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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 273 | Starting is Fun, But the Future Belongs to Finishers: 3 Soundtracks That Will Change Your Life
    Mar 16 2026

    This is the grand finale of our five episode arc about soundtracks, and today I'm pulling three random cards from my original Soundtracks deck to break down what they mean and how they can help you. We're talking about why starting is exciting but finishing is where the magic happens (spoiler: 92% of New Year's resolutions fail because everyone starts but only 8% finish), why feeling uncomfortable is actually a good sign that you're growing, and why the world will never be changed by the things you almost did. If you've got an almost list (and we all do), this episode will challenge you to rescue just one thing from it. These aren't just cards. They're conversation starters, daily reminders, and tools to help you retire broken soundtracks and replace them with powerful new ones. Growth is the goal, not comfort. Let's get after it.

    In This Episode:

    Grab your very own Soundtracks Conversations Card Deck for Parents & Teens

    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!

    You can grab a copy of my book All It Takes Is a Goal from your favorite bookstore or at my website!

    Sign up for the Remarkable You Community today!

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    17 mins
  • ATG 272 | 3 Soundtracks Every Parent with Teens Needs to Hear (Conversation Starters That Actually Work)
    Mar 9 2026

    Trying to have a conversation with your teenager? You ask how their day was and get "fine." You ask who was at the party and get "no one." You ask what they're doing and get "nothing." Sound familiar? In this episode, I'm sharing three powerful soundtracks from our Parents and Teens card deck that will help you start real conversations with your teenager. These aren't hypothetical parenting tips. I raised two teenagers, and these are straight from my own dinner table. You'll discover why "if you wouldn't say it to a friend, don't say it to yourself" teaches self awareness, how "this is my first time too" opens up vulnerability and deeper connection, and why teenagers need to think of their parents as "investors in YOU Inc." These conversation starters are natural, simple, and designed to help you move from quantity time to quality time. Because here's the reality: you don't get one deep conversation. You practice these cards over and over until card number seven or fourteen changes everything.

    In This Episode:

    Grab your very own Soundtracks Conversations Card Deck for Parents & Teens

    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!

    You can grab a copy of my book All It Takes Is a Goal from your favorite bookstore or at my website!

    Sign up for the Remarkable You Community today!

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    19 mins
  • ATG 271 | You Don't Have to Be the Smartest Person in the Room, Just the Bravest: 3 Soundtracks for Entrepreneurs
    Mar 2 2026

    Being an entrepreneur is challenging, which is why you need the right mindset soundtracks. In this episode, I'm sharing three powerful soundtracks from my entrepreneur card deck that will help you build and scale your business. You'll discover why relationships get you the first opportunity but skills get you the second (and why you need both), how to balance the optimism required for dreaming with the realism needed for planning, and why you don't have to be the smartest person in the room if you're willing to be the bravest. After 13 years of running my own company and turning it into a seven figure business, I've learned that success often comes down to one thing: bravery. Not intelligence, not secrets, just the willingness to try, risk, fail, and try again. If you're building a side hustle, scaling a small business, or leading a team, this episode is for you.

    Grab your very own Soundtracks 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!

    You can grab a copy of my book All It Takes Is a Goal from your favorite bookstore or at my website!

    Sign up for the Remarkable You Community today!

    Show More Show Less
    17 mins
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