All It Takes Is A Goal
By Jon Acuff
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ATG 111: 2 Secrets to Simplify All Your Goals!
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Planning can be the hardest part of starting a new goal. I don’t know about you, but I often get overwhelmed with questions about when, where, why, and how my goals will be achieved. Or I have 100 goals and don’t know which one to actually start. In today’s episode, I am going to give you the two secrets to successfully planning your goals. It is simpler than we make it! Don’t waste time on unnecessary questions or goals that aren’t worthwhile. Listen in to learn the simple key to goal picking and planning! |
Feb 06, 2023 |
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ATG 110: Two Words That Will Set Any Goal Up for Success
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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! |
Jan 30, 2023 |
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ATG 109: Break through the 4 Most Dangerous Places Goals Get Stuck!
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In episode 107 of All it Takes is a Goal, we discussed the four simple stages of goals. They’re uncomplicated and easy to replicate. But if they’re so simple and work so well, why doesn’t everyone use them? Why haven’t we all achieved our goals yet? In this episode, we’re going to discuss four different types of goal getters, where each type gets stuck, and how you can break through plateaus when you arrive at one. If you didn’t catch episode 107, no worries! You can jump in here. Tune in to learn what type goal getter you are and what you can do to avoid getting stuck on your path from start to finish! |
Jan 23, 2023 |
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ATG 108: A Formal Invitation To the Best Year of Your Life
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This week on All it Takes is a Goal, I’m sharing a story about a castle, a third-grade teacher, and YOU! This is a story about how to stop putting off your dreams and how to get started on them. Most importantly, it’s about how to stick with them day in and day out until you’ve finally succeeded in the goals that are most important to you. This story changed my life, and I think it will change yours too. It might even make 2023 your best year. Tune in for your invitation to my party of possibility and so much more! |
Jan 16, 2023 |
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ATG 107: 4 words that will help you accomplish ANY goal!
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I’ve been studying goals for 12 years. I’ve helped more than 100,000 people achieve their goals; I’ve conducted research studies about goals; I’ve written books about goals; I’ve given keynote speeches about goals. It's safe to say, I am OBSESSED about goals. In this episode, I’m distilling everything I’ve learned over the last decade about achieving goals into 4 simple words. These 4 words are not magical, but when used correctly and in the right order, something magical happens. Whether you want to start a business, lose weight, learn to play the drums, learn to knit, or anything in between, use these 4 words, and your goal is as good as done. |
Jan 09, 2023 |
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ATG 106: Can this goal nerd achieve all 70 of his 2023 goals? (GOAL REVIEW)
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Happy New Year! I love this time of year. As a “Goal Nerd” it’s kind of like my super bowl. That’s why I’m kicking off 2023 with a giant list of all the goals I’m trying to accomplish this year. |
Jan 02, 2023 |
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ATG 105: Which 2022 goals did I bomb? Which did I crush? Let's talk! (GOAL REVIEW)
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At the end of 2021, I recorded a podcast episode where I shared all the goals I wanted to pursue in 2022. There were 38 goals that I wanted to accomplish. In this episode, I’m doing a review of how I did on all of them. I’ll tell you which ones I crushed, which ones I miserably failed at, and which ones I retired after a while because they were just plain silly. In the next episode, I’ll share all of my 2023 goals, so we can do it all again next year. Tune in for insight on why some goals were more successful than others and how you can avoid some of the mistakes I made! |
Dec 26, 2022 |
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ATG 104: The 24 dragons that will try to sabotage your goals (and 3 ways to slay them all)
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If you're about to start a new goal in 2023, there are 24 obstacles that are about to try to sabotage you. I’ve worked with over 100,000 people on their goals, studied goals, and hustled on my own goals for over a decade now, and I’ve watched these 24 obstacles trip people up over and over again. They’ve certainly gotten to me before, and I bet they’ve gotten you a time or two as well. Luckily, these dragons can be vanquished. I’ve got three ways you can see your goal through to the end, no matter how hard these challenges try to knock you down. Tune in to learn how to beat things like imposter syndrome, fear, procrastination, lack of motivation, and so much more! |
Dec 19, 2022 |
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ATG 103: The 7 best books I read in 2022
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I love lists, especially “best of” lists at the end of the year. if you share your best moments list, best restaurants for queso list, or best trails for a run list, and I’m so there. In this episode, I’m sharing the seven best books I read in 2022. Book me to speak at your event or to your team! |
Dec 12, 2022 |
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ATG 102: This is what your kids actually think about you: My eye-opening conversation with Dr. Meg Meeker
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Being a parent means a lot of things. It can be joyful, fun, and one of life’s greatest blessings. It can also be challenging, overwhelming, and just plain hard. No matter what season of parenting you’re in, my guest Dr. Meg Meeker has some awesome encouragement for you. |
Dec 05, 2022 |
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ATG 101: How to *literally* make the world a brighter place: My conversation with Becca Stevens
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If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ve probably seen that around this time of year, I always talk about an amazing organization called Thistle Farms, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving women survivors of abuse, trafficking, and addiction. |
Nov 28, 2022 |
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ATG 100: 5 Soundtracks to Make You Feel Brave
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Happy 100th episode of All it Takes is a Goal! In this very special episode, we’re wrapping up a three-part series about how to practice bravery. So far we’ve discussed the 3 Keys to Mastering Bravery, 4 Tools for Your Bravery Toolbox, and today we’ll be covering 5 Soundtracks to Make You Feel Brave. |
Nov 21, 2022 |
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ATG 99: 4 Tools You Need in Your Bravery Toolbox!
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Welcome to Week 2 of a three-part series on bravery! Last week, we covered the three keys you need to master bravery. This week we’re talking about four tools that will help you along the way. Why? Because trying to do anything without the right tools is overwhelming, frustrating, and sometimes impossible (imagine trying to build an IKEA bookshelf without screws - that could wreck even the most loving of marriages). Tune in for the tools that will make practicing bravery so much easier it just might feel like cheating. |
Nov 14, 2022 |
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ATG 98: 3 Simple Ways to Be Braver in the Next 7 Days
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In this episode, I’m kicking off a three-part series about bravery. Why bravery? Why not creativity, character, wisdom, or hustle? I chose bravery because every goal you want to achieve is on the other side of a brave decision. Luckily, bravery is as learnable as tying your shoes. Tune in to learn why bravery is so crucial to accomplishing what matters to you and ways you can implement it in your life immediately! |
Nov 07, 2022 |
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ATG 97: The #1 Way to Boost Your Leadership Skills with Leadership and Relationship Expert Dr. Karyn Gordon
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There are so many ways to develop leadership skills, but according to Dr. Karyn Gordon, there’s one strength that consistently outperforms all others: emotional intelligence. |
Oct 31, 2022 |
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ATG 96: How to spark creativity when you feel like there’s none left - my interview with innovation expert Jeremy Utley
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Creativity and innovation are commonly viewed as fleeting moments of inspiration that must be grand, life-altering, and totally new. No wonder they can feel so intimidating. But what if they were actually muscles that could be stretched and grown slowly over time with practice? |
Oct 24, 2022 |
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ATG 95: Finite Schedules, Infinite Possibilities: The Time-Management Episode with Laura Vanderkam
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We all have a finite number of hours in the week (168 to be exact), and oftentimes it doesn’t feel like enough for everything we want to do. But what if there was a way to fit all the most important things into your schedule? What if you could actually pursue all the personal and professional goals you have and have them live in harmony? |
Oct 17, 2022 |
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ATG 94: Get Disciplined About Your Discipline - My Conversation with Ryan Holiday
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The people that struggle most with discipline aren't always Netflix-obsessed couch lovers. A lot of times, it's very successful, high-achieving individuals that have a hard time with it…but why? |
Oct 10, 2022 |
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ATG 93: Unlock Your Genius: How to love and excel at your work with Patrick Lencioni
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Why do some people seem to effortlessly thrive at their work while some of us feel like we’re constantly just trying to make it through the week? Patrick Lencioni would tell you that it’s because some of us are excelling in our area of genius, while others of us are trying to tap into strengths we don’t have or don’t enjoy. |
Oct 03, 2022 |
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ATG 92: The Unexpected Gift of Rejection - My wildly hopeful conversation with Nona Jones
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Is it really possible to change the future or do our pasts dictate who we are destined to become? Nona Jones would tell you that the future is yours to shape, no matter the circumstances you come from. She had the sort of childhood no one expects good things to come from, so she flipped the script on the world. |
Sep 26, 2022 |
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ATG 91: 3 Signs of Imposter Syndrome
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Right now, I’m at the beginning of a three-year writing process for my next book that’s all about bravery. Why bravery? Because after nearly 50 years I discovered that every win, every triumph, and every victory in my life happened in the moments I chose to weather the storms caused by my fears. Every goal you want to achieve is on the other side of a brave decision. That’s why this week we’re talking about a fear that keeps a lot of people from ever starting their dreams: imposter syndrome. We’ll cover why it’s such an insidious force and what you can do to overcome it in the episode. |
Sep 19, 2022 |
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ATG 90: Curate and Crank Up Your New Playlist with my two favorite authors (my daughters!)
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TikToks and Instagram reels go viral when they have the right soundtrack. Your thoughts are the same way. The loudest, catchiest, most played thoughts are the ones that shape the way we view ourselves, the actions we take, and the results that come from those actions. But what if the thoughts we listen to the most are broken soundtracks? What if the loudest thoughts we have about ourselves aren’t even true? |
Sep 12, 2022 |
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ATG 89: Life is an emergency; live accordingly - my awe-inspiring conversation with Eric “ET” Thomas
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Have you ever felt like you’ve hit a wall in your life? Like you don’t know exactly what you want to do, but you know what you’re doing isn’t it? Eric Thomas grew up in a world that was against him from the start in a lot of ways. At a young age, he found himself homeless and living with no real direction until he realized he had to make a change. |
Sep 05, 2022 |
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ATG 88: Overcome Resistance and Embrace Restraint: The secret formula to achieving your dreams with THE Steven Pressfield
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Why is following a dream so hard sometimes? You know what you want, and you know what you need to do to achieve it, so why hasn’t it happened yet? In This Episode: |
Aug 29, 2022 |
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ATG 87: Interruptions, overwhelming tasks, long goals, and day jobs: How to win 4 situations everyone faces
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There are endless distractions that are constantly taking us away from the things we try to accomplish. Some are innocent, like when your kids need help with a school project. Others are more frustrating, like a job that constantly cuts into your personal time. |
Aug 22, 2022 |
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ATG 86: How to get the cheat codes from people smarter than you - Part 2
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The number one thing a mentor can give you is cheat codes. That phrase may sound too good to be true, but it isn’t. Great mentors have great cheat codes, and cheat codes make accomplishing your goal a lot easier. |
Aug 15, 2022 |
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ATG 85: How to build your own time machine, aka find a mentor - Part 1
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Mentors are like time machines. They’ve been to the future you want, and if you ask them, they’ll tell you how to get there too. In this special two-part micro-series, we’re talking about how to find a mentor, how to maximize the relationship, and how to marry your goals with their expertise. Tune in to learn about the qualities every mentor needs, your responsibilities in the relationship, how to ask a potential mentor to partner with you, and so much more. By the end of this episode, you’ll join the league of time travelers that are shaving entire years off their biggest goals. |
Aug 08, 2022 |
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ATG 84: The 4 Mistakes Public Speakers Make & How You Can Avoid Them
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Welcome to our final week of Summer School! This week, we’re talking about what I think is the best job in the world, public speaking. I know some of you shuddered just thinking about getting on a stage to talk to people, but before you freak out, hear me out. |
Aug 01, 2022 |
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ATG 83: 5 Steps I Use to Write New York Times Bestsellers
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Welcome to Week 3 of the Summer School series! This week we’re talking about the five steps I use to write New York Times Bestselling Books. We’ll discuss the common pitfalls most aspiring authors make, the paradoxes of self-publishing, the exact process I use to create my drafts, and so much more! If you want to write a book, you’re going to love this episode. |
Jul 25, 2022 |
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ATG 82: 5 stupid simple steps to jumpstart a healthier life
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People constantly come up to me and say, “Wow, Jon, you are so tall and fit…how do you do it?” OK, that hasn't happened yet, but I've started doing CrossFit and I'm pretty sure that exercise makes you taller so we'll see. |
Jul 18, 2022 |
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ATG 81: 8 wicked easy ways to charge more for your side hustle
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Class is in session! Welcome to week one of my special Summer School series. I 'm constantly asked about four different types of goals: side hustles, health, writing and speaking. So, for the next 4 weeks I am going to answer 1 question for each of these topics! Up first, side hustles! Why? Because roughly 90% of the entrepreneurs I interact with don’t charge enough money for what they do. Of that 90%, the majority of them are not just undercharging, they’re grossly undercharging. I would argue that not charging enough is one of the biggest problems facing entrepreneurs right now. That’s why I’m giving you eight ways you can charge more for your side hustle! Try them out and I guarantee you'll start to see the results you want. |
Jul 11, 2022 |
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ATG 80: How to change your crazy uncle’s mind about politics - My conversation with David McRaney
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Can people actually change their minds? Why does anyone do anything? And what do genies (yes, like the wish-granting-guys-that-live-in-lamps) have to do with it? |
Jul 04, 2022 |
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ATG 79: Unoptional Joy - Why prioritizing your happiness is crucial to your success with Valorie Burton
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So many of the messages we receive in the world try to convince us that success is the key to happiness. But what if that's backward? America's Life Coach, Valorie Burton, argues that happiness is actually the key to the success we crave, and she's got the research to back it up. |
Jun 27, 2022 |
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ATG 78: Master the art of your craft - My conversation with comedian, Dustin Nickerson
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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?” |
Jun 20, 2022 |
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ATG 77: The superpower we all have but are terrified to use: Influence - My conversation with Julie Solomon
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Whether we admit it or not, we all have something to say. We all have dreams. We’re all trying to build something, achieve something, or communicate something, so why do we constantly sell ourselves short? Why is being honest about what we want and going for it so hard? Julie Solomon sees this happen every day. |
Jun 13, 2022 |
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ATG 76: How to improve the 35,000 choices you make every day – My conversation with Mark Miller
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According to psychologists, we make nearly 35,000 decisions in a day. Some are nearly unconscious and automatic, but others have the power to shape our lives. That can feel like a lot of pressure, especially if you’re in a position of leadership. That’s why Mark Miller is on a mission to take the stress out of making choices - no matter how big or small. |
Jun 06, 2022 |
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ATG 75: Go All In: How to quit your job to follow your dreams - my conversation with Tim Schurrer
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We’ve all daydreamed about quitting our 9-5 to pursue our dream job - opening a beachside bookstore, launching a clothing line, buying a bed and breakfast in New England - but what does it actually take to leave your job and make a plan to move forward? |
May 30, 2022 |
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ATG 74: Navigate the Wild Wild West of side hustles like a pro with Joshua Becker
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How do you transition from hobby to full-time side hustle? Nobody knows that better than my guest Joshua Becker. |
May 23, 2022 |
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ATG 73: Stop trying to be Ideal You and grow Actual You – My conversation with Marshall Goldsmith
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We all have a version of ourselves we want to be, but can we actually become the ideal version of ourselves? And is that really necessary? Marshall Goldsmith Book List: |
May 16, 2022 |
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ATG 72: From College Dropout to CEO: My conversation with Adam Contos
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The only thing that never changes is how much things are always changing. So how do you navigate constant transitions and still reach your goals? Adam Contos is the former Co-Chief Executive Officer and Director of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. He’s also a former SWAT team commander, Marine, two-time college dropout, and author. Visit Leadr to set up a custom demo for your team today and discover why 600+ organizations are already using Leadr to track goals and develop their teams. Use promo code ACUFF to save 20%. |
May 09, 2022 |
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ATG 71: Reinvent your life, raise millions of dollars, do work that matters - The Scott Harrison Story
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How do you tackle the goals that feel totally insurmountable? Things like ending world hunger, putting a stop to trafficking, or saving an endangered species? This week’s guest understands how intimidating it can be, but that hasn’t stopped him from pursuing his goal of providing clean water to everyone - as in literally every single person on the planet. |
May 02, 2022 |
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ATG 70: “I don’t have to. I get to.” My amazing conversation about work, life, and service with Scott Jeffrey Miller
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Being a leader, entrepreneur, spouse, parent, or high-achieving person isn’t always easy. Difficult tasks, difficult conversations, and difficult decisions are ever-present, so how do we navigate them with both efficiency and positivity? |
Apr 25, 2022 |
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ATG 69: The messy art of raising modern teenagers - My interview with my 18yo L.E. Acuff
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What’s it like being a teenager today? What’s up with Gen Z’s meme obsession? How do you motivate a teenager to have goals? As a parent, I’ve asked myself all these questions, so I decided to ask them to someone who might be able to answer, a real-life teenager, my 18-year-old daughter, L.E. Acuff. L.E. is a senior in high school preparing for her freshman year of college. She’s also a brilliant, trumpet-playing, swim star, and co-author of a book we wrote together. She joined me for a very special conversation to talk about the nuances of social media, the things parents need to stop saying, and tips for parents raising young adults. For more from L.E., pre-order Your New Playlist at acuff.me/playlist!
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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ATG 68: How to make 200 million cookies from a college dorm room – My conversation with Tiffany Chen
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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. |
Apr 11, 2022 |
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ATG 67: How to read 100 books in a year
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Why is it hard to think of the right thing to say in a meeting? Or to be interesting on a date? Why are you intimated by the blank page as a writer? Because your idea bank is empty. Reading changes that. It fills up your idea bank, and that’s why I want you to be able to read 100+ books in a year. Does that sound impossible? I promise, it’s not. I’ve done it before and there are some very simple steps you can use to make it a lot easier. Whether your goal is 10 books or 100 books this year, I’ll show you how to hit it. I’ve got 28 ways you can crush your reading goal, keep your idea bank full, and keep your creativity flowing. |
Apr 04, 2022 |
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ATG 66: Break free from entrepreneurial poverty. My conversation with small business expert Mike Michalowicz
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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. Visit Leadr to set up a custom demo for your team today and discover why 600+ organizations are already using Leadr to track goals and develop their teams. Use promo code ACUFF to save 20%. |
Mar 28, 2022 |
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ATG 65: Do more than just the right thing. My conversation on the surprising power of service with Steven J. Anderson
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We all want to do good in the world. We want to be good friends, good parents, good employees, and good leaders, but what would happen if we took it all one step farther? What if you went beyond good in every goal you set for yourself? Visit Leadr to set up a custom demo for your team today and discover why 600+ organizations are already using Leadr to track goals and develop their teams. Use promo code ACUFF to save 20%. |
Mar 21, 2022 |
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ATG 64: Go with your head or trust your gut? Your body knows the answer. My mind-blowing conversation with Annie Murphy Paul
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Your brain is powerful, but it’s limited. Sometimes it’s able to tell you exactly what you feel, how you can respond to a challenge, or how you can create ideas. Other times, it can’t. Enter Annie Murphy Paul, an acclaimed science writer whose book The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain is a New York Times Editors' Choice and a Washington Post Best Nonfiction Book of 2021. |
Mar 14, 2022 |
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ATG 63: Be where you are, and know where you’re headed. My conversation with the unreasonably available Bob Goff
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Leaving a legacy doesn’t happen by accident. It takes strategy, intentionality, and in Bob Goff’s case, seemingly endless generosity. Bob Goff is a recovering lawyer, New York Times bestselling author, Disneyland office resident, and Chief Balloon Inflator of his nonprofit organization, Love Does. |
Mar 07, 2022 |
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ATG 62: Oprah, Elon Musk, Tom Brady and how to use the power of charisma in your own life - My interview with Vanessa Van Edwards
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Why do some leaders effortlessly earn trust and create environments where we thrive while others come off as sterile and struggle to create a welcoming space? Bestselling author, Vanessa Van Edwards, says it’s because some people have naturally high charisma, or a harmonious blend of warmth and competence, and others have to work to cultivate charisma. Vanessa's Book List: Book me to speak at your event or to your team! |
Feb 28, 2022 |
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ATG 61: Why the World Needs You to Make a Lot More Money: My conversation with Derrick Kinney
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Money isn’t bad… right? Derrick Kinney knows money has the power to create amazing opportunities and experiences for you and the people you care about. So why do so many of us struggle to embrace big financial goals or the desire to acquire more money? |
Feb 21, 2022 |
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ATG 60: How to be married to a dreamer with Jenny Acuff
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How do I get my spouse/significant other to understand and support the big dream I’m chasing?” This is the most asked question my wife Jenny and I get, so after a substantial amount of begging and pleading, I was able to convince her to join me in this very special Valentine’s Day episode. |
Feb 14, 2022 |
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ATG 59: Debunking the popular (but incorrect) philosophy of “No regrets” - My conversation with Daniel H. Pink
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We live in a culture that’s obsessed with living regret-free, but if we’re honest, we all have them. Collectively, it’s the most common negative emotion we experience, so why do we struggle to deal with it so much? That question led New York Times bestselling author, Daniel H. Pink, to ask 16,000 people in 105 countries about their regrets. |
Feb 07, 2022 |
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ATG 58: "What do I do now?" How to move forward when your “normal” disintegrates. My interview with Dave Hollis
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Dave Hollis is a New York Times best-selling author, host of the popular Rise Together podcast, a keynote speaker, and a business coach on GrowthDay. He’s also a father, the taller half of the Jon & Dave Show, and a good friend of mine. In this special episode, Dave joins me for a conversation about facing fears, creating a new normal, dealing with haters, and his up close and personal experiences with Airbud (yes, the dunking/spiking/touchdown scoring dog). If a few of life’s curveballs have you feeling stuck, Dave has the encouragement that will help you move forward again with confidence. |
Jan 31, 2022 |
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ATG 57: Get a grip on your calendar: The last time management tool you’ll ever need
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When I ask people what the hardest part of finishing their goals is, the #1 answer is always time management. We’re all too busy, and we all have a finite amount of hours in the day to work with. But would you believe me if I told you that you can create more time? Because you can. |
Jan 24, 2022 |
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ATG 56: The 5-minute tool that will help you make 30 days of progress
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Big goals are accomplished through small actions. That’s why a crucial part of successfully finishing a goal is tracking the little things that keep you moving toward the finish line. In this episode, I’ll teach you how to make an Action Tracker AKA the tool I use to accomplish all my goals. I’ll also share the question I ask myself when I’m tempted to give up on a goal, prompts to help you zero in on exactly what steps you need to take to reach your goal, and so much more! |
Jan 17, 2022 |
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ATG 55: Does your New Year’s Resolution have these 3 words yet? It better!
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Every successful goal has 4 things in common: results, action, time, and motivation. Results are first on the list for a reason. If you don’t determine where you want to end up, you’ll never know when you’ve crossed the finish line. Listen to this episode for the three simple words that will help you define the results that will measure your success. |
Jan 10, 2022 |
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ATG 54: 10 micro goals for massive results
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Are you working on a goal that has you feeling stuck? Or maybe it feels really overwhelming or frustrating? If you can relate, chances are, your goal is too big. That’s why this episode is all about the power of a micro-goal, AKA a small goal that generates big results. It’s sort of like having a Roth IRA. You invest small actions over time, and eventually, you’ve got massive dividends. Listen in to learn how to set a micro-goal that can slingshot you over the finish line of 2022. |
Jan 03, 2022 |
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ATG 53: How to create fail-proof New Year’s Resolutions
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92% of New Years Resolutions fail according to an University of Scranton study. (Did you just think of The Office?) Those are pretty grim odds, but there's a secret I'm sharing in this episode that will help you beat them. |
Dec 27, 2021 |
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ATG 52: From “accidental entrepreneur” to the 40 under 40, the side hustlers guide to success with Courtney Hale
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When Courtney Hale hosted his first financial literacy program, he had 5 kids in the program. Now, he’s helped thousands of parents and children all over the country understand saving, spending, and finances. Courtney is the Chief Hope Dealer of Super Money Kids, a social-enterprise that designs experiences to improve the financial literacy of youth. |
Dec 20, 2021 |
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ATG 51: Don't be a jerk to the person you spend the most time with - how to be kind to Future You
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Have you ever stayed up late scrolling Instagram or YouTube and woken up exhausted? When that happens to me, I always think, "Night Jon screwed Morning Jon." Have you ever decided to change your sheets after you get home from work, only to come home to a completely unmade bed you forgot all about? Morning You screwed Night You. How can you prepare future you for success? |
Dec 13, 2021 |
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ATG 50: Postponing joy, losing your edge and why it's easy to repeat negative thoughts
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I told my counselor a few weeks ago that I was afraid of "Losing my edge." His answer surprised me and I bet it will surprise you too. In Part 2 of this special three-part series, I’m sharing the second of three very specific gifts you need to give yourself this holiday season. |
Dec 06, 2021 |
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ATG 49: The gift you need to give YOURSELF this holiday season (Part 1)
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In this episode, I’m kicking off a special three-part series with three very specific gifts you need to give yourself at the end of the year. All three gifts are 100% free, they fit everyone and you can't find them for sale online, in stores, or in catalogs. What are they? Find out in this episode! Stay tuned for Part 2 & 3! |
Nov 29, 2021 |
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ATG 48: Finish more goals by asking 1 surprising question!
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Want to have a big year? Ask big questions. In this episode, I’ll teach you one of the most powerful questions you can ask when it comes to finishing goals. Heads up, it's going to step on your toes a little bit. It’s probably a question you’ve never asked yourself before, but as soon as you do, you’re going to be surprised it took you this long. |
Nov 22, 2021 |
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ATG 47: 4 Soundtracks to Survive the Holidays
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Do you love the holidays? I know that can be a loaded question, that’s why I’ve got a special holiday episode of All it Takes is a Goal for you. |
Nov 15, 2021 |
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ATG 46: 5 reasons you should ignore the sleep mafia
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Have you ever felt guilty for not waking up hours before the sun comes up? Have you ever felt like you shouldn't take a nap or should get up at 3AM to do burpees? |
Nov 08, 2021 |
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ATG 45: When is the last time you felt 13?
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"Well that was...awkward." I don’t care if you're 25, 35, 45, 55, or 85, at some point, something is going to happen that makes you feel like a 13-year-old all over again. You'll be in a meeting, a presentation, or a dinner party where something awkward will happen and you'll stand there feeling like the teenage version of yourself. |
Nov 01, 2021 |
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ATG 44: It's YOUR life, so live it on purpose. My inspiring conversation with Tanya Dalton
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Tanya Dalton is a best-selling author, speaker, and nationally recognized productivity expert. Her first book, The Joy of Missing Out, was named one of the Top 10 Business Books of the year by Fortune Magazine, and her podcast, The Intentional Advantage, has received millions of downloads. |
Oct 25, 2021 |
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ATG 43: It’s great to be average: Accomplishing goals just because you love them with Brendan Leonard
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Brendan Leonard is a writer, illustrator, speaker, and ultrarunner. In 2019, he completed 52 marathon-distance runs in 52 weeks, and survived, while having fun part of the time. Leonard is a columnist at Outside, and his writing has appeared in Runner's World, National Geographic Adventure, Climbing, and Alpinist and on CNN.com and in dozens of other publications, including his website, Semi-Rad.com. |
Oct 18, 2021 |
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ATG 42: How to Embrace the Unknown and Express Your Hidden Genius with Victoria Labalme
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Do you ever feel like you’re the only person that didn’t get the manual on how to be an adult? Or like you still have no idea what you really want to spend your life doing? Let me introduce you to my guest, Victoria Labalme. |
Oct 11, 2021 |
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ATG 41: How to make $10 million when your dream falls apart. My bonkers conversation with Cathy Heller.
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I don’t video record my podcasts because I’m so new at this that I’m pretty sure I’m making weird faces while I read the questions I’ve written before hand for these interviews. Plus, I apparently have a furious focus face, the old “triple F” as they say in Latin. I look so mad when I’m really listening. But if you could see the video of this conversation, in this episode you’d see me start leaning in, start clapping and start taking notes. |
Oct 04, 2021 |
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ATG 40: Becoming a Micro Innovator with Josh Linkner
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Creativity is all about revision. Not many of us are capable of launching ideas already formed and perfectly successful, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t creative. I had my friend, Josh Linkner, join me for a conversation about creativity and innovation. |
Sep 27, 2021 |
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ATG 39: How to unlock the power of self-awareness and the Enneagram with Ian Morgan Cron
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What you do says a lot about you, but why you do what you do says a lot more. That’s why I asked Ian Morgan Cron to join me for a conversation all about the Enneagram.
Ian Morgan Cron is a bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, and host of the popular podcast, Typology. He uses the Enneagram personality-typing system as a tool to help leaders cultivate self-awareness and emotional wisdom. Whether you’ve never heard of the Enneagram or you have some experience with it already, this conversation will help you discover more about yourself and how you can use that knowledge to accomplish your goals. In this episode: Buy Jon's book Soundtracks by September 30 and get 2 free posters here! Find out more about Ian Morgan Cron through his website, podcast, his book Road Back to You about the Enneagram, and his upcoming book The Story of You. Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook. |
Sep 20, 2021 |
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ATG 38: The secret month that makes accomplishing your goals a lot easier!
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Everybody knows that January is a big month for goals, but there’s another secret month hidden in the calendar that’s a powerful time to start a new goal.
I call these months “slingshot months” because they fall during times of the year where there’s already momentum building so they can launch your goals toward success. It took me 25 years to discover the hidden power of the second, less famous slingshot month, but you’re about to learn all about it and how to make the most of it in 25 minutes. In this episode: Sign up for the Back to Challenge! Sponsored by Remodel Health. Use code ACUFF50 and get 50% off! Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook. Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books! |
Sep 13, 2021 |
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ATG 37: At your best: How to get time, energy, and priorities working in your favor with Carey Nieuwhof
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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. |
Sep 06, 2021 |
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ATG 36: Stop Performing and Start Serving: How to Build a Brand That Matters with Rory Vaden
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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? |
Aug 30, 2021 |
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ATG 35: 4 ways to master the art of Strategic Boredom
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When’s the last time you were really bored? If you’re like me, it’s probably the last time you were in the shower. That seems to be the only time when I’m not trying to maximize productivity by multi-tasking or listening to an audiobook or podcast. |
Aug 23, 2021 |
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ATG 34: Grizzly Bears and Gill Nets: Discovering what matters most in life with "Alone" Producer Ryan Pender
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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? |
Aug 16, 2021 |
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ATG 33: 5 simple ways to escape the comparison trap
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Who’s that person you always compare yourself to? Maybe it’s some perfect mom you follow online? Or maybe it’s the coworker who actually got in better shape during the pandemic? The one that got the 8-pack of abs then had the audacity to also learn Italian, start a community garden for elderly orphans, and rescue five Corgi-German Shepherd mixes? You know who I’m talking about. |
Aug 09, 2021 |
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ATG 32: Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness with Richard Lui
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Can selfless acts help you achieve your goals? It may sound counterintuitive that investing time into others can help you achieve your goals, but Richard Lui has the data that proves selflessness pays major dividends for the giver and the receiver. |
Aug 02, 2021 |
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ATG 31: The 4 best steps to take before you start a new goal
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Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you’re working on a goal, you’re just not making any progress? |
Jul 26, 2021 |
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ATG 30: Lose 100lbs, build a multi-million dollar business, laugh a lot - the Corinne Crabtree story
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What does it really take to be successful? A platform? The right connections? A giant start-up fund? |
Jul 19, 2021 |
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ATG 29: 7 Ways to Deal with Rejection
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How do you handle rejection? |
Jul 12, 2021 |
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ATG 28: How to take the awkward out of networking with Jordan Harbinger
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If you've ever heard the word “networking” and were instantly flooded with images of uncomfortable cocktail parties, awkward business card exchanges, and cheesy Zoom calls, it’s probably because that’s how most of the world is still running networking events. |
Jul 05, 2021 |
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ATG 27: 8 ways to spot perfectionism in your life
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Perfect isn't possible. |
Jun 28, 2021 |
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ATG 26: ls it ever too late to chase a dream?
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What's the best age to take a risk? |
Jun 21, 2021 |
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ATG 25: Introducing New Friend Friday!
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In this very special episode, Joel and Matt from the How to Money Podcast join me for the first-ever New Friend Friday. Joel & Matt are financial experts, craft beer enthusiasts, and real-life best friends. They know that figuring out your finances can be an intimidating goal, so they're joining me to answer 5 questions that will help you jumpstart financial goals with peace of mind. Whether you want to start investing, pay off debt, or save up for a killer vacation, start with this episode for some great practical tips and resources that will get you moving in the right direction. |
Jun 18, 2021 |
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ATG 24: A Masterclass in leadership with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey
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What would you do if you were the leader of the most successful college sports league in the entire world when COVID hit? |
Jun 14, 2021 |
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ATG 23: This Sentence Will Change Perfectionism Forever
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What if you could turn perfectionism from a foe into a friend? |
Jun 07, 2021 |
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ATG 22: The Overachiever's Guide to Unattaching Your Work from your Worth with Mary Marantz
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My guest, Mary Marantz, is a podcaster, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of the book, Dirt. Mary grew up in small rural town in West Virginia, and from an early age excelled in everything she did. Despite the limited opportunities her hometown offered, with the enduring support of her dad and years of hard work, she went from a five-room schoolhouse to the hallowed halls of Yale University. |
May 31, 2021 |
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ATG 21: How to build a Motivation Portfolio
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Why is staying motivated during a goal so difficult? |
May 24, 2021 |
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ATG 20: Part 2 - Greg McKeown & how to make the essential things in your life the easiest things
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Greg Mckeown joined me this week for a speical two-part episode to help answer the question "Do big goals have to be painfully difficult "to count?" |
May 21, 2021 |
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ATG 19: Part 1 - Greg McKeown & how to make the essential things in your life the easiest things
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Have you ever convinced yourself that to achieve a big goal, it has to be painfully difficult or it doesn’t count? |
May 17, 2021 |
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ATG 18: 10 Things No One Tells You When You Graduate From College
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There are a limited number of universal truths in the world, but I think we can all agree on this: Nobody likes a boring graduation speech. That's why this week's podcast episode is my version of what I think all commencement speeches should be: practical, fun, and in list format. |
May 10, 2021 |
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ATG 17: 3 shame-free soundtracks that will help you crush your health goals.
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Health and fitness goals are at the top of the list of difficult things to accomplish. |
May 03, 2021 |
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ATG 16: The 3 things that changed my mind about positive thinking
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When I say "positive thinking," what words come to mind? |
Apr 26, 2021 |
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ATG 15: Say these 3 words if someone asks you to work for free
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How do you say no to friends who want you to work for free without damaging the relationship? I doubt there’s an entrepreneur out there that hasn’t had to ask this question at some point. If you're a photographer, a designer, a developer, a writer, a personal trainer, a doctor, a mechanic, a hairstylist, a lawyer, an illustrator, a dog walker, or a billion other professions, friends are going to ask you to work for free. In this episode, I’m sharing four guilt-free soundtracks that will help you set boundaries and keep making money. In order to honor and fulfill the commitment I’ve made to my paying clients, I can’t take on any pro bono work. I love doing it when I can, but I don’t have the time. |
Apr 19, 2021 |
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ATG 14: Just Say “Yes”: How one woman’s positive mindset took her from barista to CEO
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How much power does a positive mindset really have? Colleen Barry lost her job in the entertainment industry during the dot com bust in 2001. Her unexpected unemployment led her to take a job making pizzas in a wood-fired oven, doing freelance graphic design, and eventually becoming the “lobby barista” of a real estate agency. |
Apr 12, 2021 |
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ATG 13: Small Towns, Big Dreams: How to achieve an authentic goal and live it out with Joseph Sojourner (Sojo)
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How does a goal go from an idea in your head to something tangible you live out every day? Joseph Sojourner AKA Sojo is a rapper, public speaker, sneakerhead, and good friend of mine. Like a lot of people, Sojo was once just a small-town kid with big city dreams. So how did he go from Akron, Ohio to traveling the country, working on movie sets, and living out the dreams he’d had since middle school? Listen in to our discussion to learn what it takes to pursue authentic goals, take control of your story, and actually finish a goal. |
Apr 05, 2021 |
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ATG 12: Soundtracks: How 3 simple words can completely change your overthinking
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The last thing an overthinker needs is 800 new ideas about transforming overthinking. So in this episode, I simplified two years of research into three words. How? |
Mar 29, 2021 |
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ATG 11: Building Resilience: 3 Soundtracks to Use When You Don't Feel Brave
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Resilience is a popular word, especially in the midst of what we’ve faced in the last year. We all need it, but what does it actually mean? In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what resilience is and how you can build it with the three soundtracks I use when overthinking starts to get in the way of progress. |
Mar 22, 2021 |
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ATG 10: Memory Hack: Learn the two tricks elite athletes use to accomplish big goals.
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I’ve got some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that your memory is a liar. We tend to think our memory is telling us exactly what happened in the past but that’s never what it does. It adds details. It deletes details. It distorts details. Your memory is a real rascal, a word I’m trying to bring back. That’s the bad news. The good news is that your memory is malleable. You can hack it. In this episode I’ll share the two memory tricks elite athletes use to accomplish big goals. |
Mar 15, 2021 |
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ATG 9: Uncommon Success: How to make little decisions that lead to huge results with John Lee Dumas
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John Lee Dumas is a goal machine. I took about a thousand notes during this fun interview and so will you. If you want an encouraging, practical story from someone who built a whole new life, brick by brick, this is the one for you. |
Mar 08, 2021 |
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ATG 8: The trick Will Smith uses to pick movies and how it can change your life, too!
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When he was 21, Will Smith was going to move to Los Angeles. He was from West Philadelphia born and raised, on the playground was where he spent most of his days. (I just made you sing.) His manager, James Lassiter, told him, “Listen, if we’re going out to L.A., we probably should have a goal.” The transition from rapper to actor would not happen by accident and Lassiter knew if they went to LA without a goal that city would eat Will Smith alive. “I want to be the biggest movie star in the world,” Smith replied. That sentence in and of itself isn’t that unique. A thousand people riding buses from the Midwest out to Hollywood say that same thing every week. |
Mar 01, 2021 |
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ATG 7: 3 Ways to Start Changing Your Mindset
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Want to change your mindset? Want to tweak your self talk? Want to become more mindful without going on a 90-day Jared Leto style silent retreat in Sedona? Listen to this episode. I’ll teach you three really simple techniques I learned while doing the research for my new book about overthinking. |
Feb 22, 2021 |
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ATG 6: Bravery is a choice not a feeling. Here’s how to choose it today.
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In the 1800s, sailors would stamp, “Here be dragons” on unexplored, dangerous sections of maps. It was meant to serve as a warning, but what if there aren’t as many dragons as you were told? What if it was time to launch that adventure you’ve been dreaming about? What if you could beat those dragons? This short, inspirational episode is going to make you want to run through a wall like the Kool Aid man. I promise. |
Feb 15, 2021 |
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ATG 5: The Venn Diagram Of A Best-Selling Idea
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You’ve got an idea, but is it a best-selling idea? Whether it’s a side-hustle or starting your own business, I share the three circles to apply to your goal of creating something lots of people will love. |
Feb 08, 2021 |
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ATG 4: Billy Ivey on writing his first book, goal-setting without chasing identity and being my first mentor
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When I asked Billy Ivey to be a guest on a show about goals, his wife asked him, “Is this like some kind of intervention?” That made me laugh and I promise you will too in this fun conversation with my very first writing mentor. We’ve been friends for 22 years, worked closely with the same billionaire and started our first blog together. Take a listen. |
Feb 01, 2021 |
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ATG 3: Grade Yourself On A Curve
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My favorite teachers always graded on a curve. They’d add bonus points to particularly difficult tests. What if you did the same thing with 2020 and 2021? Instead of beating yourself up about the most weirdo years we’ve had in a decade, what if you gave yourself a few bonus points? In this episode I’ll show you how I did it with one of my big goals. |
Jan 25, 2021 |
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ATG 2: Stuck On The Starting Line
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Buckle up, this one’s a firehose. Here’s what’s inside this episode: 1. How to use the phrase “I’ve always wanted to” as an easy way to find a new goal. 2. How to turn your goal into a race you can win. 3. How to pick a goal out of all your different options. |
Jan 18, 2021 |
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ATG 1: 5 Ways To Do Terrifying Things
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One of the few things that every goal has in common is that to accomplish it, you have to do terrifying things. You have to get outside the proverbial comfort zone. Here are the 5 steps I use and why they helped me recently with surfing legend Laird Hamilton. |
Jan 11, 2021 |
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All It Takes Is A Goal is here!
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Jon Acuff didn’t write a book for the first 34 years of his life. He's written 7 in the last 11. What changed? Find out in this wicked short preview of Jon Acuff's new podcast, "All It Takes Is A Goal." |
Jan 01, 2021 |