A.J. Jacobs
Keynote Speaker: Best-Selling Author & "Human Guinea Pig"
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A.J. Jacobs Biography
Known as "the human guinea pig," A.J. Jacobs has engaged in such lifestyle experiments as outsourcing his life to India, reading the entire Encyclopedia Britannica in a quest to become well-informed, living according to the Bible, and adhering to all modern medical advice to achieve optimal health. His experiences are documented in his New York Times bestsellers "The Year of Living Biblically," "The Know-It-All," and "Drop Dead Healthy."
Jacobs serves as an editor at large at Esquire magazine and has written for The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and New York Magazine. He has also authored several other books, including "Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey," and "The Puzzler: One Man’s Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life," released in 2022. He is known for his unique approach to storytelling, using immersive experiences to provide new perspectives.
Jacobs has also made a significant impact in the realm of charity. He is a member of Giving What We Can, pledging 10% of his lifelong earnings to charitable causes. This has included donations to the Against Malaria Foundation and other effective altruism organizations.
He has spoken at various events and is a well-known TED Talk presenter, including talks like "My year of living biblically" and "How Healthy Living Nearly Killed Me". In addition, Jacobs has made appearances on TV shows such as "By The Book" and radio programs like NPR's "Ask Me Another".
In addition to his writing and speaking engagements, Jacobs organized the Global Family Reunion in 2015 and previously hosted the genealogy-focused podcast "Twice Removed." He resides in New York City with his family.
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A.J. Jacobs Speaking Topics
In this keynote, A.J. reveals secrets about how gratitude can make us all happier, more generous and more connected. He provides wonderful insights and useful tips, from how to focus on the hundreds of things that go right every day instead of the few that go wrong to how our culture overemphasizes the individual over the team. "Thanks a Thousand" is a reminder to audiences of the amazing interconnectedness of our world, ultimately teaching us how gratitude can make our lives kinder and more impactful.
How can we apply the idea of method-acting to our business lives? This is the question that life-hacker and best-selling author A.J. Jacobs tackles in this insightful (and highly entertaining) talk on the benefits of faking it until you make it. Through a series of examples from his own life, Jacobs shows just how much our behavior shapes our thoughts and our perceptions. Thus, if we want to change our attitude about something, the best way is to “act as if.”
A.J. Jacobs lives his life as an experiment. In his New York Times bestsellers The Know-It-All and The Year of Living Biblically, Jacobs tackled mental and spiritual challenges; in his most recent book, Drop Dead Healthy: One Man’s Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection, he physically challenged himself to live a healthy life from head to toe. READ MORE >
In this engaging and delightful talk based on his New York Times best-selling book, speaker A.J. Jacobs gives a behind-the-scenes look at his journey to “become the smartest person in the world” by reading the entire Encyclopedia Britannica from A to Z, all 44 million words of it.
Raised in a secular family, but increasingly interested in the role of religion in our world, A.J. Jacobs decided to learn about the Bible firsthand: by living it. He vowed to spend a year following every single rule in the Bible, from the famous ones (the Ten Commandments) to the often-ignored laws (“don’t shave your beard,” “do not wear clothes from mixed fibers,” and even “stone adulterers”). The result is a fascinating look at religion—one that is both reverent and irreverent, funny and deeply serious.
A.J. Jacobs Videos
The Year of Living Constitutionally: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution's Original Meaning
Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey (TED Books)
Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection
My Life as an Experiment: One Man's Humble Quest to Improve Himself by Living as a Woman, Becoming George Washington, Telling No Lies, and Other Radical Tests
The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible
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A.J. Jacobs is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as News & Media, Authors, Comedy, Health, Faith & Religion, College, Ethics & Integrity, Writing, Inspirational, Motivational, Entertainers, Healthcare, TED, Innovation, Creativity, Celebrity, Literary, Culture, Jewish Heritage and Editing.
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A.J. Jacobs is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including News & Media, Authors and Comedy. The estimated speaking fee range to book A.J. Jacobs for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. A.J. Jacobs generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Asra Nomani, Mike Greenberg and Brad Meltzer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling A.J. Jacobs for an upcoming event.
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A.J. Jacobs Speaking Topics
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Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey
In this keynote, A.J. reveals secrets about how gratitude can make us all happier, more generous and more connected. He provides wonderful insights and useful tips, from how to focus on the hundreds of things that go right every day instead of the few that go wrong to how our culture overemphasizes the individual over the team. "Thanks a Thousand" is a reminder to audiences of the amazing interconnectedness of our world, ultimately teaching us how gratitude can make our lives kinder and more impactful.
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The Importance of Self-Delusion in the Creative Process
How can we apply the idea of method-acting to our business lives? This is the question that life-hacker and best-selling author A.J. Jacobs tackles in this insightful (and highly entertaining) talk on the benefits of faking it until you make it. Through a series of examples from his own life, Jacobs shows just how much our behavior shapes our thoughts and our perceptions. Thus, if we want to change our attitude about something, the best way is to “act as if.”
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Drop Dead Healthy: One Man’s Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection
A.J. Jacobs lives his life as an experiment. In his New York Times bestsellers The Know-It-All and The Year of Living Biblically, Jacobs tackled mental and spiritual challenges; in his most recent book, Drop Dead Healthy: One Man’s Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection, he physically challenged himself to live a healthy life from head to toe. READ MORE >
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The Know-It-All: Behind One Man’s Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World
In this engaging and delightful talk based on his New York Times best-selling book, speaker A.J. Jacobs gives a behind-the-scenes look at his journey to “become the smartest person in the world” by reading the entire Encyclopedia Britannica from A to Z, all 44 million words of it.
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My Year of Living Biblically
Raised in a secular family, but increasingly interested in the role of religion in our world, A.J. Jacobs decided to learn about the Bible firsthand: by living it. He vowed to spend a year following every single rule in the Bible, from the famous ones (the Ten Commandments) to the often-ignored laws (“don’t shave your beard,” “do not wear clothes from mixed fibers,” and even “stone adulterers”). The result is a fascinating look at religion—one that is both reverent and irreverent, funny and deeply serious.
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BOOKS
The Year of Living Constitutionally: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution's Original Meaning
Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey (TED Books)
Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection
My Life as an Experiment: One Man's Humble Quest to Improve Himself by Living as a Woman, Becoming George Washington, Telling No Lies, and Other Radical Tests
The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible
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