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 recently told someone they should print out these 8 words and carry them in their wallet (which makes me sound ancient because who has a printer anymore?) But seriously, if you only remember 8 words from me in 2025, let it be these: "Big life, small worries. Small life, big worries." Here"s the thing—if you want smal
What if the formula for a remarkable life was so simple you could write it on a sticky note? In this episode, I share the exact mindset shift that took me from stuck in Atlanta traffic to building a life I love. You’ll hear the story of how I stopped blaming my commute, my boss, and my circumstances, and discovered tha
ATG 245: Hope Hard, Work Hard: Why Hope Has Become Controversial (And Why You Need It Anyway)
Apparently, hope is controversial now. Who knew? I"ve been posting about hope lately, and people have been telling me I"m tone deaf because the supply chain is broken and the economy is terrible. One of my friends literally can"t be happy until the supply chain is fixed (even though he doesn"t work in supply chain). Wh
There are only two words standing between you and the book you"ve always wanted to write, the business you want to start, and yes, even millions of dollars. Just two words. According to the University of Scranton, 92% of New Year"s resolutions fail—and it"s because nobody knows about these two powerful words. Here"s t
I"m going old school today—70s and 80s motivational guru style. You know those thick plastic binders with cassette tapes that made you want to run through walls? That"s the energy I"m bringing. This episode is different. It"s a short, highly motivational boost designed to be replayed whenever you"re discouraged and nee
Let’s end this series with one of the most powerful mindset shifts I’ve learned: Throw shorter pity parties. In the final episode of my Summer Soundtracks Series, I’m sharing why it’s okay to feel the sting of failure—but not okay to camp out in it forever. I’ll unpack the difference between processing and pity, and ch
