
All It Takes Is A Goal
Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of ten books, including his most recent, All it Takes is a Goal.Published in dozens of languages, his work is both critically acclaimed and adored by readers. When he's not writing, Acuff can be found on a stage, as one of INC's Top 100 Leadership Speakers. He's spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences, colleges and companies around the world including FedEx, Range Rover, Microsoft, Chick-fil-A, and Comedy Central. Known for his insights wrapped in humor, Acuff shared the stage with an American Icon when he opened up for Dolly Parton at the Ryman Auditorium.Jon lives outside of Nashville, TN with his wife Jenny and two daughters.
Latest episodes

Jan 24, 2022 • 25min
ATG 57: Get a grip on your calendar: The last time management tool you’ll ever need
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. In this episode, I’ll teach you the power of a Time Audit, show you to use it to get a grip on your calendar and create more time to spend doing what matters most. If you’re constantly wishing for more hours in your day, this episode is for you! From This Episode:Catch up on Part 1, Part 2, and the Motivation PortfolioGrab a 2022 Finish Calendar!Enter code JONACUFF at Ukwazi Makadamia to get a free snack-size package of macadamia nuts with any order!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

Jan 17, 2022 • 25min
ATG 56: The 5-minute tool that will help you make 30 days of progress
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!From This Episode:Catch up on the first episodeWatch Gary Gulman’s State Abbreviations stand upEnter code JONACUFF at Ukwazi Makadamia to get a free snack-size package of macadamia nuts with any order!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

Jan 10, 2022 • 22min
ATG 55: Does your New Year’s Resolution have these 3 words yet? It better!
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.From This Episode:Here's my conversation with Alone producer Ryan PenderI talked with Brendan Leonard about having fun goalsFollow me on GoodreadsNinja Selling by Larry KendallThe Goal by Eli Goldratt and Jeff Cox Book me to speak at your event or to your team!Grab a 2022 Finish Calendar!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

Jan 3, 2022 • 29min
ATG 54: 10 micro goals for massive results
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.From This Episode:Follow Jon on GoodreadsNinja Selling by Larry Kendall The Goal by Eli Goldratt and Jeff Cox The Molecule of More Daniel Z. Lieberman and Michael E. LongThe Gift By Lewis Hyde Grab a 2022 Finish Calendar!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

Dec 27, 2021 • 37min
ATG 53: How to create fail-proof New Year’s Resolutions
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. I'll walk you through how to set a fail-proof goal, share how I did on my goals this year (spoiler: I didn't finish them all and that's okay), and tell you about my goals for 2022 so you can see how to set yourself up for success in the new year.From This Episode:Grab a 2022 Finish Calendar!Check out the notebook I useFollow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

Dec 20, 2021 • 51min
ATG 52: From “accidental entrepreneur” to the 40 under 40, the side hustlers guide to success with Courtney Hale
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. Among numerous awards and recognitions, Courtney has been recognized on the 40 under 40 list and featured on the Ellen DeGeneres Show (yes, THE Ellen DeGeneres show!). Listen to this episode for our conversation on tools every entrepreneur needs, starting a side hustle, being a single dad, and so much more!From This Episode:Learn more about Super Money Kids on the website and InstagramCatch up with Courtney on InstagramFollow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

Dec 13, 2021 • 24min
ATG 51: Don't be a jerk to the person you spend the most time with - how to be kind to Future You
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?In this episode, I'll answer that question and wrap up our special three-part series with the last gift I want you to give yourself this holiday season. (It's okay if you haven't listened to Parts 1 & 2 yet, I promise you'll be able to follow along!)In this episode:Go back and listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of this 3 episode series if you haven't yet!Finish more goals with the Finish Calendar!Corinne Crabtree's conversation on All It Takes Is A GoalFollow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

Dec 6, 2021 • 23min
ATG 50: Postponing joy, losing your edge and why it's easy to repeat negative thoughts
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. Just like the first gift, it’s free, fits all, and you can't find it for sale online, in stores, or in catalogs. I’ll tell you what it is in this episode! Missed Part 1? That’s okay, this isn’t the show, "Lost." You won't have completely missed the smoke monster and feel like, "Why is there a polar bear on this tropical island?" You’ll still know what’s going on. Part 3 coming soon!In this episode:Catch up with Part 1 of this 3 episode seriesFinish more goals with the Finish Calendar!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

Nov 29, 2021 • 22min
ATG 49: The gift you need to give YOURSELF this holiday season (Part 1)
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!In this episode:Finish more goals with the Finish Calendar!Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

Nov 22, 2021 • 20min
ATG 48: Finish more goals by asking 1 surprising question!
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.In this episode:Catch up on the Grading on a Curve episodeFinish more goals with the Finish CalendarText me at 615-398-6873Book me to speak at your next event!Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!