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All It Takes Is A Goal

All It Takes Is A Goal

By: Jon Acuff
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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 276 | The Real Reason You Procrastinate (It's Not What You Think)
    Apr 6 2026

    Ask 100,000 people why they procrastinate and you'll get five common answers: task, time, history, fear, and ego. Maybe the project feels overwhelming. Maybe you don't have enough time. Maybe procrastination paid off in college when you still got an A on that all-nighter paper. Maybe you're afraid it won't be perfect, or maybe your ego says "I shouldn't have to do this." All valid reasons, right? Wrong. There's actually only one true reason people procrastinate, and when you hear it, you're going to say "well, duh." In this episode, I'm breaking down those five common reasons people think they procrastinate, then revealing the surprising real reason we all do it. Spoiler: procrastination isn't a problem. It's actually a solution. We use it because we think it's the best tool we have. But what if I told you there's a better way? My new book Procrastination Proof comes out April 14th, and if you pre-order now, you get the entire audiobook for free.

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    Claim $97-worth of Free Bonuses when you Pre-Order Procrastination Proof!

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    16 mins
  • ATG 275 | What Are You Waiting For? The Question That Changed My Life at 37
    Mar 30 2026

    I spent two years preparing to write my first book. You know what finally got it done? Writing one terrible page on a Tuesday afternoon in a Burger King. For years, I sang Colin Hay's "Waiting for My Real Life to Begin" hundreds of times while stuck in Nashville traffic, living in complete quicksand. Then in 2013, I started my own company and lost all my support systems overnight. I had one employee, and that employee was terrible. It was me. In this episode, I'm sharing the embarrassing situation that forced me to stop procrastinating, the constant battle between responsible me and procrastinating me, and the one question that changed everything: What are you waiting for? This is the first episode in our procrastination series, and it's a sneak peek from my new book Procrastination Proof, which comes out April 14th. Pre order it now and get the entire audiobook for free at jonacuff.com/go.

    In This Episode:

    Claim $97-worth of Free Bonuses when you Pre-Order Procrastination Proof!

    You can grab a copy of my new book Procrastination Proof from your favorite bookstore or at my website!

    Make sure to follow me on Instagram and share with your friends!

    Sign up for my newsletter, Try This!

    Book me to speak at your event or to your team!

    Sign up for the Remarkable You Community today!

    Keep up with my book list on GoodReads!

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    20 mins
  • ATG 274 | From $250 Tuesday Nights to The Tonight Show: What John Crist Learned in 13 Years of Comedy
    Mar 23 2026

    What happens when two guys who've known each other for 13 years sit down to talk about the weird journey of chasing dreams? In this conversation with comedian John Crist, we get into the stuff nobody talks about: the Excel spreadsheet he keeps of every show he's ever done (including whether he got a standing ovation), why he still sleeps in his car at gas stations with his handgun in the cup holder, and the one joke about the Confederacy he's been trying to crack for six years. We also dive into why most people quit before they make it, what it's like when other comedians become your reverse mentors, the moment you cross over from being the small guy to being the successful one everyone resents, and why "in a world addicted to fear, hope is an act of open rebellion." Plus, John breaks down why he thinks the internet has changed, what makes a good hang on the road, and why he's finally getting married after all these years. This one gets real about the trade offs, the ego hits, and why you can't have both pending doom and whatever at the same time.

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    Make sure to follow me on Instagram and share with your friends!

    Keep up with my book list on GoodReads!

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    Book me to speak at your event or to your team!

    You can grab a copy of my book All It Takes Is a Goal from your favorite bookstore or at my website!

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    1 hr and 34 mins
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Fascinating to hear some back story of how Jon began in his speaking and writing career as he's joined by the old boss that helped grow Dave Ramsey to the behemoth that it is.

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