Best of RAR: How a “Best Moments” List Can Help You Love Your Homeschool featuring Jon Acuff

From Read-Aloud Revival ® by Sarah Mackenzie

March 5, 2026 · 46 min

About this episode

In this episode, Sarah Mackenzie revisits a conversation with Jon Acuff about how reflecting on past successes can enhance our homeschooling experience.

Join us for RAR's Summer Adventure . Today, we’re revisiting a listener-favorite episode that has some advice and an activity that I think are perfect for this time of year in our homeschools. Jon Acuff, author of All It Takes Is a Goal, joined me a while back for a perspective-shifting conversation about setting and achieving goals for our homeschools, and how looking back at our best moments, from major milestones to pockets of joy, helps us envision the kind of future we really want. Jon also shares some practical tips for reframing the urge to compare ourselves to others, especially on social media, giving ourselves credit for what we’re already doing–because it’s definitely more than you think–and approaching goals with a “some is better than none” mindset. In this episode, you’ll hear: How taking stock of your past best moments helps you be more grateful and present for the moments happening right now Why having dreams and goals bigger than your calendar is actually a gift A simple key to finding goals that work for you and your family Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie: Read-Aloud Revival Waxwing Books Subscribe to the Newsletter Find the rest of the show notes at…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Mackenzie

Guest: Jon Acuff

Topics covered

homeschooling
goal setting
personal development
gratitude
family

Keywords

homeschool
goals
best moments
gratitude
parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: All It Takes Is a Goal