All It Takes Is A Goal
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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I"ve written 11 books, but I didn"t have a 10-year plan. I just got tired of my fearful mindset dictating my entire life. In my mid-30s, I threw my first bottle into the ocean—and it changed everything. In this episode, I"m sharing why you need to throw yours too. Here"s the metaphor: You"re on an island called "My Lif
ATG 253: Be a Rebel: Why Hope is an Act of Open Rebellion in a World Addicted to Fear
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 r
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 Peloto
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 ho
Building a 7-figure business while staying married for 25 years doesn"t happen by accident. In this follow-up episode, I"m sharing four more marriage secrets that have helped Jenny and me not just survive but thrive together. You"ll discover why "I wouldn"t bet against us" became our rallying cry when people doubted ou
After almost 25 years of marriage, my wife Jenny and I have learned a few things that actually work—not just the clichés you hear everywhere. In this episode, I"m sharing four practical "soundtracks" we use in our marriage and parenting that have made all the difference. From knowing when to pause an argument (hint: we
