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A.J. Jacobs is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Celebrity, College, Comedy, Creativity, Culture, Entertainers, Ethics & Integrity, Faith & Religion, Government, Health, Healthcare, Innovation, Inspirational, Jewish Heritage, Journalism, Literary, Motivational, News & Media, Spirituality, TED

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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

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.
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.”

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 >

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.

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.

Change Your Behavior, Change Your Mind

Jacobs’s year of living biblically taught him that the most powerful way to change his mind was to change his behavior. The mind will catch up. As he says, “Fake it till you make it.” It’s how he claims he learned to be a better person and a better businessman.

A.J. Jacobs Videos

A.J. Jacobs on his "Year of Living Constitutionally"
AJ Jacobs | Missing Pieces | New Haven Mainstage 2022
A.J. Jacobs: Practicing Radical Gratitude

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A.J. Jacobs 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
The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World

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How do I book A.J. Jacobs to speak at my event?

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What are the speaker fees for A.J. Jacobs

Speaking fees for A.J. Jacobs, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book A.J. Jacobs are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire A.J. Jacobs, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does A.J. Jacobs speak about?

A.J. Jacobs is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Celebrity, College, Comedy, Creativity, Culture, Entertainers, Ethics & Integrity, Faith & Religion, Government, Health, Healthcare, Innovation, Inspirational, Jewish Heritage, Journalism, Literary, Motivational, News & Media, Spirituality, TED.
Where does A.J. Jacobs travel from?

A.J. Jacobs generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is A.J. Jacobs’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like A.J. Jacobs for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book A.J. Jacobs for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host A.J. Jacobs or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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A.J. Jacobs is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey, The Importance of Self-Delusion in the Creative Process, Drop Dead Healthy: One Man’s Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection, The Know-It-All: Behind One Man’s Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World, My Year of Living Biblically and Change Your Behavior, Change Your Mind. The estimated speaking fee range to book A.J. Jacobs for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. 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 Randy Cohen, Jesse Dylan, Asra Nomani, Mike Greenberg and Mayim Bialik. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling A.J. Jacobs for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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