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Self-Improvement · Jon Acuff

All It Takes Is A Goal

by 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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ATG 300 | Is This a Domino? The Question That Changes How You Prioritize

Some tasks are dead ends. Some are dominos. In this episode, part of my four episode series on prioritization, I'm teaching you the final question to ask when your t

Sep 21
14 min

ATG 299 | Is There an Outside Deadline? The Prioritization Question That Changes Everything

You have too much to do right now. I know because I've never met someone whose biggest problem was too much free time. In this episode, part three of our four part s

Sep 14
13 min

ATG 298 | Is There Money Involved? The Prioritization Question That Cuts Through the Noise

You have too much to do. I know because I've never met someone whose biggest problem was too much free time. In this episode, part of a four part series on prioritiz

Sep 7
14 min

ATG 297 | Why Your To-Do List Will Always Beat Your Calendar (And What to Do About It)

Your to do list is bursting and it feels impossible to figure out what matters most. Here's the truth: your imagination is bigger than your calendar, so it will alwa

Aug 31
12 min

ATG 296 | Your Whole Dashboard: Why Checking Only Your Feelings Is Costing You Your Dreams

Most people only check one thing on their dashboard: feelings. That's like covering every other gauge in your car with a Post it note and driving by only watching th

Aug 24
14 min

ATG 295 | Find an Hour, Start Selling: How I Trick Myself Into Beating Procrastination

 Procrastination loves vagueness. "I'll get to that eventually" means nothing gets done. In this episode, I'm sharing the exact system I use to steal back an ho

Aug 17
14 min

ATG 294 | The Muskrat Incident: Why Simple Beats Complicated Every Time

My favorite one star review calls my books too simple. Guilty as charged, and I did that on purpose. But I wasn't always this way. In this episode I tell you about T

Aug 10
14 min

ATG 293 | You Are in Sales: Why Your Real Mission Is Selling Yourself a Remarkable Life

We can't get coffee together, but we could take a walk. And on that walk, I'd tell you something that might surprise you: your mission in life is sales. Not the

Aug 3
14 min

ATG 292 | 5 Soundtracks That Will Make You Braver (Nobody Is for Everybody)

What thoughts are running through your mind on repeat? In this episode, I'm sharing five powerful soundtracks that will help you build bravery in your life. You&apos

Jul 27
15 min

ATG 291 | Turn Up the Volume: 5 Bravery Soundtracks That Will Change Your Life

What if the thoughts running through your head on repeat could be the difference between staying stuck and moving forward? In this episode, I'm sharing five powerful

Jul 20
15 min

ATG 290 | Bravery is More Muscle Than Magic: How to Practice Being Brave This Week

You're either practicing bravery or you're practicing fear. There's no neutral when it comes to mindset. In this fourth episode of the Bravest Summer Ever

Jul 13
12 min

ATG 289 | Bravery is One Size Fits You: Why Curiosity is the Key to Courage

What's brave for me won't be brave for you, and vice versa. I once had a woman share that driving over a bridge was a brave moment for her. I drive over bridges

Jul 6
13 min

ATG 288 | The First Key to Bravery (And Why You'll Never Be Brave Without It)

Want to know the secret to bravery? It's not what you think. In this episode, part of my "Bravest Summer Ever" series, I'm revealing the first of three keys to

Jun 29
12 min

ATG 287 | Bravest Summer Ever: Why Fear Has Had Enough of a Run (Part 1)

Fear had a pretty good run the last few years. It kicked our butts, didn't it? But I'm over it, and I think it's time we take back the territory we lost. T

Jun 22
13 min

ATG 286 | What Your Favorite Airline Says About You (And Why It Matters)

After 14 years of travel, I finally achieved Delta Diamond Medallion Status. But here's the thing: it took me over a decade even though I fly 100 times a year. Why?

Jun 15
14 min

ATG 285 | Stop Saying "Late Bloomer": The 4 Words That Will Change Everything

I used to introduce myself as a "late bloomer" on hundreds of podcast episodes. It sounded casual, even humble. But here's what I was really saying: "I should have l

Jun 8
12 min

ATG 284 | Your Communication Type Is Sabotaging Your Success (And You Don't Even Know It)

Why do some people totally bomb when a conversation really counts? In this episode, therapist and author Jason VanRuler breaks down the five communication types that expl

Jun 1
1 h 02 min

ATG 283 | The Analyst's Trap: When Reviewing the Past Prevents You From Dreaming the Future

You're a pro at seeing what went wrong, why it went wrong, and exactly what it will cost if it goes wrong again. If you love a good post mortem and naturally think i

May 26
13 min

ATG 282 | Hustlers: When Moving Fast Means You're Going in the Wrong Direction

If you'd rather jump in without reading the instructions, if paperwork feels like it's slowing you down, if your first inclination is ACTION! ACTION! ACTION!, t

May 18
13 min

ATG 281 | Are You a Perfectionist? Why Your Perfect Plans Keep You Stuck

If you have the most detailed, amazing plans but you're always waiting until everything is perfect to get started, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down th

May 11
14 min

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I love Jon’s podcast so much, I’m -this close- to buying my own tambourine so I can play along to his snappy intro music (which includes an energetic tambourine… listen for it)! This podcast is supremely encouraging with its apply-right-away content. Thank you Jon, you help make my day on a regular basis!

Darren W - Wonder Supply Guy · Jun 2026

All of Jon’s content from his books, to his Remarkable You Community, to his podcast episodes are practical and encouraging. Adding this podcast to my weekly rhythm a couple of years ago helped me keep going on my goals each week. We often take in a book or other content then forget it because we need repetition to remember concepts. By listening each week, his simple yet profound content has become second nature in my life and improved the way I live. Do yourself a favor and subscribe to this podcast.

Sarah Fryer · Jun 2026

All it takes is a goal to be remarkable. Opportunity to be in person at Remarkable event with Jon and that hooked me to binge listen to this podcast. And now I really am hooked. Powerful messages that make an impact AND entertaining. Looking forward to the next Remarkable event! Karen Briscoe, author and podcast host 5 Minute Success

Karen Briscoe, Author · Apr 2026

This podcast has changed my life! Carried me through a very mundane season of life, encouraged me to try for bigger things, and now continues to push me in a new season. We love the conversation card deck and use it at the dinner table with our kids! Such a great teaching tool. Keep up the GREAT work, Jon!

Adrienne-S88 · Feb 2026

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