All It Takes Is A Goal

Did you know that perfectionism is a toxic trait? In this episode, I’ll explain exactly why and share the final four signs you may be a perfectionist. Perfectionism may seem like a vitamin, but it's actually poison. Perfectionism drains your energy, hinders progress, invents imaginary issues, and isolates you from your community. It's essential to overcome perfectionism to achieve your goals. Don't worry if you missed Part 1 of this episode, you can listen to it here. Let's jump in!In This Episode:Want to join my online goals community called the Guaranteed Goals Community? Click here to get started!Previous ATG Episodes About Perfection:ATG 23: This Sentence Will Change Perfectionism ForeverATG 27: 8 ways to spot perfectionism in your lifeATG 120: Beyond Perfect: The Hidden Enemy of Your Goals (Part 1)ATG 121: Beyond Perfect: Soundtracks I Use to Beat Perfectionism (Part 2)ATG 124: 8 Signs You’re a Perfectionist (Part 1)Check out these resources too:Soundtracks the BookFinish the BookFollow me on GoodReadsBook me to speak at your event or to your team!You can get more info on the Soundtracks Video Course.Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

Do you ever find yourself striving for perfection, only to feel drained and discouraged? What if I told you there's a better way? As someone who struggled with perfectionism for years, I know how it can hold you back and drain your energy. Excellence, on the other hand, can inspire and motivate you to achieve your goals. In this episode, I share four of the eight signs you’re a perfectionist. Do any of these sound like you? Listen now to find out!In This Episode:Want to join my online goals community called the Guaranteed Goals Community? Click here to get started!Other ATG Episodes About Perfection:ATG 23: This Sentence Will Change Perfectionism ForeverATG 27: 8 ways to spot perfectionism in your lifeATG 120: Beyond Perfect: The Hidden Enemy of Your Goals (Part 1)ATG 121: Beyond Perfect: Soundtracks I Use to Beat Perfectionism (Part 2)Check out these resources too:Soundtracks the BookFinish the BookFollow me on GoodReadsBook me to speak at your event or to your team!You can get more info on the Soundtracks Video Course.Follow Jon on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.Order Soundtracks, Jon's newest book available wherever you find quality books!

Are you always running out of time, feeling overwhelmed or stressed out by an endless to-do list? In this episode, I’ll show you why this happens and share the quickest and easiest way to fix it! You'll discover why managing your time effectively is critical to achieving your goals, plus I’ll share my favorite tool for checking my time. Listen in to take control of your schedule to accomplish more with minimal stress and maximum fun!Want to join my online membership called Guaranteed Goals Community? 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!

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!

Do you ever feel stuck when it comes time to actually put your goals into motion? Planning and prepping can be fun for many of us, but then comes the hardest part – doing. This week, I share how I crush the DO stage of the goals process. It’s my favorite tip for putting action behind your plans or words. Don't let your goals sit on the shelf. It is time to DO.In This Episode:Check out last week's episode on Plan: 2 Secrets to Simplify All Your Goals!Listen to my episode about 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!

Planning can be the hardest part of starting a new goal. I don’t know about you, but I often get overwhelmed with questions about when, where, why, and how my goals will be achieved. Or I have 100 goals and don’t know which one to actually start. In today’s episode, I am going to give you the two secrets to successfully planning your goals. It is simpler than we make it! Don’t waste time on unnecessary questions or goals that aren’t worthwhile. Listen in to learn the simple key to goal picking and planning! In This Episode:Read “Ish” by Peter ReynoldsListen to my episode about 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!

For years, I used the “Goldilocks” method when I started new goals - nothing too big, nothing too small. Needless to say, it never got me where I really wanted to be. Then I finally discovered that I was doing the dreaming phase of goals all wrong. I learned that at this critical stage of planning goals, there are two words that are like rocket fuel for your goal. These two words will give your goal the oomph it needs to actually get off the ground and keep you moving forward when challenges arise. Tune in to find out what they are!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!

In episode 107 of All it Takes is a Goal, we discussed the four simple stages of goals. They’re uncomplicated and easy to replicate. But if they’re so simple and work so well, why doesn’t everyone use them? Why haven’t we all achieved our goals yet? In this episode, we’re going to discuss four different types of goal getters, where each type gets stuck, and how you can break through plateaus when you arrive at one. If you didn’t catch episode 107, no worries! You can jump in here. Tune in to learn what type goal getter you are and what you can do to avoid getting stuck on your path from start to finish!In This Episode:Listen to my interview with Greg Sankey 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!

This week on All it Takes is a Goal, I’m sharing a story about a castle, a third-grade teacher, and YOU! This is a story about how to stop putting off your dreams and how to get started on them. Most importantly, it’s about how to stick with them day in and day out until you’ve finally succeeded in the goals that are most important to you. This story changed my life, and I think it will change yours too. It might even make 2023 your best year. Tune in for your invitation to my party of possibility and so much more!In This Episode:You can join 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’ve been studying goals for 12 years. I’ve helped more than 100,000 people achieve their goals; I’ve conducted research studies about goals; I’ve written books about goals; I’ve given keynote speeches about goals. It's safe to say, I am OBSESSED about goals. In this episode, I’m distilling everything I’ve learned over the last decade about achieving goals into 4 simple words. These 4 words are not magical, but when used correctly and in the right order, something magical happens. Whether you want to start a business, lose weight, learn to play the drums, learn to knit, or anything in between, use these 4 words, and your goal is as good as done.In This Episode:You can join the Guaranteed Goals Challenge happening January 10-12, sign up today!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!

Happy New Year! I love this time of year. As a “Goal Nerd” it’s kind of like my super bowl. That’s why I’m kicking off 2023 with a giant list of all the goals I’m trying to accomplish this year. If any of my goals sound like something you want to do too, use them as inspiration for yours! I’ll also share a few ways you and I can work on our goals TOGETHER this year! As always, at the end of this year, I’ll do a status report on how I did with all my goals. Tune in to the episode for some encouragement, practical tips on making sure you follow through on all those New Years resolutions, and so much more!In This Episode:You can join the Guaranteed Goals Challenge happening January 10-12, sign up today!Follow me on GoodReadsMy episode about How to create fail-proof New Year’s ResolutionsThe review episode of my 2022 goalsBook 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!

At the end of 2021, I recorded a podcast episode where I shared all the goals I wanted to pursue in 2022. There were 38 goals that I wanted to accomplish. In this episode, I’m doing a review of how I did on all of them. I’ll tell you which ones I crushed, which ones I miserably failed at, and which ones I retired after a while because they were just plain silly. In the next episode, I’ll share all of my 2023 goals, so we can do it all again next year. Tune in for insight on why some goals were more successful than others and how you can avoid some of the mistakes I made!In This Episode:You can join the Guaranteed Goals Challenge happening January 10-12, sign up today!Follow me on GoodReadsMy episode about How to create fail-proof New Year’s ResolutionsJon's conversation with Dan PinkBook 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!

If you're about to start a new goal in 2023, there are 24 obstacles that are about to try to sabotage you. I’ve worked with over 100,000 people on their goals, studied goals, and hustled on my own goals for over a decade now, and I’ve watched these 24 obstacles trip people up over and over again. They’ve certainly gotten to me before, and I bet they’ve gotten you a time or two as well. Luckily, these dragons can be vanquished. I’ve got three ways you can see your goal through to the end, no matter how hard these challenges try to knock you down. Tune in to learn how to beat things like imposter syndrome, fear, procrastination, lack of motivation, and so much more!In This Episode:You can join the Guaranteed Goals Challenge happening January 10-12, sign up today!Follow me on GoodReads 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!

I love lists, especially “best of” lists at the end of the year. if you share your best moments list, best restaurants for queso list, or best trails for a run list, and I’m so there. In this episode, I’m sharing the seven best books I read in 2022. They range from biographies to mysteries and cover topics from money to creativity to the life of King David. No matter the genre, each of these books taught me something that made 2022 a little better. Tune into the episode, and make sure to add these books to your 2023 reading list. For more book recommendations, find me on GoodReads!Jon's Top 7 Books of 2022A Noel Killing by M.L. LongworthBourdain, The Definitive Oral Biography by Laurie WooleverThe Psychology of Money - Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan HouselLeap Over A Wall by Eugene PetersonFrom Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks12 Notes on Life and Creativity by Quincy JonesSurrender: 40 Songs, One Story by BonoBook 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!

Being a parent means a lot of things. It can be joyful, fun, and one of life’s greatest blessings. It can also be challenging, overwhelming, and just plain hard. No matter what season of parenting you’re in, my guest Dr. Meg Meeker has some awesome encouragement for you.Dr. Meg Meeker is a pediatrician who has practiced child and adolescent medicine for 33 years and is the author of six best-selling books. She is also a nationally acclaimed speaker on parenting issues and serves on the Advisory Board of the Medical Institute. Listen to our conversation for a discussion about what matters most in parenting relationships, managing your kid’s screen time, and so much more!In This Episode:Buy a copy of Dr. Meg’s book Strong Fathers Strong Daughters! Find Dr. Meg’s other books hereCheck out Dr. Meg's Podcast, Parenting Great Kids, and her websiteMeg's Book List:Celebration of Discipline by Richard FosterEmily Dickenson’s poetryJane Austen’s booksCount of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasLes Miserables by Victor HugoAnna Karenina by Leo TolstoyGrab your copy of the 2023 Finish Calendar!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!

If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ve probably seen that around this time of year, I always talk about an amazing organization called Thistle Farms, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving women survivors of abuse, trafficking, and addiction.I’m thrilled to have their founder and President, Becca Stevens, join me for this special episode. Becca is a speaker, justice entrepreneur, author, and priest. She has been named a CNN Hero, a White House Champion of Change, and holds five honorary doctorates. Listen to our conversation to hear stories of healing and redemption and learn about how you can make the world a little brighter this holiday season.In This Episode:You can support 500 Lights HomeBuy a copy of Becca’s newest bookVisit Thistle FarmsFollow Becca on InstagramBecca's Book List:The Long Lonliness by Dorothy DayMeditations of the Heart by Howard ThurmanThe Understory by Pamela ErensFrederick Douglass: America’s Prophet by D.H. DilbeckGrab your copy of the 2023 Finish Calendar!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!

Happy 100th episode of All it Takes is a Goal! In this very special episode, we’re wrapping up a three-part series about how to practice bravery. So far we’ve discussed the 3 Keys to Mastering Bravery, 4 Tools for Your Bravery Toolbox, and today we’ll be covering 5 Soundtracks to Make You Feel Brave.A soundtrack is my phrase for a repetitive thought, and they have the power to hold you back or slingshot you toward your goals. Fear is especially good at keeping you stuck, so I’m sharing the 5 soundtracks that will replace fear with courage so you can keep moving toward the goals that are most important to you!In This Episode:Catch up on the rest of the Bravery series:3 Simple Ways to Be Braver in the Next 7 Days4 Tools You Need in Your Bravery Toolbox!Grab your copy of the 2023 Finish Calendar!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!

Welcome to Week 2 of a three-part series on bravery! Last week, we covered the three keys you need to master bravery. This week we’re talking about four tools that will help you along the way. Why? Because trying to do anything without the right tools is overwhelming, frustrating, and sometimes impossible (imagine trying to build an IKEA bookshelf without screws - that could wreck even the most loving of marriages). Tune in for the tools that will make practicing bravery so much easier it just might feel like cheating.In This Episode:Catch up on the rest of the Bravery series:3 Simple Ways to Be Braver in the Next 7 Days5 Soundtracks to Make You Feel BraveGrab your copy of the 2023 Finish Calendar!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!

In this episode, I’m kicking off a three-part series about bravery. Why bravery? Why not creativity, character, wisdom, or hustle? I chose bravery because every goal you want to achieve is on the other side of a brave decision. Luckily, bravery is as learnable as tying your shoes. Tune in to learn why bravery is so crucial to accomplishing what matters to you and ways you can implement it in your life immediately!In This Episode:Catch up on the rest of the Bravery series:4 Tools You Need in Your Bravery Toolbox!5 Soundtracks to Make You Feel BraveGrab your copy of the 2023 Finish Calendar!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!

There are so many ways to develop leadership skills, but according to Dr. Karyn Gordon, there’s one strength that consistently outperforms all others: emotional intelligence.Dr. Karyn Gordon was told she probably wouldn’t graduate high school due to a learning disability. Now she’s a leadership and relationship expert, TED Talk speaker, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and CEO of DK Leadership, a global leadership coaching company whose purpose is developing great leaders at work and at home (take that naysayers!). She joins me for a crash course in leadership, developing your emotional intelligence, solution-focused therapy, working in harmony with people of other generations, and so much more.Karyn's Book List:The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr & Tony SchwartzThe Road Less Traveled by M. Scott PeckStart With Why by Simon SinekJohn Maxwell Leadership BooksIn This Episode:Buy a copy of Karyn’s new book!Visit Karyn’s websiteWatch Karyn’s TED Talk Follow Karyn on Instagram and LinkedIn Grab your copy of the 2023 Finish Calendar!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!

Creativity and innovation are commonly viewed as fleeting moments of inspiration that must be grand, life-altering, and totally new. No wonder they can feel so intimidating. But what if they were actually muscles that could be stretched and grown slowly over time with practice?In this episode Director of Executive Education at Stanford’s acclaimed Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (aka the d.school), Jeremy Utley is here to teach you how to do that. Jeremy is a self-proclaimed “recovering MBA, spreadsheet junkie, and management consultant,” who now studies innovation in large enterprises and startups. In this episode, he’ll teach you how to tap into your Idea Flow, reframe problems, and provoke your imagination so that creativity becomes as natural as learning any other skill.Jeremy's Book List:The Idea Factory by Jon GertnerShoe Dog by Phil NightBenjamin Franklin by Walter IsaacsonWhere Good Ideas Come From by Stephen JohnsonCreativity Inc by Ed CatmullIn This Episode:Buy a copy of Jeremy's book IdeaFlowListen to Jeremy’s PodcastVisit Jeremy’s Website: ideaflow.design and jeremyutley.designFollow Jeremy on Twitter or LinkedInGrab your copy of the 2023 Finish Calendar!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!

We all have a finite number of hours in the week (168 to be exact), and oftentimes it doesn’t feel like enough for everything we want to do. But what if there was a way to fit all the most important things into your schedule? What if you could actually pursue all the personal and professional goals you have and have them live in harmony?Laura Vanderkam is a time-management expert and author of the new book, Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters. She’s also a mom of five and knows how challenging it can be to make time work for you not against you. She joins me for an incredible conversation about prioritizing what matters, finding time for the work and people you love, and so much more!Laura's Book List:Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyIn This Episode:Buy a copy of Laura’s new book!Listen to Laura’s podcasts: Before Breakfast & Best of Both WorldsVisit Laura’s WebsiteFollow Laura on Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, and FacebookGrab your copy of the 2023 Finish Calendar!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!

The people that struggle most with discipline aren't always Netflix-obsessed couch lovers. A lot of times, it's very successful, high-achieving individuals that have a hard time with it…but why?Ryan Holiday would explain that it’s those people who have a tendency to be overly-disciplined causing them to risk things like health, happiness, and relationships. Ryan is the bestselling author of many books including Trust Me, I’m Lying, The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and his latest book, Discipline is Destiny. He joins me for a conversation about striking the right balance of discipline, using “pullback” methods, and so much more!Ryan's Book List:Meditations: A New Translation, by Marcus Aurelius, Gregory Hays TranslationMastery by Robert GreeneThe War of Art by Steven PressfieldLeadership in Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns GoodwinIn This Episode:Buy a copy of Ryan’s new bookVisit Ryan’s Website Listen to Ryan’s PodcastRead more from Ryan online: The Daily StoicFollow Ryan on social media: @ryanholiday @dailystoic Grab your copy of the 2023 Finish Calendar!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!

Why do some people seem to effortlessly thrive at their work while some of us feel like we’re constantly just trying to make it through the week? Patrick Lencioni would tell you that it’s because some of us are excelling in our area of genius, while others of us are trying to tap into strengths we don’t have or don’t enjoy.Patrick is one of the founders of The Table Group and is the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 12 books, which have sold over 7 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. As President of the Table Group, Patrick spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health and consulting with executives and their teams. He joins me for a conversation about the six different areas of genius and how you can tap into yours so that your work becomes easier and more enjoyable.In This Episode:Buy a copy of Pat’s new bookListen to Pat’s podcastVisit Pat’s websiteFollow Pat on LinkedInPat's Book List:Drunks and Monks by John H. CarmichaelBuilt to Last by Jim Collins and Jerry I. PorrasSearching for and Maintaining of Peace by Jacques PhilippeAbsolute Relativism by Chris StefanickGrab your copy of the 2023 Finish Calendar!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!

Is it really possible to change the future or do our pasts dictate who we are destined to become? Nona Jones would tell you that the future is yours to shape, no matter the circumstances you come from. She had the sort of childhood no one expects good things to come from, so she flipped the script on the world.Nona is now an international speaker, preacher, author, and the head of global faith-based partnerships at Facebook. She is a graduate of the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program and was named one of Essence Magazine’s “Under 40 Women to Watch.” She most recently served as Secretary of the Florida Juvenile Justice Association Board of Directors and on the Georgia Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force. Presently she leads a church with her husband in Gainesville, Florida. Nona joined me for an incredible conversation about rejection, redemption, and becoming who you were meant to be despite what you have to overcome.Nona's Book List:Essentialism by Greg McKeownDeep Work by Cal NewportIn This Episode:Buy a copy of Nona’s new book!Listen to Nona’s podcastVisit Nona’s WebsiteFollow Nona on social: @nonanotnora.Grab your copy of the 2023 Finish Calendar!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!

Right now, I’m at the beginning of a three-year writing process for my next book that’s all about bravery. Why bravery? Because after nearly 50 years I discovered that every win, every triumph, and every victory in my life happened in the moments I chose to weather the storms caused by my fears. Every goal you want to achieve is on the other side of a brave decision. That’s why this week we’re talking about a fear that keeps a lot of people from ever starting their dreams: imposter syndrome. We’ll cover why it’s such an insidious force and what you can do to overcome it in the episode.In This Episode:Sign up for the 5 Brave Days Challenge! 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!

TikToks and Instagram reels go viral when they have the right soundtrack. Your thoughts are the same way. The loudest, catchiest, most played thoughts are the ones that shape the way we view ourselves, the actions we take, and the results that come from those actions. But what if the thoughts we listen to the most are broken soundtracks? What if the loudest thoughts we have about ourselves aren’t even true? As adults, we’ve all picked up bad soundtracks along the way, but the students in our lives are still curating their playlists for the first time. They’re still writing the soundtracks they’re going to listen to for the rest of their lives. That's why I wrote my new book, Your New Playlist with my teenage daughters, L.E. and McRae. They join me in a very special episode of All it Takes is a Goal to talk about why mindset is so powerful, how to ditch broken soundtracks, and how to build new ones that will help you overcome challenges and achieve your goals.In This Episode:Order Jon's new book, "Your New Playlist" and read the first two chapters!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!

Have you ever felt like you’ve hit a wall in your life? Like you don’t know exactly what you want to do, but you know what you’re doing isn’t it? Eric Thomas grew up in a world that was against him from the start in a lot of ways. At a young age, he found himself homeless and living with no real direction until he realized he had to make a change.Today, he’s known as ET “The Hip Hop Preacher,” and is a world-renowned speaker, educator, pastor, and audible.com Audie Awards Finalist. He’s taken the world by storm with his creative, common-sense approach to living a successful, satisfying professional and personal life. He joined me for an incredible conversation that will have you ready to run through your walls and break the glass ceilings in your life.ET Book List:The BibleThink & Grow Rich by Napoleon HillDaily Motivation for African-American Success by Dennis KimbroChicken Soup for the Soul (Any)The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. ClasonThe Greatest Salesman in the World by Og MandinoThe Autobiography of Malcolm XIn This Episode:Check out ET's book!Watch Eric’s “How Bad Do You Want It?” speechListen to Eric’s podcastFollow Eric online: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TwitterPre-order Jon's new book, "Your New Playlist" and read the first two chapters!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!

Why is following a dream so hard sometimes? You know what you want, and you know what you need to do to achieve it, so why hasn’t it happened yet?I’m thrilled to have my long-time mentor, Steven Pressfield, join me for an episode all about doing the thing we all want - to live out our dreams. Steven is the bestselling author of countless screenplays, novels, and nonfiction books, including Gates of Fire, Turning Pro, and one of my all-time favorites, The War of Art. In this episode, we talk about taking consistent steps toward your dream, quieting distractions, Obi-Wan Kenobi moments, King Kong, and so much more!Steven Pressfield Book List:The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway The Moviegoer by Walker PercyTropic of Capricorn by Henry MillerHistory of the Peloponnesian War by ThucydidesIn This Episode:Buy a copy of Steven’s new book!Visit Steven’s website.Follow Steven on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Pre-order Jon's new book, "Your New Playlist" and read the first two chapters!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!

There are endless distractions that are constantly taking us away from the things we try to accomplish. Some are innocent, like when your kids need help with a school project. Others are more frustrating, like a job that constantly cuts into your personal time.Regardless of what the distraction is, it makes moving forward with your goals harder. That’s why in this episode, I’m teaching you how to overcome four of the most common things that get in the way of progress: interruptions, overwhelming tasks, long goals, and day jobs. By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools to keep moving toward the finish line of your goal even when everything is trying to get in the way.In This Episode:Pre-order "Your New Playlist" and read the first two chapters!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!

The number one thing a mentor can give you is cheat codes. That phrase may sound too good to be true, but it isn’t. Great mentors have great cheat codes, and cheat codes make accomplishing your goal a lot easier.In Part 2 of this special micro-series, we’re wrapping up our conversation on establishing and maintaining a thriving mentor relationship. I’ll share the questions to ask your mentors, what to do if you’re having a hard time finding a mentor where you live, and most importantly, how to accelerate the goals you’re working toward with your mentor.In This Episode:Part 1 of this Mentor SeriesCheck out my Finish CourseBook 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!

Mentors are like time machines. They’ve been to the future you want, and if you ask them, they’ll tell you how to get there too. In this special two-part micro-series, we’re talking about how to find a mentor, how to maximize the relationship, and how to marry your goals with their expertise. Tune in to learn about the qualities every mentor needs, your responsibilities in the relationship, how to ask a potential mentor to partner with you, and so much more. By the end of this episode, you’ll join the league of time travelers that are shaving entire years off their biggest goals.In 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!

Welcome to our final week of Summer School! This week, we’re talking about what I think is the best job in the world, public speaking. I know some of you shuddered just thinking about getting on a stage to talk to people, but before you freak out, hear me out. You may not have any aspiration to be a professional public speaker (but if you do, you’re going to LOVE this episode), but there will be times in life when you have to communicate your ideas to a group of people. That could be in a team meeting at work, on a Zoom call with a client, or with your family and friends. No matter if you’re speaking to 5 people or 500, I want you to feel confident and maybe even excited, so this week, I’m going to share 4 mistakes to avoid so you can crush your communication every time. Summer School Series:Week 1: 8 wicked easy ways to charge more for your side hustleWeek 2: 5 stupid simple steps to jumpstart a healthier lifeWeek 3: 5 steps I use to write New York Times BestsellersIn 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!

Welcome to Week 3 of the Summer School series! This week we’re talking about the five steps I use to write New York Times Bestselling Books. We’ll discuss the common pitfalls most aspiring authors make, the paradoxes of self-publishing, the exact process I use to create my drafts, and so much more! If you want to write a book, you’re going to love this episode.Summer School Series:Week 1: 8 wicked easy ways to charge more for your side hustleWeek 2: 5 stupid simple steps to jumpstart a healthier life In 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!

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!