Episode 1158: Jon Acuff

In 'The Soundtrack of My Life', Clive Davis shares a candid look into his remarkable life and the evolution of popular music over the past fifty years. The book includes stories of his encounters with iconic artists such as Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and Whitney Houston, offering insights into the music business and the alchemy of hits.

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.