ATG 212: My 2025 Goals (Part 2)

Jon Acuff's "All It Takes Is a Goal" provides a practical and insightful approach to goal setting, emphasizing the importance of setting the right goals and developing strategies to achieve them. Acuff challenges readers to move beyond vague aspirations and create specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals. He offers a step-by-step process for defining goals, breaking them down into manageable steps, and staying motivated throughout the process. The book also addresses common obstacles to goal achievement, such as procrastination and self-doubt, providing readers with tools and techniques to overcome these challenges. It's a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their goal-setting skills and achieve their aspirations.

This book by Marshall Goldsmith focuses on helping successful individuals recognize and change the behavioral habits that are holding them back from achieving even greater success. Goldsmith identifies 20 common bad habits, such as speaking when angry or adding too much value, and provides a systematic approach to changing these behaviors. He emphasizes that it is not technical skills but behavioral changes that separate the great from the rest. The book offers practical advice on how to eliminate these dysfunctions and improve interpersonal relationships, which is crucial for advancing in one's career and personal life.