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All It Takes Is A Goal

Jon Acuff
All It Takes Is A Goal
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    ATG 284 | Your Communication Type Is Sabotaging Your Success (And You Don't Even Know It)

    06/01/2026 | 1h 3 mins.
    Why do some people totally bomb when a conversation really counts? In this episode, therapist and author Jason VanRuler breaks down the five communication types that explain how we connect, where we fail, and why we keep repeating the same patterns. From Peacemakers who avoid conflict to Sparks who struggle to go deep, Jason reveals how childhood shaped your communication style and what happens when stress makes the real you show up. We also dive into the bullseye method for vulnerability (not everyone gets the middle), why cutting people off isn't a badge of honor, and the three phrases that will change your relationships: "If it matters to you, it matters to me," "Can I explain this?" and simply "Maybe." Plus, Jason shares why you need a new therapist when you can guess what they're going to say, the watches and hobbies we've both obsessed over, and why he cries on planes flying home. If you've ever wondered why communication breaks down when it matters most, this episode will show you exactly what's happening and how to fix it.
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    ATG 283 | The Analyst's Trap: When Reviewing the Past Prevents You From Dreaming the Future

    05/26/2026 | 15 mins.
    You're a pro at seeing what went wrong, why it went wrong, and exactly what it will cost if it goes wrong again. If you love a good post mortem and naturally think in terms of evidence and precedent rather than optimism and possibility, you might be an Analyst. In this episode, I'm breaking down the third procrastination profile from my new book Procrastination Proof. Analysts excel at reviewing data and learning from results but get stuck moving from analysis to future vision. You become an archivist for mistakes, accidentally curating a perfect museum of all the times it didn't work before. The pain of the past creates the procrastination of the present. You can't do today because of something that happened yesterday. Do you know what the hardest part of the eleventh diet is? The first ten that didn't work. If this sounds like you, take the free quiz at JonAcuff.com/quiz to discover your exact procrastination profile and get a customized action plan.
    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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    ATG 283 | The Analyst's Trap: When Reviewing the Past Prevents You From Dreaming the Future

    05/25/2026 | 10 mins.
    You're a pro at seeing what went wrong, why it went wrong, and exactly what it will cost if it goes wrong again. If you love a good post mortem and naturally think in terms of evidence and precedent rather than optimism and possibility, you might be an Analyst. In this episode, I'm breaking down the third procrastination profile from my new book Procrastination Proof. Analysts excel at reviewing data and learning from results but get stuck moving from analysis to future vision. You become an archivist for mistakes, accidentally curating a perfect museum of all the times it didn't work before. The pain of the past creates the procrastination of the present. You can't do today because of something that happened yesterday. Do you know what the hardest part of the eleventh diet is? The first ten that didn't work. If this sounds like you, take the free quiz at JonAcuff.com/quiz to discover your exact procrastination profile and get a customized action plan.
    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!
    Have me speak at your next event!
    Have me speak at your next event!
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    ATG 282 | Hustlers: When Moving Fast Means You're Going in the Wrong Direction

    05/18/2026 | 14 mins.
    If you'd rather jump in without reading the instructions, if paperwork feels like it's slowing you down, if your first inclination is ACTION! ACTION! ACTION!, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the hustler procrastination profile from my new book, Procrastination Proof. Hustlers excel at taking consistent action and turning thoughts into momentum faster than anyone else in the room. You thrive in the montage part of the movie where most people get stuck. You put together IKEA furniture without looking at the instructions. But here's your trap: you can end up in the wrong city, or even the wrong state, because you were going 100mph without checking the GPS. You're the king of hustle but the jester of progress. Production without direction is just expensive busy work. In this episode, discover why review feels like a threat to you, how to recognize when you're moving fast in the wrong direction, and what to do about it. Take the free quiz at JonAcuff.com/quiz to find out your procrastination profile.
    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!
    Have me speak at your next event!
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    ATG 281 | Are You a Perfectionist? Why Your Perfect Plans Keep You Stuck

    05/11/2026 | 16 mins.
    If you have the most detailed, amazing plans but you're always waiting until everything is perfect to get started, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the second of four procrastination profiles: the Perfectionist. You excel at creating detailed roadmaps and speak spreadsheet fluently, but you get stuck moving from planning to execution. The plan feels safe. The first real step does not. You're going to change the world just as soon as the plan is perfect, but here's the problem: the plan will never be perfect. It can't be, because there's too much information and it's all changing too quickly. In this episode, discover your core procrastination trap, why you resist the uncertainty of execution, and what to do about it. Plus, I'll tell you about the lightning fast, free quiz at JonAcuff.com/quiz that will show you exactly which type of procrastination you deal with and give you a step by step action plan to overcome it.
    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!
    Have me speak at your next event!
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About 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.
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