All It Takes Is A Goal ATG 252: The One Word That Will Sextuple Your Success (It's Not What You Think)
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Oct 20, 2025 Discover the one word that could transform your goals: deadline! A staggering 81% of people want to write a book, but only 2% succeed. Learn how to impose real deadlines that spark action, whether it's for writing, fitness, or decluttering. Jon shares strategies like signing up for races or inviting friends over to create that all-important social pressure. Understand how missing these self-promises affects your self-trust and find out how to select achievable deadlines that actually motivate you. Join the ranks of the successful 2%!
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One Word Changes Every Goal
- Deadlines make every goal easier, no matter the size or stage of life.
- Jon Acuff argues one word fundamentally changes completion odds for any goal.
Wanting Vs. Finishing Is A Massive Gap
- 81% of Americans say they want to write a book but only about 2% do.
- This gap illustrates wanting versus finishing and motivates using structures that force completion.
Convert Casual Work With Deadlines
- Use a firm deadline to convert casual work into committed work.
- Jon Acuff insists a deadline creates accountability and changes how you approach a project.
