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"m turning 50 on December 19 (presents welcome), and as I approach the half-century mark, I"ve been reflecting on the lessons that have meant the most to me. When you"re in your 20s, you don"t have hard-fought wisdom, but at 50, there"s no denying you"ve been around the block a few times. In this episode, I"m sharing
Don"t know what to get for that person who has it all? I"ve got you covered. This year"s Try This Gift Guide features 11 items the Acuff house absolutely loved or made in 2025—from the card game that teaches you everything about a person (SkyJo) to the weighted backpack that"s making me look ridiculously in shape (GoRu
ATG 257: Politicians Are Temporary, Family Is Forever: Your Thanksgiving Survival Guide
I am my niece and nephew"s favorite uncle—mostly because I"m their only uncle, but a win is a win. Election years turn every family gathering into "squirrely uncle season," and Thanksgiving is ground zero. You"ve got relatives who think differently, believe differently, and this year, vote differently. Before you get i
Last year, I read more than 100 books. This year, I cut that goal down to 25—and actually got more out of them. After realizing I was flying through books without retaining much, I slowed down and found four that earned a permanent spot on my bookshelf. In this episode, I"m sharing my favorite reads of 2024: a cutthroa
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to binge on other people’s success stories? Podcasts, books, courses—it all feels productive, but sometimes it’s just procrastination in disguise. I call it being a success voyeur. You’re peering through the glass, watching other people build remarkable lives, while your own goals c
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
