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All It Takes Is A Goal

All It Takes Is A Goal

Jon Acuff

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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So, you started a business or a side hustle with an amazing vision. It fulfills you and it serves others. You dreamt it would give you plenty of time and money so that you could live the way you please. However, the reality is that you’re not making enough, you’re working your tail off, and your soul is being diminished in the process.
If that’s you, my guest, Mike Michalowicz, the author of the wicked popular "Profit First," would say you’re in entrepreneurial poverty, but he’s here to change that. Mike is a speaker, author, and small business expert. He’s helped thousands of people around the world start businesses they love and grow them into thriving organizations. He joins me for a brutally honest conversation about coming back from extreme losses, prioritizing profit for your business or side hustle, and overcoming “superhero syndrome.” For more from Mike, check out his new book, Get Different.
From This Episode:
Visit Mike Michalowicz’s website
Buy a copy of Mike’s latest book, Get Different
Mike's Book List:
Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang
One Red Paper Clip by Kyle MacDonald
The Common Path to Uncommon Success by John Lee Dumas

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Ever felt like perfectionism is your biggest obstacle to achieving your goals? In this 2-part series of "Beyond Perfect," you'll discover how to take control of your perfectionism and unleash your full potential. Join me and my special guest, Gian Lemmi from Acuff Ideas (you're gonna love him)! In this episode (Part 1), we discuss impostor syndrome, procrastination, and striking the right balance between excellence and perfectionism. Let's kick perfectionism to the curb and start making real progress together!
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You’re completely alone in the wilderness. You only have 10 pieces of gear. If you can tough it out longer than nine other people, you win $500,000. Also, there are bears. And maybe a wolverine here and there. How long do you think you would last?
This is the actual premise of one of my all-time favorite TV shows, Alone. One of the show’s producers, Ryan Pender, joins me this week to tell me the surprising lessons people learn about life and themselves when they’re completely isolated and solely focused on their survival. Even if you haven’t seen a single episode, you’ll love this conversation and how lessons from the wilderness can apply to your life.
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Watch Alone on the History Channel or online!
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Life always moves fast, but what happens when the pace of life becomes totally unsustainable? My friend and mentor, Carey Nieuwhof, rebuilt his entire life after a whirlwind career left him burned out and exhausted for years.
A former lawyer, Carey is now a bestselling leadership author, speaker, and podcaster. He speaks to leaders around the world about leadership, change and personal growth. He joins me in this episode to tell you how to make time work for you so you can live more of the life you love.
In this episode:
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
Jon's episode on Carey’s podcast
At Your Best, Carey’s brand new book!
Carey’s Website
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All It Takes Is A Goal - ATG 110: Two Words That Will Set Any Goal Up for Success
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01/30/23 • 24 min

For years, I used the “Goldilocks” method when I started new goals - nothing too big, nothing too small. Needless to say, it never got me where I really wanted to be. Then I finally discovered that I was doing the dreaming phase of goals all wrong. I learned that at this critical stage of planning goals, there are two words that are like rocket fuel for your goal. These two words will give your goal the oomph it needs to actually get off the ground and keep you moving forward when challenges arise. Tune in to find out what they are!
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Buy a copy of the Finish Calendar!
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What does it take to live the life you truly want? In today's episode, I explore this question with author Jennifer Cohen. Jennifer shares her belief that boldness is a learnable skill and reveals an approach that can help you overcome the fear of failure. We discuss the importance of vulnerability, embracing failure, and creating daily habits that lead to success. Jennifer also offers valuable advice on the difference between bold moves and big risks, while emphasizing the significance of not putting others in harm's way.
My favorite was hearing Jennifer's journey from being a self-proclaimed "master of failing" to having a "PhD in getting right back up again." Plus, you won't want to miss our playful debate on who would win in a fight between Paw Patrol and Clifford the Big Red Dog!
Join us for an entertaining and empowering conversation that will challenge you to embrace boldness and create the life you've always dreamed of. Are you ready to be bold?
Jennifer's Book List:
From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks
Mastery by Robert Greene
The Law of Human Nature by Robert Greene
The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson
Soundtracks by Jon Acuff
In This Episode:
Buy a copy of Jennifer’s new book Bigger Better Bolder: Live the Life You Want, Not the Life You Get Check out Jennifer's podcast Habits & Hustle and find out more on her website!
Follow Jennifer on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok @therealjencohen
Sign up for the Guaranteed Goals Community today!
Buy a copy of the Finish Calendar!
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Anyone who has decided to turn their hobby or passion into a career eventually comes to the the realization that what they love doing isn’t just about having fun anymore. That means you have to learn how to excel at it and monetize it, or as Dustin Nickerson would say, “Everyone likes to drive the car, but somebody has to work on it, right?”
Dustin is an author, podcaster, and professional comedian who performs in over 300 shows a year. He’s appeared on Comedy Central, Hulu, Fox, and Netflix alongside Kevin Hart. Dustin joins me for a hilarious conversation about honing your craft, doing the parts of the job that no one likes, the struggles of social media algorithms, and so much more! For more from Dustin, check out his debut book How to Be Married (to Melissa): A Hilarious Guide to a Happier, One-of-a-Kind Marriage.
In This Episode:
Visit Dustin’s website for more info on tours and projects
Buy a copy of Dustin’s new book: How to be Married (to Melissa)
Listen to Dustin and Melissa’s Podcast
Dustin Nickerson's Book (and Comedian) List:
Books 1-4:
Quitter by Jon Acuff
Comedians:
Michael Longfellow
Michelle Wolf
Brian Simpson
John Mulaney
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In 1999, Tiffany Taylor accidentally stood up Leon Chen for a date (she was ice skating at the mall with a friend). As an apology, she baked and delivered a batch of warm cookies, and the concept of warm cookie delivery was born. Shortly afterward, the pair launched Tiff’s Treats with just $20 and a big dream during their sophomore year at the University of Texas. Since then, the founders have married and their business has grown to include 68 stores and more than 1700 employees. Co-founder and author, Tiff Chen, joins me for a conversation on starting the entrepreneurial life at such a young age, dealing with pushback, managing the roles of spouse and business partner and so much more. For more from Tiff and Leon, check out their brand new book, It's Not Just Cookies: Stories and Recipes from the Tiff’s Treats Kitchen.In this episode:
Visit Tiff's Treats at their website
Tiffany's book list:
Good to Great by Jim Collins
Join the free Overcoming Overthinking Challenge!
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74% of Americans agree that they're more likely to trust someone who has an established personal brand, so what does your personal brand say about you? Do you have a personal brand? Have you ever thought about building one?
New York Times best-selling author, professional speaker Hall of Famer, eight-figure company entrepreneur, and my long-time friend, Rory Vaden, knows that personal brands are the future no matter what industry you're in. He joins me in this episode to tell you how to develop and sustain a killer personal brand so that you can master your message and use it to reach your goals.
In this episode:
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You can follow Rory on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter
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All It Takes Is A Goal - ATG 129: Navigating the Distraction Zone
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06/12/23 • 20 min

Are distractions interfering with your goals? If so, you're in for a treat because this episode is all about exploring the world of distractions. We'll uncover the truth behind the allure of perfectionism and the grip of the Distraction Zone. But don't worry, I've got your back with practical strategies to outsmart distractions and stay focused on what truly matters. Get ready to optimize your time and crush your goals. Are you ready to confront distractions head-on? Let's dive in and make progress happen!
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Previous ATG Episodes About Perfection:

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All It Takes Is A Goal currently has 208 episodes available.

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The podcast is about All, Speaker, Author, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Jon and Goal.

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The episode title 'ATG 78: Master the art of your craft - My conversation with comedian, Dustin Nickerson' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on All It Takes Is A Goal is 32 minutes.

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