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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.

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Why do some leaders effortlessly earn trust and create environments where we thrive while others come off as sterile and struggle to create a welcoming space? Bestselling author, Vanessa Van Edwards, says it’s because some people have naturally high charisma, or a harmonious blend of warmth and competence, and others have to work to cultivate charisma. Vanessa is the author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding With People, her TED Talk has over 54 million views, and she’s spent nearly 17 years formulating, researching, and writing her newest book Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. She joins me in this episode to talk about the science of charisma and how you can use it in your life to be a better leader, entrepreneur, friend, or partner.

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Money isn’t bad… right? Derrick Kinney knows money has the power to create amazing opportunities and experiences for you and the people you care about. So why do so many of us struggle to embrace big financial goals or the desire to acquire more money? Derrick believes if you’re not making the money you deserve and you’re not making the impact on the world you want to make, you have the power to change that. He joins me in this episode of All it Takes is a Goal to teach you how you can leverage your money in a powerfully good way. For more from Derrick, check out his new book, Good Money Revolution!

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“How do I get my spouse/significant other to understand and support the big dream I’m chasing?” This is the most asked question my wife Jenny and I get, so after a substantial amount of begging and pleading, I was able to convince her to join me in this very special Valentine’s Day episode. We share everything 20 years of marriage has taught us about how you and your partner can be a team while you create and pursue projects together. Listen to our conversation to learn about how to balance the “wow” and the “how,” manage each other’s feelings, give constructive feedback to each other, and so much more!

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We live in a culture that’s obsessed with living regret-free, but if we’re honest, we all have them. Collectively, it’s the most common negative emotion we experience, so why do we struggle to deal with it so much? That question led New York Times bestselling author, Daniel H. Pink, to ask 16,000 people in 105 countries about their regrets. He found that this negative emotion has the potential to be used in a powerful and positive way. He joins me in this episode for a conversation about how dealing with your regrets and failures can help you reprioritize your values, make you a better decision maker, and propel your life in a new direction.

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Dave Hollis is a New York Times best-selling author, host of the popular Rise Together podcast, a keynote speaker, and a business coach on GrowthDay. He’s also a father, the taller half of the Jon & Dave Show, and a good friend of mine. In this special episode, Dave joins me for a conversation about facing fears, creating a new normal, dealing with haters, and his up close and personal experiences with Airbud (yes, the dunking/spiking/touchdown scoring dog). If a few of life’s curveballs have you feeling stuck, Dave has the encouragement that will help you move forward again with confidence.

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When I ask people what the hardest part of finishing their goals is, the #1 answer is always time management. We’re all too busy, and we all have a finite amount of hours in the day to work with. But would you believe me if I told you that you can create more time? Because you can. In this episode, I’ll teach you the power of a Time Audit, show you to use it to get a grip on your calendar and create more time to spend doing what matters most. If you’re constantly wishing for more hours in your day, this episode is for you!

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Big goals are accomplished through small actions. That’s why a crucial part of successfully finishing a goal is tracking the little things that keep you moving toward the finish line. In this episode, I’ll teach you how to make an Action Tracker AKA the tool I use to accomplish all my goals. I’ll also share the question I ask myself when I’m tempted to give up on a goal, prompts to help you zero in on exactly what steps you need to take to reach your goal, and so much more!

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Every successful goal has 4 things in common: results, action, time, and motivation. Results are first on the list for a reason. If you don’t determine where you want to end up, you’ll never know when you’ve crossed the finish line. Listen to this episode for the three simple words that will help you define the results that will measure your success.

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Are you working on a goal that has you feeling stuck? Or maybe it feels really overwhelming or like you’re just not making any progress? If you can relate, chances are, your goal is too big. That’s why this episode is all about the power of a micro-goal, AKA a small goal that generates big results. It’s sort of like having a Roth IRA. You invest small actions over time, and eventually, you’ve got massive dividends. Listen in to learn how to set a micro-goal that can slingshot you over the finish line of 2022.

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