rides, to the soundtrack that reminds us we’re raising adults, not just kids. We also unpack the logic trap of arguing with toddlers (spoiler: snacks solve more than you think) and why drawing hard lines out of frustration never works. These mindsets have kept our home peaceful, our marriage strong, and our family grounded - even in airport meltdowns.

    In This Episode:

    Grab your very own Soundtracks: The Conversations Card Deck

    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 Christophe Meyer on Unsplash

    Have me speak at your next event!

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    19 mins
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