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Feb 2025
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ATG 216: The Choices You Make, Make You

JON ACUFF
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After 14 years of business travel, I finally hit Delta Diamond Medallion Status—but not for the reasons you might think. In this episode, I break down why I still fly Southwest most of the time, how our daily decisions reveal what we truly value, and why matching your actions to your intentions is the key to success. Whether it’s airline choices, career moves, or how you spend your Saturdays, the choices you make, make you. Let’s talk about how to make better ones.

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