All It Takes Is A Goal – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, I’m giving you an exclusive sneak peek into our new book How Teens Win, which releases on September 10. First, I’ll read the intro to set the stage, and then my daughter LE will take over with the first chapter. It’s a little taste of the wisdom, laughs, and real-life advice we’ve packed into this book.

Whether you’re a teen, parent, grandparent, teacher, or coach (or just someone who loves a good story), this episode is for you. Listen and hear why How Teens Win isn’t just a book—it’s a conversation that can change lives.

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Ever feel like your brain is stuck in a loop of worries? In this episode, I’m sharing one simple trick that will help you worry less and accomplish more.

Here’s how it started: On a Sunday afternoon, the number 5 kept bouncing around in my head. I needed to run 5 miles, but every part of me wanted to bail. My brain was pulling out all the stops to convince me not to do it. But instead of letting those worries win, I decided to flip the script.

In this episode, I’ll show you how repeating a single word helped me get off the couch and out onto the pavement. Join me as I talk about turning our stress into success, one simple step at a time!

In This Episode:
Order our new book, “How Teens Win”
Get the free bonuses for “How Teens Win”

Sign up for my newsletter, Try This!

Follow me on GoodReads
Book me to speak at your event or to your team!

I'm also on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.

My new book All It Takes Is a Goal is available! You can grab a copy from your favorite bookstore or at atgbook.com.

Grab my book, Finish, today!

Have me speak at your next event!

Have me speak at your next event!

Welcome back to the podcast for part 2 of How To Finish Any Goal In 4 Words! In the last episode, we dove into Results and Actions. Now, let's tackle the next two: Time and Motivation. I'll share practical strategies to make the most of your time and keep your motivation high as you work towards your goals. Whether it's writing a book or chasing any other dream, these insights will be your guide. Plus, I'll introduce you to the Finish Journal, a powerful tool I've created to support you every step of the way. Let's keep crushing those goals together! Tune in now!

Sign up for my newsletter, Try This!

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I'm also on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.

My new book All It Takes Is a Goal is available! You can grab a copy from your favorite bookstore or at atgbook.com.

Have me speak at your next event!

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:
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Pat's Book List:
Drunks and Monks by John H. Carmichael
Built to Last by Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras
Searching for and Maintaining of Peace by Jacques Philippe
Absolute Relativism by Chris Stefanick

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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 McKeown
Deep Work by Cal Newport

In This Episode:
Buy a copy of Nona’s new book!
Listen to Nona’s podcast
Visit Nona’s Website
Follow Nona on social: @nonanotnora.
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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.

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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 Bible
Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Daily Motivation for African-American Success by Dennis Kimbro
Chicken Soup for the Soul (Any)
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino
The Autobiography of Malcolm X

In This Episode:
Check out ET's book!
Watch Eric’s “How Bad Do You Want It?” speech
Listen to Eric’s podcast
Follow Eric online: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, 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!

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 Percy
Tropic of Capricorn by Henry Miller
History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides

In 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!