All It Takes Is A Goal

ATG 71: Reinvent your life, raise millions of dollars, do work that matters - The Scott Harrison Story May 02, 2022

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How do you tackle the goals that feel totally insurmountable? Things like ending world hunger, putting a stop to trafficking, or saving an endangered species? This week’s guest understands how intimidating it can be, but that hasn’t stopped him from pursuing his goal of providing clean water to everyone - as in literally every single person on the planet.
Scott Harrison spent almost 10 years as a nightclub promoter in New York City before leaving to volunteer on a hospital ship off the coast of Liberia, West Africa as a volunteer photojournalist. Returning home to New York City two years later, he founded the non-profit organization Charity: Water in 2006. In 15 years, with the help of more than 1 million donors worldwide, Charity: Water has raised over $598 million and funded 79,136 water projects in 29 countries. He joins me to talk about rebuilding his entire life, what saved his nonprofit from bankruptcy, and the power of living a transparent life.
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Visit Charity:Water online
Watch the video at The Spring
Buy a copy of Scott Harrison’s book, Thirst
Scott Harrison Book List:
Getting Things Done by David Allen
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Chip and Dan Heath
Sacred Fire by Ronald Rolheiser
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ATG 70: “I don’t have to. I get to.” My amazing conversation about work, life, and service with Scott Jeffrey Miller Apr 25, 2022

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Being a leader, entrepreneur, spouse, parent, or high-achieving person isn’t always easy. Difficult tasks, difficult conversations, and difficult decisions are ever-present, so how do we navigate them with both efficiency and positivity?
Capping a 25-year career as the Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Business Development, Scott Jeffrey Miller currently serves as FranklinCovey’s senior advisor on thought leadership. Scott also hosts On Leadership with Scott Miller, the world’s largest and fastest-growing leadership podcast. He joins me for a powerful conversation about reframing the most difficult aspects of your goals, how personal and professional values are your most valuable compass, and the gift of honest communication. For more from Scott, check out his book Master Mentors: 30 Transformative Insights from Our Greatest Minds.
In This Episode:
Check out Scott's website.
Take a listen to the On Leadership Podcast.
Scott's Book List:
Zoom by Istvan Banyai
A Short Guide to a Happy Life by Anna Quindlen
Multipliers by Liz Wiseman
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ATG 69: The messy art of raising modern teenagers - My interview with my 18yo L.E. Acuff Apr 18, 2022

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What’s it like being a teenager today? What’s up with Gen Z’s meme obsession? How do you motivate a teenager to have goals? As a parent, I’ve asked myself all these questions, so I decided to ask them to someone who might be able to answer, a real-life teenager, my 18-year-old daughter, L.E. Acuff. L.E. is a senior in high school preparing for her freshman year of college. She’s also a brilliant, trumpet-playing, swim star, and co-author of a book we wrote together. She joined me for a very special conversation to talk about the nuances of social media, the things parents need to stop saying, and tips for parents raising young adults. For more from L.E., pre-order Your New Playlist at acuff.me/playlist!

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ATG 68: How to make 200 million cookies from a college dorm room – My conversation with Tiffany Chen Apr 11, 2022

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In 1999, Tiffany Taylor accidentally stood up Leon Chen for a date (she was ice skating at the mall with a friend). As an apology, she baked and delivered a batch of warm cookies, and the concept of warm cookie delivery was born. Shortly afterward, the pair launched Tiff’s Treats with just $20 and a big dream during their sophomore year at the University of Texas. Since then, the founders have married and their business has grown to include 68 stores and more than 1700 employees. Co-founder and author, Tiff Chen, joins me for a conversation on starting the entrepreneurial life at such a young age, dealing with pushback, managing the roles of spouse and business partner and so much more. For more from Tiff and Leon, check out their brand new book, It's Not Just Cookies: Stories and Recipes from the Tiff’s Treats Kitchen.
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Tiffany's book list:
Good to Great by Jim Collins
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ATG 67: How to read 100 books in a year Apr 04, 2022

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Why is it hard to think of the right thing to say in a meeting? Or to be interesting on a date? Why are you intimated by the blank page as a writer? Because your idea bank is empty. Reading changes that. It fills up your idea bank, and that’s why I want you to be able to read 100+ books in a year. Does that sound impossible? I promise, it’s not. I’ve done it before and there are some very simple steps you can use to make it a lot easier. Whether your goal is 10 books or 100 books this year, I’ll show you how to hit it. I’ve got 28 ways you can crush your reading goal, keep your idea bank full, and keep your creativity flowing.
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ATG 66: Break free from entrepreneurial poverty. My conversation with small business expert Mike Michalowicz Mar 28, 2022

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So, you started a business or a side hustle with an amazing vision. It fulfills you and it serves others. You dreamt it would give you plenty of time and money so that you could live the way you please. However, the reality is that you’re not making enough, you’re working your tail off, and your soul is being diminished in the process.
If that’s you, my guest, Mike Michalowicz, the author of the wicked popular "Profit First," would say you’re in entrepreneurial poverty, but he’s here to change that. Mike is a speaker, author, and small business expert. He’s helped thousands of people around the world start businesses they love and grow them into thriving organizations. He joins me for a brutally honest conversation about coming back from extreme losses, prioritizing profit for your business or side hustle, and overcoming “superhero syndrome.” For more from Mike, check out his new book, Get Different.
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Visit Mike Michalowicz’s website
Buy a copy of Mike’s latest book, Get Different
Mike's Book List:
Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang
One Red Paper Clip by Kyle MacDonald
The Common Path to Uncommon Success by John Lee Dumas

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ATG 65: Do more than just the right thing. My conversation on the surprising power of service with Steven J. Anderson Mar 21, 2022

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We all want to do good in the world. We want to be good friends, good parents, good employees, and good leaders, but what would happen if we took it all one step farther? What if you went beyond good in every goal you set for yourself?
Stephen J. Anderson is an internationally known business strategist, entrepreneur, author, and speaker. He's founded more than a dozen growing and diversifying businesses, and he's a big part of the reason I got to open for Dolly Parton at the Ryman Auditorium. He joins me for a conversation on how to go the extra mile during every goal you set for yourself while you serve those around you.
From This Episode:
Check out Steve's new book The Bicycle Book : The Story of a Boy, His Father, a Paper Route and 12 Secrets of Serving Others in Business and Life
For everything else, go to his website
Steve's Book List:
Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
As A Man Thinketh by James Allen
Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell

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ATG 64: Go with your head or trust your gut? Your body knows the answer. My mind-blowing conversation with Annie Murphy Paul Mar 14, 2022

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Your brain is powerful, but it’s limited. Sometimes it’s able to tell you exactly what you feel, how you can respond to a challenge, or how you can create ideas. Other times, it can’t. Enter Annie Murphy Paul, an acclaimed science writer whose book The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain is a New York Times Editors' Choice and a Washington Post Best Nonfiction Book of 2021.
She believes that we’re using our heads too much and missing the cues the rest of our bodies are giving us to help us navigate everyday life. From being able to focus more, to expressing more creativity, to managing our emotions, your body does a remarkable job of communicating what you need to accomplish all those things and more. The problem is that most of the time, we’re too busy listening to our head. Tune in to our conversation to discover how you can tap into the full potential of your mind and the “extra-neural” resources beyond it.
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ATG 63: Be where you are, and know where you’re headed. My conversation with the unreasonably available Bob Goff Mar 07, 2022

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Leaving a legacy doesn’t happen by accident. It takes strategy, intentionality, and in Bob Goff’s case, seemingly endless generosity. Bob Goff is a recovering lawyer, New York Times bestselling author, Disneyland office resident, and Chief Balloon Inflator of his nonprofit organization, Love Does.
He’s also been a friend of mine for about a decade. It only takes about 13 seconds with Bob to feel more motivated, so after a whole episode with him, you’ll be ready to dream bigger than you ever have. Listen in for a conversation about living generously, accomplishing what’s most important to you, and creating the kind of impact that will outlast your life. For more from Bob, check out his new book Undistracted: Capture Your Purpose. Rediscover Your Joy.
From This Episode:
Read Bob Goff’s new book, “Undistracted: Capture your purpose, rediscover your joy"
Find out more about The Oaks, Bob’s Retreat Center
Follow Bob Goff on Instagram
Bob's Book List:
Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie
Check out the Finish Course
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