Sometimes life feels overwhelming – too complicated or complex. But at the end of the day, it all boils down to just 5 big games. In this episode, Gian and I unpack each of the 5 games: career, finances, relationships, health, and fun. And you’ll learn the cheat codes to stack the deck in your favor to get the most out of your life and goals. So no matter your goal – get in shape, write a book, start a side hustle, have a better marriage, pay off debt, raise a Rhodesian Ridgeback – listen in and start winning!Want to join the GGC? Click here to get started!Follow me on GoodReadsBook 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!

Does your perfectionism make you feel like it's "all or nothing?" That perfectionist mindset limits your productivity and full potential. In "Beyond Perfect" Part 2, I join forces with Gian Lemmi, an Acuff team member and collegiate tennis coach, to tackle this issue. In this episode, you'll discover the value of breaking goals into smaller tasks, why I have a wall of reminders for tough days, and the soundtracks I use to beat perfectionism. You’ll also learn how to adjust your personal scorecards throughout life's seasons and make the most of every opportunity. Join us to embrace progress over perfection and unlock your full potential!In This Episode:Join the 3-day FREE Beyond Perfect Challenge!Follow me on GoodReadsBook 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!

Ever felt like perfectionism is your biggest obstacle to achieving your goals? In this 2-part series of "Beyond Perfect," you'll discover how to take control of your perfectionism and unleash your full potential. Join me and my special guest, Gian Lemmi from Acuff Ideas (you're gonna love him)! In this episode (Part 1), we discuss impostor syndrome, procrastination, and striking the right balance between excellence and perfectionism. Let's kick perfectionism to the curb and start making real progress together!In This Episode:Follow me on GoodReadsBook 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!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to achieve your goals and unlock your true potential? In this episode, I share five mind-blowing quotes from Elizabeth King, John Mellencamp, Scott Galloway, and Al Andrews. These quotes have personally impacted me and can help you too.You’ll also learn why it’s important to have a system and boundaries in place to achieve your goals and unleash your creativity. Grab something to take notes, because you’ll want to write these down and keep them close when you need extra encouragement. Join me for this episode where we explore the powerful insights of these amazing individuals together!In This Episode:Join the free Beyond Perfect Challenge! Follow me on GoodReadsBook 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!

What does it take to live the life you truly want? In today's episode, I explore this question with author Jennifer Cohen. Jennifer shares her belief that boldness is a learnable skill and reveals an approach that can help you overcome the fear of failure. We discuss the importance of vulnerability, embracing failure, and creating daily habits that lead to success. Jennifer also offers valuable advice on the difference between bold moves and big risks, while emphasizing the significance of not putting others in harm's way.My favorite was hearing Jennifer's journey from being a self-proclaimed "master of failing" to having a "PhD in getting right back up again." Plus, you won't want to miss our playful debate on who would win in a fight between Paw Patrol and Clifford the Big Red Dog!Join us for an entertaining and empowering conversation that will challenge you to embrace boldness and create the life you've always dreamed of. Are you ready to be bold?Jennifer's Book List:From Strength to Strength by Arthur BrooksMastery by Robert GreeneThe Law of Human Nature by Robert GreeneThe Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark MansonSoundtracks by Jon AcuffIn This Episode:Buy a copy of Jennifer’s new book Bigger Better Bolder: Live the Life You Want, Not the Life You Get Check out Jennifer's podcast Habits & Hustle and find out more on her website!Follow Jennifer on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok @therealjencohenSign up for the Guaranteed Goals Community today!Buy a copy of the Finish Calendar!Follow me on GoodReadsBook 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!

Are you looking to start your side hustle or level up into a thriving business? In this episode, join me as I interview business expert Donald Miller about the secrets to turning your passion project into a profitable powerhouse. We cover everything from economic goals and marketing tactics to leadership skills specifically tailored for entrepreneurs. Listen in, take notes, and learn the strategies you need to crush your business growth goals!Donald began his dream business in 2010. Despite initial success, he found himself overwhelmed by daily operations, and his business struggled to achieve consistent results. Over years of fits and false starts, Donald managed to grow his company to nearly $20 million by identifying six crucial aspects of a successful business. Today, he shares these insights to help others soar to success.If you are looking for a simple plan to grow your small business, check out his new book – How to Grow Your Small Business.Donald's Book List:The Seven Basic Plots by Christopher BookerSave The Cat by Blake SnyderThe War of Art by Steven PressfieldTraveling Mercies by Anne LamottIn This Episode:Buy a copy of Donald’s new book How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Step Plan to Help Your Business Take OffCheck out Donald's podcast Business Made Simple and find out more on his website!Sign up for the Guaranteed Goals Community today!Buy a copy of the Finish Calendar!Follow me on GoodReadsBook 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!

Ready to dunk like an NBA player? In this episode, I talk to former NBA player turned coach and author, David Nurse, about his secrets for success. Join us as we explore backup plans, a “why not me” mindset, and tools to overcome rejection and develop habits for success.In This Episode:Buy a copy of David’s book, Breakthrough!Check out David's podcast The David Nurse ShowFind David on his website and on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @davidnursenbaSign up for the Guaranteed Goals Community today!Buy a copy of the Finish Calendar!Follow me on GoodReadsBook 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!

In our last episode, I introduced the first 12 items that make a successful goal. The wait is over!This week I want to share with you the second half of the recipe for a great goal. These are green flags in your goal journey. If the majority of this list is true for your goal, you are probably on the right track. And if it's not, it is more than okay to revise those goals. It's never too late to change direction or start over. I hope this episode encourages you on your way to achieving your goals!In This Episode:Catch the first 12 items for a successful goal here!Sign up for the Guaranteed Goals Community today!Buy a copy of the Finish Calendar!Follow me on GoodReadsBook 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!

Have you ever felt overwhelmed thinking about how to make a goal work? I used to be so confused by what separated good, successful goals from goals that might not work. This week, I sat down and made a list of what I think are 24 things any fantastic goal needs. I didn't want to overwhelm you, so I only put 12 in this episode. You'll have to wait until next week to find out the other 12. But let me tell you, if you have the majority of these ingredients for your goal, odds are it's worth pursuing. I hope you leave this episode feeling inspired and ready to find some great goals. In This Episode:Sign up for the Guaranteed Goals Community today!Buy a copy of the Finish Calendar!Follow me on GoodReadsBook 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!

I bet when many people think about goals, they think about the Do stage. I want to share with you an important but often-forgotten step to success. In today’s episode, I talk about the Review stage of your goals. We need to review our goals because we want to see if our goals are working for us. Why is this important? Well, who would want to work on a goal that isn’t worth their time or effort? I definitely wouldn’t. That’s why the review stage is so important to achieving goals that actually matter. Sometimes reviewing means we have to go back a stage or two, but I’ve found that it is always worth it. In this week’s episode of All it Takes is a Goal, I share 5 different ways you should be reviewing your goals. In This Episode:Check out last week's episode on Do: This 1 action separates goal finishers from goal starters! My episode on Plan: 2 Secrets to Simplify All Your Goals!The first of the series, Dream: Two Words That Will Set Any Goal Up for SuccessSign up for the Guaranteed Goals Community today!Buy a copy of the Finish Calendar!Follow me on GoodReadsBook 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!