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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In Part 4 of my Summer Soundtracks Series, I’m unpacking a simple but powerful mindset shift: Win the way you’ve won before. You’ve already succeeded at something in your life—and that win left clues. Today I’ll show you how to find them, repeat them, and bring that momentum into your next goal. Whether it’s a health g
In Part 3 of my Summer Soundtracks Series, I’m talking about one of the most important mindset shifts I’ve ever made: Be your bodyguard, not your bully. How you talk to yourself matters. A lot. In this episode, I’ll walk you through why being kind to yourself isn’t soft—it’s actually one of the strongest things you can
ATG 238: Summer Soundtracks Part 2: Surround Yourself with Friends Who Throw Fuel, Not Water
This is Part 2 of my Summer Soundtracks Series, and I’ve got another soundtrack for you: “Surround yourself with friends who throw fuel, not water.” We’re talking about the kind of people who help your dreams grow—and the kind who quietly shrink them. I’ll walk you through three questions that will change how you think
Have you ever felt frustrated trying to control things that are completely out of your hands? In this episode, I"m kicking off a new summer series where I randomly pick cards from my Soundtracks Conversation Deck and share the mindset shifts that can change everything. Today"s soundtrack: "I am the CEO of my actions, n
ATG 236: The "Too Busy" Lie and 2 Systems That Will Change Everything with Mo Bunnell
Do you ever catch yourself saying "I"m too busy" when someone asks you to connect? Mo Bunnell, author of Give to Grow, says that"s one of five lies keeping us stuck—and he"s got the research to prove it. In this episode, Mo breaks down his "Cut to Climb" process (30 minutes quarterly to find 50 hours you"ll never waste
A few years ago, Simon Sinek and I had the same editor. Since then, I"ve had the chance to learn from him, and let me tell you—it"s been a game changer. In this episode, I"m sharing three lessons Simon taught me: why you should be able to draw your idea on a napkin, why short beats long every time, and the power of bei
