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All It Takes Is A Goal

All It Takes Is A Goal

By: Jon Acuff
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Summary

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.


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Episodes
  • ATG 280 | Are You a Dreamer? Why 1,000 Ideas and Zero Actions Is Procrastination in Disguise
    May 4 2026

    Do you have a thousand ideas and don't know what to do with them? This episode is for you. I'm breaking down the first of four procrastination profiles: the Dreamer. Dreamers excel at envisioning breakthrough possibilities but get stuck translating vision into actionable plans. You love a blank whiteboard, thrive at kickoff meetings when anything is possible, and can rattle off 10 new ideas before anyone else thinks of one. But here's your trap: you stay in dream mode because it's comfortable, limitless, and doesn't ask anything of you. Starting something new feels productive, but it's actually a sophisticated form of procrastination. The excitement of a new idea gives you a dopamine hit that feels like progress without any of the actual risk. In this episode, I'll show you how to recognize if you're a dreamer and what to do about it. Plus, my team created a lightning fast, free quiz at JonAcuff.com/quiz that will tell you exactly which type of procrastination you deal with.

    In This Episode:

    Order Procrastination Proof!

    You can grab a copy of my new book Procrastination Proof from your favorite bookstore or at my website!

    Make sure to follow me on Instagram and share with your friends!

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    Book me to speak at your event or to your team!

    Sign up for the Remarkable You Community today!

    Keep up with my book list on GoodReads!

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    15 mins
  • ATG 279 | The 4 Permissions You Need to Give Yourself a Remarkable Life
    Apr 27 2026

    Nobody wakes up wanting an average life. We all want remarkable marriages, careers, and relationships. But how do you actually build that? After 15 years of helping over a million people and testing hundreds of ideas, I discovered it comes down to four permissions: permission to dream, permission to plan, permission to do, and permission to review. In this episode, I'm breaking down the DPDR system from my new book "Procrastination Proof" and showing you exactly how to use it for three hours, three months, or three years. You'll discover why planning is just visiting the future and taking notes, why you shouldn't quit your day job until you answer one critical question, and how to use this success loop to finally retire from procrastination. Plus, I'll tell you about the free quiz that reveals which of the four procrastination traps you're most likely to fall into. Whether you're a dreamer, perfectionist, hustler, or analyst, find out at jonacuff.com/quiz

    In This Episode:

    Order Procrastination Proof!

    You can grab a copy of my new book Procrastination Proof from your favorite bookstore or at my website!

    Make sure to follow me on Instagram and share with your friends!

    Sign up for my newsletter, Try This!

    Book me to speak at your event or to your team!

    Sign up for the Remarkable You Community today!

    Keep up with my book list on GoodReads!

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    15 mins
  • ATG 278 | Permission: The One Word Solution to Procrastination
    Apr 20 2026

    What if I told you there's one word that can solve procrastination instantly? A word you haven't thought about in years, but one that used to mean everything to you. In this episode, I'm sharing insights from my new book, Procrastination Proof, and revealing why permission is the pathway out of procrastination and into a remarkable life. Remember the permission slip from childhood? That magical piece of paper that unlocked field trips, soccer teams, and adventures? It's time to give yourself that same permission again. Future you is desperately trying to hand you a permission slip right now. The 40 year old version of you wants your 30 year old self to take a shot. The 70 year old version is begging your 50 year old self to go for it. You will wish you started sooner. Everyone does. So let's trade procrastination for permission and build a remarkable life. Because later, when you finally stop procrastinating, you'll wish you had started today.

    In This Episode:

    Order Procrastination Proof!

    You can grab a copy of my new book Procrastination Proof from your favorite bookstore or at my website!

    Make sure to follow me on Instagram and share with your friends!

    Sign up for my newsletter, Try This!

    Book me to speak at your event or to your team!

    Sign up for the Remarkable You Community today!

    Keep up with my book list on GoodReads!

    Show More Show Less
    15 mins
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Fascinating to hear some back story of how Jon began in his speaking and writing career as he's joined by the old boss that helped grow Dave Ramsey to the behemoth that it is.

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