logo
episode-header-image
May 2021
22m 32s

ATG 18: 10 Things No One Tells You When ...

JON ACUFF
About this episode
There are a limited number of universal truths in the world, but I think we can all agree on this: Nobody likes a boring graduation speech. That's why this week's podcast episode is my version of what I think all commencement speeches should be: practical, fun, and in list format. Whether you're a grad, know a grad, or even if you can't remember your colle ... Show More
Up next
Yesterday
ATG 257: Politicians Are Temporary, Family Is Forever: Your Thanksgiving Survival Guide
<p>I am my niece and nephew&apos;s favorite uncle—mostly because I&apos;m their only uncle, but a win is a win. Election years turn every family gathering into &quot;squirrely uncle season,&quot; and Thanksgiving is ground zero. You&apos;ve got relatives who think differently, be ... Show More
14m 40s
Nov 17
ATG 256: The 4 Books That Changed My Year (And Why I Read 75 Fewer Books)
<p>Last year, I read more than 100 books. This year, I cut that goal down to 25—and actually got more out of them. After realizing I was flying through books without retaining much, I slowed down and found four that earned a permanent spot on my bookshelf. In this episode, I&apos ... Show More
19m 35s
Nov 10
ATG 255: Stop Being a Success Voyeur
<p>Have you ever noticed how easy it is to binge on other people’s success stories? Podcasts, books, courses—it all <em>feels </em>productive, but sometimes it’s just procrastination in disguise. I call it being a success voyeur. You’re peering through the glass, watching other p ... Show More
14m 52s
Recommended Episodes
May 2021
Let's Chat: Life Updates, Reflecting on a Year of Grad School, Transitioning Out of College
<p>In today's episode, Abby chats about some life updates and what's to come for her through the rest of the year, reflects on the last "year" of graduate school and what it taught her, and talks about staying present and transitioning out of college. Be sure to leave a review, f ... Show More
48m 3s
Dec 2022
143: Smart Girl Semester Recap
The semester is (almost) over! <br> <br> For all my people in college, high school, or the ones working that draining full time job: this episode is for you. <br> <br> In today's episode we talk all about how you can start for a new semester, take on finals, end off a semester, a ... Show More
35m 44s
Jun 2022
Graduation (Friends Forever…Sort Of) | BFBA Episode 12
High school graduation…a time for reflection, celebration and…Ron Burgundy quotes? On the season finale of BFBA, Stevie and Neagheen talk all things graduation (and some things...college). They discuss choosing between Ivy Leagues (well, Neagheen does), if all of that hard work i ... Show More
55m 6s
May 2020
Introducing - Commencement: Speeches For The Class 2020
iHeartRadio knows how important the graduation ceremony is. After four long years of hard work, commencement offers one last moment to reflect before you toss your hat into the air and take on the world. We know that during these difficult times, most graduates won’t get to atten ... Show More
1m 3s
Mar 2023
GET BACK UP Motivational Speech
Everybody has a story. We all come from someplace different, and in our own way we’ve all had to face our battles. The hardships, the pain, the failures… They have all taught us valuable LESSONS which have brought us here. We all need to learn different things in this life and th ... Show More
4m 50s
May 2023
6. Post Grad Life and Navigating Your Twenties
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2135151/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>In honor of graduation season, I am going to share with you the reality of post grad life and what navigating your twenties looks like. Entering the real world i ... Show More
51m 26s
Aug 2015
001: Mindset - The Key to Success in Law School?
<p class="MsoNormal">The goal of this episode is to talk about one of the most important tools you need when starting your legal career – the right mindset. We discuss fixed and growth mindsets and talk about how having the right mindset can really influence your experience and s ... Show More
29m 51s
Dec 2023
#252 Reflecting on 2023, Planning for 2024
<p>Welcome back to one of my favourite episodes of the year - one filled with reflections and goal-setting at the end of the year. <br/><br/>I love this time of year because it&apos;s a natural rest point for thinking about how the previous year has gone, and what we&apos;d like ... Show More
46m 45s