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.What people do know about me is that I’m a goal nerd and avid runner that’s crushed a lot of my fitness-related goals. That’s why in week 2 of our special Summer School series I’m going to teach you a few easy ways you can live a healthier life and reach any health goal you have (I promise it doesn’t involve the tr**dm*ll). I hope you brought an apple because class is about to begin.Summer School Series:Week 1: 8 wicked easy ways to charge more for your side hustleIn This Episode:Book me to speak at your event or to your team!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

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.In This Episode:Listen to Episode 15 of this podcast – Say these 3 words if someone asks you to work for freeRead Derek Siver’s book, “Anything You Want”Book me to speak at your event or to your team!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

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? David McRaney is an author, journalist, lecturer, and the creator of the blog You Are Not So Smart, which became an internationally bestselling book, later followed by You Are Now Less Dumb. David currently hosts the popular You Are Not So Smart podcast and speaks internationally about irrational thinking and delusion. He joins me for an unforgettable conversation about opening a pet store after a life-altering car crash, the truth about people with off-the-chart IQs, the origin of birthday parties, and so much more. For more from David, check out his latest book, How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion.In This Episode:Visit David’s websiteListen to David’s podcast, You're Not So SmartDavid McRaney Book ListHyperion by Dan SimmonsRendevous with Rama by Arthur C. ClarkeDune by Frank HerbertBook me to speak at your event or to your team!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

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. Valorie is a bestselling author of 13 books, podcast host, and the founder of the Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute (CaPP). She's served clients all over the world through her speaking, coaching, and writing. She joins me for a conversation on prioritizing your happiness, positive psychology, and resilience strategies that will help you achieve your goals. For more from Valorie, check out her latest book, Let Go of the Guilt!In This Episode:Visit Valorie’s website for more information Learn more about the Coaching and Positive Psychology InstituteValorie Burton's Book List:Authentic Happiness by Martin E. P. SeligmanLearned Optimism by Martin E. P. SeligmanThe Five Levels of Leadership by John MaxwellWe Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel RodgersGet my 5 Things to Shout About Newsletter every Friday straight to your inbox!Book me to speak at your event or to your team!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

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?” Dustin is an author, podcaster, and professional comedian who performs in over 300 shows a year. He’s appeared on Comedy Central, Hulu, Fox, and Netflix alongside Kevin Hart. Dustin joins me for a hilarious conversation about honing your craft, doing the parts of the job that no one likes, the struggles of social media algorithms, and so much more! For more from Dustin, check out his debut book How to Be Married (to Melissa): A Hilarious Guide to a Happier, One-of-a-Kind Marriage.In This Episode:Visit Dustin’s website for more info on tours and projects Buy a copy of Dustin’s new book: How to be Married (to Melissa)  Listen to Dustin and Melissa’s PodcastDustin Nickerson's Book (and Comedian) List:Books 1-4: Quitter by Jon AcuffComedians:Michael LongfellowMichelle WolfBrian SimpsonJohn MulaneyGet my 5 Things to Shout About Newsletter every Friday straight to your inbox!Book me to speak at your event or to your team!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

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. Julie is a business coach, speaker, host of the top-rated The Influencer Podcast, and author. She’s spent over a decade helping people align their purpose with their vision to find out what makes them shine while confidently sharing it with the world. She joins me for a conversation about overcoming self-sabotage, confronting the uncomfortable truths about ourselves, healing from messy origin stories, and so much more!In This Episode:Check out Julie’s website for more info!Grab her book, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable.Take a listen to Julie’s Podcast, The Influencer PodcastJulie Solomon Book ListThe Four Agreements by Don Miguel RuizEat Pray Love by Elizabeth GilbertWhat We Wish Were True by Tallu Schuyler Quinn$100M Offers by Alex HormoziBook me to speak at your event or to your team!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

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. Mark Miller is a business leader, best-selling author, and longtime Chick-Fil-A employee. Mark started his Chick-fil-A career working as an hourly team member in 1977. Today, he’s the Vice President of High-Performance Leadership. He began writing almost twenty years ago, and just released his 10th book, Smart Leadership. He joins me for a conversation about becoming an effective leader with impact and influence, which Chick-FIl-A sauce reigns superior, and so much more!In This Episode:Visit Mark Miller’s website Buy a copy of Mark’s new book "Smart Leadership: Four Simple Choices to Scale Your Impact"Give Mark a call or text 678-612-8441Mark Miller Book List:The Effective Executive by Peter DruckerHigh Performance Habits by Brendon BurchardNecessary Endings by Dr. Henry CloudInsanely Simple by Ken SegallBook me to speak at your event or to your team!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

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? Tim Schurrer knows because he did it not that long ago. Tim was the right hand to Donald Miller for almost a decade as COO of StoryBrand and previously worked at TOMS Shoes and at Apple. When he realized he had dreams to become an author, he eventually quit the job he loved so that he could go all in. He joins me for a conversation about making the map from your day job to your dream job, creating a runway for your transition, and the brass tacks of what chasing your dream really entails. For more from Tim, check out his book that started it all, The Secret Society of Success: Stop Chasing the Spotlight and Learn to Enjoy Your Work (and Life) Again.In This Episode:Visit Tim Schurrer’s website Discover how to enjoy your work (and life) again when you order Tim’s new book, The Secret Society of SuccessTim Schurrer Book List:A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald MillerTaking People with You by David NovakSoundtracks by Jon AcuffThe Alchemist by Paul CoelhoBook me to speak at your event or to your team!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

 How do you transition from hobby to full-time side hustle? Nobody knows that better than my guest Joshua Becker. Joshua is the author of "Things That Matter: Overcoming Distractions to Pursue a More Meaningful Life,” the bestselling author of "The More of Less", "The Minimalist Home", and the founder of Becoming Minimalist. He joins me for a conversation about leaving his job to pursue writing, the hard truths every side hustler needs to hear, and ways to make your entrepreneurial journey smoother.In This Episode:Check out Joshua's websiteBuy a copy of Joshua’s new book, “Things that matter” Joshua Becker's Book List:How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale CarnegieThe Greatest Salesman in the World by Og MandinoMoney, Possessions and Eternity by Randy AlcornBook me to speak at your event or to your team!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

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? Over the course of his nearly 40-year career, world-renowned executive coach and New York Times bestselling author Marshall Goldsmith has sold millions of copies of his books and coached more than 200 CEOs and their teams. He deeply understands how certain behavioral changes can help you avoid pitfalls on the way to successful careers and lives. He joins me for a conversation about how you can stack the deck in your favor and achieve your best performance in work and in life. For more from Marshall, check out his new book, “The Earned Life, Lose Regret Choose Fulfillment.” In This Episode:Visit Marshall Goldsmith’s website for more informationBuy a copy of Marshall’s new book, The Earned LifeMarshall Goldsmith Book List:Old Path, White Clouds by Thich That HangHesselbein on Leadership by Frances HesselbeinAmerican Icon by Bryce G. HoffmanWhat Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall GoldsmithBook me to speak at your event or to your team!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!