Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod is a weekly podcast dedicated to empowering and equipping you with practical advice and strategies to achieve your goals and dreams. If you are looking for help with achieving your goals in any (or EVERY) area of your life, Hal will give you the inspiration, motivation, and action plan to take yourself and your life to the next level. Subscribe to the podcast and get a new episode every Wednesday. 386763
John Ruhlin is the world’s leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. He is the Founder and author of Giftology, and has been featured in Forbes, Fox News, Fast Company, Inc., and the New York Times. While becoming the #1 sales rep in the 70+ year history of Cutco, with over $14 million in personal sales, John pioneered the idea of using generosity to gain access to elite clients and generate thousands of referrals. This idea has evolved into the creation of the largest business gifting company in North America, the Giftology Group, whose clients include major corporations across North America and at least 25 major pro sports franchises. John and the Giftology team can help any individual turn their clients into their own personal sales force to drive exponential growth. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com
6/16/2023 • 15 minutes, 21 seconds
486: 7 Steps to Activate Your Heroic Potential with Brian Johnson
How do you define success? Is it a matter of achieving everything you want, overcoming everything you face, helping others live their best lives, or all of the above? Personally, I agree with my guest today, whose motto is: “Learn it, live It, give it.” I’m absolutely thrilled to introduce you to the brilliant Jairek Robbins. He is the new President of SUCCESS Enterprises, which include the infamous SUCCESS magazine, SUCCESS.com, SUCCESS Coaching, and more. Jairek is also a best-selling author, he was featured in The Miracle Morning documentary, and he has faced some of life’s toughest challenges head-on, including a near-fatal battle with malaria that left him only six days to live. Thanks to a phone call from his famous dad Tony Robbins, and one with his mom Liz Acosta, a positive mindset, and successful strategies, he was able to bounce back stronger than ever. And in this episode, you’ll learn how to apply those strategies in your own life and come out on top in every situation, no matter how difficult. KEY TAKEAWAYS Knowing when it’s time to pivot and pursue different career paths. Jairek’s journey of making his knowledge accessible to millions worldwide. What Tony Robbins told him after learning Jairek had only six days left to live. Finding the strength to never give up, even when things are falling apart. Why you should stick to your habits and routines even when times are easy. How having a purpose helps you barrel through any obstacle. Life doesn’t happen to you, it happens for you! Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/479 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
4/26/2023 • 48 minutes, 26 seconds
478: Change One Question to Change Your Life with Joe Polish
It's natural for human beings to ask, “What's in it for me?” We need to look out for ourselves, and that's okay. But if we really want to make a difference in the world and other people’s lives, we need to change our primary question from "What's in it for me?" to "What's in it for them?" There may be no one better qualified to speak on this than today’s guest, the legendary Joe Polish, author of the new book, What’s In It For Them? Widely regarded as "the most connected person on the planet," Joe has dedicated his life to serving others and has built a multi-million dollar enterprise as a result. His new book is so good people are calling it the new and improved How To Win Friends and Influence People—one of the bestselling books of all time. In today’s conversation with Joe, he shares his strategies and insights on creating more trust, rapport, and comfort in every interaction. You’ll also learn how to be a “giver” without getting taken advantage of and Joe’s approach to networking authentically and becoming wealthy without sacrificing your soul. KEY TAKEAWAYS How to tell if someone’s intentions are genuine or manipulative. The long-term rewards of lifting other people through giving and kindness. Why prioritizing your own needs enhances your ability to give more to others. Balancing tough love with compassion and support in relationships. How to push back against the dark side of AI and social media apps. Why relationships are the ultimate currency. How to use pain and suffering as a gateway to deeper, more meaningful relationships. How to reframe negative experiences and focus on growth opportunities. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/478 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
4/19/2023 • 57 minutes
477: How to Lead & Transform Groups with Jon Berghoff
The world seems to be changing at a faster pace than most people can keep up with. And with the addition of ChatGPT and the advancement of AI technology, a lot of people have concerns about what the future looks like. This seemed like the perfect time to have a chat with my good friend, Jon Berghoff. He is the founder of the XCHANGE approach and is the best in the world at teaching people a unique skillset that enables you to exponentially increase your impact and income by creating transformational experiences for groups. In today's podcast episode, we explore how reframing the questions you ask can make you a more effective leader, partner, and parent. You’ll learn how to use those frameworks in your life and work, and step into your wisdom in a way that transforms your life and the lives of those around you. As a bonus, you’ll also learn more about the FREE Workshop Jon and I will be hosting for our community on April 26th to dive even deeper into this topic. If you’re interested, you can reserve your spot by clicking here. This conversation was profound, and I hope you not only enjoy it, but that it plants seeds that change your life for the better. KEY TAKEAWAYS Characteristics that a great leader must have before they can help others unleash their potential. How to ease people into being more courageous. How the power of asking the right questions can be harnessed for creating real change in organizations and communities. Тhe quality of our thinking and actions reflects the questions we ask ourselves. Why the right questions can strengthen your bond with other people. Your past (successes and failures) leaves clues. Learn from it. How asking the right questions helps you better deal with stress, fear, and self-doubt. How to find meaning amid struggle and pain. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/477 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
4/12/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 25 seconds
476: From Homeless Heroin Addict to Millionaire with Khalil Rafati
In life, there are a lot of things that are beyond our control. And that’s especially true when we’re young. If you grew up without having any support from your parents, what can you do? Today’s guest, Khalil Rafati, is a true inspiration and living proof that no matter how challenging life can seem, there’s always a way to transform yourself. Despite growing up homeless and struggling with drug addiction, Khalil found a way to overcome his challenges and create a life beyond his wildest dreams. Khalil has gone on to become an author, speaker, and founder of Malibu Beach Yoga and SunLife Organics, a rapidly growing chain of health food cafes. In today’s episode, he shares powerful insights on navigating financial, emotional, and physical challenges. You’ll discover how to leverage your addictions (because we all have them) to propel you toward success and learn how to reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth, so you can bounce back stronger than ever. KEY TAKEAWAYS Suffering can teach you valuable lessons if you’re willing to listen. How to recognize and leverage your addictions to achieve your goals. Why intelligence is not the most important trait for achieving success. The quality of your self-talk determines the quality of your outcomes. Khalil’s mindset that helped him go from being a homeless drug addict to a self-made multimillionaire. The tricks restaurants use to cash in on the “100% organic” trend and why not all organic claims are created equal. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/476 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
4/5/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 3 seconds
475: The Most Important Goals to Set
What’s the goal (or goals) that you would love to accomplish but you’ve been putting off – either because you’re scared or don’t know where to start? Which goals would make you feel alive and energized?! You know the ones I’m talking about. The goals that make you light up inside. Maybe it’s starting a new business, running a marathon, or writing a book, but you’re afraid to commit to it. Here's the thing: when you're chasing after goals that make your heart skip a beat with excitement - you're not just pursuing a dream. You're also cultivating your own happiness. And sometimes, those goals can feel daunting and so big that we don't even know where to start. In today’s episode, I share my top strategy for tackling your biggest goals and dreams head-on. You'll learn to build progress and momentum over time so that huge goals won't scare you but excite and motivate you. Eventually, you’ll look back and realize you’ve accomplished something truly incredible. KEY TAKEAWAYS How to tap into your fear to achieve goals that seem impossible. Why pursuing big, audacious goals makes you feel alive and energized. The awesome things that happen when you push beyond your comfort zone. The power of incremental progress and getting 1% better each day. The importance of leaning toward action in everything you do. The #1 reason people fail to achieve their goals is because of poor planning. How daily gratitude (even for the things that scare you) sets you up for happiness and success. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/475 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
3/29/2023 • 54 minutes, 53 seconds
474: Wake Up and Read the Labels with Jen Smiley
One of my pet peeves is when brands market themselves as “100% healthy”, but they’re really not. When you look at the list of ingredients, it’s a mile long and filled with tongue twisters you can’t even pronounce. It’s no wonder many people feel exhausted trying to decipher whether their food choices are healthy. My guest today is Jen Smiley, and she’s here to help you cut through that noise and give you the cold, hard FACTS on what companies put in their food and how that wreaks havoc on your body and mind. You’ll learn how to decode those sneaky ingredients that are zapping your energy and vitality and, instead, choose foods that leave you feeling amazing every day. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why you don’t need a medical degree to discern which foods are good for you. Finding alternatives to the foods you love without all the harmful ingredients. Why inflammation is the greatest nemesis to your health. Why you’ll actually spend and eat less if you make the right food choices. The sneaky "healthy" foods you're likely having that cause inflammation. The common foods people eat daily that zap their energy levels. Why you should avoid omega-6, and what to use for cooking instead of oil. The deceptive marketing tactics companies use to get you to buy their products. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/474 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
3/22/2023 • 47 minutes
473: Experience Hal's Signature Keynote Speech
Do you find that outside forces, such as difficult circumstances, painful events and other people’s actions, often dictate your mental & emotional state? Would you like to change that so you are in control of your mental and emotional state? Today’s podcast episode is about how you can overcome any challenge you face and choose to be the happiest and most grateful you’ve ever been even while you are enduring the most difficult circumstances in your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS There are no failures in life. Only opportunities for growth. Using urgency as an ally in making lasting changes. How to win the morning (even if you’re not a morning person). None of us has life figured out. Ditch the ego, and don’t be afraid to learn from others. The 5-minute rule for dealing with extreme anger and disappointment. Resisting your current reality makes it more difficult to change it. Staying with difficult emotions is always better than running away from them. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/473 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
3/15/2023 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 12 seconds
472: You Only Need to Change ONE Habit
In the pursuit of becoming the best versions of ourselves, we often fall into the trap of trying to change several habits at once, hoping that’ll get us faster to the finish line. But let’s be real here, it rarely works out that way. The truth is, when we try to change too much at once, we end up feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. It’s like we’re trying to juggle many balls, and eventually, they all come crashing down. And then what? We revert back to our old ways, defeated and frustrated. But there’s a better way, and that’s what this episode is all about. You’ll learn why it’s better when you tackle only ONE habit at a time. You’ll also learn how to gain clarity on which habit you should take a swing at first, the one that will make the biggest impact on your life, and my top strategy for making it easy to follow through on your habits each day. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why the quality of your life is determined by the quality of your habits. How to break down grandiose goals into daily manageable actions. If you feel overwhelmed, try eliminating just ONE bad habit. What to do when you hit a plateau. Tiny changes = remarkable long-term results. Why stacking your habits makes it easier to follow through on them. The blueprint for making sustainable changes to your daily routines. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/472 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
3/8/2023 • 55 minutes, 14 seconds
471: Becoming a Potent Leader with Ruby Fremon
Today, I'm inviting you to eavesdrop on an extraordinary conversation that I just had with Ruby Fremon, my friend and author of the new book, Potent Leadership: Drop the Mast, Ignite the Real You, and Reclaim the Leader Within. While there are many online "influencers" who claim to be leaders and show off their fancy lifestyles on social media, Ruby has made a name for herself by embodying a rare level of authenticity and courage (what she calls "potency") in how she leads. In fact, as you'll hear today, it was one of her bold social media posts that inspired me to reach out and invite her to be a guest on the podcast! It takes tremendous courage to rise above that noise and own your voice, but it's crucial if you want to unleash your unique leadership abilities and make a significant impact on the world. In our conversation, Ruby shares her powerful concept of Potent Leadership. She shows us how we can apply it in our own lives, starting from how we talk to ourselves, when interacting with others, or running our businesses. You'll discover why traditional notions of leadership are often flawed and learn what it takes to be a potent leader in today's world. KEY TAKEAWAYS How to foster unity in a culture that promotes division. Maintaining composure when facing online attacks. Authentic leadership starts from the heart, not from the ego. Avoiding falling into the trap of leading for popularity and likes. The differences between leading with intention vs. leading for attention. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/471 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
3/1/2023 • 48 minutes, 6 seconds
470: The Consequence of Our Beliefs with Jay Scherr
Why are your beliefs so important? Because they determine your actions and ultimately your results. I would argue that one of the simplest yet most profound statements ever made was by Henry Ford when he said, “Whether you think (believe) you can or you think (believe) you can’t, you’re right either way.” When life is tough, staying positive and optimistic can seem impossible. But here's the thing - what we choose to believe has a massive impact on our outcomes in life. In today’s episode, I had the honor to be interviewed by the talented Jay Scherr. Jay has a knack for bringing out the best in his guests, and this conversation was no different. We discussed how beliefs shape our realities and how to cultivate an unstoppable mindset even in the harshest circumstances. You’ll also learn how to challenge negative beliefs and replace them with empowering ones. You’ll also hear me talk about my mom, how much of a rockstar she really is and the documentary that is in the works to show some love to the woman who means so much to me. Enjoy! KEY TAKEAWAYS The ONE belief that made me one of the top salespeople in Cutco Cutlery’s history. We will find evidence to support whatever beliefs we have. Being aware of the dark side of extreme positivity. How pain and trauma can be our greatest teachers if we allow them. Progress is rarely a sudden leap but often the result of small steps taken daily. Recognizing that only you are responsible and have the power to create your reality. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/470 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
2/22/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 23 seconds
469: How to Achieve Inner Peace
Have you ever wondered how some people are able to remain relaxed, calm, and seem to be genuinely happy no matter what life throws at them, while others seem to live in a constant state of stress? What’s the first (albeit smaller) group’s secret? If you’re someone who allows external circumstances to dictate your mood, this episode is for you. Today, I’ll show you how to remain calm and centered, no matter how difficult life gets. You’ll learn the exact tools I use to deal with stressful situations and how I see these moments from a fresh perspective instead of letting them ruin my day. You’ll also learn how finding inner peace helps you make better decisions and bring out the best in you and your loved ones in each moment. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why inner peace is the doorway to productivity and happiness. Every waking moment is an opportunity for choosing gratitude. How pursuing happiness makes you unhappy. The power of taking full responsibility for how you react to life’s challenges. How suffering and past traumas make us grow. Why you don’t need to feel happy to find inner peace. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/469 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
2/15/2023 • 42 minutes, 50 seconds
468: Buy Back Your Time with Dan Martell
If you are an entrepreneur who feels overworked and overwhelmed, today’s episode is for you. My guest is the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of the new book, Buy Back Your Time, a game-changer for entrepreneurs who want to grow their business without sacrificing their freedom. In our discussion, we go over the greatest mistakes entrepreneurs make when they think about hiring people, how working harder and more hours may stunt the growth of your business, and how to scale fast while avoiding burnout. KEY TAKEAWAYS How Dan went from being in prison to running the largest software CEO coaching program in the world. How to use the Buy Back Principle to assess which changes you need to make. Why your beliefs set the tone for your future successes (or failures). How to build your empire while still enjoying your best life ever. Top hiring practices for rapid growth. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/468 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
2/8/2023 • 47 minutes, 11 seconds
467: How to Sleep Better
So many people I know suffer from sleep disorders, and I used to be one of them. My sleeping schedule was a mess for the better half of a year, averaging 2-4 hours each night, so I know how bad it can get. As a result of chronic sleep deprivation, I developed severe anxiety, depression, and PTSD as a result. But I found a way out, and that’s why I am passionate about sharing what I did with anyone who needs help. In today’s episode, I’ll tell you exactly how I overcame my struggles with sleep, so you don’t have to go through that same misery. I also share my evening routine for falling and staying asleep, including which supplements I take, what I read to fall asleep faster, and the mindset that allows me to have a deep, restful sleep each night. KEY TAKEAWAYS What I learned about sleep supplementation by trying dozens of sleep aids. How I tweaked my nighttime ritual to improve my sleep drastically. How the food you eat and when you eat affects how well you sleep. Why different books activate different parts of your brain and how that affects sleep. The quality of your thoughts before bed affects how well-rested you’ll wake up the next morning. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/467 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
2/1/2023 • 30 minutes, 9 seconds
466: The World Needs YOU to Lead
We humans are facing many daunting challenges that sometimes make it difficult to find hope in the world today. But as circumstances get tougher, the need for each of us to step up as leaders, who embody the best human qualities, is greater than ever. You might be thinking, “I’m not cut out to be a leader” but the reality is that everyone who influences another person—whether at home, at work, or in relationships with loved ones— is a leader. And that’s what we’re discussing in today’s episode—how you can show up at your best, for those you love and those you lead. Today I start by sharing and expanding on an excerpt from the powerful Who Do We Choose To Be by Margaret J. Wheatley. You’ll learn how anyone can choose to be a leader through acts of courage, compassion, and love. In combination with Margaret Wheatley’s expertise, I’m sharing insights that will help you determine where you can step up as a leader and the mindset that will allow you to show up at your best, even in times of uncertainty and chaos. KEY LEARNINGS: To change the world, you need to change yourself first. Leadership doesn’t have to be global. You can lead through many small and thoughtful acts each day. How focusing on what you excel at makes you a better leader. If you’re influencing other people, you’re a leader. The power of defining your vision of the type of leader you want to be. Why great leaders focus only on the things they can control. The importance of being grateful despite your difficult circumstances. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/466 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
1/25/2023 • 56 minutes, 4 seconds
465: The Story I've Never Told
Are you the type of person that is afraid to take chances in life due to self-doubt and fear of rejection or embarrassment? Self-doubt and fear of failure can be paralyzing at times, but I’ve found that breakthroughs happen when you take risks and put yourself out there. On that note, today’s episode is a special one. I’m sharing the potential preface to the Updated & Expanded version of The Miracle Morning book coming out in September. It includes a story I’ve never told before and the risk I took that led to an incredible breakthrough. You’ll also get a peek behind the curtain of the development of the Miracle Morning Movie, why I decided to go through with the movie during the hardest days of my battle with cancer, and I also share the key lesson I learned from this experience and how you can use it to reach your own breakthroughs. KEY TAKEAWAYS How mustering up the courage to meet one of my favorite authors turned into something beyond what I could have ever imagined! The power of breaking through your fears and creating your own luck. How Robert Kiyosaki, Mel Robbins, and Robin Sharma came to be in the Miracle Morning movie. The #1 lesson I learned from today’s stories and how you can apply it to your life. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/465 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
1/18/2023 • 33 minutes, 10 seconds
464: Hal's Best Advice to Achieve Your Goals in 2023
Have you ever received 1-on-1 coaching from a professional coach? Well, today’s episode is essentially that—me giving you my best coaching/advice on how to reach your goals in 2023. For more than 10 years (2004-2016), I coached hundreds of individuals to achieve goals like advancing their career, starting or growing a business, increasing their income, losing weight, improving health, writing a book, and just about any other goal you can think of. Today you’ll get my best coaching on how to overcome life’s inevitable obstacles that derail most people from reaching their goals. I also share strategies to uplevel your Miracle Morning and some of the other routines I’m using to make this year my best ever, so that you can achieve your goals and create the life of your dreams in 2023. We’re also going to follow up on the 4-steps to making 2023 your best year ever, which I shared with you a few weeks ago. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why perspective makes all the difference when it comes to challenging times. Obstacles aren’t bad. They’re an invitation for you to show up at your best. The importance of focusing your energy only on things you can control. Why experiencing gratitude is my top priority each morning. How to see yourself not as who you were but as the person you can become. Strategies to uplevel your SAVERS in 2023. How visualizing yourself crushing your goals sets you up for success. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/464 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
1/11/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 24 seconds
463: How to Make Change Enjoyable with Mae Steigler
Do you ever struggle with changing your habits and behaviors? Today’s guest believes that lifestyle changes don’t have to be unpleasant and that you can even make them fun and enjoyable. Mae Steigler was the first employee at Organifi and is now their CEO, playing a crucial role in getting Organifi on the INC. 5000’s fastest growing companies list and being awarded Forbes Great Places to Work more than four years in a row. In our conversation, we discuss the strategy for making lasting behavior changes in a fun and enjoyable way. You’ll learn how to rewire your beliefs to get better results and the power of incremental improvements each day instead of overhauling your entire lifestyle on day one. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why change is effortless if you do it through activities you enjoy. The quality of your thoughts determines the results you get in life. Change your mind to change your behavior. Always start with “why” when deciding to change your lifestyle. Be 1% better every day and enjoy the compounding effect of your actions. Focus on the process instead of the outcome. The score will take care of itself. The importance of food quality and how Organifi makes superfoods accessible worldwide. Why the habits that served you 20 years ago may not serve you today. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/463 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
1/4/2023 • 43 minutes, 23 seconds
462: Your Permission Slip to Write a Book with Linda Sivertsen
Whether you want to write a book or not, today’s episode is for you. You’ll learn some valuable tips on how to crush any of your goals by listening to today’s conversation with Linda Sivertsen. Linda has authored and co-authored eleven books, including two NYT best-sellers, and she also helped me to write The Miracle Morning back in 2011! Statistics show that roughly 80% of all people want to write a book—whether it’s to help others, generate a source of passive income, or leave a legacy—but how many people actually take action and do it? In this episode, we discuss why writing a book can be a transformational experience for you and your family. You’ll learn the habits and routines that will not only help you write your manuscript but will also help you achieve all your other goals, no matter how difficult. KEY TAKEAWAYS The top three routines and habits that helped Linda achieve her goals of writing eleven books, including two New York Times bestsellers. Why being OK with a “s*itty first draft” may be the most important thing to have in mind in order to start writing a book. The most valuable lessons from Linda’s newest book, Beautiful Writers. The mindset that helps bestselling authors churn book after book. The correlation between working hard and getting “lucky.” How can you use the time (that most people spend watching an average of 5+ hours a day watching television) in a more fulfilling way? Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/462 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
12/28/2022 • 48 minutes, 19 seconds
461: How Your Thoughts Determine Your Success with Mary Morrisey
Do you ever feel stuck and overwhelmed, with no idea where to begin to make things better? Or maybe you know exactly what you want to do but need help bringing a specific dream to life? Today, I’m talking with bestselling author and living legend, Mary Morrissey, who has been helping tens of thousands of people achieve their dreams for 40+ years. She has addressed the United Nations (3 times), co-convened meetings with His Holiness The Dalai Lama, and met with President Nelson Mandela in South Africa. In our conversation, Mary shares how to change your thoughts, beliefs, and inner dialogue so you can break free from the shackles of doubt, worry, and self-judgment and find success in any area of life. KEY TAKEAWAYS The #1 obstacle holding people back from achieving success. Why you must stop labeling things as “good” or “bad” and start seeing everything as a learning experience. How changing your outcomes always starts with changing your thoughts and beliefs (and how to do it). Why it’s crucial to have a three-year vision for your dream life. And… Mary has a special gift for our listeners! She created the Building the Vision of Your Dreams meditation, and you can get it now at BTI.com/HalElrod. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/461 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
12/21/2022 • 54 minutes, 39 seconds
460: 4 Unique Steps to Make 2023 Your Best Year
As we leave 2022 behind, it’s natural to go into the New Year asking ourselves: what do we need to do to ensure that 2023 is our best year yet? And that’s what today’s episode is all about. I’ll walk you through my entire 4-step process for creating your best year ever so you can start 2023 with a plan. Whether it’s making progress on personal growth, achieving your financial goals, or having meaningful relationships and experiences, you’ll know exactly how to make every single day count. Following these four (4) steps, you’ll hit the pillow every night feeling fulfilled, knowing you're living in alignment with your values. And when you get to the end of the year, you’ll look back and see that you created the best year of your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Don’t use the holidays as an excuse for creating bad habits. Focus on establishing positive momentum the last two weeks of the year. The importance of getting clear on and living in alignment with your values. Your best year ever starts with your day ever. The four 4-step formula for designing your best year ever. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/460 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
12/14/2022 • 44 minutes, 51 seconds
459: The Happiness Equation with Neil Pasricha
Have you ever felt apathy, depression, fear, or uncertainty about your future? Today’s guest, Neil Pasricha, will give you the simple ways in which you can transcend those feelings and replace them with ones that’ll make you happier. Neil is the best-selling author of seven books that sold over 2 million copies and spent over 200 weeks on bestseller lists, including The Book of Awesome, The Happiness Equation and Two-Minute Mornings. His first TED talk, The 3 A’s of Awesome, ranks among the “10 Most Inspiring of all time,” and his latest book, Our Book of Awesome: A Celebration of the Small Joys That Bring Us Together, just released. In today’s conversation, Neil shares his super simple framework you can use to be happier, the life-changing power of gratitude, and why the perfect day always starts with the perfect morning. KEY TAKEAWAYS The two-minute morning routine and how it can change your life. The power of vulnerability in creating deep relationships. The way you look at the world determines how you experience it. Why our brains are hardwired to seek problems, and how we can rewrite the stories they tell us. Appreciating the small stuff is a skill. With practice, you’ll get better with time. You might be practicing gratitude wrong. Here’s how to do it. Why you need to learn how to be happy so you can be successful. Readers are leaders! Learn how Neil manages to read 100+ books a year. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/459 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
12/7/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 9 seconds
458: How I Transformed My Marriage
Whether you are married or not, in today’s episode I’m sharing the #1 (most effective) strategy I’ve used for transforming and optimizing any important relationship in your life. Relationships aren’t linear. They have highs and lows, and it takes consistent work to make them thrive. 2016 was easily the most difficult year for Ursula and I. We were constantly fighting, I was losing hope, and I knew I had to do something significant, or our relationship may not have survived. Today, I’ll share the number one change I made that has transformed my marriage. Not only did it help save it, but it keeps evolving and improving each year. And the best part is that you can apply this framework to any relationship in your life that matters. KEY TAKEAWAYS The one commitment you can make today that will transform your marriage. The importance of commitment in everything you do in life. How going through adversity together helps strengthen your marriage. How you respond to difficult circumstances in life is a choice. Why not choose patience and empathy instead of anger? The power of focusing only on the things you can control. It only takes one person to transform a marriage or relationship. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/458 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
11/30/2022 • 39 minutes, 15 seconds
457: How to Reinvent Yourself (At Any Age) with Mike Koenigs
Have you ever felt lost, depressed, scared, or unsure of what to do with your life? My guest today, Mike Koenigs, will show you that there is always a way to reimagine and reinvent yourself, no matter how overwhelmed you may feel. Mike is an extraordinarily successful serial entrepreneur who has earned tens of millions of dollars and worked with clients such as Tony Robbins, Paula Abdul, and Richard Dreyfuss. But in his early 50s, Mike felt purposeless, suicidal, and broke. In today’s conversation, Mike shares how he came to understand that our beliefs are what prevent us from accessing our power to change our circumstances, and he teaches us how our beliefs determine our happiness and purpose in life. Now, just a few years later, he’s happier and healthier than ever, runs a multimillion-dollar business and helps other entrepreneurs rediscover their purpose and find their next act in life. KEY TAKEAWAYS The foundational beliefs and values that will help you overcome any situation, no matter how difficult. The importance of working through your childhood trauma and unresolved issues. How Dan Sullivan’s advice helped him rediscover his purpose, get out of his massive $2 million debt, and build a thriving business. Why being honest and vulnerable isn’t a weakness; it’s your superpower. The next time you feel like life’s too much, be kind to yourself instead of judging your emotions. How meditating for three days straight helped Mike realize he could reinvent himself and create value for people in the process. You’ll also learn Mike’s 6-step framework for personally and professionally reinventing yourself, regardless of age. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/457 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
11/23/2022 • 47 minutes, 30 seconds
456: The Life-changing Benefits of Fasting with Dr. Mindy Pelz
Have you experienced the benefits of fasting? I found today’s conversation with Dr. Mindy Pelz on this topic to be fascinating. She is a leading expert in the fasting space who has empowered hundreds of thousands of people worldwide to be healthier, stronger, and have more energy through fasting. In our discussion, we discuss how fasting can help us detox from the chemicals in our bodies, the truth about intermittent fasting, and some easy-to-follow strategies to mobilize your body’s own healing and fat-burning abilities through fasting. Mindy also has a new book coming out, Fast Like a Girl, which has addresses the differences between how men and women should approach fasting, which we also touched on today. KEY TAKEAWAYS How fasting works and how to use it to supercharge your metabolism and immune system. Why the food pyramid makes us overeat bad foods that destroy our guts and health. The #1 step that will help you start fasting TODAY. Why women should fast differently from men. How one of her patients cured himself of cancer (Lymphoma) by doing three-day water fasts. The importance of having support and encouragement from your community when doing prolonged fasts. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/456 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
11/16/2022 • 47 minutes, 41 seconds
Bonus Episode: Being the Dad Your Kids Deserve
I used to be the guy who said “family is my #1 priority” and yet, my schedule often told a completely different story. I was a workaholic, and I was in denial. Thankfully, Jon Vroman started Front Row Dads—a community for family men with businesses, not businessmen with families. Without exaggerating, my involvement with Front Row Dads has become the biggest factor contributing to my progress in becoming a better husband and father. Joining me on this special bonus episode of the podcast is none other than Jon Vroman and our great friend, Justin Donald. We’re talking about what it means to be the Dad and Husband your family deserves, what each of us is excelling at AND struggling with when it comes to our own families. We also talk about the upcoming Front Row Dads Live Summit, which is bringing 100+ men together from around the world to increase awareness, build brotherhood and ignite action to be better fathers and husbands. I’ll be speaking at the event, and I hope you’ll join us on December 2-4 in Austin, TX! Visit FrontRowDads.com/Live and use the discount code HAL for 10% off your ticket price. KEY TAKEAWAYS What does it mean to be a Front Row Dad? How to develop a better relationship with your kids through quarterly (or even monthly) one-on-one’s. Making plans that speak your spouse’s love language. Why a YES to somebody else, is by default, a NO to your family. Why getting together with like-minded Dads can completely transform your life at home. The value of spending time with AND without your family. A simple change I made to make my daughter go from being annoyed by me to feeling totally connected and wanting to spend time with me. Stop trying to set the agenda and figure out what’s important to your family instead. The difference between exposing yourself to information and immersing yourself in an experience. What will you gain from being at the Front Row Dads annual live event? Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/bonus Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
11/11/2022 • 39 minutes, 18 seconds
455: How to Get and Stay Motivated
Do you ever struggle with your level of motivation? If so, you’re in good company as even highly successful people struggle to maintain consistent motivation. Most people feel very discouraged when they’re unmotivated. In today’s episode, I’ll be tackling this topic from different angles. You’ll learn what motivation is, where it comes from, and what to do when you lose it so you can get and stay motivated. I’ll show you how to get motivated in a few easy steps and stay in that optimal state even when facing the most challenging circumstances. You’ll also learn how to hold yourself accountable to follow through on your goals and how you can apply these principles to be successful in every aspect of your life. KEY TAKEWAYS The biggest misconception around what motivation is – and what it really is. Why motivation is the result of action, not the other way around. The one decision I made that helped me double my income a few months after the 2008 crisis. How being accountable to others helps you to follow through on your goals. The importance of focusing your attention on the ONE thing that will improve your life in all areas. The 3 (three) steps you can take right now that will make it easier for you to stay motivated and take action. The beauty of knowing that only you are responsible for changing your life. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/455 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
11/9/2022 • 40 minutes
454: Create Your Vivid Vision with Cameron Herold
How much more effective could you be at creating everything you want for your life if you had a detailed (aka “vivid”) vision of where you’re going? Without a clear vision, it’s easy for us to get pulled in different directions and end up arriving somewhere less than ideal. That’s why I’m excited to talk to my friend, Cameron Herold. Cameron is the co-author of The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs, founder of the COO Alliance and author of Vivid Vision: A Remarkable Tool For Aligning Your Business Around a Shared Vision of the Future. Cameron's the guy to talk to if you want to gain exceptional clarity in your life (or business) to make your goals a reality. In our conversation, you’ll learn Cameron’s strategy for creating a Vivid Vision for your life, why setting bigger goals motivates you to achieve them, and the habits that make top performers successful. You’ll also hear Cameron talk about his experience living with monks, what he learned from working with Elon Musk’s brother, Kimbal, and how to put yourself in a peak emotional, physical, and spiritual state so you can improve your life and the lives of those around you. KEY TAKEAWAYS What living in a monastery taught Cameron about being present and living a spiritually rich life. Stop waiting for motivation to arrive! Learn how bigger goals can fuel you to achieve what you thought was impossible. Why you should enjoy the process instead of always worrying about the outcomes. The greatest obstacles that prevent people from achieving their goals. The importance of surrounding yourself with smart people that will hold you accountable and push you forward. Top performers know when it’s time to take action to achieve their goals. Others search for the magic bullet. The importance of anticipating setbacks and only focusing on things you can control. Perfection is the enemy of progress. Be kind to yourself when you slip up, and do better tomorrow. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/454 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast app, visit MiracleMorning.com/subscribe. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
11/2/2022 • 49 minutes, 26 seconds
453: Gratitude’s Power Revealed with Louie Schwartzberg
We’ve talked A LOT about inner freedom over the past couple of years, and specifically how you can gain the freedom to choose how you feel and how you experience every moment of your life—regardless of your circumstances. Choosing to maintain a state of authentic GRATITUDE can be one of the most beneficial states of consciousness we can choose—especially when we’re enduring difficult times—and yet that’s also when maintaining that state is most challenging. Enter today’s guest. Few people know this better than Louie Schwartzberg. Louie grew up with parents who were Holocaust survivors, and he learned the power of gratitude from a young age. Louie is an award-winning cinematographer, director, producer, and visual artist who tells stories that celebrate life. He's also produced three TED talks that have over 60 million combined views. His newest film, Gratitude Revealed, is a beautiful homage to gratitude and how it improves our lives – both as individuals and as a community. In today’s conversation, we discuss why it's crucial to be grateful when times are tough and how to do it, why suffering leads to growth, and Louie’s strategies for practicing gratitude in every moment. KEY TAKEAWAYS How Louie learned gratitude from his Holocaust survivor parents and how that inspired him to tell stories about adversity and gratitude through photography and filmmaking. The importance of being grateful not just when things are great but also when things feel terrible. Stop taking everything for granted. You can be grateful even for the small, mundane things that happen to you daily. Gratitude is a muscle, and it will get stronger with practice. Why being kind is always better than being right. How to sprinkle gratefulness throughout your daily existence to break the pattern of negative thinking and rumination. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/453 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast app, visit MiracleMorning.com/subscribe. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
10/26/2022 • 48 minutes, 10 seconds
452: Why You Should Set Stupid Goals with Steve Sims
If you had a chance to learn how to set major goals from the man who sent clients to the wreck of the Titanic, arranged for people to get married by the Pope in the Vatican, and set up a private dinner at the feet of Michelangelo’s David (statue) while being serenaded by Andrea Bocelli, would you seize it? You are about to get that opportunity! My guest today, Steve Sims, has done things that seem like they’ve been ripped out of a Hollywood movie script. Forbes and Entrepreneur magazine have even called him “The Real Wizard of Oz.” Steve is an example that you don’t need to be afraid to dream big and that nothing is impossible. Fear of failure is a self-fulfilling prophecy, and you need to eradicate those thoughts from your mind to achieve your most cherished goals. In today’s conversation, we discussed the importance of thinking big, taking massive action and why you should embrace failure to get to success. We also discuss Steve’s latest book Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals and his strategy for developing an unbeatable mindset that will make it possible to turn your dreams into a reality. KEY TAKEAWAYS The strategy that helped Steve go from being a nightclub doorman to doing business with Elon Musk, Sir Elton John, Sir Richard Branson, and many more. Why most people are scared to chase their deepest passions and Steve’s method for overcoming that problem. How to forget the word “impossible” and go after ridiculous, stupid goals! If you act boldly, chances are you’ll fail. But you have to get comfortable with failure to reach success. How Steve helps prison inmates turn illegal hustles into productive businesses. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/452 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast app, visit MiracleMorning.com/subscribe. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
10/19/2022 • 33 minutes, 52 seconds
451: 9 Ways to Transform Your Time Management with Laura Vanderkam
In today’s fast-paced world, I think it’s safe to say that most of us feel like there's not enough time in the day to get everything done that we need to get done—let alone find time for the things we want to be doing. What if I told you that, with just a few tweaks to your current schedule, you could be more productive and experience greater fulfillment than ever before? Today’s guest has helped millions realize that taking control of your time is not only doable, it’s simple. Laura Vanderkam is one of the world’s leading experts on time management and the author of seven (7) time management and productivity books, including her newest book, Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters. Her incredible TED talk on time management has over 20 million views and her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune. Today, we’ll dig into the most common reasons why people struggle with time management and the nine (9) strategies that will help you take control of your time and build the life you want. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why life hacks that “save you time” are a lost cause, and why filling up your schedule with things that light up your soul is a better alternative. The number one reason most people struggle with time management. Laura’s nine (9) habits for mastering time management. Why Friday is the perfect day for planning your upcoming week. Perfection is the enemy of progress. Ditch the all-or-nothing mentality and give yourself permission to slip up once in a while. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/451 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast app, visit MiracleMorning.com/subscribe. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
10/12/2022 • 56 minutes, 25 seconds
450: How to Be a Stand-Up Comedian with Brent Pella
Are you a fan of stand-up comedy? What I love about today’s guest is that he uses his comedy to bring people together, rather than divide them. You’ll also hear the inspiring story of how he persisted to make his dream of being a stand-up comedian come true, which shows us all how we can do the same to achieve our dreams. Brent Pella is a successful stand-up comedian and a cast member on Nick Cannon’s VH1 show Wild N’ Out. Brent’s comedy sketches, parody videos, and celebrity impressions have more than 200 million views online. In this episode, we discuss how he made a name for himself by never giving up on his dreams, the mindset that will make you better at any craft, and the relationship between comedy and spirituality. KEY TAKEAWAYS The advice that Andy Samberg gave Brent that made him a better comedian. How being persistent in his goals got Brent from working in Cheesecake Factory to being a part of Hollywood music video sets and VH1 shows. The creative process that allows Brent to consistently produce content loved by millions worldwide. How an Eminem parody video led to a call from Nick Cannon and a role on his Wild N’ Out show. Why anyone (not just comedians) should be OK with sucking at their craft in the beginning. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/450 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast app, visit MiracleMorning.com/subscribe. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
10/5/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 7 seconds
449: How to Achieve Everything On Your Bucket List with Ben Nemtin
If there were no limits to what you could accomplish or experience in your life, what would you do? My guest today (one of the most fascinating individuals I have ever interviewed) has achieved goals beyond what most of us would even consider attempting (!) and is living proof that no dream is too big, and nothing is impossible. In the last 10 years Ben Nemtin has achieved 91 extraordinary goals—from being a guest on Oprah Winfrey show to becoming a #1 New York Times bestselling author to having his own show on MTV to playing basketball at the Whitehouse with the President of the United States (plus 87 more) and has inspired millions of people to create their bucket lists and make their dreams come true. Ben is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want To Do Before You Die and his brand new book/journal, the Bucket List Journal. In today’s conversation, we discuss the power of having a bucket list and actionable strategies for accomplishing things you thought were impossible. KEY TAKEAWAYS How a 150-year-old poem and a trip around the country inspired Ben’s MTV show and his NYT #1 bestselling book. How Ben overcame crippling depression to pursue the life of his dreams. The top three (3) reasons why most people fail to pursue their dreams and live life on their terms. The importance of surrounding yourself with inspirational people that fuel your energy (and avoiding people that drain it). Ben’s formula for building an unstoppable mindset that will help you accomplish the unthinkable. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/449 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
9/28/2022 • 51 minutes, 47 seconds
448: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Cathy Heller
A couple of weeks ago, I shared one of the most impactful interviews I’ve ever done, as a guest on Cathy Heller’s podcast, Don't Keep Your Day Job. The response from our community was so overwhelmingly positive, that I invited Cathy to be a guest on my podcast. If you've yet to hear that episode, titled “A Fresh Perspective on The Miracle Morning,” you can listen to it here. In today’s episode, Cathy and I have a fun, enlightening discussion about a variety of topics that affects all of us at some point. The one that stood out to me was our discussion about “Overcoming Imposter Syndrome.” If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t special, worthy, deserving, or capable of creating everything you want for your life, this episode is for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS The biggest thing that holds people back from taking steps toward the life they desire. Actionable steps to rewire your brain and progress towards something that scares you. The most important ingredients to transcending imposter syndrome so you can live a life you love. Why being caring, authentic, and vulnerable is much more important than trying to impress people. How selflessly creating value in other people’s lives gives you the power to overcome imposter syndrome. A powerful story of how Howard Schultz went from living in Brooklyn public housing to growing Starbucks into a multi-billion dollar business. The five (5) approaches you can take to ensure you get to do what you love all the time. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/448 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
9/21/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 14 seconds
447: Quit a Job You Hate for the Work You Love with Tim Rhode and Pat Hiban
Do you love what you do for a living? Or do you find yourself feeling unfulfilled and wishing you were doing something else? A global poll conducted by Gallup sheds a disturbing light on this topic: “With only 21% of employees engaged at work and 33% of employees thriving in their overall wellbeing, most would say that they don't find their work meaningful, don't think their lives are going well or don't feel hopeful about their future.” According to that same report, stress among workers is also at an all-time high. Surprisingly, people are feeling even more stressed than they did in 2020! So, why do so many people stick with jobs that they hate? And what can someone do if they want to get paid to do something that they love? To help answer these questions, I’m talking with my good friends Tim Rhode and Pat Hiban. Their new book is called The Quitters Manifesto: Quit a Job You Hate for the Work You Love. In it, they explore why so many people feel trapped in their jobs but don’t know how to escape. The book will help you craft a game plan to survive uncertainty, create new opportunities, and make meaningful change. (If you’d like to get a copy, click here and use the code “ELROD” at checkout for 10% off.) KEY TAKEAWAYS Why Tim and Pat quit jobs that didn’t serve them—and what happened next. How to determine when it’s time to quit your job, and how to manage any fear and uncertainty you feel. Why your worst-case scenario is never a downgrade from where you are right now. How to build a “quit team'' to help you navigate career transitions gracefully. Ways you can internalize your plan to quit into your daily practice—including your Miracle Morning. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/447 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
9/14/2022 • 49 minutes, 33 seconds
446: A Fresh Perspective on the Miracle Morning with Cathy Heller
Today's episode format is very different, in that this is an interview that I just did on the top-rated Don’t Keep Your Day Job podcast, where Cathy Heller interviewed me. Cathy has interviewed major names such as Tony Robbins, Alicia Silverstone, Andy Grammer, Mel Robbins, Gabby Bernstein, and Matthew McConaughey, to name a few. This was one of the best interviews I've ever done and quite different from how I normally talk about The Miracle Morning, so I want to share it with you! Here's a comment from someone who already had a chance to listen to this interview: Diana Kates - Wow!!! Thank you for sharing. This was one of the most impactful interviews that I have ever witnessed. 🙏🏼 In our conversation, I’ll dive deep into how to make meditation, visualization, and affirmations a meaningful part of your daily practice, and how we can all work together to transform the world. KEY TAKEAWAYS How I transformed my life by getting over my fears and giving Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, a copy of The Miracle Morning What the art of visualization is–and isn’t–and why it’s so different from something like The Secret. Why affirmations are the most misunderstood, underutilized, and effective form of personal development. How the 5-Minute Rule helped me to accept, experience inner peace, and ultimately recover after major traumas in my life, and how you can do the same. And much more! Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/446 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
9/7/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 10 seconds
445: Eating for Energy and Longevity
Are you intentionally eating in a way that optimizes your energy and increases your chance of living a long, healthy life? Optimizing my diet for energy and longevity has been a huge passion of mine for over 20 years now. And yet, I was diagnosed with cancer. So, what did I learn from what I did right and what I could have done better? Today, I want to share my journey with you and some simple strategies you can implement to upgrade your diet to optimize your energy and longevity. And if you don’t think you have time to cook and eat a healthy diet, or that eating organic foods is too expensive, that’s totally understandable. But I want to give you the opportunity to learn how some simple dietary changes can make a huge difference in your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why it’s probably cheaper to eat organic than you think. What makes it so hard to manage our energy levels over the course of a day. Why so many doctors don’t take nutrition seriously–and how this can lead to serious health consequences. How people have used their nutrition as part of a plan to reverse diabetes, bring cancer into remission, and maintain better overall health. Why I stopped being vegan. How to identify and eliminate the foods that aren’t serving your health or energy. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/445 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
8/31/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 57 seconds
444: How to Overcome Procrastination
Procrastination is something we all struggle with, and it prevents us from achieving our goals and dreams. If you’re a human being, I know you can relate! We all put off things we know we need to do, no matter how important they are. In today’s episode, I want to talk to you about four (4) of the primary reasons we procrastinate and propose four (4) solutions to these common challenges we all face. You’ll learn how to identify patterns that don’t serve you, get rid of the obstacles in your way, and find the energy to generate unstoppable momentum. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why procrastination is a perpetual mindset that can entrap us for days, months, or years. Why fear, lack of clarity, and lack of energy drive us to procrastinate. Why we almost always want to do what’s easy—and how procrastination can lead you into a perpetual cycle of self-defeat. How to understand and make sense of your fears, get clarity over your mission, get energized, and reorient your life around your goals. Why nothing can stop you but you–and why you CAN become unstoppable. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/444 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
8/24/2022 • 59 minutes, 30 seconds
443: 4 Steps to Be More Consistent
How consistent are you when it comes to doing what you need to do to achieve your goals? Be honest with yourself! If you feel like you’re not as consistent as you want or need to be, that’s okay. Consistency is something even high achievers struggle to maintain, and there’s nothing wrong with needing help in this area. In today’s episode, inspired by a survey I sent to the Miracle Morning community, I want to talk to you about what you can do to set yourself up for success and improve your follow-through. You’ll learn four time-tested and proven techniques you can apply to any goal, how to hold yourself accountable, and what you can do right now to transform your life and bring about meaningful change. During today’s conversation, we dive into how to implement the following four (4) Steps to Improve Your Consistency: Step 1: Identify your goal. Determine what you’re working towards and clarify whether the activities are more important than the outcomes. Step 2: Identify your bad habits. Cut out the ones that are detrimental to your goals and consider trying a 30-day challenge in 10-day phases to break your addictions. Step 3: Identify beneficial habits you need to integrate into your life. Get clear on the WHY that drives your behavioral change. Step 4: Establish a system to ensure you follow through. Choose between five different options and levels of accountability. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/443 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
8/17/2022 • 48 minutes, 45 seconds
442: My Newest Affirmations for 2022-2023
If you want to change your life, you must change what you focus on. An affirmation is simply intentionally designed language for the purpose of directing your focus toward something you aspire to change or embody in your life. In today’s episode, I’m going to share my latest affirmations with you. If you’ve followed me for a while, you probably know that I truly believe affirmations—when done correctly—have the power to transform our lives. Whether your goals are to achieve financial abundance, overcome fear, be happy, maximize your impact in this world, or something else entirely, affirmations can help you make your dreams a reality. So, I’m really excited to share my newest affirmations for 2022-2023 and my 3-step approach to help you create yours. And if you want to download a PDF of my affirmations (to model for your own), just visit MiracleMorning.com/442 and you’ll find them in the show notes. Also, if you have any questions for me after listening to the episode, I’d love to hear from you and help in any way that I can. Just leave a comment underneath the show notes, and I’ll respond ASAP. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why so many people struggle with affirmations. My multi-step process for creating affirmations. My affirmations, exactly as I have written them. Why there’s no wrong or right way to create an affirmation. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/442 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
8/10/2022 • 55 minutes, 6 seconds
441: How to Make More Money
If you've been paying attention to the news lately, you know that the cost of pretty much everything is on the rise. Food, housing, gas, utilities, and other goods rose by 9.1% over the past 12 months—a 40-year high! Most people can barely sustain the life that they have, let alone make enough money to live the life of their dreams. And while it's natural to feel scared during these times, I want to ease your mind and help you prepare for whatever the future may hold. Today's episode is all about money. I want to teach you how to make more of it, not only to keep up with rising inflation, but so you can create freedom and start living life on your terms. Whether you're struggling to keep up and need to earn more OR want to protect yourself if things go sideways, this episode highlights many helpful strategies for making more money and building multiple income streams! KEY TAKEAWAYS Why wanting to make more money isn’t going to make you more money. How to make more money by changing jobs or careers–or simply asking for a raise. How I lost half my income during the Great Recession in 2008 and grew my business to 6-figures and eventually 7-figures. How I took the leap from a 6-year career to becoming an entrepreneur, found my first clients, and grew my first business on my terms. The benefits of creating multiple sources of income and some ideas on how to get things started. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/441 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
8/3/2022 • 51 minutes, 25 seconds
440: Could Your Purpose Be This Simple?
I recently came across an eye-opening, insightful passage by an unknown author. In it, the writer talked about what purpose really is in a way I had never quite heard before. I shared it across social media and people expressed that it really resonated with them. So, today I want to share that passage with you. Then, I want to help you explore different ways to look at your purpose in life. You’ll hear insights from thought leaders including Eckhart Tolle and Matthew Kelly, and others. My conclusion is that we have the ability to choose or create a purpose that makes sense for our life, to change our purpose at any time, and to live in alignment with it at all times. In this episode, you’ll learn how to define, simplify, and live for your purpose like never before. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why we create—rather than find—our purpose in life. How our search for purpose can lead us in pursuit of love, spirituality, success, contribution and so many other valuable aspirations. Why purpose, values, and guiding principles are all interrelated. Simple things you can do to share your gifts, live in alignment with your purpose, and help others. How to define (and redefine) your purpose. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/440 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
7/27/2022 • 33 minutes, 57 seconds
439: How to Get Along With People You Disagree With
How does it make you feel when people you know—whether it’s your family, friends, co-workers, or acquaintances on social media—have opposing views on topics that are important to you? I recently made a post on social media that prompted a lot of critical feedback, and those comments inspired today’s episode. Having disagreements with coworkers, clients, friends, and especially family members can be frustrating. But how do we interact with those we disagree with? Do we choose to judge, condemn, and perpetuate polarization, or do we choose to respect each other’s opinions, and come from a place of love and understanding. In the spirit of helping heal humanity, empathizing, loving each other, and better understanding each other, I want to talk to you about three (3) considerations to help you get along with people you disagree with. I also want to respond to some of the feedback I received from that social media post, then discuss what we can do to get along better with everyone—no matter how different they may be. KEY TAKEAWAYS What it really means when an intelligent person thinks the exact opposite way that you do on a topic. How to keep an open mind, learn what someone else thinks and feels, and grow and evolve with them. How learning someone’s perspective gives you the key to unconditional empathy and love for all people. What happened when I shared a post by an alternative doctor on Facebook–and how my own experience prompted me to share that message with my audience. How to transcend toxic tribalism and ideology and work to become a beacon of peace, empathy, and understanding. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/439 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
7/20/2022 • 45 minutes, 48 seconds
438: How to Increase Your Self-Confidence
Today’s episode was inspired by a message I received from a listener. They told me that they’d made some bad choices in the past, don’t trust themselves anymore, and asked if I would do an episode on how we can develop our self-confidence, or get it back when we’ve lost it. The reality is, even very confident people struggle with self-confidence at times, or in certain areas of their life. So, how do we go about increasing our self-confidence? With that thought in mind, today’s episode dives into this topic from a number of different angles. You’ll learn what self-confidence is, where it comes from, how to develop and increase it, and how to get it back if you lose it. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why self-confidence is not black or white–but it is an attitude and a mindset about your worth and your abilities. Why everyone is a work in progress–and how sensitivity to criticism, fear of failure, and lack of support can hurt your self-confidence. Why no one’s born with self-confidence–and where it really comes from. How commitment, mental conditioning, progress, and results bolster our self-confidence. How I regained my self-confidence after the techniques I’d used to build my business and achieve success stopped working in 2008. Three steps you can take right now to start developing and increasing your self-confidence. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/438 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
7/13/2022 • 50 minutes, 13 seconds
437: Discovering Who You Truly Are
Underneath all the ways you identify yourself—your name, age, body, race, profession, attributes, and accomplishments—at your very core, who are you? This is the question that we are exploring in depth today. The simple answer is: you are pure consciousness. And you have the power to elevate your consciousness, be more of who you truly are, and change how you experience every moment of your life. You have the power to see the world, yourself, and other people in a way that is enlightening, empowering, and conscious—and I want to share a few powerful tools to help you tap into that power today. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why timeless, nameless, faceless consciousness exists underneath our name, race, age, political identity, and every other so-called descriptor that identifies who we are. The potential problems with identifying who you are based on superficial attributes. How to take a step back from your consciousness and liberate yourself from the emotions you’re feeling in any given moment. How to recognize the roles and differences that our ego and consciousness play when we’re forming our identity. What happens when we identify as our true self, stop defining ourselves by circumstances or achievements, and give ourselves the power to transcend our situations–no matter what they are. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/437 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
7/6/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 48 seconds
436: How to Achieve Your Goals When Life Is Difficult
Sometimes “How’s life?” can be one of the most challenging questions to give a straight answer to. It’s like, Uhh, which part of life are you referring to? When life is difficult, are you able to stay on track, keep sight of your goals, and keep your priorities in order? Or do all the things that are bringing you down leave you feeling exhausted, stressed out, and discouraged? It’s easy to feel like what used to work isn’t working anymore, or you don’t have the support you need, and that we’re constantly playing catch-up with a world that won’t stop changing. However, you can still optimize and take control of your own life—and it may just be the push you need to stay on track. Today, I want to talk to you about how to take action when life feels challenging. You’ll learn some simple ideas to help you tune out the noise, get back to basics, and understand why it’s more important than ever to keep pursuing your goals, no matter what the future holds. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why it’s so important to optimize what you (and only you) can control when life sucks. The difference between willful and automatic thinking. How to get in touch with how you’re currently feeling and maximize the value of your emotions. How fear of the unknown and paralysis by analysis stop us from doing our best work. Why now’s the time to create a vision for your happy, healthy, financially secure future. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/436 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
6/29/2022 • 35 minutes, 51 seconds
435: 4 Strategies to Thrive in the Next Recession
If you were to lose half or more of your income in the next few months, what would you do? I ask you this question because that’s exactly what happened to me during the Great Recession of 2008, and many financial experts are forecasting that the next recession could be right around the corner. Today, I want to share with you the four (4) things I did in 2008 to turn my financial situation around and literally double my income (in only two months) at the height of the Great Recession, so you can be prepared to do the same. In today’s podcast, I want to share the story of my financial journey. Then, I want to present four strategies you can use to thrive during a recession, what I’m doing now to prepare for a potential economic downturn, and how you can use these same techniques to thrive no matter what happens! KEY TAKEAWAYS How a listener’s critical comment inspired me to record today’s episode. My financial journey from painting decks at 9 years old to becoming a full-time entrepreneur. Why it took me many years to establish a meaningful passive income—and the experiences that taught me the value of thinking outside the box. Why my coaching business fell apart in the wake of the Great Recession and led me to the concepts and ideas behind the Miracle Morning. The ONE question I asked in 2008 that I’m asking again now. How optimizing your mindset, learning new strategies, asking for help, and getting creative can help you establish new sources of income, even during a major economic recession. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/435 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
6/22/2022 • 53 minutes, 31 seconds
434: How to Be Mentally Prepared for Anything
Earlier this year, we talked about how to prepare yourself “logistically” for the challenges that might be on the horizon, such as the likelihood of a major recession, and supply chain issues that are causing shortages of everything from baby formula to microchips to paper, and most concerning - the coming food shortages that many have been anticipating. But no matter how much logistical preparation we do, we can’t be prepared for anything, because we can’t predict the future. However, there’s an entire other aspect of preparation that we do have the ability to be prepared for anything, and that is “mental” preparation. You’ve probably heard me say this many times over the years, no matter what your circumstances are, you have the ability to control your emotional state. While most people allow the world around them to determine how they feel (which often causes fear, anxiety, and depression)—you can learn how to maintain the optimal emotional state even when facing the most difficult circumstances. In today’s episode, I’m going to give you three (3) strategies to be mentally prepared for ANYTHING—no matter what the world throws your way. KEY TAKEAWAYS ● How society conditions us to be emotionally reactive and how this holds us back. ● The beauty and power of taking total control of your emotional state. ● What really causes our fear and how to transcend it. ● How to practice choosing your optimal emotional state even when facing daily challenges. ● The magic of focusing your attention on what you can control–and only what you can control. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning/434 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
6/15/2022 • 43 minutes, 14 seconds
433: Focusing on Family - How to Thrive In Marriage and Parenting with Jon Vroman
If you are married and have kids, today’s episode is for you. In what has become a bit of an annual Father’s Day tradition, I’m excited to welcome my good friend Jon Vroman back to the podcast to explore these topics, although through a lens that applies to anyone who is married and has kids. Jon is the founder of Front Row Dads, a brotherhood of 300+ men who are actively committed to leveling up as husbands and fathers. In today’s episode, Jon and I share the tactics and strategies we’ve learned along the way to win with our own families. You’ll hear about the best lessons Jon has learned after working with hundreds of families, the importance of living by a defined set of family values, and how to avoid becoming reactive when life gets challenging. I also share what my Dad did when I was younger that has enabled us to have a phenomenal relationship for the past 42 years! *Front Row Dads Masterclass Announcement* If you are a dad and find this conversational podcast to be especially valuable, Jon and I will be hosting a Front Row Dads “masterclass” webinar on June 15th (for free), where we go into much greater detail around what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to winning at home. You can sign up to attend by visiting FrontRowDads.com/Hal. KEY TAKEAWAYS The wake up call that Jon shares with every audience he speaks to–and why he walked away from a $10,000/event speaking career to focus on his family. How Jon speaks up both to challenge and advocate for his kids when they need it. Why neither Jon nor I are giving our kids cell phones any time soon–and how to set ground rules and have productive screen time with your kids. Why almost every parent struggles with time management, emotional intelligence, and staying optimistic. Life lessons Jon and I took from our parents–and why I have such an incredible relationship with my dad at the age of 42. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning/433 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
6/8/2022 • 55 minutes, 39 seconds
432: How to Create Your Next Breakthrough with David Nurse
Are there areas of your life that you’d like to have a significant breakthrough in, such your business, your career, your health, your income, an important relationship, a challenge you’re facing, or your overall happiness and emotional well-being? If you answered “yes” (and I’m assuming you did), do you have a process, a formula, or a system in place that enables you to intentionally and consistently create breakthroughs? If you don’t have a process, or maybe your process just hasn’t gotten you where you want to go, this episode is for you. Today, I’m bringing you an expert at helping people create those breakthroughs—my good friend, David Nurse. David is a life and optimization coach with the NBA. He’s coached the Brooklyn Nets, delivered keynotes all over the world, and his new book is titled, Breakthrough: A Sure-Fire Guide to Realizing Your Potential, Pushing Through Limitations, and Achieving Things You Didn't Know Were Possible. In today’s conversation, we discuss how he made a name for himself by breaking a Guinness world record, frameworks and strategies you can use to realize your potential in any area of life, and how to implement them as part of your daily practice. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why David always implements a morning routine with his athletes. The importance of being content and appreciating your life, and staying hungry at the same time. The mental cues, tools, and tactics David uses to navigate negativity, envy, and fear. How writing one letter helped David transform his life and helped him become a shooting coach for the Brooklyn Nets after getting cut from a semi-pro team in Spain, moving back in with his parents, and feeling like he’d never make it as a professional basketball player. How living with confidence, cooperation, and purpose sets you up to create breakthroughs–and why consistency is the most critical element to achieving success. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/432 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
6/1/2022 • 51 minutes, 50 seconds
431: How to Prioritize 10 Areas of Your Life
If I were to ask you what your #1 priority in life is, how would you respond? Would the answer be clearly defined, and do your day-to-day actions align with what you say is most important to you? It seems that far too many of us don't really think about this, as we’re focused on just getting through another day. Or, there's a massive disconnect between what we say and what we do. And BTW, I've definitely fallen into that trap myself. I remember a time when I said family was one of my top priorities, yet my calendar said something completely different. Thankfully, I've been very intentional about realigning myself. It's also worth noting that the order of your priorities will shift depending on your circumstances. For instance, when I was battling cancer and had a 20% chance of surviving, my #1 priority became my health. If I had put my family as #1 at that time, I probably would have died. It wasn't that family was less important, but staying alive required all of my focus. Today, I'm going to help you identify your priorities and give you an action plan to live in alignment with them, so you can achieve new levels of success and fulfillment. Even if you already know what your priorities are, you'll still get a ton of value from this episode. I share actionable ideas for living in alignment with what matters most, a simple way to incorporate your priorities into your Miracle Morning, and my process for creating a foundational schedule that will set you up for success. KEY TAKEAWAYS 10 categories you can use to prioritize your life. How to determine where you’re struggling (or simply settling for mediocrity), shift your focus, and bring your life into alignment with new priorities. Why you need to clarify your mission–and how I used this strategy to experience my best year in sales, fight cancer, and achieve single-digit body fat at various stages of my life. Why it’s so easy to procrastinate on our most important goals–and how to use measurable activities, rather than goals, to achieve discipline and consistency. How to create a schedule focused on your priorities, check in with yourself, and regularly evaluate your success. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/431 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
5/25/2022 • 53 minutes, 47 seconds
430: The Contradiction of Freedom
Outer freedom gives you the ability to create the circumstances that you want for your life. Inner freedom allows you to enjoy your life, regardless of the circumstances. These concepts exist in an inherent conflict with one another. When we pursue outer freedom, there’s a part of us that feels like our life could be better, and when we focus on our inner freedom, part of us celebrates the fact that life’s perfect, exactly as it is. So, how do we address that contradiction? In today’s episode, I want to show you how to get everything you want for your life while enjoying what you already have. By the end of our time together, I hope to help you reconcile these conflicting emotions and discover why your life is perfect–regardless of your circumstances. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why almost everyone would prefer to improve their circumstances rather than be perfectly content with what they already have. Why the life you think you want won’t make you happier but will eventually lead you back to the hedonic treadmill. How to shift your mindset, have it all, and be at peace with life exactly as it is, even while feeling a sense of urgency to create the life you want. Why “Life is perfect” is one of my favorite affirmations, even in my hardest times, and how adversity serves to help us evolve. The power of choosing to experience inner freedom in the present while looking to be even better in the future. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/430 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
5/18/2022 • 46 minutes, 59 seconds
429: How to Stop Worrying What Other People Think of You
Most of us don’t like to admit that we worry about what other people think of us, but it’s definitely something I’ve struggled with. Have you ever stopped to consider the impact that worrying what others think has on you, such as causing stress, perpetuating insecurity, and hurting your self-confidence? How nice would it be to go through life without being deterred by anyone else’s opinion of you? In today’s episode, we’re exploring the problems with worrying what others think and I’m giving you three (3) powerful cures to overcome that worry, so you can confidently and completely be your authentic self—regardless of what anyone else thinks. KEY TAKEAWAYS The subtle but significant difference between worrying what people think and caring what people think. Why fear of imperfection stops us from being our authentic selves. How worry creates unhealthy levels of stress, perpetuates insecurity, creates fear, and hurts our self-confidence. How to empower yourself by taking responsibility for your own experience and no one else’s. Three (3) cures to stop worrying by remembering that everyone is far more concerned with themselves than they are with you. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/429 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
5/11/2022 • 34 minutes, 26 seconds
428: Harnessing the Power of Nature
How much time do you spend in nature compared to how much time you spend indoors, staring at a screen? I recently realized that my screen-to-nature ratio was way out of balance, and so I decided to do something about it. In today’s podcast episode, I’m inviting you to take two simple actions in the next 24 hours—one of which I’ve been doing for years to naturally heal my body, and another that has recently become a game changer for me in ways I could have never predicted. KEY TAKEAWAYS How spending time in nature lowers stress, reduces anxiety and depression, improves your short-term memory, boosts creativity, and recharges batteries. What “earthing” or “grounding” is and how to do it. Why I started meditating outdoors in the evening as the sun sets–and how it helps me fall asleep in a peak mental and emotional state. How to make a commitment to try these techniques right now. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/428 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
5/4/2022 • 23 minutes, 50 seconds
427: Evolving Toward Emotional Enlightenment
What does it mean to move from emotional reactivity to Emotional Enlightenment? How do you go from unconsciously allowing outside forces to determine your emotional state to consciously choosing which emotion best serves you in any given moment or situation? For over 20 years, this has been an area of focus for me. I’ve learned how to accept what I can’t change, to experience painful emotions in a state of peace and extract maximum value from them, and move on as soon as it makes sense to do so. In this episode, I want to share with you why Emotional Enlightenment matters. I want to talk about the tools and paradigms that helped me take control of my emotional state, teach you how to optimize yours, and give you the opportunity to experience a guided emotional optimization meditation–something I’ve never done on the podcast before. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why every painful emotion we’ve ever experienced is self-created. How the five-minute rule and the Can’t Change It philosophy led to breakthroughs in my life. Why being in a state of peace diminishes our emotional pain and makes tragedy, trauma, and loss easier to navigate. How emotional invincibility can become a handicap–and the extraordinary challenge I faced that led me to emotional enlightenment. How emotional optimization meditation works, why I love it, and how to do it. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/427 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
4/27/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 1 second
426: The GAP and the GAIN with Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Most people, especially highly ambitious people, are unhappy because of how they measure their progress. We all have an “ideal,” a moving target that is always out of reach. When we measure ourselves against that ideal, we’re in “the GAP.” However, when we measure ourselves against our previous selves, we’re in “the GAIN.” Today’s guest, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, is one of my all-time favorite authors. In his new book, The GAP and the GAIN: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success, he delivers a masterclass on positive psychology, healthy relationships, mental well-being, and high-performance. He explores why unsuccessful, unhappy people focus on “the GAP,” but successful, happy people focus on “the GAIN.” In this conversation, Benjamin makes his third appearance on the podcast to talk about how to stop focusing on the GAP and turn your biggest hurdles into massive gains, and what you can do to stay in the GAIN each and every day. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why associating our emotional well-being with targets that are out of reach sets us up to be chronically unhappy. Why you don’t need to make millions of dollars to be in the GAIN. How to reframe a situation to shift your focus and emphasize the positive. Why focusing on the GAIN is not the same thing as dismissing pain or disappointment. Why we’re always moving beyond our former selves–and life as a whole takes on whatever meaning you give to it. And much more… Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/426 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
4/20/2022 • 45 minutes, 24 seconds
425: How To Use Your Miracle Morning to Write a Book with Chandler Bolt
If you’ve ever wanted to write a book, whether that’s to increase your income, to positively impact people’s lives, grow your business, or leave a legacy—even if you aren’t sure what to write about or don’t consider yourself to be a good writer—you won’t want to miss today’s podcast! You may have heard me say this before, but writing and self-publishing a book (The Miracle Morning) was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. (My wife agrees!) It increased both my impact and our income, providing financial security for my family and enabling me to help millions of people around the world with my message. I believe that if I can do it, so can you. On today’s podcast I’m joined by my dear friend, 7-time bestselling author and founder of Self-Publishing School, Chandler Bolt, to talk about WHY and HOW you can go from blank page to published author in as little as 90 days (writing for only 30 minutes per day). In this conversation, you’ll learn why publishing a book can change your life, how to apply your Miracle Morning to write your very first book, and why your current Miracle Morning practice gives you an incredible head start with what can be a daunting process. (Note: I wrote The Miracle Morning during my Miracle Mornings!) * ANNOUNCEMENT * Before you listen to today's episode, I have an exciting announcement to share with you. Next week, I’ll be co-hosting a live online masterclass (at no cost to you) with Chandler Bolt. This live masterclass is for aspiring authors who want to write a book and want a step-by-step roadmap to get it done in as little as 90 days! The live training is on April 19th at 12 PM EST. You can reserve your spot right now by visiting Self-PublishingSchool.com/Hal. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why you (yes, YOU) should write a book. How to determine what your book should be about—especially if you feel like you have too many ideas (or none at all). How becoming an author helps you to become an authority in your field. How to think about marketing and launching your first book. Why a book is the best business card you can share with prospects as you start or grow a business. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/425 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
4/13/2022 • 36 minutes, 59 seconds
424: Your Last Bad Day with Michael O’Brien
Michael O’Brien’s last bad day was July 11th, 2001. Riding his bike in New Mexico, he was hit head on by an SUV traveling 40 miles per hour and left crippled on the side of the road. “I remember the sound of me hitting his grill… the thud I made as I crashed onto the asphalt below, and the screech of his brakes.” Wanting to make the best of the situation, Michael promised himself that if he survived, he’d stop trying to chase happiness and begin truly enjoying every day—a profound lesson we can all learn from. In today’s episode, Michael shares the story of what happened on his last bad day and how he reframed his situation over the course of several months to heal his mind and body. We dive into how he discovered Pause-Breathe-Reflect meditation, what his daily practice looks like, and how you can immediately begin applying his mindset to your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS How changing the conversations we have with ourselves helps us become more compassionate when we talk with others. Why Michael had to shift his mindset to truly heal after his accident–and how the day of his injury became his last bad day. Why all events in our lives are neutral until we label them–and how Michael processes bad, angry, and sad moments in his life without letting them define his experience. Why Michael does something monumental on the anniversary of his injury every year–and why he’s going on a 4,300 mile bike ride from Astoria, Oregon to Yorktown, Virginia this summer. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/424 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
4/6/2022 • 51 minutes, 33 seconds
423: What You've Never Been Told About Meditation
If you’re someone who meditates, your practice probably entails taking 10-20 minutes out of your busy day to sit in silence. Does that time give you a sense of peace, calm, and clarity? Most likely—for those 20 minutes. But what happens when you end your meditation? Do you continue to go through your day with those same levels of peace, calm, and clarity? Or do you become reactive to the outside forces and succumb to your inner turmoil? “Meditation will get you nowhere. Meditativeness will give you the keys to your inner kingdom. The unserious man puts in his obligatory 20 minutes of meditation, in order to fulfill his daily quota, but the one who is truly serious transforms every single thing that he does into a meditation. In short, he becomes meditative.” —Kapil Gupta In today’s episode, I’m excited to start by reading a short chapter from the book, Atmamun: The Path to Achieving the Bliss of the Himalayan Swamis and the Freedom of a Living God, written by Kapil Gupta, MD, and then sharing how I implement it, including asking a simple but powerful question that you can begin using immediately. You’ll learn how to reframe your world, approach every moment of your life in a meditative state—and discover how it feels to live in a heightened state of being and awareness. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why meditating to fulfill a daily quota doesn’t permanently eliminate stressors. What meditation is really about and why it doesn’t work for the overwhelming majority of people who practice it. How emotional optimization meditation works and why it’s one of my favorite forms of meditation. The question my former coach asked me that unlocked the door to inner freedom. How approaching everything from a meditative state brings joy to everything you do. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/423 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
3/30/2022 • 30 minutes, 55 seconds
422: Moving From Mediocrity to Mastery
From time to time, we all tend to settle for less than we truly want and are capable of, at least in some areas of our life. Today we’re going to explore how to identify which areas you’re settling in, what’s causing you to settle, and then commit to taking simple actions that will move you forward and set a course for a Level 10 life. About six months ago, as I was journaling, I realized that I was settling for mediocrity in some of the most important areas of my life. I assessed my health, my finances, my marriage, my role as a parent, and my happiness. I felt like I was just going through the motions and stuck in a rut. So, I asked myself, “Where am I?” “Why am I settling for less?” and “What can I do to immediately move me from mediocrity to mastery in the most important areas of my life?” Today, I’m sharing a very vulnerable entry from my own journal, revealing my self-coaching process, and inviting you to improve your own life. Be prepared not just to listen and take notes, but to take action. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why calling yourself or someone else mediocre isn’t judgmental. How and why I rated myself at different levels across my life in my assessment. Questions you can ask yourself and tools you can use to assess where you’re excelling and where you may be mediocre. How I took my performance from mediocre to masterful in my past. The powerful affirmation you can use to chart a course to mastery right now. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/422 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
3/23/2022 • 34 minutes, 9 seconds
421: How Changing Your Perspective Changes Everything
What if you could be completely in control of what you think, how you feel, and what you do? I mean, wouldn’t that kind of be the ultimate superpower!? Consider that you do have that power. When you change your perspective, it changes the way you think, the way you feel, and the actions you take, which enables you to change your life. Thus, the key to changing your life begins with changing your perspective. If you spend your time focused on your perceived inadequacies or things that upset you, it affects how you feel, how you treat yourself, and how you show up every day. This is especially true when you are facing stressful times. On the other hand, when you consciously optimize your perspective, you optimize your life, and you give yourself the power to show up optimally for yourself, for the people you love, and for humanity. Today’s episode is all about how to choose the perspectives that will empower you to be at your best, even when faced with hard times, misfortune, and challenges. You’ll learn how to stop negative emotions from controlling how your brain and body feel, the value of focusing on positivity even as you endure difficulty, and how to see the gift and the beauty inherent to every struggle. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why perspective makes all the difference when we’re facing adversity. Why negative emotions are valuable—and how to feel them in a useful, productive way. How to choose a perspective that empowers you no matter what. What I do when I find myself stressed out or frustrated about something beyond my control. Why you have a 100% success rate of surviving everything you will ever face. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/421 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
3/16/2022 • 37 minutes, 44 seconds
420: How to Prepare For What's Coming
Last week, my good friend Mike Dillard sent out an email where he analyzed the tumultuous events happening across the world right now. As war broke out between Russia and Ukraine, he wrote powerfully about how we got here, the breakdown of our supply chains, and he shared 10 Ways We Can Prepare for What’s Coming. Today, I’m reading Mike’s email, from top to bottom, and sharing my commentary along the way. While some of these topics are controversial, possibly scary, and very concerning, my goal is to uplift you and make you feel more empowered by giving you steps you can take now to be prepared for whatever may come our way. Mike’s writing can feel intense at times and may seem like a departure from the usual tone of this podcast, but it comes from a place of love, care, and concern. I consider all of us to be family, and like any family, I believe we should look out for each other. Even if everything in this episode doesn’t resonate with you, my hope is that you find at least a few significant take-aways that add value to your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why shortages in farming supplies, paper, plastic, and virtually everything else are all but guaranteed to impact our lives. What you can do to ensure you’ll have access to food, clean water, and backup power–and be able to protect yourself–in the event of a full-on attack on our resources and infrastructure. Why there’s no reason to stop living and enjoying your life right now. Why now’s a great time to create as many sources of passive income as possible. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/420 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
3/9/2022 • 44 minutes, 46 seconds
419: How to Optimize Your Most Important Relationships
Do you ever struggle with your significant other, or with any of the other important relationships in your life (family, friends, co-workers, etc.)? Today’s episode is designed to empower you from the perspective that it only takes ONE person to transform a relationship, a concept that I first learned from Stacey & Paul Martino, co-authors of The Miracle Morning for Transforming Your Relationship. In other words, the key to having a successful relationship has much less to do with the other person, and almost everything to do with how you choose to perceive and treat them. Your perception informs your behavior, and both create your reality. KEY TAKEAWAYS How to transform any relationship by altering your perception. The affirmations I read every day to optimize my marriage and how I feel about my wife. My most up-to-date process for creating effective affirmations. How to turn relationship struggles into an opportunity to grow and evolve as a person. Tools you can use to reprogram your nervous system and subconscious mind to improve your relationships and show up for the people you care about, even in tough times. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/419 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
3/2/2022 • 41 minutes, 2 seconds
418: A Different Way to Optimize Your Mornings with Radha Agrawal
Are you familiar with Daybreaker? Seven years ago, my friend Brianna Greenspan asked me if I was familiar with it (which I wasn’t). She said, “It’s amazing! It’s like a LIVE Miracle Morning!” and she described it as a 3-hour experiential event that combines a high energy dance party with meditation, yoga, affirmations, and more. Needless to say, I was intrigued! :^) So, I reached out to the founder and CEO, Radha Agrawal, in the hopes that we might explore ways in which we could collaborate. Little did I know, she was an extraordinary entrepreneur who was making a huge impact. She’s built and sold multiple 9-figure businesses, toured with Oprah, and has a Daybreaker community of over 500,000 people around the world. Today, I am very excited to bring Radha onto the podcast (for her 2nd time) so we can make an exciting announcement together about how DAYBREAKER will immediately begin integrating The Miracle Morning into their upcoming events – and you’re invited to experience it in person! BTW, If you’re interested in attending an upcoming event on the Daybreaker world tour and being one of the first to experience this Miracle Morning integration, you can see their tour schedule at https://daybreaker.com/World. Be sure to use the code MIRACLEMORNING to get 10 percent off your ticket and a free membership to “Daybreaker Plus”, their online platform for daily practice. KEY TAKEAWAYS Radha’s C.R.A.W.L. method that helped her turn her ideas into reality, which you can use to do the same. What Radha has learned from her experiences building, selling, and sometimes failing with 9 start-ups over the course of her career. How Daybreaker events use the energy of nightlife to optimize you physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. How Daybreaker pivoted to virtual events over the course of the COVID pandemic to keep the dance alive in hearts and souls when they needed it most. How you can make the Miracle Morning and Daybreaker practices part of your daily rituals and routines. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/418 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
2/23/2022 • 36 minutes, 51 seconds
417: How Can We Elevate Human Consciousness?
Right now, the collective consciousness of humanity is facing major challenges. As a society, many of us struggle with our fears of the future and the unknown, as well as our tendencies to judge other people, and people are divided. To make matters worse, our media and our government perpetuate these divisions, which engenders and intensifies conflict among us. This is what makes the Miracle Morning Mission—to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time—so important. Though it may sound like a catch phrase, it’s something that has real, practical application not just for us as individuals, but also for all of us as members of humanity. Today, I want to expand on and talk more about that mission and how it impacts you. You’ll learn why it’s a literal mission (not just a tagline), what it really means, how it informs our actions every day, and some of the things we’re doing right now to share the Miracle Morning with the 7+ billion people who have yet to discover it. KEY TAKEAWAYS How the Miracle Morning helps us do the inner work that will elevate human consciousness. Why I took a six-month sabbatical to move my family to the country—and what I learned about my anxiety and fear along the way. What to do when you lose control of your consciousness—and how to stop your ego from getting the best of you. What I learned from falling 987,000 copies short of my goal of selling 1 million books of The Miracle Morning in the first year. New ways that you can connect with the Miracle Morning Community, including the Miracle Morning Clubhouse room, the Miracle Morning for Schools, and the Miracle Morning Art of Affirmations. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/417 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
2/16/2022 • 46 minutes, 46 seconds
416: Identifying and Overcoming Your Addictions with Jesse Harless
While we may not all openly identify as “addicts,” we are all in some way addicted to something that is detrimental to us in ways that we often don’t recognize. It could be drugs, food, social media, work habits, exercise, yelling, destructive thought patterns, or something else. Whatever it is, we are all prone to becoming addicted to things that don't serve us. This has never been more true than it is right now. For the last two years, the pandemic has forced us into isolation, allowing addictions to subtly creep in and using them in an attempt to numb us during our most vulnerable moments. To talk about addiction and how it applies to all of us, I'm excited to speak to my friend Jesse Harless. Jesse is the CEO of Entrepreneurs in Recovery and the bestselling author of If Not You, Then Who? which Thrive Global named it one of the Top 10 Books That Will Take You from Surviving to Thriving in 2021. In this powerful conversation, Jesse and I talk about the struggles that so many people face in the wake of the pandemic—and what to do if you or someone you know needs help. (I also get vulnerable and share the addiction I’ve struggled with that I have never publicly shared before!) KEY TAKEAWAYS The wake up call that changed the trajectory of Jesse’s life at 22. How emotions can become addictive–and why so many people are struggling with isolation addiction right now. How I developed an addiction to cannabis oil capsules on my cancer journey. How the FEARS Recovery Toolkit helps people find purpose in the face of addiction. What you should do if you or someone you know is struggling with an addiction right now. How to start unpacking the trauma at the root of addictions. What Jesse is doing to facilitate high-level conversations in the addiction, recovery, and mental health space. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/416 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
2/9/2022 • 34 minutes, 51 seconds
415: How To Lead Your Community with Jon Berghoff
I mentioned this in an email I sent you on Monday (Subject Line: Your Community Needs YOU Now More Than Ever), and today I’m delivering a podcast to you on this topic. As a society and as human beings, we’re facing unprecedented challenges. Like never before, people are disconnected, lonely, divided, and prone to conflict. In this moment, however, we have the power to step up and lead our communities—our families, our workplaces, our clients, and humanity as a whole. But what does it actually look like to become that leader for your community? To help me answer that question, I’m excited to welcome Jon Berghoff back to the podcast. In today’s conversation, Jon and I walk you through powerful frameworks he uses to help leaders, entrepreneurs, and even companies like BMW unlock their collective wisdom—and how you can use them in your own life and work today. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about the FREE Workshop that Jon will be hosting for our community on February 9th, to dive even deeper into this topic. If you’d like to find out more and sign up, click here. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why people are so hungry for leadership right now. Why our brains react badly when the world changes faster than we can adapt. How an inner practice gives you the power to best serve your people, create meaningful connections, and have an impact. How to use the frameworks Jon has designed to encourage learning, collaboration, and positive interactions in groups. Why you have to be exclusive in order to be inclusive. What you can expect from our upcoming training on February 9th. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/415 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
2/2/2022 • 59 minutes, 15 seconds
414: My Best Advice for You This Week
Through social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, we have the opportunity to share ideas, help one another, and give each other inspiration like never before. In this episode–a social media mashup of sorts–I’m excited to expand upon some of the best advice from my most recent social posts. The topics I talk about today were picked based on the posts that got the most engagement from our community. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why wisdom presents itself during periods of silence and gives us the power to find insights and achieve breakthroughs. How to stop wishing you were further ahead in life and start enjoying every moment. The power of choosing to stand for your values unconditionally. The daily affirmation I use to manage my fear and stop worrying. How to love and serve people no matter what they believe in or what side they take on any issue. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/414 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
1/26/2022 • 38 minutes, 4 seconds
413: How to Elevate Your Consciousness with Music
I used to listen to music just for the sound. If I loved the beat, someone’s voice, or a rhythm, that’s all I needed. But over the last five years, I’ve started to care just as much about lyrics as the melodies—and it’s made me much more grateful for the powerful messaging in conscious music. My guest today is Rob Riccardo, who is literally one of my favorite musicians of all time! His lyrics uplift and inspire me. They have the power to elevate my consciousness and have helped me through life’s most difficult moments, including my struggles with depression. Rob is a deep, thoughtful, and enlightened individual. It was fascinating to get to talk with him, hear his journey, and learn more about the way he’s approached music and life—especially as he’s navigated the pandemic over the last two years. You’re going to walk away from this episode with a refreshed mindset around living in the present moment and accepting happiness into your life—even if reality is different than what you imagined! KEY TAKEAWAYS Rob shares his creative process and where the inspiration for his uplifting songs come from. Why we all have so much more in common than we think we do. How Rob rediscovered his love for music, after not playing for 5-years straight. How to silence the voice in your head that tells you that your creative work isn’t good enough and find the confidence to share your message. Why the fantasy we imagine is almost always better than the reality when we arrive—and why nothing beats the present moment! If you can’t learn to be happy with what you have now, what makes you think that you’ll know how to be happy with what you think you want in the future? When we focus on things that are out of our control, we feel out of control. Find out what to do instead! The power of setting goals without getting attached to the results. How to navigate the challenges in your life with curiosity and an ever-shifting mindset. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/413 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
1/19/2022 • 49 minutes, 32 seconds
412: The Easiest Way to Achieve Your Goals
A mentor of mine once told me, “Set your life to consistent rhythms—it’s the only way to freedom.” Once you’ve set your goals, how do you set yourself up with consistent rhythms to achieve them? What are the rituals and routines that will enable you to succeed, and how do you schedule them into your day? Last week, we talked about living life in a rhythm of 30-day challenges to consistently improve individual aspects of your life, month after month. In today’s episode, I’m following that up with a deep dive into how creating the appropriate rituals and routines for your goals makes achieving them A LOT easier. Not only is this one of the easiest ways to achieve your goals, but you'll learn how to make this approach a part of your daily practice AND stick with it! KEY TAKEAWAYS How a 30-day challenge allows you to make a habit automatic—and what makes the first 10 days of adopting any new habit so difficult. Why I have to organize my life into daily routines to achieve my goal—and how this helps me stay productive despite severe ADHD and memory struggles. How to create a foundational schedule that incorporates all my daily activities, routines, and rituals while giving myself free time and space for my family. What my own daily routines and rituals look like—and why I don’t get bored doing (and eating) the same foods almost every day. How to give yourself freedom and flexibility while adhering to a strict, preprogrammed schedule. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/412 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
1/12/2022 • 36 minutes, 6 seconds
411: How To Live Your Life in 30 Day Challenges
Is there any aspect of your life that you'd like to improve, transform, and take to the next level within the next month? I've become a big fan of 30-day challenges, as they've helped me up-level my life in all kinds of different areas, including parenting, marriage, health, spirituality, finances, business, and more. Each month I intentionally choose one area of my life that I want to take to the next level and get hyper focused on improving it. For 30 days, I focus my attention, time, energy, creativity, and my Miracle Morning on that one area. Today, I want to teach you exactly how I do it. I break down my entire process, so you can take action and make significant steps towards improving your life, in a relatively short amount of time (you know, 30 days). :^) KEY TAKEAWAYS The value of measuring our lives based on how we show up every day. Why every challenge feels like a trudge through the mud at first—and how to find your flow, get clarity, and get in the zone. Some examples of habits or goals that could serve as your first monthly mission. How to clarify and affirm your mission by defining your action steps and demonstrating why it matters. A practical example of what a 30-day challenge looks like as part of your S.A.V.E.R.S. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/411 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
1/5/2022 • 51 minutes, 48 seconds
410: Making Success Simple in 2022 (Part 4 of 4)
I don’t know about you, but I’m much more effective when I keep things simple (and easy to remember). :^) In 2022, I’m using a 3-letter strategy to guide me. These three letters are something I can remember every day and serve as my North Star to handle any challenges I’m faced with and continue making progress toward my most important goals. Like the S.A.V.E.R.S, these three letters are easy to remember, stick to, and implement every single day. Today, I’m excited to start by giving you an overview of what we discussed in Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of this series. I then let you in on my 3-letter strategy to achieve success in 2022 and beyond! KEY TAKEAWAYS Why it doesn’t make sense to measure your emotional well-being based on what’s out of your control. The A-B-C Formula for Making Success Simple in 2022 Why resistance is the source of all emotional pain, how acceptance serves as the antidote, and why this is not the same thing as resignation. The many forms of gratitude–and how to stay grateful, even in the face of adversity. Four simple steps you can take to make daily progress toward your goals–and why none of these goals need to be monumental to make a difference. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/410 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
12/29/2021 • 48 minutes, 36 seconds
409: Setting Inverted Goals for 2022 (Part 3 of 4)
Today, we continue with part 3 of our 4-part series on making 2022 your best year ever. If you haven’t heard Part 1 or Part 2, I definitely recommend that you go back and listen. In today’s episode, I introduce you to what I call “inverted goals.” Unlike a traditional goal which focuses on a predetermined outcome (e.g., I want to lose 10lbs), an inverted goal focuses on a predetermined process (e.g., exercise 5 days per week). Which predetermined processes (activities, habits, rituals, and routines) will you commit to this year that will move you toward the outcomes you want to achieve? Essentially, inverted goals are the goals that lead you to the outcome that you want to accomplish. Today, you’ll learn exactly when and how I use this approach to goal setting, so you can incorporate it in your approach to make 2022 your best year yet! KEY TAKEAWAYS ● How inverted goals help you focus on habits, rituals, and routines rather than obsessing over the results. ● How to clarify your mission and enjoy every moment—and why this isn’t about being happy, excited, or positive all the time. ● Why inverted goals allow you to experience joy no matter what’s going on in your life. ● How inverted goals lead you to bigger results and allow you to succeed every single day. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/409 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
12/22/2021 • 37 minutes, 15 seconds
408: Getting Your Mind Right for 2022 (Part 2 of 4)
Last week, I shared "An Unconventional Way to Make 2022 Your Best Year Ever" and the premise of that episode was to measure your Best Year through a new paradigm, and that paradigm was based on the one thing you have complete control of: How you show up everyday. We broke that into two aspects: Your MINDSET and your BEHAVIORS. Today's episode is about "Getting Your Mind Right" or more formally "Optimizing Your Mindset" for 2022, which is both crucial and precedes everything else—setting your goals, making plans for the new year, and following through. If you're not in a good mindset, if you're experiencing perpetual states of stress or fear or anxiety or depression, if you're lacking self-confidence or feeling hopeless, it's going to hinder your ability to make 2022 a great year. Your quality of life begins and ends with your mindset. Your Best Year Ever begins and ends with your mindset. And you know what the best part about that is? You get to choose your mindset. Today, I want to help you Optimize Your Mindset for 2022, and then create your affirmations and guidelines. In this episode, (Part 2 of a 4-part series), I’ll be sharing five (5) actionable exercises you can implement to automatically shift your mindset. FIVE STEPS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR MINDSET FOR 2022: Celebrate your gains from 2021. Take your net positives from this year, put them down in writing, and document your accomplishments, the lessons you learned, and what you’re grateful for. Clarify your optimal mindset and commit to it. Get clear on exactly how you want to feel, what mental and emotional qualities you want to embody, and what you want to focus your energy on. Identify your mental obstacles and how you’ll overcome them. Identify what doesn’t serve you and whether or not there’s truth in it. Brainstorm what you want to experience in 2022. Get in touch with what you want your life to be like and what you want to invite into your life in the new year. Review and update your affirmations daily. Create a living document that evolves with you to commit to your mindset and the work you need to do to create and maintain it. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/408 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
12/15/2021 • 58 minutes, 37 seconds
407: My Best Advice to Make 2022 Your Best Year Yet! (Part 1 of 4)
Today’s podcast is the first in a 4-part series, each designed to set you up to do everything in your power to make 2022 your best year yet. We’re beginning the series with an encore presentation of one of the highest rated episodes that I recorded for you last year, which will give you an “Unconventional Approach to Make This Your Best Year Yet” and set the stage for the next three episodes. As we leave this year behind, I’m inviting you to consider entering 2022 with an unconventional paradigm—that creating the best year of your life has less to do with what you accomplish (your results) or what happens to you (your circumstance), and everything to do with how you choose to show up and experience each day. I’m also going to give you some strategies that you can immediately begin implementing to make 2022 your best year yet, no matter how you choose to measure success. And one more thing, I have a free gift for you! I had one of my favorite people in the world on the show a couple of weeks ago, Brian Johnson. He is giving away his summaries of over 600+ personal development and business books. No strings attached, it’s free! Just go to Optimize.me/hal to get access to his amazing content. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why having a good year or a bad year has less to do with your results and more to do with how you show up every day. How a difficult year (see 2020/2021) can give you everything you need to become the person that you need to be to create everything else you want in life. How to get clarity and set goals in eight different areas. The value of unwavering faith and resilience. The power of support and accountability networks - and how to find (or create) one. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/407 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
12/8/2021 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 3 seconds
406: From Paycheck to Purpose with Ken Coleman
How do you go from doing work that makes you money to doing work that fulfills you—and could even be called your dream job? To help you answer this question I’m speaking with Ken Coleman. Ken is a career expert, as well as the host of The Ken Coleman Show, where he helps people discover not just what they were born to do, but how to turn their dream career into a reality. He explores this even further in his new book, Paycheck to Purpose, which I’m reading right now. Today, Ken returns to the podcast to talk about how to love your craft, make a unique contribution to the world that only you can make, and his step-by-step process for bringing your work into alignment with your passion and mission. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why the concept of a “dream job” has become such a cliche—and how bad jobs and our cynicism toward the idea of work hold us back. Why there are more jobs, career paths, and dream jobs in the “sweet spot” than you probably think—and the connection between dream jobs and entrepreneurship. The four major questions you can ask to make a plan to transform your career. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/406 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
11/29/2021 • 52 minutes, 18 seconds
405: Lessons Learned from Reading Over 1,000 Personal Growth Books with Brian Johnson
What was the first personal development book you ever read? How did it impact you? For me, it was How to Win Friends & Influence People when I was 19 years old. It introduced me to the concepts of personal growth and personal development. It kickstarted my first career and was the catalyst for my decision to dedicate myself to lifelong personal development. My friend, Brian Johnson, embodies this at the highest level. He has read over 1,000 books related to philosophy and personal development. You may also remember Brian from The Miracle Morning Movie (he was the expert in the “Reading” scene), or you might know him as the creator of Philosopher’s Notes (where I first discovered him) or the founder of Optimize. Most recently, he is the founder and CEO of Heroic. In this conversation, Brian and I share the most valuable lesson(s) we’ve learned from reading over 1,000 personal development books. Key Takeaways The book that changed Brian’s life when he was 21. The single most valuable lesson that stands out more than any other from all the books Brian has read. The value of what Brian calls “antifragile confidence” and why so many personal development junkies fail to make what they read part of their daily practice. The value of living your life in 30-day challenges and installing habits that can run on autopilot. How to get free access to 600 book summaries at Optimize.me/Hal Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/405 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
11/24/2021 • 51 minutes, 48 seconds
404: How to Forgive Yourself and Others
We are all carrying some level of guilt, shame, or regret. We’ve all done things that aren’t in alignment with our values, or that we’d do differently now if given the opportunity. We also carry some degree of hurt, anger, or resentment toward people who we believe wronged us. What would life be like to live completely free from ALL this emotional turmoil? How can we release ourselves from the weight of those experiences that cause us pain? What can we do to stop reopening old wounds and triggering past traumas? Today’s episode is all about forgiveness. It’s about forgiving yourself for the mistakes you’ve made in your own life, as well as for the hurt other people have caused you. In this conversation, I want to show you what it means to truly be forgiving, dissolve the emotional links holding you back, and face the world with a cleaner slate than ever before. Key Takeaways Why our past traumas can so easily haunt us, trigger us, and make us viscerally uncomfortable for years or even decades. Why forgiveness is something we do for ourselves–not something that other people give us. What makes regret a powerful teaching tool–and the benefits of making mistakes. Why beating yourself up over things you’ve done in the past is all but valueless. How to unlock the transcendent power of unconditional forgiveness. Simple steps you can take right now to begin forgiving yourself. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/404 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
11/17/2021 • 54 minutes, 37 seconds
403: How to be Prepared, Not Paranoid
I know this is a departure from topics I normally address on the podcast, but I hope you’ll listen and take this episode seriously, as well as read this email for more details and resources. I took the time to record this for you from a place of moral obligation. I don’t know if you’re aware, but we are experiencing a severe, unprecedented global supply chain crisis, and I’ve been researching and considering what this could mean for all of us. Specifically, there is a realistic possibility that we could experience food shortages in the relatively near future (this fall/winter). I’m talking about grocery stores and restaurants not being able to get food, and thus each of us having to rely on our own supply for an unknown length of time. After experiencing relatively minor food shortages when the pandemic hit (think empty grocery shelves and no toilet paper), and more extreme shortages here in Texas last winter during what was known as the “snow-pocalypse” (it was very difficult to find any meat at grocery stores), and now paying close attention to the current supply chains (I have friends in related industries who have confirmed it’s even worse than we’re being told), I encourage all of us to get at least a 30 day supply of food. Although being prepared for longer (2-6 months) wouldn’t hurt. As for what food to buy, if you Google “emergency food” you’ll get a bunch of unhealthy 25-year shelf life foods that are loaded with preservatives. But if you value eating healthy, I recommend simply ordering organic rice & beans, as well as mung beans that you can sprout (Google how to do that) - so that you can have “living” food that is also high in protein (7 grams of protein per 1 ounce). None of those are very expensive, even the organic stuff. I get all of the above on either Amazon or FoodToLive.com. As for meat, I recommend stocking up now and if you can afford it, getting a deep freezer to store it in. My wife and I found a used one on Craigslist and also use it to freeze a good amount of organic vegetables. We also got a backup generator to power our fridge and freezer, in case we lose power like we did last winter in Texas, for 5 consecutive days. If you want more variety, you might also consider buckwheat, oatmeal, nuts, freeze-dried fruits, and canned foods. Also, if you live in an area that experiences frozen pipes or power outages, stock up on bottled water and/or get a water filtration system like a Berkey filter (last year we also lost running water for 5 days). To be clear: I’m not advocating hoarding or panic buying. Consider that if we each buy a little bit more now, while supply chains are still in tact, and stock up on what we might need in an emergency situation, then if we reach an emergency situation, those who prepared in advance don’t have to go to the store and take food off of the shelves from those who weren’t prepared. And BTW, I’m certainly not trying to scare you. That’s not my intention here. Preparation isn’t about becoming paranoid. Quite the opposite. It’s about knowing that you’ll be ready for whatever comes, rather than worrying about what might be. In this short episode, I explain what I’ve been doing to plan ahead, including actionable steps you can take and resources you can use to be prepared. Hopefully our supply chains get figured out, but I’d rather us all be safe than sorry/hungry. 🙏🏼❤️ Key Takeaways The two mantras I live by–and why I don’t see any value in sustained fear. Why we may experience unprecedented food shortages this winter. The longest-lasting, most affordable, healthiest food you can buy that isn’t loaded with preservatives. The benefits of eating living food. Why I’m not advocating hoarding or panic buying–and how to help people who aren’t as well-prepped as you. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/403 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
11/10/2021 • 27 minutes, 21 seconds
402: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness with Mathew Micheletti & Ashley Cottrell
Today, I’m excited to introduce you to the authors of one of my all-time favorite books, Mathew Micheletti and Ashley Cottrell. Known worldwide as “The Yoga Couple” to their 500,000+ followers, they’re also the authors of a book that I haven’t stopped recommending since I read it: The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness. Their book astounded me. It’s one of the best books I’ve ever read. They’re experts in consciousness, learning how to interact with your significant other in ways that stop us from getting triggered, and changing our approach to life so that we experience True Freedom and Lasting Happiness. In this conversation, we take the teachings of Mat and Ash’s book, The Inner Work, and go even deeper, discovering new insights as we discuss how to apply their teachings in a world that couldn’t possibly be crazier, chaotic, or more uncertain. Key Takeaways What exactly the Inner Work is, why we should all be doing it, and how we can use this framework in our everyday lives. How we can transform our view of reality using themes of consciousness. Why yoga is so much more than physical poses, and the deep connection between yoga and inner freedom. How yoga can be used to process trauma, make sense of anger, and reconnect with higher consciousness. What you can do when your partner doesn’t want to embark on the same journey of self-improvement that you’re taking. The beauty of letting go of expectations and resentment. And so much more! Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/402 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
11/3/2021 • 56 minutes, 47 seconds
401: How to Apply the Miracle Morning for Your Family
Today, I’m bringing you a conversation with my dear friends, Mike & Lindsay McCarthy, who are also the co-authors for the two newest Miracle Morning books: The first is the Updated & Expanded 2nd edition of The Miracle Morning for Parents & Families (available on Amazon). And the second... Is the brand new Miracle Morning for Parents & Families PLAYBOOK (also available on Amazon) which gives you seven (7) actionable Exercises & Worksheets to implement what you learn from the book, including: Exercise #1: Your Family Bedtime Ritual Worksheet Exercise #2: Your Family Miracle Morning Worksheet Exercise #3: Your Family Values Worksheet Exercise #4: Kids' S.T.A.R.R. Chart Worksheet Exercise #5: Kids' Screen Time Contract Worksheet Exercise #6: Your Family Goals Worksheet Exercise #7: Your Family Meeting Agenda Worksheet We believe that strong, healthy families are crucial to a healthy society. Thus, we are committed to elevating the consciousness of humanity by sharing the life-changing power of the Miracle Morning with as many parents and families as possible! In today’s conversation, we talk about what it means to parent with intention, what inspired their Family Playbook (and how to use it), and the systems, rhythms, and rituals that have helped them level up as parents. Key Takeaways Why entrepreneurs often struggle to bring their knowledge of leadership and teams home to their families. How the McCarthys look at goals, family values and the definition of identity. What a McCarthy family dream session (or meeting) looks like—and how they stop these sessions from turning into bickering. The three Ps of exceptional parenting. The valuable conversations that Mike and Lindsay’s works opened up within their own family—and how they can help yours as well. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/401 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
10/27/2021 • 44 minutes, 50 seconds
400: Finding Freedom Living In a Van with Nick Conedera
What would you do if you had no responsibilities? If you could get rid of your job, all of your bills, and not have to answer to anyone—how would you spend your days? My friend and filmmaker, Nick Conedera (director of The Miracle Morning Movie) decided to answer that question for himself. He burned his possessions (literally), got rid of everything he owned, and spent three (3) years living in a van and traveling around the country. He tells the story of his journey in his brand new book, 70MPH: Grab the Wheel and Haul Ass to Your Dreams. I highly recommend picking up a copy. Nick is one of the best storytellers I know, and you won’t be disappointed! Knowing how wise and insightful Nick is, I knew I needed to talk to him about his incredible adventure, and I assure you that his observations, insights, and perspectives are truly unique and highly valuable. Today, he joins me on the podcast to tell us what he learned that can help all of us to clarify our values and live in alignment with what matters most to each of us. Key Takeaways Why Nick decided to take a departure from his “normal life,” get rid of his belongings, and hit the open road. The personal challenges that come with living in a van—and why we as humans are more than capable of adapting to them. How living in a van helped Nick bring his existence into alignment with his values, find harmony with nature, and feel happier. Why you don’t need to burn everything you own and move into a van to live in alignment with your values—and how to tell if it’s time to take a journey of your own. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/400 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
10/20/2021 • 44 minutes, 21 seconds
399: We Are All The Same
Have you noticed how divided we have become as a society? The media is constantly pushing narratives that categorize people into groups, fostering animosity and even hate towards those who have different beliefs and opinions than we do. When we focus on our differences, we feel disconnected from one another. It not only hurts us as individuals, but collectively as a society. When we choose to see each other from the perspective of our similarities, our commonalities, and our sameness, we feel connected. We feel love, even when we disagree on topics, concepts, or beliefs. On today’s podcast, I’m inviting all of us to remember that we are all fundamentally the same, that ALL of us have far more in common than we have differences, and that each of us has a responsibility to do our part to heal humanity’s division. Today, I want to explore why our differences are actually superficial, who we really are at our core, and the very real possibility that there’s a higher level of consciousness we can all access with regards to how we see and treat each other. Key Takeaways Why you’re still the baby you were born as—and so is everyone else. The 5 criteria we use when judging other people—and why the 5th is where we should be operating if we want humanity to thrive. How superficial differences come to change our perception and definition of others—and why they shouldn’t. Why actions speak louder than words, but intentions reveal our soul. How to look past superficial differences and disagreements to find common ground and better understand your shared values with someone else. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/399 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
10/13/2021 • 44 minutes, 34 seconds
398: What Matters Most for ALL of Us
As individuals, it is our ability to live in alignment with our values that determines our level of fulfillment. No matter what you value — health, family, freedom, safety, contribution etc. — when your thoughts, words, and actions are in alignment with what you value most, you are living a fulfilled life. But are their shared values that matter most for ALL of us? That’s ultimately up to you to decide, but I believe there are values that are crucial for all of us, both to thrive as individuals and as a society. Today we explore what those values are, and we can better live in alignment with them so that we can ALL experience higher levels of fulfillment. Key Takeaways A detailed addition to last week’s episode on “How to Be Fearless.” The difference between what matters most for us individually and collectively. Why HEALTH is a core value for all of us. What my highest values are and why. How healthcare systems can save our lives while simultaneously being driven by ulterior motives that we should be weary of. What I do every day to choose happiness and inner freedom. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/398 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
10/6/2021 • 52 minutes, 20 seconds
397: How to Be Fearless
Is it possible to live your life completely free from fear? Today, I propose that it is and explain how you can do it. In a previous episode on this topic (Episode #355: Freedom From Your Fears), I talked about the differences between unconscious and conscious fears, why we are the ones who create nearly all of the fear we experience, and why it might not be possible to be fearless, but we can fear less. However, today I’m returning to this topic to explain how each of us can release our fears completely and become truly FEARLESS. Key Takeaways Why we are all experiencing subtle levels of fear, nearly all of the time. The root cause of most of our fears, and how we can take control. Where fear comes from and how to reframe it into something empowering. How our unconscious fears can become conscious. Why fear is not real and how anyone is capable of transcending it! Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/397 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
9/29/2021 • 31 minutes, 32 seconds
396: How Can We Bring Humanity Back Together?
Every day, we’re faced with the reality that humanity is divided right now, possibly more than ever. I’m seeing people be outright hateful to each other, in ways I’ve simply never seen before. Even wishing harm upon others has become all too common. I fear that humanity is losing the shared values that are necessary for us to sustain peace and unity. If you and I aren’t the change we want to see in the world—if we don’t stand for love, compassion, respect, forgiveness, freedom, and allowing each other the dignity to each choose how we live our lives—we, as a species, may be in more trouble than any of us can even imagine. But how can we love, respect, and forgive people who have wronged us, or who we view as a threat to our own safety? How can we honor our own values while getting along with people who may not share our values? Is it possible for us to remember that we are ALL fundamentally the same—human beings on this journey we call life—and to focus on and find common ground in our shared humanity, as opposed to our relatively superficial differences? In today’s episode, I want to unpack these questions and really try to answer them. It starts with you, and it starts with me. I want to talk about how we treat and view other people, the bigger picture of what’s going on with humanity, and what we can do to create unity and stop sowing division during this critical time in history. Key Takeaways Why focusing on our differences instead of our commonalities is driving us apart. How the media is conditioning us to fear, hate, and wish harm on others. Why choosing to view people from a space of unconditional love doesn’t condone their behavior—and why hating someone hurts you more than them. The value of truly living life in alignment with your values. Why we’re all deserving of unconditional love. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/396 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
9/22/2021 • 36 minutes, 31 seconds
395: How To Love Your Life (Even When It Sucks)
Can you remember that indescribable feeling of first falling in love with someone? What if that peak state could be activated within you, at any given time? We often associate the word love with a romantic relationship. And when we fall in love with someone, we give all the credit for those feelings to that person. But the other person is really just the stimulus for achieving that state of being. The truth is, that state is always available to us, and some would argue, it’s our default spiritual state. We’ve been talking a lot lately about how to harness your ability to choose how you experience each moment of your life, regardless of your outer circumstances. Today, we’re going to dive deeper into that theme from a different angle, specifically discussing how you can choose to make love your default way of experiencing life, even when life is difficult (aka sucks). Key Takeaways Why love in our society is misunderstood and almost always thought of in terms of romantic love—and why love is our fundamental state. How COVID has helped me live in a state of love and joy, even as I’ve faced setbacks and challenges. How approaching meditation in a different way can help you get into an optimal state. Why living intentionally and consciously accepting life as it is can help you stop emotions from getting the best of you. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/395 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
9/15/2021 • 42 minutes, 16 seconds
394: Who Are You Choosing To Be? (Person A or Person B)
For today’s podcast, I’m inviting you to choose to be either Person A or Person B, addressing the implications of the choice you make, and sharing insights on how to effectively choose. There are huge differences between these two people, and choosing to be one over the other can determine our quality of life. For me, I’ve found that the conscious choice makes all the difference in my quality of life, my mental and emotional well-being, my degree of success and almost every other aspect of my being. In this episode, I want to give you an eye-opening look into how you are choosing to show up and who you’re choosing to be, no matter what’s going on in the world or in your life. Key Takeaways How we as human beings can choose how we feel about every moment of our lives. Why no one consciously chooses unhappiness, and what really makes us unhappy. Wisdom from Margaret Wheatley’s book, Who Do We Choose To Be? How to answer a question as loaded as “What should we focus on?” Why people can survive tragedy without being resigned to letting it define them. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/394 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
9/8/2021 • 57 minutes, 53 seconds
393: How to Experience Both Types of Freedom
Today’s podcast covers precisely how to experience two (2) types of freedom that we all want: Outer Freedom and Inner Freedom. Outer Freedom is the ability to get yourself to do what you need to do—even when you don’t feel like it—in order to produce the results, outcomes, and circumstances that you want, in every aspect of your life. Inner Freedom is the ability to get yourself to feel exactly how you want to feel (happy, confident, calm, etc.), regardless of what’s happening in your life. How do you get yourself to do what you need to do–even when you don’t feel motivated to do something? When you can do things that produce results, you have outer freedom. How do you get yourself to feel the emotional and mental states that would enable you to enjoy this one life you’ve been given, even in the midst of tragedy, trauma, and forces outside of your control? When you access your ability to choose the way you feel, regardless of your circumstances, you have inner freedom. In today’s conversation, I’m going to share with you the most effective strategy I’ve ever implemented to achieve outer freedom. Then, I’m going to walk you through seven steps, in the form of questions, that you can use to quickly (if not immediately) access the inner freedom you were born with. Key Takeaways How I motivate myself to get things done, even when I don’t want to do them–and why it’s okay to not be perfect. How to get yourself to start doing the things you don’t want to do–and why committing to action while being unattached to results can make all the difference. Why fear inevitably leads us to procrastinate. Questions to ask yourself on your journey to inner freedom. And so… much… more! :^) Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/393 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
9/1/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 51 seconds
392: How Eric Hansen Went from Homeless to Total Inspiration
Today’s episode is a very real, raw, and authentic conversation with someone who’s become a total inspiration to me, Eric Hansen. Despite living through unimaginable circumstances, he has figured out how to embody what I’ve been talking about for the past year… Inner Freedom. Eric is a recovering drug addict who began using at the age of 12, raised by his mother who was also an addict. He has been homeless multiple times, and he’s been in and out of jail and prison. While he was in prison, he discovered this podcast, and it transformed his outlook on life. Currently out for four months, employed, and living in a halfway house, Eric is still navigating difficult health struggles and various painful consequences of his previous actions. However, his internal quality of life and his ability to experience the inner freedom that we all seek, are truly exceptional. He’s building a following in the Miracle Morning Community Facebook group, where he has posted every single day, for 96 consecutive days. I’ve been so inspired by him that I knew I needed to talk to him on the very same podcast that changed his life. In this extraordinary conversation, Eric tells the story of how he fell from success to homelessness, how to recover from hitting rock-bottom, and how to truly take responsibility for–and choose how we experience–our lives. Key Takeaways How Eric discovered the Achieve Your Goals podcast while in prison, and the immediate impact it had on him. What the Miracle Morning has done for Eric that nothing else did. How Eric’s career in sales thrived as he fell further and further into cocaine addiction and his family fell apart. How Eric stays accountable to himself, even in the toughest times. How Eric was able to further his education during his most recent stint in jail–and why episode #338 of this show, “Freedom from Your Emotional Pain,” impacted him like nothing else. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/392 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
8/25/2021 • 55 minutes, 39 seconds
391: How to Live in the Present Moment
“How’s life?” can often be a loaded question, especially with the state of the world right now. If you ask most people, they’ll run through an inventory of their circumstances. You might hear them talk about what’s going well, but, more often than not, you’ll hear about their problems, financial challenges, difficulties at work, struggles in their marriage, or other less-than-stellar circumstances. And when we’re not talking about our problems/circumstances, we’re thinking about them. We tend to listen to the voice in our head, stressing about the present and worrying about the future, and unconsciously allowing our emotional well-being to suffer. But what if there is more to life than our circumstances? What if life is actually the experience we’re having in the present moment? And what if you could learn how to transcend the voice in your head and live the majority of your life in the present moment? In today’s episode, I want to teach you two techniques you can use to stop the voice in your head from taking over and give you the power to truly live in the present moment. Even if you’re already familiar with them, I want you to look at them in a new way, combine them, and discover how they can help you be here now–and live free from fear, stress, and anxiety. Key Takeaways How to assess how often you’re fully present. Where stress, fear, overwhelm, and regret come from. Why our brains are prone to amplifying and focusing on problems when we try to solve them. How to not let the voice in your head create your reality. How a mantra can help you bring your life into alignment on your terms. My 7-day challenge that will enable you to begin quickly living in the present moment. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/391 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
8/18/2021 • 1 hour, 22 seconds
390: How to Take Control of Your Emotional State
When you’re experiencing stress, fear, anxiety, overwhelm, depression, or any other challenging emotional state, how can you regain control of the way you feel? Today was supposed to be another “Ask Me Anything” episode, where I answer listener questions. However, as I began to address the first question: What do you believe about Jesus, God, and the Bible, I found myself thinking about the difficult situations and resulting emotions that many people are facing right now. If you’ve experienced emotional distress, are concerned with the future, or are afraid of the unknown, today’s episode will provide you with some practical advice you can use to rise above your challenges and take control of your emotional state. Key Takeaways Why I don’t identify with any political party or religious sect—and how to find your own truth. How we create layers of protection, to protect our psyche, over the course of our lives. Why it’s so important to get back in touch with who you really are. How inner freedom gives you the power to choose how to experience life in any given moment. What to do when your emotional state isn’t serving you—and how to double down on taking control of your emotions during challenging times. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/390 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
8/11/2021 • 39 minutes, 24 seconds
389: Random but Important Ideas to Enhance Your Life NOW
Today’s episode of the podcast is going to cover three somewhat random and unrelated (yet very important) topics. I’m talking about: Four profound lessons learned from the BEST vacation of my life – and how you can immediately apply them to enhance your daily life. Major disruptions in our food supply chain and how to prepare for the very realistic possibility of coming food shortages. Why the book I’m reading right now is SO good that it may have led me to stop writing my newest book. Why these topics? In short, they all tie back to health, safety, freedom, and happiness. Key Takeaways Four guiding principles to enhance your everyday life. What to consider when it comes to adding value to your loved one's life in really simple but meaningful ways. How to “eat for energy” and why I’m so intentional about the foods I consume (and exactly what I eat from when I wake up until I go to bed). Why you have the power to choose your perspective and interpret life however you choose. How I’ve been preparing for potential food emergencies without becoming a paranoid prepper. Why The Inner Work has had such a huge impact on me—and how to make sense of when other people appear to have received the same message from the universe that you have. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/389 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
8/4/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 56 seconds
388: Optimism vs. Pessimism vs. Realism: Which is Best?
Do you consider yourself to be an optimist, a pessimist, or a realist? Optimism, pessimism, and realism are three different paradigms that impact how we approach life and interpret life’s events. For some, they’re even identities. When we face difficult times, our dominant paradigm tends to become amplified, which can be the determining factor in whether we suffer or thrive. I’ve experienced this in a unique way. For many years of my life, I was what I would call a delusional optimist. While this helped me through some difficult times, it also stopped me from healthily processing negative emotions and events, and I had to learn quite a few tough lessons the hard way. In this episode, I want to dive deep into the differences between optimism, pessimism, and realism–and help you identify how these paradigms can be most useful and effective as you optimize and make the most of the life you live. Key Takeaways What it really means to be an optimist, a pessimist, or a realist. Why so many self-identified realists are focused on the negative–and why it’s just as realistic to be excited about the possibilities and positives in life. The dangers of blind or delusional optimism–and how it can make it extremely difficult to process or make sense of negative emotions. An exercise you can do to truly understand what’s going on in your life and reframe your reality. The genius of being able to hold two opposing ideas in your mind simultaneously. The ABCs of realistic optimism. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/388 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
7/28/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 25 seconds
387: How to Commit to Your Mission in Life
Do you ever struggle with prioritizing your goals and figuring out which one deserves the most attention? Does that lack of clarity ever cause you to procrastinate or feel like you’re not being as productive as you should be? In today’s podcast, I’m going to help you to overcome these common struggles by sharing Chapter 6 from my latest book/audiobook, The Miracle Equation, in its entirety. The chapter is titled “Your Mission: It's Time to Get Clear About Your Top Priority.” If you want to learn how to identify the single most important priority in your life, commit to one singular mission, and achieve your biggest goals and dreams, this episode is for you! Key Takeaways How identifying your “mission” can enable you to achieve ALL of your goals. Understanding the key difference between a goal and a mission. You can’t win a gold medal in more than one activity/sport! Find out if multitasking is holding you back from achieving your biggest goals — and what to do instead! Why I was completely delusional about my priorities prior to being diagnosed with Cancer. Why the fear of going through another financial crisis (like that of 2008) prevented me from prioritizing what mattered most. How I was able to overcome my addiction to work and productivity. I share the radical changes I made to my schedule so I could be fully aligned with my highest priority… family. Why it’s okay if your top priority changes over time. How to choose your mission and accomplish any goal! How to achieve more in 30 days than most people do in 12 months. The problem with creating long-term goals. 5 safety nets you can use to ensure you successfully accomplish your mission. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/387 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
7/21/2021 • 1 hour, 2 seconds
386: How to Live to Your Full Potential
How do you fulfill the unlimited potential that is within you, in order to create everything you want for your life? How do you stop procrastinating, get past the obstacles standing in your way, and do everything you’re capable of? It’s one thing to know what you need to do, it’s another thing to actually live it. In today’s episode, the second edition of my “Ask Me Anything” series, I’m answering your questions on this topic. Join me as we dive deep into what it means to live to your full potential, how to achieve it, and what you can do to gain the power to live the life that you truly want and deserve. Key Takeaways How to stop unconsciously settling for less, overcome feelings of dissatisfaction, and create the inner (and outer) world you want to experience each day. The key to stop procrastinating, become consistent in your actions, and get out of unhelpful routines. How to take the teachings you read about, lean into those beliefs, and make them a part of your daily practice. Four simple rules to live by to unlock your potential. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/386 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
7/14/2021 • 1 hour, 5 seconds
385: How to Be Truly Happy in 3 Simple Steps
Would you say that you’re truly happy? In 2020, I got to a place where I was so depressed that I told my wife and my friends, “I don’t remember what it feels like to be happy.” That was after I had already sent my wife a desperate text message one night that read, “I don’t want to worry you, but I feel like I don’t want to live, and I don’t know what to do.” I was so scared that I’d never be able to get back to a place of happiness again and couldn’t remember how to get there. But over the course of the past year, I’ve gone from being the most unhappy I’ve ever been to arguably the happiest I’ve ever been in my life. It wasn’t a change in circumstances that led me there, it was a change in how I approach and view my life. In today’s episode of the podcast, I want to share the three steps I took to get from being completely unhappy to feeling like I’m living life in a state of joy, peace, love, and gratitude—everything that makes up the feeling of happiness. Key Takeaways Why two people whose lives look exactly the same often feel completely different. Why happy people find joy in everything they do and unhappy people constantly experience emotional turmoil. The reason why there’s no cookie cutter approach to happiness—and how you can remove the obstacles that stop you from feeling happy. The power of choosing to be happy—and what this actually entails. What happens when we accept the unchangeable, stop resisting reality, and be at peace with things exactly as they are. How to find joy in everything you do and make every moment the best moment of your life. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/385 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
7/7/2021 • 46 minutes, 12 seconds
384: The Entrepreneurial Leap with Gino Wickman
If you’re an entrepreneur (or a wantrepreneur), this episode is for you. Today I’m talking with Gino Wickman, arguably one of the most influential entrepreneurs in modern history and bestselling author of Traction, Get a Grip, and Rocket Fuel. Perhaps even more consequential, he’s the creator of EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), which is used daily by over 100,000 companies around the world. Gino’s newest book, The Entrepreneurial Leap is packed with real-life stories and advice to help others make the leap into entrepreneurship, shorten your learning curve, and produce significant results. However, this isn’t just a book for new entrepreneurs. It helped me to identify the fundamentals necessary to optimizing my business, many of which I’d skipped on my own journey. Today, Gino and I are talking about what he’s learned about starting businesses in his 30 years of coaching entrepreneurs, the meaning of true entrepreneurship, and how to realize what you’ve been put on this earth to do. Key Takeaways The 6 essential traits to being an entrepreneur. Why over 50% of new businesses are out of business in the first five years and the complicated relationship between entrepreneurship and risk taking. The eight critical mistakes that even seasoned entrepreneurs make. Why entrepreneurial parents shouldn’t force their kids to become entrepreneurs. What makes rejection such a powerful and valuable learning experience. The 9 stages of building a successful business. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/384 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
6/30/2021 • 53 minutes, 27 seconds
383: How to Make ANY Day Your Best Day Ever
Let’s be honest, life can really suck sometimes. Life can be difficult. On our worst days, life can feel downright unbearable. So, how can we be happy and enjoy our lives, more often than not? On last week’s podcast, we began to answer this question by exploring How to Make Every Moment the Best Moment of Your Life (in case you missed that episode, I highly recommend you listen to it here first before you dive into this one). This week, we’re picking up where last week left off. By evaluating what enabled me to go to bed the other night, feeling like I had lived my best day ever, I’ve found a repeatable formula you can use to create the best day of your life, on any given day. Today I’m sharing with you what I now do that enables me to make any day the best day of my life, why I do it, and how you can too. Key Takeaways Why the best day of your life exists in isolation and not in comparison to the other days you’ve lived. How to stop the things that are all but guaranteed to happen from ruining the best day of your life. (e.g. traffic, disappointments, difficult people, etc.) Why living in alignment with your values is the key to experiencing a feeling of total satisfaction, fulfillment, and contentment. The common obstacles to living your best day and how to tackle them, one by one. The three-step formula for living the best day of your life. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/383 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
6/23/2021 • 37 minutes, 8 seconds
382: How to Make EVERY Moment the BEST Moment of Your Life
If I were to ask you to recall the best moment of your life, what comes to mind…? I think most people would recall a significant event or occasion, such as the birth of a child, their wedding day, running a marathon, or the day that they got to ______ (fill in the blank with some exceptional experience). For most, the best moment would likely be an event or circumstance and the positive emotions they experienced as a result, which prompts them to identify it as their best moment. But what if the best moment of your life wasn’t measured by external circumstances? What if it was something you chose rather than something that occurred randomly? If that were the case, could one choose to make any, or every moment the best moment of their life? Might that be possible? And if it was possible to choose to experience any moment as the best moment of your life, if you had that ability, what would be the repercussions of using that ability daily? How might it impact the quality of your life? Today, we’re exploring this idea of the best moment of your life; what it’s about, if we have the power to create and experience it, if it’s left to chance, and if it’s random. I’m also going to share why people struggle with implementing this concept, and how you can overcome the struggles in a way that can significantly and immediately enhance the quality of your life. Ultimately, in this episode I share how you can begin experiencing any moment as the best moment of your life—literally—even during extremely difficult circumstances. Key Takeaways Why pitting external circumstances against the internal experience is key to achieving inner freedom—and why inner freedom is (arguably) more important than your external circumstances. How to create your inner experience during trying and emotionally painful times. The power of accepting the moment as-is to invite emotional peace, inner peace, and emotional freedom. How to be an island of sanity for the people closest to you in chaotic times. Ways to make any given moment the best moment of your life and live in a state of perpetual fulfillment. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/382 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
6/16/2021 • 1 hour, 37 seconds
381: Here Are My Answers to Your Questions
A few weeks ago, I did a podcast episode where I shared with you a behind-the-scenes look at my next book. On that episode, I announced that we’re going to try a new “Ask Me Anything” format on the podcast, and I invited you to submit your questions, with a promise to answer them on future episodes. Today is our first “Ask Me Anything” episode and I’m answering your questions—and over the last few weeks, y’all have sent in A LOT of questions! :^) The questions I’m answering today are about finding purpose in life, emotional intelligence, optimizing your mindset, and a number of other topics. If you would like to ask me a question, please go to HalElrod.com/AMA to submit it. Depending on how this goes, I’ll keep a running list of questions and answer as many as I can—perhaps as often as once or twice a month! Key Takeaways How to find purpose and hope in an uncertain future—and why you get to decide what your life is all about. How to redefine success by defining your values. What we can do to learn optimism and develop internal motivation to live out unwavering faith in the face of worry, doubt, and negativity. How to separate yourself from outcomes as you work to hit your goals—and why committing to the process without getting attached to the result is the secret to success. My simple strategy to ensure that I drink enough water to stay hydrated. How to write an affirmation to help ensure you will commit yourself to achieve your goal, no matter how challenging it is. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/381 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
6/9/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 4 seconds
380: Upgrade Your Identity to Upgrade Your Reality
Have you ever taken the time to examine your identity and how it’s impacted your life? For most of us, that’s not something we ever even think of doing. Our identity kind of runs in the background, and yet it impacts everything we do. Every day we show up and live our lives based on who we believe we are and how we perceive ourselves—and these beliefs can either help us or hurt us. In essence, what we believe about ourselves—good OR bad—is what we become. Today, we’re going to bring our unexamined identities to the surface and I’m going to share actionable steps you can take to intentionally and strategically upgrade your identity in order to upgrade your reality. Key Takeaways How anyone can upgrade their identity to improve any aspect of their life. Why so many top performers activate an “alter ego” so they can perform at their best. How I upgraded my identity as a father to transcend mediocrity and show up for my kids as “Superdad.” How you can conceptualize what it means to be a peak performer in any environment and define your ideal identity. What you can do to create an opportunity for virtually instant transformation. The four simple steps you can take to identify which aspects of your identity you need to improve, what might be holding you back, what you want to change, and how to live it. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/380 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
6/2/2021 • 50 minutes, 9 seconds
379: 3 Simple Steps to Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Others with Jeremy Reisig
As the title suggests, this week’s episode gives you 3 simple steps that you can immediately use to unlock the potential in yourself and others. That includes yourself as an individual, your family, your company, and anywhere else in your life where human potential is at stake. Returning to the podcast, to introduce you to the “Xchange approach” today is my good friend and Master Facilitator, Jeremy Reisig. Working alongside the founder of Xchange, Jon Berghoff, Jeremy has become one of the foremost experts in helping people and organizations to experience rapid transformation. In our conversation, Jeremy and I share lots of personal examples and actionable strategies to immediately start applying these three simple steps to your life. * Announcement * FREE “Xchange Approach 101” Training for The Miracle Morning Community on June 2nd If you are in a role where you directly impact other people (coach, trainer, consultant, teacher, or leader of any type) and the concepts taught in today’s podcast resonate with you, I highly recommending joining a FREE live training that I asked Jon Berghoff to lead exclusively for the Miracle Morning Community. It’s taking place on Wednesday, June 2nd (offered at two times). For all the details and to RSVP for the free event, simply go to Xchangeapproach.com/tmm. You’ll discover how to use the XCHANGE Approach to elevate consciousness, learning, connection, and community in any group you’re in. There’s a max of 200 people per workshop, so secure your spot today! Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/379 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
5/26/2021 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 56 seconds
378: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at My Next Book
Ever since my last book published (The Miracle Equation), I’ve been working on a new book that I truly believe will be my most important contribution to date. Recently, I had a bit of an unconventional idea, which is for you, me, and our community to co-create the book together. In order to do that, I’ve already been sharing and testing concepts from the book on this podcast over the last few months, and on today’s episode I want to go one step further: I want to break down the current manuscript with you, chapter-by-chapter, and get your thoughts and feedback. As of now, the book is tentatively titled The Miracle Life and is about showing you how to experience what I call “true freedom” by accessing your inherent ability to choose how you experience life in every moment, regardless of your circumstances. Also, as part of the process of co-creating this book with you, I’ll be doing an “Ask Me Anything” episode soon, to learn what you most want help with. And I set up a page for you to submit any question you have for me. So, if you have a question that you’d like to ask me—any question at all—please submit it at HalElrod.com/AMA. I look forward to answering your question on an upcoming podcast episode! KEY TAKEAWAYS The factors that hold us back from experiencing true freedom. What it means to achieve the “next level” of success and fulfillment in the most important area(s) of your life—and how to make that happen. The value of changing the rules of how you play the game of life. How to find true joy in the perfection of every moment, exactly as it is. Why this new book will NOT end in a 30-day Challenge, but instead it will be a 30-day Sabbatical. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/378 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
5/19/2021 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 16 seconds
377: Mastering Your Family Life with Jon Vroman
Finding the balance between work life and family life isn’t always easy. Whether you’re a father, a mother, or a spouse without kids, there’s no feeling quite like that of thriving in your personal relationships. But it takes hard work, setting priorities, and a strong community to truly thrive. Today, I’m speaking to one of my closest friends, Jon Vroman. We just spent four days together at a retreat led by his organization, Front Row Dads – a group for entrepreneurial-minded dads who believe in family first. Since 2016, I’ve watched Jon help men and their families learn, grow, and level up. In this conversation, Jon and I talk about what he’s learned from five years of leading Front Row Dads. You’ll learn how to create breakthroughs in your relationships, rethink the act of resolving conflict, improve your emotional intelligence, and discover actionable strategies to enhance and even master your family life. And if you like this episode, Jon and I will also be hosting a FREE online group masterclass—specifically for husband and fathers—called “Family Man Mastery” on Tuesday, June 1st at 12:00 p.m. EST. If you’re interested, you can go to FrontRowDads.com/Hal to sign up now. During today’s conversation, here’s what you’ll learn: The importance of modeling good relationships for your kids, no matter what kind of family you have. How to transform your marriage by focusing on being the perfect partner for your spouse. How to unpack and make sense of what happens when you’re triggered. How to reframe situations when you feel like you’re truly out of alignment with your spouse. What you can do to build a legacy in real-time for your children to treasure in the years and decades to come. And much more! :^) Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/377 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
5/12/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 1 second
376: How to Develop Confidence & Amplify Your Voice to Help Others with Brianna Greenspan
How does one go from completely lacking confidence and not using their voice to being able to effectively inspire, lead, and influence others? How do you get over your fear of saying the wrong thing, or feeling unqualified? And how do you transform yourself, become fearless, and help others change their lives for the better? Here to help me answer these questions is my good friend, Brianna Greenspan. Brianna and I first met when she hired me to be her life & business coach over 15 years ago. Now, she uses her voice to further the Miracle Morning mission, hosting the official Miracle Morning Clubhouse room for over 2,000 people each day (live from 8:00-10:00 a.m. Eastern time). She is also the co-creator of The Miracle Morning Art of Affirmations, a positive affirmation coloring book for adults and kids. Today, Brianna joins the podcast to share the process she went through to conquer her fears of putting herself out there and sharing her message with the world. She talks about how you can model her transformation, develop confidence and amplify your voice to help others. During today’s conversation, here’s what you’ll learn: How Brianna conquered some tough health challenges to show up in her life like never before. How Brianna used the Miracle Morning practice to unmute herself after decades of being a person who never raised her hand in class or spoke in public. What Clubhouse is, how Brianna is using it to build a new side of the Miracle Morning community, and how it is transforming lives. How Brianna has started Miracle Morning programs in schools across the world. How to use your voice to inspire fellow leaders and change the world at scale. Steps you can take right now to start using your voice to share your message with the world. Why humanity needs individual personal leadership right now. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/376 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
5/5/2021 • 41 minutes, 50 seconds
375: What's More Important Than Goals?
Today we’re answering the following questions, together: Do goals still matter, or should we just focus on being in the moment and enjoying our lives? Or can we do both? And if goals do matter, is there any part of the process of achieving a goal that is more important for us to focus on than the goal itself? And if there is a part of the process of achieving our goals that deserves more of our focus, what is that and how can we harness it to achieve and experience everything we want in life? I’ve recently overcome some struggles when it comes to setting and achieving goals, and in this episode, I’m asking questions as I explore and share how my perspective and practice has changed over time. You’ll learn some of the pros and cons of goal setting, how to identify the real purpose of your goals (and why it’s rarely about successfully achieving them), and some simple steps on how to effectively set goals and establish effective behaviors. KEY TAKEAWAYS How goal setting can stop you from being present. Why we often falsely believe that achieving our goals means that we’ve succeeded - and why our feeling of satisfaction after achieving a goal can ring so hollow. Why moving in the direction of a goal matters more than hitting a target or achieving a specific outcome. The process I learned at 19 to set and achieve goals - and how accountability helped me pursue sales records, write books, and grow every business I’ve ever aspired to build. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/375 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
4/28/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 33 seconds
374: How Can We Experience Heaven on Earth?
Okay, so I’m going to start by warning you that today’s podcast episode (and this email) might be a little more “woo-woo” than you’re used to from me. :^) I recorded today’s episode a few days ago, directly after I experienced one of the best Miracle Mornings of my life. I went deeper into meditation than I usually do, opening myself up to a message I felt I needed to receive, and got back something more direct, specific, and experiential than I expected. I felt like I was given the secret to accessing heaven on earth. And after I finished my meditation, I went out and lived it. I was able to look at myself with unconditional love, see the perfection in each moment, and be present to what came to me as the holy trinity of miracles: body + planet + spirit. I told you today’s a little woo-woo. :^) In this episode, I encourage you to ask yourself, “What is heaven on Earth, and how can I experience it?” I also share a perspective I had as to what constitutes heaven on earth might be like, and why it may just be available to us at all times. KEY TAKEAWAYS The holy trinity of miracles Why the human race was given everything we need to experience heaven on earth (and how we might have messed it up) How meditation can help us connect and communicate with a higher consciousness Why life is a buffet of ideas, concepts, principles, and practices - and how to find what works best for you How to work on loving yourself, being yourself, and living freely Why unlearning everything gives us the power to be truly present Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/374 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
4/21/2021 • 48 minutes, 18 seconds
373: My Favorite Resources (Right Now)
Today’s podcast episode is a blend of relevant wisdom and helpful resources that will (hopefully) add significant value to your world. I’m sharing some of my most recent insights and breakthroughs (aka wisdom) as well as some of the tools, resources, songs, movies, and books that are significantly enhancing my life right now. My intention with today’s show is to share this wisdom and these resources to help you optimize your physical and mental well-being, to be happier, to better understand your purpose in the world, and to live your life in the present moment. KEY TAKEAWAYS The specific therapy I recently discovered that almost instantaneously cured my body after 20 years of chronic damage - and how it can help treat headaches, TMJ, and a wide variety of other conditions. What it means to elevate your consciousness and why it’s a worthwhile pursuit that transforms your life. The valuable principles, philosophies, and practices I’ve learned from reading and re-reading Awareness by Anthony DeMello and Transcending Levels of Consciousness by David Hawkins. Why I recommend watching this one particular documentary albeit with a slight disclaimer. How Rob Riccardo’s album The Fire In Me inspires listeners to transcend ego and do the work. [Miracle Morning Pro Tip] The one thing you can immediately start doing to wake up feeling alert and energized every morning. And much, much, much, much, much more. :^) Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/373 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
4/14/2021 • 52 minutes, 49 seconds
372: How to Choose Freedom, Joy, and Expansion with Jesse Elder
Today’s guest has touched the hearts and minds of millions of people worldwide, helping them to upgrade their lives with his teachings of self-mastery, radical self-acceptance, and inspired action. I’m referring to my good friend, and one of the most enlightened individuals I’ve ever met, Jesse Elder. Jesse is a speaker, mentor, entrepreneur, and all around lover of life. In our unscripted and uncensored conversation today, Jesse and I touch on a variety of topics, including the balance between ambition and happiness, why you don’t have to wait to experience freedom and joy, dealing with negative opinions, preparing for disasters, and much more. If you want to better understand how you can expand your life (not out of fear) and experience more freedom and joy, this episode is for you! During today’s conversation, here’s what you’ll learn: Why it’s so hard to make a difference in the world if you’re not having fun. Why people who focus their energy on producing amazing free content break Jesse’s heart. The difference between rejection and refusal - and why the responses you get from people often have nothing to do with you personally. How being curious and hungry can bring out curiosity and hunger in others. The value of being prepared for disasters, war, and power outages - and why it’s important to be “aware, but not afraid” and “prepared, but not paranoid.” Why Jesse sees his life as indestructible. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/372 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
4/7/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 29 seconds
371: How to Experience True Happiness (In Every Moment)
How do you define happiness? And what if you had the power to be genuinely happy, all the time, no matter what was going on in your life? We’ve been conditioned to believe that happiness is something to be attained through achievement, success, and validation from others. Oftentimes, we make the mistake of treating happiness like it’s some sort of goal we must reach... “If only I had more money…” “If only I had a different career…” “If only I had better relationships...” “If only I had a more… different... better…” The truth is that happiness isn’t something you attain; it’s within you. It’s available to you 24/7, and it isn’t dependent on anything outside of you. You just need to understand how to tap into it. In today’s episode, I’m going to give you the tools to experience true happiness — even during difficult times — and teach you how to consistently wake up every day feeling like it’s the best day of your life (because it truly can be). KEY TAKEAWAYS Redefining happiness and success – and why these things normally overlap. Why seeking validation from others makes your happiness conditional - and is both dangerous and highly addictive. How we can choose to be happy independent of our conditions, even when facing adversity. Why choosing unconditional happiness doesn’t mean rejecting sadness or depression. The three components of my current definition of happiness, how it has evolved over time, and ideas to create your own. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/371 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
3/31/2021 • 40 minutes, 29 seconds
370: How Writing a Book Created a $26 Million Business with Chandler Bolt
Have you ever thought about writing a book? Have you considered the impact that writing a book can make on your life and your financial security? Did you know that you can literally write and publish a book in as little as 90 days? Personally, I can tell you that writing and self-publishing my book The Miracle Morning is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, because it enabled me to help millions of other people while providing financial security for my family. So, I’m committed to help as many other people as possible to experience those benefits. In today’s podcast episode, you’ll get to listen in on my conversation with my long time friend, bestselling author and founder of Self-Publishing School, Chandler Bolt. You’ll hear Chandler’s incredible story (that you can learn from and model) of how he self-published his first book at 20 years old and turned that into a $26 million business by age 27! But first… * ANNOUNCEMENT * Before you listen to today's episode, I have an exciting announcement to share with you. Next week, I’ll be co-hosting two live online Masterclasses (at no cost to you) with my long time friend, bestselling author and founder of Self-Publishing School, Chandler Bolt. One Masterclass is for aspiring authors who want to write a book, and the other is for new or established authors who want to sell more books: LIVE Masterclass #1: How to Write & Publish a Bestselling Book in as Little as 90 Days that Grows Your Impact, Income, and Business When: March 30th (Tuesday at 1:00pm EST (10:00am PST) Click here to register now LIVE Masterclass #2: The Proven Path to Sell More Books: How to Sell Your First (or Next) 10,000 Copies When: April 1st at 1:00pm EST (10:00am PST) Click here to register now Again, there is NO CHARGE to you for either of these live Masterclasses. So, if you’ve ever wanted to publish a book to get your message out to the world and create passive income, today’s podcast episode is a must-listen, and I recommend registering for one of the Masterclasses. During today’s conversation, here’s what you’ll learn: Why and how to establish “proof of concept” before you write your book or start your business. Why a book has the unique power to change lives decades or centuries later. How to identify what you should write your book about. The three things holding people back from writing books - and the two big reasons people should write them. How Chandler kick started his career by volunteering at events he couldn’t afford to attend. How Self-Publishing School started because people kept asking Chandler for advice - and how he went from ZERO to $1.32 million in sales in 11 months. The difference between taking risks and being risky. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/370 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
3/24/2021 • 39 minutes, 30 seconds
369: 10 Ways to Improve Your Visualization Practice with Chip Franks
Do you struggle with your visualization practice? I know I do - it’s the least strong of my S.A.V.E.R.S. and something I’m always looking to better understand, enhance, and otherwise improve. This is why today’s episode is guest hosted by my good friend, Chip Franks. In addition to being an incredible author, stroke survivor, father, and husband, Chip is an expert when it comes to the Miracle Morning and each of the S.A.V.E.R.S. And when he surprised me with this podcast episode that he recorded specifically for our community, I immediately wanted to share it with you. Today, Chip goes deep into visualization. You’ll learn why it’s the least understood of the S.A.V.E.R.S., what makes it so important, and discover 10 ways to get creative with your visualization practice. During today’s conversation, here’s what you’ll learn: #1: Be clear on what you want to visualize, and use your goals or a feeling that you want to have happen in your life to guide your visualization. #2: Take the hammer approach instead of the butterfly approach. #3: Engage every sense in your visualization to make the experience more awesome. #4: Deeply feel your visualization to give your subconscious something to work on. #5: Use the two-part visualization to imagine not just your end goal, but the steps you’ll take to get there. #6: Visualize in both the first- and third-person. #7: Push through the hard parts to conquer obstacles and prevent yourself from failing prematurely. #8: Create deep intention with no attachments. #9: Use visualization to act perfectly. #10: Combine visualization with your other S.A.V.E.R.S. to bring the best out of everything. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/369 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
3/17/2021 • 48 minutes, 35 seconds
368: What Do We Need Right Now More Than Anything Else?
Ever since I finished writing my last book (The Miracle Equation), I’ve been actively learning and evolving in an attempt to figure out one thing: how can I best contribute to humanity? In other words, what do all of us need that I might be able to help people experience? Through daily meditation and prayer, engaging with your community, and consistently reading and learning, I have become more and more clear. I’m currently deep into the research phase, which means I’m reading and re-reading 6 or 7 books right now, as well as constantly striving to become the person I need to be to live and ultimately deliver that message. Rather than make you wait until a new book, in today’s episode, I’d like to share with you what I’ve been learning as I’ve experienced it. I want to give you some new distinctions, insights, lessons, strategies, and knowledge that you can use to improve your own life - however they may serve you. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why my main goal right now is to achieve inner freedom and to be in a place where no circumstances, and nothing anyone says or does can affect my emotional state - and why it’s okay if I never get there. The power of surrender. Why it’s impossible not to be selfish as we work to become the best versions of ourselves - and why that’s okay. The books I’ve been diving into over the last year - and what I’ve learned from them. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/368 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
3/10/2021 • 55 minutes, 36 seconds
367: The Common Path to Uncommon Success (Part 2) with John Lee Dumas
A few weeks ago, John Lee Dumas and I had a conversation about his new book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success: A Roadmap to Financial Freedom and Fulfillment, and we’ve both been blown away by the response. I got a huge number of comments, emails, and responses, and John got more emails after our podcast than any other he’s ever recorded. One of the questions I was asked was simply, “What are the 17 steps to uncommon success?” With John’s book still weeks away from release, I asked him if he’d be willing to pull back the curtain and share ALL of these steps with the Miracle Morning Community - and he was gracious enough to say, “Yes, let’s do it!” Today, John returns to the podcast for the second time in less than 30 days—something I’ve never done before—to share all 17 steps to uncommon success, with my added insights and commentary. KEY TAKEAWAYS How a single quote (from Albert Einstein) transformed John Lee Dumas’ life more between the ages of 32 and 41 than he did in his first three decades on Earth. The life-changing power of the ripple effect. John’s 17 steps to achieve Uncommon Success (taken from 3,000+ interviews). How John was able to get the BEST person to interview for each step. How you can apply each step to create your own path to uncommon success. And much more… Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/367 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
3/3/2021 • 51 minutes, 9 seconds
366: My Clubhouse Welcome Party
Today, you’re in for a treat! This episode is quite a bit different than our usual format, but I promise it’s packed with a ton of value. It’s actually a replay taken from a 2-hour Clubhouse welcome party that I did for The Miracle Morning Community. In case you’re not familiar with Clubhouse, it’s basically an audio-only chatting app where individuals can host and join different conversations. It’s sort of like a live podcast, except the major difference is that the audience is able to raise their hand and be invited onto a virtual stage to interact and participate with the speakers. A few weeks ago, my friend Gary Henderson offered to host a welcome party as a way for me to connect and communicate with people in our community and beyond. During this 2-hour session, you’ll hear an interview between me and a group of carefully selected moderators. We then shift gears and open up the dialogue to a Q&A format so people listening could join in. We touch on A LOT of Miracle Morning related topics, but in a way that you’ve never experienced before. The beauty of Clubhouse is that it’s not just a one-way discussion. I’m getting questions in real-time that people are struggling with, and through this platform, we get to work out the answers together. KEY TAKEAWAYS What does it mean to elevate our consciousness and how does that collectively elevate the consciousness of humanity? How to take control of your inner world. What happens on the outside doesn’t have to dictate what happens on the inside! Why every challenge we face is an opportunity to help other people ease their suffering. Why your resistance to reality is the cause of all of your emotional pain and suffering - and what you can do instead to overcome life’s biggest challenges. Stories from the most difficult moments of my life, including my recent struggle with depression and losing my will to live. Why our dependence on smartphones is detrimental to our mental and emotional well being - and where I believe we should be focusing our attention instead! How to transform your state of mind at ANY moment, using Emotional Optimization Meditation. 3 steps you can use to create real results with your affirmations and visualizations - and the 2 biggest reasons why most affirmations never come true. How I use the S.A.V.E.R.S to optimize my own mental and emotional well being. Q&A with a ton of Clubhouse listeners! Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/366 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
2/24/2021 • 2 hours, 14 minutes, 12 seconds
365: How We Can Each Change the World with Autumn Strier
We can all see struggle and hardship in the world, and we all want to make a difference. But how do we get our ideas off the ground and give back in authentic, effective ways? Autumn Strier had a grand vision to help families in need, and she now lives in service of that vision every day. She’s the founder and CEO of Miracles for Kids, an organization I discovered a few months back and immediately started supporting. They help families with critically ill children fight bankruptcy, homelessness, hunger and depression, giving them the resources and strength they need to fight for their kids’ lives. Thanks to you and everyone who supported The Miracle Morning Movie, we donated $9,200 from the ticket sales, and committed to donate an additional $1,000 per month, every month. Today, Autumn and I are talking about how the kindness and generosity of others can help people build the lives they want, what happens when you get over self-doubt and believe in yourself, and the powerful ripple effect that you can create when you discover how you can best give back. During today’s conversation, here’s what you’ll learn: How being on the receiving end of charity as a child and working since the age of 10 inspired Autumn to give back as she grew up. How Autumn turned a family friend’s unused employee contribution fund and tax I.D. letter into a thriving nonprofit despite already having a full-time job, a traveling husband, a two-year-old, and a baby weeks away from being born with a critical illness. Why people considering starting charities should look for a unique angle and be ready to pivot - just like if you’re launching a business. What Miracles For Kids is doing to help families during the pandemic - and how you can support this wonderful organization. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/365 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
2/17/2021 • 30 minutes, 27 seconds
364: The Common Path to Uncommon Success with John Lee Dumas
There’s no way around it: we all live in a society where we have to earn money in order to pay for the things we need. However, that doesn’t mean that the money we earn has to be directly linked to our time, or that we have to spend our lives doing things we don’t enjoy in order to provide for ourselves and those we love. John Lee Dumas knows this very well. On his award-winning podcast Entrepreneurs On Fire, which has over 100,000,000 listens, he’s interviewed more than 2,700 of the world’s most successful leaders in business. In his new book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success, he takes what he’s learned from those 2,700 interviews and lays out a proven 17-step roadmap to help his readers achieve financial security, freedom and fulfillment. In our conversation today, John and I talk about how he was able to overcome PTSD in order to build a multi-million dollar business, how his 17-step system is helping people to achieve their goals, and why it’s time to stop being uncomfortable when it comes to talking about money. During today’s conversation, here’s what you’ll learn: How John found his footing as he confronted PTSD, professional failure, and depression after serving in the US military. Why every single highly successful entrepreneur has followed John’s 17 steps, whether they know it or not. How to find your big idea, discover your niche, and create a solid content production plan. How building the financial life you want gives you the freedom and power to give back to the people and organizations you care about the most. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/364 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
2/10/2021 • 39 minutes, 13 seconds
363: Time + Money + Freedom with Ray Higdon
A lot of us want more time, more money, and more freedom, but we don’t know how to make it happen. We don’t know what steps to take, what we need to do, or how to get started. This is why Ray Higdon’s message spoke to me, and I’m pleased to say that today’s podcast exceeded my expectations. Ray is the author of the new book, Time, Money, Freedom: 10 Simple Rules to Redefine What’s Possible and Radically Reshape Your Life. In it, he and his wife Jessica share how they achieved personal and financial independence - and give their readers a step-by-step process to build confidence and take control of their lives. During today’s conversation, here’s what you’ll learn: Ray’s childhood story of overcoming an abusive relationship with his stepmother. Why Ray decided to write the book, Time, Money, Freedom. Why anyone can create a great life despite a bad past. How your hardships can inspire others and positively impact the world. The concept of “plucking your weeds” - identifying and changing areas of your life that are incongruent with your values. Why more money = more good! The power of vulnerability - and why sharing your story is the inspiration others need! Why success shouldn’t be associated with monetary gains or status - and a much better way to measure it. Having a WHY that makes you cry and the secret to making real progress towards it. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/363 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
2/3/2021 • 38 minutes
362: 6 Questions to Clarify Your Personal Brand with Rory Vaden
No matter who you are or what you do for a living, your personal brand matters. It affects how you’re perceived by others, the doors that open for you, and your influence in the world, both on and offline. Today, Rory Vaden returns to the podcast to talk with us about what personal branding is, why it matters, and the six questions you can use to uncover that ONE thing to be known for! Rory is the bestselling author of Procrastinate on Purpose and Take the Stairs, his insights have been featured across major media outlets, his TEDx Talk has over 3 million views, and he’s been called one of the top 100 speakers in the world by Inc. He also co-founded Brand Builders Group, where he teaches mission-driven messengers and heart-led leaders to build more meaningful influence, impact, and income through personal development training and personal branding strategies. Today, you’ll learn the 6 question to clarify your personal brand: Question 1: In one word, what problem do I solve? Question 2: What am I passionate about? Question 3: What do I research? Question 4: What do I have results in? Question 5: What business am I in? Question 6: What would people be willing to buy? Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/362 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
1/27/2021 • 32 minutes, 57 seconds
361: Focusing On Your Finances In 2021 with Robert Gonzalez
What are your financial goals for 2021? Entering into the New Year, we often talk about transforming our health, our relationships, and our careers - but what about our finances? I don’t know about you, but I’ve been guilty of making mistakes when it comes to setting goals for income, savings, and wealth creation. Fortunately, there’s no better time to change than now. Joining me today to talk about this is Robert Gonzalez. Robert is the founder and CEO of MyBooks.PRO, a profitability and bookkeeping company that works with individuals and entrepreneurs. I’ve known Robert for fifteen years, and I was his coach back in 2009 – helping him with leadership and business strategies. Now, our roles have been reversed, as I coach with him – specifically on my finances. In this episode, Robert and I are talking about how to track your fin During today’s conversation, here’s what you’ll learn: The common mistakes that people make when it comes to their finances. The difference between using QuickBooks and working with a financial coach. What makes financial goals not that different from the other goals we set for ourselves each year - and how to hold yourself to them, even if you have variable income. Tools you can use to create automatic savings and solve your budget problems. The four stages of financial freedom. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/361 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
1/20/2021 • 35 minutes, 21 seconds
360: One Thing You Can Do to Heal the World
I’m not sure if our world has ever been this divided. From my vantage point, I’ve never seen so much judgement, condemnation, hatred, and vitriol toward one another, especially between people of different belief systems. The reality is that we’re all human beings. We’re all part of the human family, and no matter how our beliefs might differ from one another, we’re all a lot more alike than we are different. We all want to be happy, to be healthy, to have freedom, to feel safe, and to feel respected. Inspired by a Facebook Live session I did last week, today’s episode is about the consequences of judging and condemning others, the power of unconditional love (and why it’s not the same thing as tolerating harmful or abusive behavior), and how this radical gesture has the power to help us heal the world. During today’s conversation, here’s what you’ll learn: The consequences of judging others based on your own life experiences. Why human beings have so much more in common than we do differences. How unconditional love can heal the world, beginning with healing yourself. How do you love someone who has wronged you? Trading in your judgement for empathy. The difference between blame and responsibility. What it means to be part of a human family. Why putting labels on people makes it impossible to appreciate, respect, or love them. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/360 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
1/13/2021 • 40 minutes, 19 seconds
359: How to Become a Lifestyle Investor with Justin Donald
What does it mean to achieve financial freedom? Is it being able to provide for our families and not worry about making our next rent or mortgage payment? Is it having sources of passive income that pay the bills whether you work or not ? Is it the ability to focus solely on what you want to do in life, as opposed to what you need to do? If you’re Justin Donald, it’s all of the above. In addition to being a personal friend of mine for over a decade, Justin is the author of the new book, The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cash Flow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom, where he introduces readers to a paradigm-shifting mindset when it comes to earning money. He empowers people to stop thinking that money can only come from stress, toil, and time, and shares strategies and principles designed to create real, tangible passive cash flow streams. If you value building, growing, and protecting your wealth, today’s episode is for you. Justin isn’t just sharing his philosophy when it comes to money, but real-world advice that you can immediately implement to improve your financial situation. During today’s conversation, here’s what you’ll learn: How lifestyle investing uses money as a vehicle for freedom. The steps Justin took while working full-time to create passive income streams. How Justin chooses and structures investments to maximize returns and minimize risk. Why anyone can become a lifestyle investor. The traditional investment advice that Justin finds risky. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/359 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
1/12/2021 • 39 minutes, 44 seconds
358: 5 Steps to Apply The Miracle Equation in 2021
For every single one of us, 2020 was a year unlike any other in history. For many, it was arguably the most difficult year of their lives. For some, it was a great year. My question for all of us to consider is, what determines whether a year is good or bad? On last week’s podcast, I shared an unconventional approach to making 2021 your best year yet. I talked about why having a good year or a bad year has less to do with your results and more to do with how you choose to show up and experience each day. In other words, if you commit to show up at your best each day, regardless of your results, wouldn’t that be the recipe to creating your best year ever? Well, this week, we’re focusing on more of the tangible side of things — the specific goals and measurable outcomes that you want to achieve in your life. You’re going to hear how to apply the Miracle Equation to your life in 2021, in order to move your biggest goals from possible, to probable, to inevitable and to create results beyond what you’ve ever imagined possible. Today, you’ll learn the 5-steps to Achieve Your Biggest Goals and Dreams: Step 1: Accept and Love Your Life Unconditionally Step 2: Redefine the Purpose of Your Goals Step 3: Maintain Unwavering Faith Step 4: Put Forth Extraordinary Effort Step 5: Maintain the Miracle Equation Until the Last Possible Moment Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/358 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
1/6/2021 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 54 seconds
357: An Unconventional Approach to Make 2021 Your Best Year Yet
What a year 2020 has been for all of us. No one could have predicted what was to come, and while I’ve heard from people that this was either their best or worst year ever, almost all of us have faced unprecedented challenges, adversity, and even opportunities along the way. As we leave this year behind, on today’s podcast I’m inviting you to consider entering into 2021 with an unconventional paradigm—that creating the best year of your life has less to do with what you accomplish (your results) or what happens to/for you (your circumstance), and everything to do with how you choose to show up and experience each day. I’m also going to give you some strategies that you can immediately begin implementing to make 2021 your best year yet. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why having a good year or a bad year has less to do with your results and more to do with how you show up every day. How a difficult year (see 2020) can give you everything you need to become the person that you need to be to create everything else you want in life. How to get clarity and set goals in eight different areas. The value of unwavering faith and resilience. The power of support and accountability networks - and how to find (or create) one. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/357 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
12/30/2020 • 1 hour, 18 minutes
356: Freedom From Your Fears - Part 2
Today’s episode is a continuation from last week’s Freedom From Fear (Part 1). If you missed that episode, I highly recommend you click here to go back and listen to it before digging into this one. I talked about what fear is and why it is natural, what causes both conscious and unconscious fears, how fear can become incredibly destructive to your mental and emotional well-being as well as your goals, and how you can begin to gain control of your fears and experience true freedom. This week, we’re exploring what happens when you live in a perpetual state of fear - and why you don’t have to. You’ll learn how fear can make you a better person, practices you can use to overcome emotional states that are holding you back, and what you can do to live a life of joy and gratitude. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why fear disappears when you actually encounter the things you were afraid of for so long. Why you can’t just snap your fingers and get over your fears. How to use two affirmations to replace fear with unwavering faith – even in the face of the things you fear the most. Three (3) strategies you can use when you experience fear. How to cater emotional optimization meditation (EOM) as a part of your daily practice for transcending fear. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/356 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
12/23/2020 • 48 minutes, 21 seconds
355: Freedom From Your Fears - Part 1
We’re all afraid of different things. It’s a natural part of the human experience. In fact, fear is what helps to protect us. However, fear can also become destructive and detrimental to our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Right now, there’s a global collective fear of the unknown like never before, as well as our individual fears (both conscious and unconscious) that we each need to examine, understand, and free ourselves from. Today’s episode is the first in a two-part series. We’re going to talk about what fear really is, what causes it, how it affects us, and how you can break free from fear. KEY TAKEAWAYS The difference between “unconscious” fears and “conscious” fears. What exactly fear is, when it serves us, and when it doesn’t. Why fear is a self-created, intangible illusion - and how to use self-love and thinking from a place of power to transcend it. Why it’s not possible to be “fearless” but it is to fear less - and how to take a 20,000 foot view to understand and use your fears to your advantage. How to avoid spending unnecessarily time in the fear state, even as you face intense challenges, trauma, and setbacks. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/355 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
12/16/2020 • 48 minutes, 17 seconds
354: The Science of Meditation with Shinzen Young
Have you ever had the opportunity to talk with a true master in the realms of mindfulness and meditation? Over the years, I’ve read books and learned from various experts, but none with today’s level of mastery. Today’s guest, Shinzen Young, has practiced and taught meditation for over 50 years and is considered to be a true master. He is the co-director of the SEMA (Sonication-Enhanced Mindfulness Acquisition) Lab doing neuroscience research at the University of Arizona, and author of one of the most practical books I’ve ever read on the subject: The Science of Enlightenment: How Meditation Works. In a conversation I’ve been looking forward to for a long time, Shinzen and I dive deep into what makes a mindfulness practice so valuable, overcoming limiting beliefs and setbacks, and what you should do to make your next practice even better. KEY TAKEAWAYS How to develop the fundamental attention skills that allow us to succeed not just in meditation, but in life. Why it’s so important to establish and maintain goals to have an effective, meaningful, lifelong meditation practice. Why meditation is not the whole story for human happiness - and the negative effects it can have on people. What happened when Shinzen procrastinated and had to return an advance to a major publisher after failing to deliver his first book. Why Shinzen recommends you do more of what you’re already doing in your mindfulness practice - and do it better. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/354 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
12/9/2020 • 47 minutes, 33 seconds
353: The ONE Question to Optimize Every Single Day
Creating the life that you desire is a daily endeavor. It’s done by stringing together intentional, productive, meaningful days, one day at a time. And one of the best ways to do that is to use strategic questions to direct your focus and actions in order to optimize each day of your life. Last week I sent you an email titled “ONE question to help you experience your most meaningful Thanksgiving ever.” Well, I’ve since pondered the value of applying that ONE question—not just on holidays—but EVERY single day, in order to create the most meaningful LIFE possible. So, for today’s podcast, I’m exploring how asking, answering, and applying ONE question can help you to create and experience the life you desire, day-after-day-after-day, every single day, for years to come. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why it’s so important to be intentional about how you show up every day. My Top 5 answers to this ONE question. The power of being at peace with the things you can’t change - and why we can always choose between inner peace and inner turmoil. The difference between intellectual gratitude and heartfelt, earth-shattering gratitude. Why you sometimes have to believe in the belief someone else has in you until your own belief catches up. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/353 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
12/2/2020 • 46 minutes, 48 seconds
352: It's Time To Create Your 10 Year Vision
Do you have a clear vision for what the next 10 years of your life will be like? If not, would you like my help creating one? If you have one, do you think it would be beneficial to revisit it? Last week, I came across a journal entry I wrote back in 2016. It was titled “The Miracle Morning Movement 10 Year Vision.” When I reread it, I was inspired by some of the possibilities, amazed to realize how much of it had already come true, and reminded that we can all benefit from creating and maintaining a 10-year vision that drives our behavior each day. I want you to be able to look back on this moment and say to yourself, “I did it. I got clear on the life I was committed to creating, what I needed to do, who I needed to become to create the most fulfilling life I could imagine, and I made it happen.” Today, Shawn joins me to talk about the astounding problems with our healthcare system, the importance of diet and exercise in illness prevention, and the major cultural changes that need to happen to help us become a healthier society. KEY TAKEAWAYS First, you’re going to hear a detailed example of a 10-year vision to show you what it looks like when things come to fruition. Then we’re going to explore why creating a 10-year vision is worth your time. Finally, you’re going to learn a step-by-step process you can use to create a 10-year vision of your own. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/352 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
11/25/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 7 seconds
351: How to Eat Smarter and Optimize Your Health with Shawn Stevenson
When I was younger, I made a decision about my diet that forever changed my life: I will value the impact that food has on my body above the taste. At first, nothing changed overnight, but that decision gradually became my guiding principle so much so that I rarely put anything in my body that doesn’t add value to my health and energy. When it comes to our health, and building our immunity to avoid viruses, disease, and illness, what we eat is arguably the single most important decision we can make. This year has made it more obvious than ever that the United States is the sickest nation in human history, and many people are being drastically affected by preventable illnesses. However, with all this instability comes an incredible opportunity to change. Researcher and bestselling author, Shawn Stevenson—who joined me on the podcast previously to talk about his book Sleep Smarter—has just released his new book, Eat Smarter: Use the Power of Food to Reboot Your Metabolism, Upgrade Your Brain, and Transform Your Life. Today, Shawn joins me to talk about the astounding problems with our healthcare system, the importance of diet and exercise in illness prevention, and the major cultural changes that need to happen to help us become a healthier society. KEY TAKEAWAYS The major underlying issues affecting the health of so many people right now that aren’t being discussed - and what we can do about it. How the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the effects of years of ignoring chronic illness. How stress and uncertainty make us physically sicker by suppressing immune function. How to improve and optimize your gut bacteria and the other microorganisms that inhabit your body. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/351 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
11/18/2020 • 49 minutes, 17 seconds
350: The Key to Experiencing Ultimate Freedom
When you hear the word freedom, what do you think about? Today I’m talking about how we can all achieve what I consider to be the ultimate freedom or specifically “inner freedom” – the ability to choose how you experience every aspect of your life in each moment. When we have inner freedom, we are in control of our inner world and our experience of life, no matter what’s going on. You have the ability to choose your experience of every aspect of your life, including how you experience other people. If you can attain inner freedom, you win. It doesn’t matter what’s going on in your life, in your bank account, at work, in the government, or in how other people show up—you’re in control. Today, I want to talk about how to achieve such a state of inner freedom, even during the most difficult times. You’ll learn why worrying is usually an unnecessary use of our energy, how to transcend inner turmoil, and experience life exactly as you choose. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/350 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
11/11/2020 • 41 minutes, 30 seconds
349: How We Made a Documentary (Behind the Scenes of The Miracle Morning Movie)
I think you’re going to love today’s podcast episode! Maybe I’m a little biased, but I really had a blast with this one. :^D It’s a “behind the scenes” conversation from last week, between me and The Miracle Morning Movie team – Director (Nick Conedera) and Producer (Theresa Laurico) – on what it took to make this film. How do you make a documentary? How do you take an idea, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing, and turn it into a full-length feature film for an audience of millions? I’ve spent the last several years trying to answer these questions as I’ve worked on the Miracle Morning Movie. Nick and Theresa have provided me with invaluable guidance and support on this journey. They are some of my closest friends, a big part of my life, and advocates of the Miracle Morning mission and movement – and they helped inspire this incredible vision and turn it into a reality. Today, you’ll learn the story behind the Miracle Morning Movie, how we built a powerful network of people all over the world to contribute to the film, and the many challenges, delays, and complications we all faced along the way. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/349 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
11/4/2020 • 37 minutes, 33 seconds
348: The Evolution of The Miracle Morning Movement
With the world premiere of The Miracle Morning Movie approaching, I’ve been reflecting a lot on how TMM Movement has evolved over the past 12 years. What began as my little morning routine that I shared in a book, has since evolved into an international community and a worldwide movement. It’s had an astounding impact on millions of people as individuals and collectively, one person and one morning at a time. The Miracle Morning enables each of us to go out into the world as the best version of ourselves. It gives us the power to impact every life we touch and has had an immeasurable ripple effect on the world around us. Today, I’m looking back at how the Miracle Morning has evolved. Whether you’ve been practicing the Miracle Morning for years or just joined the community recently, I’ll be sharing tons of behind-the-scenes stuff you’ve likely never heard before, exploring what it really means to elevate the consciousness of humanity, and diving deep into just what makes this practice so transformative and powerful. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/348 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
10/28/2020 • 59 minutes, 35 seconds
347: How to Program Your Brain to Achieve Your Goals with John Assaraf
This is truly one of my favorite interviews I’ve ever done. I’ve been a fan of John Assaraf for over a decade. Like millions of people did, I discovered him through his appearance in the 500-million+ copy selling documentary, The Secret. John is also a NY Times bestselling author and the founder of NeuroGym, where he helps equip people with the tools to repattern, rescript, and reshape their subconscious patterns. Today, John joins the podcast to talk about the neuroscience beneath goal achievement, how thoughts lead to behavior that generates results, and the “innercises” you can start doing now to figure out how to start forging a path forward, eliminate obstacles, and create a clear path to your goals. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/347 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
10/21/2020 • 46 minutes, 21 seconds
346: How to Achieve Your Goals When You're Struggling
We all struggle. It’s part of life. Whether our struggle is due to a lack of clarity, a lack of confidence, feeling overwhelmed, stressed, frustrated or something else – struggle is an almost inevitable part of being human. So, how do we proceed to pursue and achieve our goals in the midst of the struggle? Whether your struggle is mental, emotional, physical, logistical, financial—or all of the above—you may find yourself asking, “What’s the most important thing for me to I do right now? Do I have what it takes? How can I pull this off?” I’ve been experiencing all of the above as I’m working to launch The Miracle Morning Movie world premiere on 12/12/2020. When I sat down to record this podcast, I was feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, and this episode was born from my own attempt to transcend the struggles that I’m facing right now. Today, I want to help you understand what you’re struggling with, find clarity, and take on the challenges you need to face in order to succeed and achieve your goals. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/346 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
10/14/2020 • 40 minutes, 7 seconds
345: How to Effectively Set and Achieve Your Goals with Geoff Woods
Most of us have important goals that we’d like to achieve. However, it can be challenging to keep our process for setting and achieving goals focused, strategic, and disciplined — especially when we feel overwhelmed. To help us get back on track, I’ve turned to my good friend, Geoff Woods, who is arguably one of the most qualified experts I’ve ever encountered when it comes to maintaining an effective process for setting and achieving goals. Geoff is the Vice President of The ONE Thing, host of The ONE Thing podcast, and he’s on a mission to help people better use their time for achieving extraordinary results. Today, Geoff joins the podcast to talk about the big mistakes people make when setting goals, how to apply proven principles to your goal setting, and how to shift your mindset to solve problems and grow as a human being, partner, and leader. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/345 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
10/7/2020 • 30 minutes, 41 seconds
344: How to Access Your Intuition for Guidance with Julie Reisler
What exactly is intuition? How can we know the difference between the self-limiting voice in our head and our highest truth? Is there a source of infinite wisdom that is available to us at all times, and if so, how do we access it consistently? To help me answer these questions, I’ve reached out to Julie Reisler. Julie is one of the most intuitive people I know. She is an intuition coach, multiple time TEDx speaker, author of Get a PhD in You, and host of the You-est You podcast. Her powerful, life changing process has helped countless individuals transform their lives for the better and access their truest selves. Today, Julie returns to the podcast to help define what exactly intuition is, how to listen for it, and how to cultivate an intuition practice of your own. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/344 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
9/30/2020 • 43 minutes, 3 seconds
343: The Feel Good Effect with Robyn Conley Downs
Between our ongoing commitments to work, family, and our seemingly never-ending list of obligations, it isn’t always easy to take care of ourselves. Especially since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have felt at times like life is spiraling out of control. Thus, we could each benefit from a gentle reminder that we are all human and there are things we can do, each day, to regain control of our lives. Today, that reminder comes from Robyn Conley Downs. Robyn has been named one of “the most influential women in wellness” and is the author of The Feel Good Effect. After her daughter was born, and she struggled to keep up with the insane pace of a 60-hour-a-week job and a full-time doctoral program immediately, she developed the mindset and strategies to help herself get out of that place and focus on what really matters. For this episode, Robyn joins the podcast to talk about the importance of mindset and mindfulness, and breaks down her four-step process to transform your mindset and create healthy, lasting habits to help you bring the Feel Good Effect into your own life. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/343 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
9/23/2020 • 42 minutes, 31 seconds
342: How to LOVE Your Life – Exactly As It Is
A few weeks ago, I recorded an episode of the podcast called “Freedom From Your Emotional Pain.” You can find it at HalElrod.com/338 if you haven’t listened to it yet. Within that episode, I shared the following quote: "Consider that every painful emotion you have ever experienced has been self-created by resisting your reality. It's never the thing we think we're upset about that's actually upsetting us. It is our resistance. When you accept reality exactly as it is, you are at peace.” This turned out to be one of the most shared episodes of the podcast I’ve had in a long time, and in addition to some very positive feedback, I also heard from a few people who were in pain and very upset about that quote. They understandably interpreted it as me meaning that our pain is our fault, when my meaning is really intended to identify and overcome the root cause of the pain itself. Today, in order to help clarify and expand on this message, I’m reading you a chapter from one of my all-time favorite books: Loving What Is by Byron Katie and sharing my interpretation of her message, and how I’ve personally implemented it into my life. In my opinion, Byron Katie understands better than just about anyone how to greet emotional pain with acceptance and love, and find peace within it. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/342 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
9/16/2020 • 37 minutes, 16 seconds
341: The ONE Decision That Makes All Others For You
What if you could make one decision, and that decision would automate nearly every decision you’ll ever make again? Today we’re going to talk about exactly that. Many years ago, I unconsciously made a decision. I established a set of core values and guiding principles, and in doing so, it became the ultimate decision-making engine that predetermined every other decision for myself. It enabled me to know who I would be and how I would respond to any challenge or opportunity. In today’s episode, I’m giving you a simple process that will make your life easier, improve your self-discipline, and essentially make most of your future decisions for you. You’ll learn how to access a new level of effectiveness when you consciously articulate, clarify, and translate your core values and guiding principles into writing, and discover how to use them to lower your stress and increase your ability to act quickly, decisively, and effectively. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/341 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
9/9/2020 • 52 minutes, 27 seconds
340: One Technique to Upgrade Your Meditation Practice
Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years, but it may be more important for you now than ever before. There is no denying that we are living through a global mental health crisis, and many of us are facing some of the most intense challenges of our lives. Julianna Raye is a master of mindfulness, which is why I asked her to join me for today’s podcast. In addition to her more than 12,000 hours of personal practice, I’ve witnessed her lead thousands of members of our community through guided meditation, and her techniques have transformed my personal meditation practice. Today, Julianna returns to the podcast to share a powerful technique you can start using right now to transform your meditation practice. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/340 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
9/2/2020 • 56 minutes, 22 seconds
339: It’s Time to Make Your Dreams a Reality with Giovanni Marsico
Do you dream of a bigger and better future? Have you ever been told to ‘get your head out of the clouds’ and ‘be more realistic’? Well, you’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. Every product, innovation social movement and major change in the world started off as one person’s dream – and they were called ‘crazy’ until they made their dream come true… and then they were called a ‘genius.’ The other day I was watching the brand new documentary, Dreamer created by Giovanni Marsico (which you can watch for free at DreamerDocumentary.com), and I absolutely loved it! It was filled with incredible stories of individuals who ignored those who told them to be more realistic, and instead turned their unrealistic dreams into their reality. I enjoyed the film so much that I immediately reached out to Giovanni and asked him to be on the podcast to share what he’s learned from spending time with some of the world’s most prolific Dreamers. He explores the patterns that he sees in people who have had the power to pursue their vision even when up against crazy resistance, friction, and people telling them it’ll never work out. Today, Giovanni joins the podcast to share the story behind Dreamer, why there’s a real-life superhero hiding inside of all of us, and his strategies for cultivating meaningful relationships with incredible people who have already achieved what you want to. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/339 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
8/26/2020 • 39 minutes, 52 seconds
338: Freedom From Your Emotional Pain
The other day, I posted the following quote on social media: "Consider that every painful emotion you have ever experienced has been self-created by resisting your reality. It's never the thing we think we're upset about that's actually upsetting us. It is our resistance. When you accept reality exactly as it is, you are at peace.” To this, I added, “When you accept reality exactly as it is, there is no pain, only peace. Instead of resisting reality, accept it unconditionally, giving yourself the gift of inner peace, and from that place of unconditional peace, you can choose to experience any reality that you want.” Several members of the Miracle Morning Community responded. They wanted to talk about the trauma, sadness, and pain they’ve felt in their own life caused by losing others and enduring difficult circumstances. On today’s podcast, I want to address this. I want to teach you how to free yourself from emotional pain. I want to help you find the power and purpose in emotional pain and discover how to access the emotional freedom that is available to all of us, right now. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/338 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
8/19/2020 • 56 minutes, 41 seconds
337: How Gratitude Changes Everything with Chip Franks
We’re living not just in a global pandemic, but a global mental health crisis. More people are struggling mentally and emotionally than possibly ever before. In fact, nearly half of Americans report the coronavirus crisis is harming their mental health, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll. However, what can give you the power to manage your mental and emotional state, in times like these, is a strong sense of control of your inner world. Today, we talk about how GRATITUDE can be the key that unlocks the door to your inner freedom. There are few people I know who excel when it comes to their mental and emotional well-being, like Chip Franks. Chip is a master of choosing the emotion that best serves him in any given circumstance, no matter how difficult or challenging it may be. You’re going to hear Chip talk about dropping his mom off at hospice last week, and how he’s able to remain grateful and joyful, even in the midst of losing his dear mother. Today, Chip joins the podcast for the sixth time (not including the times he’s served as a guest host) to share insights on the power of gratitude, about the joy he feels even as he navigates the inevitable, and how we can bring those feelings into every challenge we face - and every area of our lives. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/337 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
8/12/2020 • 51 minutes, 58 seconds
336: How to Be Peaceful & Proactive When Life is Difficult
For today’s podcast episode, I want to explore what enables certain people to move through life’s challenges so much more easily and effectively than others, and give you three (3) steps to develop your ability to do the same. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the primary focus of what I’ve been talking with you about is the one thing that you have control over: your inner world (your thinking, your emotional well-being, and ultimately your internal quality of life). I know that for many of us, it may feel like that’s easier said than done, and it can feel like the pain, frustration, fear, suffering, and sadness in the world controls us. However, today I want to show you that you absolutely have the ability to control your thinking and to intentionally create an emotional state that serves your highest good and enables you to be proactive – no matter what’s going on in the world, in your life, or with your family. We’ll also explore the following three (3) key steps that can help you maintain a peaceful, proactive mindset that will help you feel good, happy, energized, and optimistic, even in the midst of pain and loss. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/336 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
8/5/2020 • 36 minutes, 28 seconds
335: The Miracle Morning "Monthly Mission" 30-Day Challenge
Is there an area of your life that you would like to change or improve in the next 30 days? Today’s podcast episode will help you do exactly that. For each of the past few months, I’ve been hosting a Miracle Morning “Monthly Mission” (30-day Challenge) in The Miracle Morning Community Facebook group, and I wanted to invite you to participate for the month of August. The purpose of this challenge is to choose ONE area of your life that you feel needs the most attention/improvement right now and then focus your Miracle Morning S.A.V.E.R.S. primarily on improving in that one area. In today’s episode, I break down exactly how to do this, caution you to the three primary reasons that so many people fail to complete the challenges they set for themselves, and tell you how you can succeed and gain support from your fellow members of The Miracle Morning Community. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/335 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
7/29/2020 • 33 minutes, 58 seconds
334: The Path of Unconditional Happiness
Do you ever have that experience where you’re reading a book and find yourself nodding your head and thinking, “Yes!” because you agree and resonate so deeply with what the author is saying? That happened with me over and over again when I read The Untethered Soul and its follow up, The Surrender Experiment, by Michael Singer. They quickly became two of my favorite books of all time, and there are millions of people who would say the same things about his work. Today, I’m going to read one of my favorite chapters from The Untethered Soul to you: “The Path of Unconditional Happiness.” This chapter reaffirms a fundamental philosophy that has been one of the most important I’ve ever discovered, what Michael Singer calls “the highest spiritual path.” It is that life is meant to be enjoyed, that suffering is optional, and how we always have a choice to be happy, regardless of our circumstances, which begins the moment we make our “vow of unconditional happiness.” I invite you to keep an open mind, think about the emotions that cause you pain as well as those that best serve you, and think about how you can apply Michael Singer’s wisdom to your life so that you can truly enjoy every moment and be the happiest you’ve ever been. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/334 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
7/22/2020 • 34 minutes, 1 second
333: My Hour-by-Hour Miracle Morning & Daily Schedule
Each week, I receive hundreds of emails from members of our community, asking me all types of questions - some of which are pretty unexpected, but I’ll leave those for another episode. :^) One of the most popular types of questions that I get revolves around how I schedule my day, and structure my Miracle Morning. Today, I want to take some time to really answer this question. Right now, my SAVERS take about 90 minutes – 30 minutes for myself, 30 minutes for my family, and 30 minutes for my mission/ business. This may sound like a lot, but it’s completely doable with the structure. If you’re wondering how I plan my day, how I’m currently practicing my SAVERS, what I eat, and how I use my time in service of my family and my mission, this episode breaks down each step along the way. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/333 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
7/15/2020 • 1 hour, 43 seconds
332: How to Access the Power of Presence with Hal Elrod
As human beings, we’re prone to living in the past or anticipating the future, but rarely are we present to the only thing that’s real… NOW. Life is always happening right now, and yet most of us spend our entire lives in our heads, thinking about the past or future, which is causing us to miss out on the essence of life. When we’re fully present, we’re calm, we transcend stress and worry, and we’re able to experience life as it is meant to be lived. I first began learning about this in my early twenties, when I first read The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, and I’ve been striving and struggling to implement it in my life ever since. In today’s podcast, I want to talk about the power of this practice, how to share it with your family, and how to get started if you’ve never meditated before or have struggled with meditation in the past. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/332 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love it if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
7/8/2020 • 38 minutes, 57 seconds
331: How to Make the Next 6 Months Your Best 6 Months
How has the first half of 2020 been for you so far? I know, I know – that’s a loaded question. When you and I were planning our goals for the year, I don’t think either of us considered that a global pandemic and the accompanying quarantine would show up. Personally, back in February, I was in the middle of planning a nationwide theater release for The Miracle Morning movie, and then the Coronavirus struck, and our entire plan had to be thrown out. Well, even if the first six months haven’t been what you’d planned on or expected, and you’re not to blame for the adverse circumstances in the world, now is the time for us to regroup so that we can make the second half of 2020 better than the first. Today, I want to share three simple steps to help you focus on what you can do to make meaningful progress during the second half of this year. I want you to have the most successful, enjoyable, and fulfilling six months you’ve ever had. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/331 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
7/1/2020 • 41 minutes, 21 seconds
330: Your Mind's Ability to Heal Your Body with Dr. Bernie Siegel
When I was diagnosed with cancer in 2016, my prognosis was extremely grim. I was given a 10 to 30% chance of surviving, which you could also say is a 70 to 90% chance of dying. Thankfully, soon after I was diagnosed, I read Dr. Bernie Siegel’s book, Love, Medicine & Miracles, and I began affirming that there was a 100% chance that I would be in the 10 to 30% that survived. Bernie is an expert in mind-body connection. He’s been sharing for decades the mind’s ability to heal the body and our ability to heal ourselves, and what was once seen as kind of woo-woo is now more backed by science than ever before. In today’s conversation, Bernie shares deep wisdom about the problems with our perceptions around health and wellness, the power we all have to heal ourselves and change our lives, and the unique healing power of love. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/330 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
6/24/2020 • 49 minutes, 9 seconds
329: Special Father’s Day Podcast - 3 Things Every Dad Must Know with Jon Vroman
Happy Father’s Day to all of my fellow fathers and your families! Today’s podcast is for you. Many of us dads tell ourselves that “family is our #1 priority” and yet, our schedules often tell a different story. Work and business take precedence over quality time with our families, time and time again, and this trade off can hurt our most important relationships and the impact we make for our children. For this special Father’s Day bonus episode, Jon Vroman, founder of Front Row Dads, and I share the 3 Things Every Dad Must Know. If you’re a parent or a parent-to-be, I’d encourage you NOT to skip this one. We dig deep into what it means to be a better husband and father, how you can upgrade your Miracle Morning, and what an unconditional commitment to your spouse and family really look like - to name just a few of the many topics we covered on this special episode. During today’s conversation, here’s what you’ll learn: The difference between being vs. doing - and how to start being selfless in how you engage with your partner and children. How my Miracle Morning has evolved to make me a better parent and partner. Ways to praise your spouse and children so that they feel loved by you. How to reframe Father’s Day to focus on the gifts you can give back to your family. And much more to help you become a better husband and father! Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/329 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
6/21/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 19 seconds
328: The Realities of Racism and Elevating Consciousness with Preston Smiles
How do you feel about the current state of our world? Personally, I’ve got mixed feelings. On one hand, this is a crazy time in human history. People are dying, millions are unemployed, and many of our freedoms are being threatened or altogether taken away. All of this saddens me. However, on the other hand, people from all walks of life are uniting and working together to incite change. Protests are happening around the world, corrupt police officers are being held accountable, and people are courageously speaking up against injustice. All of this gives me hope. The cause that has been at the forefront of my mind is racial equality. This is a topic that is new to me, so I’m listening and learning as much as I can. I’ve realized that racism is more than just words, beliefs and actions. It includes all the barriers that prevent people from enjoying dignity and equality because of their race. Joining me today, to talk about this and much more, is my good friend Preston Smiles. Preston is the author of Love Louder, and he is a wise, courageous leader who has been unafraid to stand up for what he believes in. He has a uniquely modern, love-based approach to living, and today you’ll gain his insights on everything from the “four levels of consciousness” to Preston’s experiences as a black person in America, and ultimately how we can all elevate our consciousness to be better and live well as we do difficult, necessary work within ourselves, our families, and our communities. Every time I talk with Preston, I walk away feeling inspired, empowered, and equipped to be a better version of myself, and I believe that you will as well. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/328 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
6/17/2020 • 52 minutes, 30 seconds
327: Why Your Personality Isn’t Permanent with Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Have you ever taken a personality assessment? You know, the Myers-Briggs, DISC, or Enneagram tests that are supposed to tell us about who we are and fit us neatly into a predetermined category? Well, today’s guest, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, has a very different take on personality testing. In his new book, Personality Isn’t Permanent, he explores why these tests go against science and psychology, shape your identity in dangerous ways, and prevent us from living up to our true potential. Today, Dr. Hardy joins the podcast to talk about the danger of accepting labels from others, why it’s time to do away with outdated personality tests, and how to stop living in the past and set a foundation for a hopeful future. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/327 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
6/10/2020 • 52 minutes, 25 seconds
326: Saving Humanity and the Planet with Dr. Zach Bush
If we lose our planet, we don’t survive. As a species, we are in the midst of a major extinction event, and our systems of food, housing, and medicine have decimated our earth, its natural resources, and its biodiversity. In fact, in the worst-case scenario, we could see the end of humanity within just 70-120 years. However, all is not lost. Dr. Zach Bush’s day job is as an MD who specializes in internal medicine, endocrinology, and hospice care. However, he’s also an internationally recognized educator and thought leader on the importance of microbiomes when it comes to health, disease, and nutrition. He’s doing extraordinary work to save our planet, and he believes that we still have an opportunity to reverse the damage done and create the most verdant, biodiverse planet to have ever existed. Today, Zach joins the podcast for a deep dive into how we can cultivate extraordinary relationships with ourselves, each other, and the Earth. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/326 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
6/3/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 55 seconds
325: How to Develop a 5-minute Spiritual Practice with Jenai Lane
As we see with so many millionaires, celebrities, and other highly successful individuals - achieving the success we think we want doesn’t always provide us with the deep fulfillment that we truly desire. So, how do we combine outer success with inner fulfillment? Today, you’ll meet one of my coaches, Jenai Lane, who has helped me do exactly that. She provides people all over the world with tools to awaken their greatest visions, experience fulfillment, and discover their true selves. Jenai is an award-winning entrepreneur, creator of the Spirit Coach Method, and author of Spirit Led Instead: The Little Tool Book of Limitless Transformation. Through her work, she explores how you can move from being led by your head to being led by your spirit, higher consciousness, infinite wisdom, source energy, God, or whatever you call the highest power in the universe. Jenai joins the podcast today to talk about not only why spiritual practice is so valuable, but how you can cultivate your own – in just five minutes each day – to illuminate the spirit within. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/325 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
5/27/2020 • 47 minutes, 40 seconds
324: How to Create Your Own Reality
How would you describe your current reality? Are you primarily experiencing states of love, joy, bliss, and enthusiasm? Or do you find yourself enduring feelings of stress, anxiety, fear, and general negativity – more often than you’d like? If you’re feeling the latter more than the former, there is no better time than now to remember that your reality is determined by what you focus on—habitually and over an extended period of time—and you have the power within you to create a reality that both feels great and enables you to transform any area of your life. If you’re feeling anything less than optimum, right now, I want to extend a challenge to you. In today’s episode, I talk about how I’ve transformed my Scribing practice to gain more clarity, solve my problems, and ultimately create the reality I want to live in – and how you can do the same. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/324 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
5/20/2020 • 36 minutes, 13 seconds
323: How to Take Action When You Don't Feel Like It
No matter who you are, what you do, or what your goals are, there are probably things in your life that you would benefit from doing that you’d prefer not to do. Today, I really didn’t want to go for a run – nor record this podcast – and yet I did both. So, how can you get yourself to do the things you need to do, even when you don’t have the drive, motivation, or energy to do them? When you lose your motivation, you need to get tactical. It’s time to implement concrete strategies to reframe the situation and recapture your momentum. Inspired by my experience this morning, I’ve decided to use today’s episode to explore this further and help answer the crucial question: how do you get yourself to take action and do the things you know you need to do, even when you don’t feel like doing them? KEY TAKEAWAYS How objects, challenges, setbacks, defeats, and failures squash the goal achieving mindset - and what to do when the infatuation period wears off after you’ve adopted a new habit. What my Cutco sales manager said to me when I told him I wasn’t feeling motivated - and how this reality check empowered me to take responsibility for my feelings. How to reframe taking action and doing the things you don’t want to do in your daily practice. Why making change is more like turning up a thermostat than flipping a switch - and how to condition your mindset over an extended period of time. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/323 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
5/13/2020 • 34 minutes, 2 seconds
322: How to Improve the MOST Important Area of Your Life
What if making a significant improvement in the MOST important area of your life is not only possible, but you can complete it in the next few weeks? In today’s podcast, you’ll find out how you can improve the most important area of your life. Last week, I invited you and our fellow Miracle Morning Community members to join the “Mission for May” (30-Day Challenge) by choosing the ONE area of your life that you’d most like to improve, and then focus on improving every day, for the next 30 days, by concentrating your Miracle Morning S.A.V.E.R.S. on that one area. Over 1,200 members of our community said “YES!” and are currently participating in the “Mission for May” Challenge, here in the Facebook group. Just because we’re a week into May doesn’t mean it’s too late! In today’s podcast episode, you’ll learn what inspired this 30-day challenge, how to choose the one thing that needs your focus above all else right now, and the four simple steps you can follow to make a transformational change during the month of May and beyond. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/322 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
5/6/2020 • 38 minutes, 47 seconds
321: Living Life in Awe with John O’Leary [BONUS]
When my friend John O’Leary was nine years old, a horrific accident left him with burns on 100% of his body, and a slim chance of survival. He defied the odds to make a remarkable recovery and has spent his life since on a mission to share the lessons he learned about overcoming adversity. John and I met years ago when we spoke on the same stage, and I can attest that he is one of the most authentic and inspirational communicators that I know. In fact, his message has now reached over 1 million people in 14 countries. When I found out John has a new book coming out today, I invited him to be on the show to talk about it. His new book is titled: In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy, and shows us how to recapture and harness our childlike qualities in order to become more engaged, successful, and fulfilled, as individuals and as leaders. He’s also donating 100% of his profits and giving some valuable bonuses for anyone who gets his book this week (details here). Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/321 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
5/5/2020 • 32 minutes, 50 seconds
320: Are You Ready to Double Down On Your Self-Care?
As a society, we don’t know what’s next, and it’s easier than ever to let yourself be ruled by uncertainty. Last week, I talked openly and vulnerably about some of the challenges I’ve been overcoming and how I leveraged my past to transform my present by getting back to practicing the fundamentals of The Miracle Morning (like I did back in 2008). As a continuation of last week’s episode, today I want to share with you a number of actionable insights you can implement immediately to up-level your self-care right now. Today you’ll learn not only why all of us often struggle to make time for self-care, but what you can do right now to double down on your self-care practices (without letting them consume your day) and face your biggest challenges in a meaningful, manageable way. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/320 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
4/29/2020 • 51 minutes, 9 seconds
319: Using Your Past to Transform Your Present
If you’re struggling in any area of your life, right now, today’s podcast episode can help you. I’m sharing a profound breakthrough with you that I had, recently, and inviting you to apply it to your life - immediately. A week ago, when I was recording this episode, I was struggling. I’m still dealing with the ongoing side effects of chemotherapy, and I’m still trying to work through the resulting anxiety, depression, and cognitive challenges that I’ve discussed openly with you in previous episodes of this podcast. In the past week, I’ve made a radical shift that has taken me from feeling depressed, unmotivated, and overwhelmed to feeling genuinely happy, energized, and in control of myself, and my life. In today’s podcast, I’m sharing the story and the strategy of how I reached this breakthrough, how to return to the tools you already have inside of you to conquer your greatest challenges, and what you can do right now to work through this incredibly trying time in human history. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/319 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
4/22/2020 • 42 minutes, 27 seconds
318: Modifying Your Miracle Morning (for Quarantine) with Chip Franks
When faced with challenging times, it’s easy to allow our good habits to be broken and for important routines to be disrupted. That is why, as we’re all trying to navigate the uncertainty associated with the pandemic that’s currently taking place, I’ve invited Chief Miracle Worker, Chip Franks, back on the podcast. Today, Chip gives you specific modifications you can make to your Miracle Morning practice to best support you in the midst of whatever challenges you are currently facing. Chip’s strategies have already proven to be very beneficial for thousands of members of our community (when he shared them in this post in The Miracle Morning Community Facebook group), so I think you’re going to get a lot of value out of this episode. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/318 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
4/15/2020 • 55 minutes, 5 seconds
317: What Should You Focus On Right Now?
What are you choosing to focus on right now? In this unique moment in time, there’s more competing for our attention than ever before. It’s an unprecedented feeling, and even “How are you doing?” can now feel like a loaded question. It is human nature to allow what’s outside of us to dictate and determine our inner state. That is why now, more than ever, we have to be intentional about what we choose to think about, act on, and how we invest our time, energy, and attention. In today’s episode, I want to talk about two simple things you can focus on right now: Focus on becoming the “best” you’ve ever been. Focus on making your relationships the best they have ever been. Now, more than ever, we need to be at our best, for ourselves as well as those we love, and those we lead. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/317 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
4/8/2020 • 29 minutes, 25 seconds
316: The Power of Authenticity with JB Glossinger
What does it mean to be authentic in all aspects of your life – as an entrepreneur, in the corporate world, with our families, and even with ourselves? And how can we use authenticity to make a positive impact in the world? To help me answer this on today’s podcast episode, I’m thrilled to be speaking with JB Glossinger, known by millions as the “Morning Coach.” JB holds a Ph.D in metaphysics, an MBA in business, and he’s impacted millions of people around the world as a motivational speaker, coach, leader of masterminds, and best known as host of the Morning Coach podcast—which has surpassed 40 million downloads I discovered JB’s work back in 2008, as I was conceptualizing the Miracle Morning, but this has been our first opportunity to connect and have a real conversation about being vulnerable, building businesses, and offering real value in people’s lives. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/316 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
4/1/2020 • 44 minutes, 31 seconds
315: The Uncommon Conversations We Need to be Having
Most of us are faced with concerns that we weren’t thinking about two weeks ago, experiencing major shifts in our lifestyles and our businesses, and facing new challenges as parents, entrepreneurs, and leaders. On today’s podcast, Jon Berghoff joins me to discuss the conversations we should be having to find meaning and purpose, how to stop being paralyzed by uncertainty and accelerate your own learning, and how to step up as a leader and model great behavior for others - no matter what you do. Jon is the founder of Xchange – a method that you can use to solve whatever challenges you’re currently facing. Over the past few weeks, he has been working on the front lines – not of medicine, but of group communication and collaboration – to help people make sense of their sudden and unexpected challenges, and to come up with solutions. For the first time ever, today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast was recorded with a live audience, so that we could demonstrate for you in real time how to engage in the types of uncommon conversations that will enable you to solve the unexpected challenges you’re facing and create new opportunities. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/315 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
3/25/2020 • 1 hour, 54 seconds
314: We're All In This Together: An Empowering Perspective on Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world is truly unprecedented in our lifetimes. This is a time in our lives when there is a massive need for leadership - not just from our leaders, but from every human being on the planet. As a species, we’re going through a lot of firsts right now - new circumstances, new challenges, a lot of fear, and more uncertainty than many of us have ever faced. A lot of you are experiencing illness, stress, fear, anxiety, and financial hardship, and many, especially the elderly, are feeling more isolated and alone than ever before. Last week, we talked about how to accept what you can’t control and focus on what you can. Today, we’re continuing that conversation and getting more actionable. This isn’t about logistics, groceries, or where to find toilet paper. It’s about managing your inner world, and finding stronger, more resilient, more conscious versions of ourselves through adversity. To help me through this conversation, I’ve brought Brotha James back to the podcast. In addition to being an uplifting, conscious musician, he’s also a world-class facilitator. He helps unleash collective wisdom and group genius living inside people through intentional questions and meaningful conversations. Today, we’re exploring how to reset and redirect your focus thoughts. There’s never been a better moment to optimize your mindset, your inner world, your inner freedom, and what you can control, and we’ve included six questions to help you work through this process as you listen to the podcast. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/314 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
3/18/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 14 seconds
313: How to Get Rid of ALL Your Problems
We all have problems, but how our problems affect us can differ greatly from one person to another. While one person might feel overwhelmed or even depressed by the problems we’re facing, someone else might actually feel optimistic and motivated, viewing their problems as opportunities for growth. In the last year, I’ve dealt with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and severe sleep deprivation. And while these “problems” have been the most difficult I’ve ever dealt with (and am still dealing with), they have become my greatest opportunity for growth. If we can change and reframe our perceptions, we can have a better quality of life. If we realize that the word “problem” is simply a label we’ve given to situations, and which amplifies our worst feelings - we can use them as a way to better understand ourselves, learn, and, most importantly, work through them. In today’s solo episode, I want to show you how to look at “problems” through a new lens, shift your paradigm, and find not just solutions, but inner freedom. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/313 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
3/11/2020 • 49 minutes, 13 seconds
312: 6 Years of Wisdom In 45 Minutes
Today’s Episode: “6 Years of Wisdom In 45 Minutes” is something very different. It’s an actual message taken from our Best Year Ever Blueprint (BYEB) Mentors program that we introduced this week. I asked Chip Franks to choose one of his favorite videos from inside the program, and to use the audio for this week’s Achieve Your Goals podcast episode, to give you some added value this week. This particular BYEB Mentors session that he chose features me, and my two dear friends, Jon Vroman and Jon Berghoff, sharing our most valuable lessons learned during the past 6 years of hosting the Best Year Ever Blueprint. And while I’ve been pretty open about my struggles this past year, I’d say this is the most vulnerable I’ve ever been. This session takes you really deep into my lowest point, the reasons why, and more importantly - what you can do now if you’re struggling, too. We also give you universally applicable self-awareness activities that you can immediately implement to improve any area of your life. This is some extremely valuable knowledge—but something that we all know is that knowledge isn’t power, it’s only potential power. So how do we put this into practice? To help you put this into practice, we’ve put together some journaling (aka “Scribing”) questions in the BYEB Mentors program for this particular session and copied them in the show notes and we suggest you put them into practice. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/312 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
3/4/2020 • 41 minutes, 24 seconds
311: What It Takes to Have Your Best Year Ever (Especially If You Didn't Have the Start You Wanted)
Nearly every year, most of us set out to make it our “best year ever” and yet most of us don’t get off to the start that we want. We fall off track, and by February are either feeling discouraged, or have given up completely. Although this is all too common, it doesn’t have to be your reality in 2020. In today’s podcast, Jon Berghoff and I are talking about how to get back on track and bring your goals, dreams, habits, routines, and values back into alignment for 2020. You’re going to hear about a number of practical steps you can take right now to have your best year ever, regardless of how your January went. We are also excited to announce something brand new that we just released today: the “Best Year Ever Mentors” program – which gives you unlimited access to 40+ mentors and over $11,148 in videos and audios, all designed to support you in making this the best your of your life. Click here to see how the BYEB Mentors program can help you make this the best year of your life, literally. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/311 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
2/26/2020 • 59 minutes, 29 seconds
310: How to Solve the Biggest Problem Facing Humanity Today with Neale Donald Walsch
I’m beyond excited to share this week’s podcast with you, as I have literally been waiting for over 20 years to talk with today’s guest! In 1999, I read the book Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch for the first time, but it wouldn’t be the last. In fact, you’ll hear today about how that one book has positively impacted my life more than any other. In Neale’s newest book, The Essential Path: Making the Daring Decision to Be Who You Truly Are, he explores how feelings of alienation have created a world in which it’s always “us against them” - and why it’s time to question our basic assumptions about ourselves and each other, about life and how it works, about God, and what humanity is, in order to transform our world for the better. It is an honor to speak to Neale about the processes and the thinking that have inspired his work, the impact that he’s had on the world, and how we can each begin solving the biggest problem currently facing humanity. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/310 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
2/19/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 7 seconds
309: Make Your Journaling Cosmic with Yanik Silver
Has Scribing (aka “Journaling”) transformed your life as it has mine? Needless to say, Scribing is a key part of the Miracle Morning S.A.V.E.R.S. and an incredible way to achieve breakthrough insights, solidify your commitments, experience more gratitude, and generate clarity and motivation on a daily basis. Yanik Silver is living proof of this. As someone I’ve admired for over a decade, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on his latest creation: The Cosmic Journal, in which he presents a hand-written, self-illustrated space for you to clarify your purpose, determine your destiny, tap into the invisible forces of the universe (stick with me), and galactic instruction manual to help you re-remember your highest self. Yanik is also the CEO of Maverick1000, a network of top entrepreneurs that assembles for breakthrough retreats, opportunities, and experience that to date has raised over $3 million for people in need by working with icons like Sir Richard Branson, Tony Hawk, Sara Blakely, Chris Blackwell, John Paul DeJoria, and Tim Ferriss. Today, Yanik joins the podcast to share the story of the “cosmic alarm clock” moment that set him off on his cosmic journey, the process that led him to write the new book, and the breakthroughs we can achieve when we make journaling part of our daily routine. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/309 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
2/12/2020 • 39 minutes, 19 seconds
308: The Power of Listening to Conscious Music with Drew Mcmanus
What kinds of music do you prefer to listen to? Do you ever consider how that music – and specifically the lyrics – might be impacting your subconscious mind? Personally, I used to listen to music based purely on the sound (see: hip-hop), and although I sang along (mindlessly), I typically didn’t pay much attention to the words I was singing, or the impact they might be having on my subconscious. For example, in high school, I regularly blasted rap music (such as Snoop Doggy Dogg and Dr. Dre) through the speakers of my parents 1979 Toyota family sedan that they let me drive. :^) That was until a few years ago, when I discovered “conscious music.” What is conscious music? The word “conscious,” according to dictionary.com, means to “be aware of one’s own existence, sensations, thoughts, or surroundings.” So, conscious music would be that which enlightens one about the world around them. It is music that causes us to be aware of what’s going on and causes us to really think deepr about ourselves and our lives. Conscious music is typically music with a positive, purposeful message behind it. Now, I prefer listening to music with positive, purposeful lyrics that inspire me to expand my consciousness, and to feel more love and gratitude in my life – and few artists have inspired those feelings in me like Drew McManus, lead singer of the band Satsang. Satsang’s music and Drew’s lyrics leaves me feeling like I’m in a meditation session or in the presence of a spiritual guru. Today, Drew joins the podcast to share the story of his journey to conscious music, as well as how he overcame addiction and burnout to create the best art of his life and connect with audiences all over the world. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/308 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
2/5/2020 • 32 minutes, 21 seconds
307: The Most Important Lessons I Learned from Jim Rohn with Kyle Wilson
Jim Rohn was one of my greatest mentors. He was a master of presenting complex ideas in an extraordinarily simple way, he was funny, and he had an incredible gift as a speaker and presenter. In fact, a single quote of his, “Your level of success will seldom exceed your level of personal development” was what inspired me to create the Miracle Morning. For 18 years, his business partner was Kyle Wilson - the founder of Jim Rohn International and YourSuccess.com. He worked to promote Jim all over the world, built a following of over a million subscribers, published over 100 hours of CDs and DVDs, and then sold everything in 2007 to have more time with his children. Since then, Kyle has become the author of multiple #1 bestsellers and provides coaching and consulting through the Kyle Wilson Inner Circle Mastermind. Today, Kyle joins the podcast to share lessons from his partnership with Jim. You’ll learn how Kyle took Jim from being owed almost half a million dollars to doing over 100 speaking engagements a year to audiences of over 25,000. You’ll also find out how to rethink sales to empower your clients and customers, and discover why Jim, unlike many masters of sales, rarely got upset about the small stuff - and why you shouldn’t either. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/307 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
1/29/2020 • 35 minutes, 16 seconds
306: An Unconventional Approach to Modern Mindfulness with Cory Allen
Making mindfulness part of your daily life, especially when you’ve never done it before, can be incredibly difficult. In fact, many beginners struggle to stick with it. They get distracted by their thoughts, think that they’re not good enough at meditation, and ultimately give up before experiencing the life-enhancing benefits that are available to all of us. Cory Allen understands this well. He’s the host of the Astral Hustle podcast and author of Now Is The Way: An Unconventional Approach To Modern Mindfulness. In his book, he explores how to use mindfulness not as a means to chill out for a few minutes in the morning and at night, but a way to rewire and retrain your brain to be conscious and present all day long. Today, Cory joins the podcast to share what he’s learned from his countless conversations with leaders at the forefront of mindfulness, neuroscience, and philosophy. You’ll discover how his book addresses the complexities of modern society, technology, and the internet, none of which existed 50 years ago when so many classic texts on meditation were written. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/306 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
1/22/2020 • 52 minutes, 30 seconds
305: Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It with Kamal Ravikant
Few books have made as profound an impact on my life as much as Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It, as that one book quite possibly saved my life (literally). You’ll hear why that is today on the podcast, as I had the opportunity to engage in a highly anticipated conversation with the author of one of my all-time favorite books, Kamal Ravikant. Most importantly, you’re about to discover why loving yourself – actively and unconditionally – may be one of the most important things you can do, if not the single most important thing. Few understand this as well as Kamal. After his company in Silicon Valley collapsed and the love of his life left him, he fell into a deep depression. With his ego destroyed and his heart broken, he made a vow to love himself, then set out to do it - and this work changed his life. He shared his journey in a short self-published book, Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It. Almost half a million copies later, he joins the podcast to share how to take self-love from an empty-seeming platitude into a meaningful daily practice that has the power to transform your life in ways you may not even be able to imagine, as it has transformed mine. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/305 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
1/15/2020 • 50 minutes, 36 seconds
304: You. Are. Perfect (How to Experience the Perfection in Yourself and Life)
On last week’s podcast, I shared “Why 2019 Was the Worst Year of My Life” (as in by far the most difficult). Being that open and vulnerable was challenging, but your feedback, love, and encouragement was incredible. It’s clear that a lot of us had hard years – and like me, you’re committing to making 2020 your best year ever. For me, this includes seeing and experiencing the perfection of our lives, and the true joy that comes along with seeing the perfection in yourself. This doesn’t mean that you’re without flaws, never do anything wrong, or that you’re infallible. It means that you see the messiness of life not as a cause for concern or pain, but as something you embrace to learn, grow, and expand your vision of perfection. It’s similar to how you might see and love a child – perfectly imperfect as they are constantly learning and evolving. After all, we’re really just children who have gotten older, and still have a lot to learn. :^) On today’s episode, you’ll learn how to work on experiencing your perfection daily, consciously, and deliberately. You’ll discover how to stop saying “I’m not enough,” stop beating yourself up, and live a life of joy, self-love, and freedom. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/304 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
1/8/2020 • 21 minutes, 23 seconds
303: Why 2019 Was My Worst Year (And 3 Steps to Make 2020 Your Best Year)
Today's episode was tough to record, as it's the most vulnerable I've ever been on the podcast. You'll hear me reveal why 2019 was the most difficult year of my life—by far. I spent most of the year suffering from debilitating anxiety, overwhelming depression, and driven by FEAR. For months, I suffered in silence, wondering what in the hell was wrong with me. I was afraid of being judged, of letting my friends and business partners down, and of never getting my sense of optimism back. Finally, I had to be willing to be vulnerable, to ask for help, and to make major changes in my life to ensure that my choices are guided by my highest values, in 2020 and beyond Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/303 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
1/1/2020 • 31 minutes, 36 seconds
302: How to Achieve Your Family Goals in 2020
Whether you are an entrepreneur, parent, and/or a provider, it’s easy to forget that at the end of your life, your loved ones won’t remember the paychecks you took home, the mortgage payments you made, or even what you achieved in your career. What they will remember is the time you spent with them, who it helped them become, and how you contributed to their emotional well-being and quality of life. I learned this the hard way. When I was diagnosed with cancer several years ago, I said that my family was my number one priority, but my schedule didn’t tell the same story. I was a workaholic, but I was in denial. Thankfully, around that same time, one of my best friends, Jon Vroman, started Front Row Dads - a community for family men with businesses, not businessmen with families. Jon chose to step up and align his work with making his family this top priority, and his work has been hugely transformative for me and hundreds of others over the years. Today’s episode of the podcast, Jon interviews me about the radical changes I’m making in my life to ensure that my family remains my true #1 priority in 2020, which hopefully will give you the courage, permission and strategies to really put your family first—and achieve all of your family-related goals—in 2020. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/302 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
12/26/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 50 seconds
301: How to Create an Accountability Process with Akshay Nanavati [Part 2]
In the last episode of the podcast, my Chief Miracle Worker, Chip Franks, spoke to author Akshay Nanavati about the profound benefits of utilizing accountability in our lives – and the power of having a dedicated accountability buddy – in order to help you achieve your goals. Chip and Akshay also took things to the next level and even announced their own accountability partnership. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, I highly recommend you click here to do so before you listen to this one. Today, we’re doing away with the traditional interview format to really explore what Chip and Akshay’s accountability partnership will mean for both of them. You’ll get a behind the scenes look at what this process looks like, discover how it can get a little messy (and why that’s okay), and hopefully get a sense of what could work to help you create a process - and partnership - of your own. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/301 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
12/18/2019 • 56 minutes, 4 seconds
300: How to Get an Accountability Partner with Akshay Nanavati [Part 1]
Achieving anything worthwhile is difficult, especially when you decide to do it alone. Human beings are tribal creatures, and most of us can benefit from some form of structure and community to turn our biggest dreams into reality. In today’s special episode (Part 1 of 2), my Chief Miracle Worker and guest-host, Chip Franks, is talking with our friend, Akshay Nanavati, about the game-changing power of having an “accountability buddy” — someone who challenges you to move beyond your comfort zone, provides you with the extra support you need, and helps you to grow and improve in order to achieve your goals. Akshay is the author of FEARVANA: The Revolutionary Science of How To Turn Fear into Health, Wealth, and Happiness, where he explores how to transform potentially negative feelings into incredible strengths, and has been recommended by Seth Godin, Cal Newport, and even His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Today, Chip and Akshay talk about the benefits of having an accountability buddy, why you need one as a high achiever / entrepreneur, and who that person should and shouldn’t be. You’ll also learn what it takes to initiate and build this type of relationship. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/300 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
12/11/2019 • 45 minutes, 39 seconds
299: How We Can Transform Our Next Generation with Honorée Corder
When I first published The Miracle Morning back in 2012, I was thinking small. I was committed to sharing the daily practice that changed my life, but I was only thinking I’d sell a few thousand copies. But then I started seeing a flood of emails and reviews from people about how the Miracle Morning had enabled them to make profound transformations in their lives, as well, so I committed to a bigger mission of changing millions of lives, one morning at a time. Then, I met Honorée Corder. She was a bestselling author and strategic book coach whom had published dozens of her own personal development books. After getting to know her, I asked her if she’d partner with me to co-create the Miracle Morning book series. And the rest, as they say, is history. Our next book in the series was just released on Monday. It is The Miracle Morning for Teachers, and I believe it’s one of the most important we’ve ever written, as it is already improving the lives of teachers and students around the world. This book is truly designed to elevate the consciousness of both TEACHERS and STUDENTS in order to make the greatest possible impact for our current and future generations. Today, Honorée joins me on the podcast to talk about how we worked with dozens of teachers to create a version of SAVERS that works in the classroom, the ABCs of being a legendary teacher, and how you can help to elevate the consciousness of humanity - one teacher, and one student at a time. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/299 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
12/4/2019 • 36 minutes, 38 seconds
298: How to Tap Into Your Happiness with Active Appreciation with Chip Franks
As the name implies, the Thanksgiving holiday is generally a time to give thanks for everything that we’re grateful for – but is there more to it than that? Can there be more to your practice of gratitude than simply stating what you’re thankful for while you’re gathered around the dinner table this Thursday? In fact, there’s a huge difference between passive gratitude and active appreciation. People who practice active appreciation don’t just experience greater happiness in life - they have the power to change their brains for the better. Today, “Chief Miracle Worker” Chip Franks returns as our guest host to take you through the framework, exercises, and powerful quotes from thought leaders across history that inform his thinking. You’ll learn how Chip cultivates gratitude, active appreciation, and different techniques you can immediately apply to your own daily practice. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/298 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
11/27/2019 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 41 seconds
297: How To Level Up Your Meditation Practice with Chip Franks
Meditation, or “Silence” as represented by the first “S” of the SAVERS that make up the Miracle Morning, is a proven, powerful practice that can improve your emotional health, increase your self-awareness, and strengthen your attention span and focus. That’s why, for today’s episode of the podcast, we’re doing something a little bit different. Chip Franks – my close friend and Chief Miracle Worker – is going to share several tools and techniques you can use to help with your own meditation practice. Whether you’re brand new to meditation, or have been doing it for years, there are always ways to get more from this life-changing work, and we’re excited to share this knowledge with you. You’ll also learn about the brand new “Meditation Challenge” that we’re hosting in our community, how you can participate, and how to make meditation a catalyst for positive change in your life. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/297 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
11/20/2019 • 46 minutes, 23 seconds
296: Exploring the Link Between Stress and Chronic Illness with Cort Davies
Earlier this year, I accidentally FaceTimed a man named Julio. Julio had just raised approximately $80,000 on a GoFundMe for today’s guest, Cort Davies. At the time, I was in the process of starting a nonprofit that was to be called Support the Unsupported, and Cort was founding his own, doing exactly what I wanted to do. His nonprofit, Conscious Cancer, helps cancer patients get the knowledge, holistic resources, and money to help them navigate the stress of bills they can’t pay. He’s also creating a documentary, which led not just to him filming at my house but to us having a long conversation about transitioning from chemo to holistic medicine. Today, Cort joins the podcast to discuss how his cancer journey has reshaped his life and his relationship with chronic stress. You’ll learn how it gave him the power to become heart-centered, to live with compassion and empathy, and to kick major ass - and how he’s working to help others do the same. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/296 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
11/13/2019 • 26 minutes, 25 seconds
295: How To Become an Expert In YOU with Brandon Hawk
On today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, you’ll get to hear Brandon Hawk and I talk about YOU: A Guide to Deeper Connection, A Lifestyle of Ease, and Massive Results—based on his new book by the same title. There’s a reason CEOs and individuals pay Brandon thousands of dollars per hour for his advice… He is an expert at showing you how to reconnect with who you truly are, so that you can achieve everything you’ve ever wanted while truly enjoying every day of your life. Today, Brandon joins the podcast to discuss why deeper connections have to serve as the foundation for all real achievement, and why external success doesn’t have to come at the cost of abandoning your heart. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/295 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
11/6/2019 • 46 minutes, 51 seconds
BONUS: A Major Announcement and How to Make Difficult Decisions
In order for me to focus on my health (as I’m transitioning from chemotherapy to holistic treatments), I’ve recently had to make some very difficult decisions. On today’s special *BONUS* episode of the podcast, I’m sharing the biggest decision I’ve recently made—a HUGE announcement—and (most importantly) the process by which you can more easily and effectively make major decisions in your life. As a fellow human being, you know how much energy it takes to make decisions, no matter how simple they are. But when you’re facing a MAJOR decision—the kind that isn't black and white, where you might have multiple options, and where your actions could affect your life for months (or years) to come—making the right decision is often challenging. One of these decisions (which you’ll hear about in this episode), means that the upcoming Best Year Ever [Blueprint] live experience (taking place this December 13-15th) will be the last time we ever offer this event. If you’ve ever wanted to join me in person at the Best Year Ever [Blueprint] live experience, taking place this December 13-15th, this will be your last chance. This is the last time we’re offering the event, and it’s nearly sold out. In case you’re not familiar, BYEB is a weekend event that will enable you to take your SELF to the next level so that you can take your LIFE to the next level—because, as you know, it only happens in that order! :^) Every year, 400+ members of The Miracle Morning Community (from around the world) fly into San Diego, California and come together to connect and co-create our future, together. And I’d love for you to join us! Check out the brand new website at BestYearEverLive.com to get all the details and secure your spot for what is guaranteed to be another life-changing weekend for all of us. On to the actual podcast! This was pretty powerful. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/special-bonus Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
11/1/2019 • 51 minutes, 32 seconds
294: Unscripted: The Pursuit of Life, Liberty and Entrepreneurship with MJ DeMarco
At some point or another in our lives, we’ve probably been told that if we follow our passion, success will follow. However, if you’re an entrepreneur, wantrepreneur, or have friends with struggling businesses, you can probably think of more than a handful of experiences that prove that saying wrong. Few understand this better than MJ DeMarco. He’s the founder of The Fastlane Forum, a global business community featuring nearly 40,000 entrepreneurs, and Limos.com, a startup he built and grew into a profitable multimillion-dollar company with no money, no formal training, and only a few employees. He’s also the international bestselling author of The Millionaire Fastlane, one of my favorite financial books of all time. However, before he became a self-made millionaire, he had to try, fail, and ultimately find a way to bring passion to a product that the market truly needed. In his new book, UNSCRIPTED: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship, he writes about how to build a business that leaves you feeling inspired and fulfilled in addition to paying the bills. Today, MJ joins the podcast to talk about why the established American narratives about creating wealth are complete garbage, how money can help you do what you love, and how to break free from the cycle of stress, debt, and frustration trapping so many of us in jobs - and businesses - that sap our passions. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/294 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
10/30/2019 • 41 minutes, 56 seconds
293: Talking "Entrepreneurship" with the Business Growth Guru, Cameron Herold
If you’re reading this, there’s an 80+% chance that you’re an entrepreneur or someone who’s considering launching a business. However, whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a wantrepreneur, today’s conversation with Cameron Herold is a must-listen. In addition to being my co-author for The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs, as well as the author of Double Double, Meetings Suck, and Free PR, Cameron is known around the world as the “business growth guru.” He has helped hundreds of companies achieve exponential growth and is one of those rare individuals who knows how to present his extensive knowledge and experience in a clear and effective way. Today, Cameron joins the podcast to discuss his journey into entrepreneurship, why running a business is much more about who to do things with than how to do things, and why he can almost always identify an entrepreneur in a crowd - even if he’s never met them before. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/293 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
10/23/2019 • 39 minutes, 32 seconds
292: The Only Skill That Matters with Jonathan Levi
If you’ve listened to the podcast for a while, you’ve probably heard me say that it’s not what you learn that really matters - it’s what you live that ultimately impacts your life. Why? It’s simple: if you don’t apply what you’ve learned, it doesn’t do you much good. However, the irony is that how you live begins with what you learn. We can only live a better life to the degree that we learn what exactly that looks like, and what it takes to live it. Few people know this better than Jonathan Levi, author of the new book, The Only Skill That Matters, which explores the reasons and methods surrounding learning and memory - and will teach you how to learn anything three times faster. Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, author, and podcaster. Born and raised in Silicon Valley, he’s the face of SuperHuman Academy and the author of Become a SuperLearner. Jonathan and I have known each other for over 20 years, and we recently reconnected when he had me on his SuperHuman Academy Podcast. Today, he joins the podcast to discuss the learning struggles he faced in his youth and the life-changing breakthrough he experienced, why improving your ability to learn is about much more than being able to impress people at parties, and actionable steps and processes you can take to live your learning. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/292 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
10/16/2019 • 39 minutes, 16 seconds
291: Understanding How Intimacy Impacts ALL Areas of Your Life with Allana Pratt
When most people think of “intimacy” it’s usually related to physical affection, sex, or romance. However, intimacy impacts a lot more than that—it’s also crucial to effective parenting, entrepreneurship, and our relationships with ourselves. Few understand this better than intimacy expert Allana Pratt. She has served as a Guest Expert on The Jenny McCarthy Show, The Huffington Post, People, Forbes, CBS, TLC and FOX. She’s also the author of (4) books, the host of the Intimate Conversations podcast, and a go-to authority with over 4 million viewers on YouTube, where she helps her followers create healthy, thriving relationships with themselves first in order to naturally attract their ideal match. Jon Berghoff and I met Allana at a couples’ retreat, where she led several powerful experiences. I saw her enable people (including me and my wife) to quickly increase our self-awareness and discover deep and important things about ourselves, which is exactly what the Best Year Ever [Blueprint] live experience is all about where Allana will be one of our speakers this year. Today, Allana talks with Jon Berghoff about the exercises she’ll be leading at our BYEB event in San Diego this December. You’ll learn how to rediscover (and accept) your authentic self, see your blind spots, and make huge strides on your journey to becoming a compassionate badass. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/291 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
10/9/2019 • 40 minutes, 25 seconds
290: How To Live in Alignment with Your Values with Jeremy “Brotha James” Reisig
Jeremy “Brotha James” Reisig isn’t just one of my favorite people. He is a world-class musician unlike any other, making music to help elevate your consciousness, enhance your mindset, and improve your life. There are very few “conscious” musicians, and Brotha James was the first I’d ever heard. Jeremy is also a world-class facilitator. He’s the Chief Energy Officer of Fambundance, where he works to elevate the consciousness of the world by elevating the consciousness of the family. He focuses on helping kids aged 8-18 with personal transformation, emotional management, aligning values, and more. I’ve had Jeremy as our musician in residence at every Best Year Ever [Blueprint] LIVE event I’ve ever held, and we’ve even performed the Miracle Morning Song together onstage. However, this year, Jeremy will be leading a parallel event alongside ours for your children, and we couldn’t be more excited for your whole family to attend. Today, Jeremy joins the podcast to talk about the importance of staying curious, how to build a business in alignment with your values and the life you want to live, and what we’ll be doing together at this year’s event. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/290 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
10/2/2019 • 44 minutes, 12 seconds
289. The Most Important Personal Development Practice with Chip Franks
If you practice The Miracle Morning (and specifically the S.A.V.E.R.S.), I think you’re going to love today’s *special* episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast! Today, we’re doing something a little different. Instead of our usual podcast format—where our guests talk about how they achieved their goals and how to get more done—I’m giving the floor over to my good friend and Chief Miracle Worker, Chip Franks, for a training and tutorial to help you get the most out of your Miracle Morning “Scribing” (aka “Journaling”) practice. Among many things, Chip has one of the most effective Scribing practice I’ve ever seen. Though he goes through almost 250 pages in his journal every month, he rarely spends more than about 15 minutes a day scribing. He believes that it is the most important personal-development practice that exists and a powerful way to turn ideas into action. Chip also journals to deal with anxiety and overwhelm, have a conversation with himself, and become an objective third-party with himself when he needs it the most. Today, Chip joins the podcast to share 10 techniques to optimize your Scribing practice. I’d love to see you commit to giving the ones that make sense for you a try - and see how scribing can change your life for the better. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/289 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-289 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
9/25/2019 • 54 minutes, 32 seconds
288: How to Connect with ANYONE with Alex Banayan
Alex Banayan is the only nationally bestselling business author under the age of 30 in America. His book, The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How The World’s Most Successful People Launched Their Careers, documents his unprecedented seven-year journey to interview the most innovative leaders of the past half-century, including Bill Gates, Maya Angelou, Lady Gaga, Larry King, Steve Wozniak, Jane Goodall, Jessica Alba, Quincy Jones, and many more. He also funded this journey by hacking The Price is Right, where he won and sold a sailboat to finance his dream. He’s been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, Insider’s Most Powerful People Under 30, and appeared across countless media outlets. He’s also an acclaimed keynote speaker, having presented The Third Door framework to Apple, Salesforce, and countless others. Alex is a fascinating individual and an incredibly captivating writer. I’m thrilled to have him on the podcast to introduce the concept of the Third Door. You’ll learn about the Third Door mindset and how successful people master the art of breaking through when no one will take their meetings or offer them their first deal. You’ll also hear wild stories from Alex’s journey about how he landed interviews with people few would have any idea how to get in touch with, his unique perspective on the power of mentorship, and why changing what someone believes in is the key to getting truly unstuck. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/288 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
9/18/2019 • 50 minutes, 25 seconds
287: How to Reprogram Your Brain for Success with Dr. Shannon Irvine
Dr. Shannon Irvine has a Ph.D. in neuropsychology, is an entrepreneur, high achievement mentor, host of The Epic Success Podcast, and a philanthropist. In today’s episode, she teaches us how to neuro-hack our success and build epic lives and businesses we love - by harnessing our brainpower to hardwire productivity, goal attainment, and mindset mastery. I’m a huge believer in (re)conditioning our brains and using simple, proven methods to instill the beliefs and emotions that will best serve us. Shannon brings a scientific approach to how we can instill these beliefs and emotions. Today, you can listen to my fascinating conversation between Shannon and I about how to take your brain off of autopilot, stop listening to the stories you’ve been told about your capabilities, and chip away at your limitations to transform your life and business. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/287 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
9/11/2019 • 44 minutes, 27 seconds
286: Putting the Mystery Back in Miracles with Dr. Sean Stephenson [REPLAY]
I’ve got some sad news, which you may have already heard. One of the most inspirational people I’ve ever met, Sean Stephenson – known around the world as the “3 Foot Giant” – passed away last week, after a wheelchair accident. Sean dedicated his life to helping people, and I was blessed to know him as a friend and mentor. Today it is my privilege to share some of his inspiration with you by giving you an opportunity to listen to the last interview that he and I did together. Because of a rare bone disorder, Sean was predicted not to survive at birth. In fact, he’d suffered over 200 fractures by the time he turned 18. However, Sean has survived, thrived, and lived a life that has inspired millions around the world. He’s appeared on Oprah and Jimmy Kimmel Live, has online videos with 10+ million views, been the subject of a TV series for A&E called 3 Foot Giant, and published a book titled Get Off Your But: How to End Self-Sabotage. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/286 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
9/5/2019 • 43 minutes, 5 seconds
285: What Is the Purpose of Life? (Hint: It's Simpler Than You Think)
So, what is the purpose of life? Today, I want to help you answer that question by asking you to consider a couple of others: What if the purpose of life isn't about achieving or attaining anything? What if you already have the most important thing you’ve been searching for? I want to help you to discover the true purpose of your life and realize that you may already have what you’ve been searching for, for your entire life. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/285 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
8/29/2019 • 37 minutes, 44 seconds
284: Can Money Actually Buy Happiness? with Moneeka Sawyer
“Success” is a pretty loaded word – and the definition is really personal to each of us. What does success mean to you? On today’s podcast, I talk with Moneeka Sawyer, author of Choose Bliss: The Power and Practice of Joy and Contentment, who redefines success (and specifically financial success) and how it ties into our happiness. Moneeka may be one of the most blissful people you’ll ever meet! Today, Moneeka joins us to define what BLISS really is, how money can make a difference (and when it doesn’t), and how to own your feelings—good and bad—while still committing authentically to your happiness. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/284 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-284 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
8/20/2019 • 37 minutes, 9 seconds
283: Why “Burning Your Boats” is Terrible Advice with Tim Grahl
According to legend, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés issued a rather interesting order to his men as they began their conquest of the Aztec empire in 1519. The order was simple: Burn the boats. He wanted his men to realize that they had no opportunity to retreat, so they had to give this fight everything they had. Failure was no longer an option and winning this battle just became that much more important. There is much debate about the legitimacy of this story, both in reference to the true intentions of Cortés and whether the actual burning took place at all. However, regardless of the accuracy in this particular case, this phrase “Burn your boats” has become popular advice in the context of business and success. In today’s episode, my friend and best-selling author, Tim Grahl, and I discuss why burning your boats may be the wrong strategy and one you want to avoid, and then we share what we believe will be a much better approach for your to take your success to the next level and beyond. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/283 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-283 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
8/8/2019 • 41 minutes, 4 seconds
282: Why Human Nature is the #1 Obstacle Holding You Back (and How to Overcome It)
Do you know what’s standing in the way of creating and experiencing everything you want for your life? The answer might surprise you. Our cavemen and cavewomen ancestors were biologically programmed to do two things: survive and rest. Our agenda back then was simple: hunt and gather food so that we could sustain life, find shelter, and rest until we needed more food to eat or a new shelter to rest under. We were NOT, however, designed to achieve, to get ahead, or to be successful. So, to this day human beings unconsciously abide by our inborn human nature, and it prevents us from creating and experiencing what we deeply want to create and experience in our lives. On today’s podcast, I share raw, unfiltered thoughts and powerful, life-changing information that can help you transcend your innate human nature (that is holding you back). You’re also going to learn about how society conditions us to want things that don’t make us happy, why you’re always going to be drawn toward taking the path of least resistance, and how to overcome the laws of the universe to do what we need in order to create everything you want and deserve. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/282 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-282 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
7/31/2019 • 41 minutes, 35 seconds
281: From Homeless and Addicted to Drugs to Transforming Lives with Mark Crandall
Long before Mark Crandall became a member of the Quantum Leap Mastermind program that I recently told you about, he was a lost young man with countless traumatic experiences. He spent time in jail, was a drug addict, and carried an underlying self-hatred. He’s since transcended his adversity and become keynote speaker, licensed master social worker, chemical dependency counselor, clinical interventionist, the author of Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future, host of two podcasts, and a highly sought after clinical interventionist. At our last Quantum Leap Mastermind (QLM) retreat, I saw Mark do powerful, transformative work in real time, and it’s truly an honor to introduce you to him. Today, he joins the podcast to share how he uses his life to hold a mirror up to those who need it the most. He also shares the belief system he uses to find opportunities to do more, and what you can do to leverage your trauma to live a life in service. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/280 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-280 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
7/24/2019 • 39 minutes, 28 seconds
280: How to Make Healthy Habits Fun & Easy with Dr. Jaime Hope
In addition to being the author of the new book, Habit That!: How You Can Health Up in Just 5 Minutes a Day, Dr. Jaime Hope is a dual board-certified physician working outside of Detroit, Michigan, in one of the busiest emergency departments in the country. In over twelve years on the job, she has learned that no matter what brought her patients to the ER, they all want the same thing: to live happier, healthier lives. Jaime is an expert in habits, and if you’re a student of personal development, you know that good habits lead to good results, and Jaime knows how to fight against waning motivation and overcome the inevitable roadblocks on the path to healthy living. Jaime and I met at an event and we connected almost instantly. Today, she joins the podcast to share the story of how she became a national speaker on good habits and resilience. You’ll learn why the same techniques you can use to achieve business or personal goals apply to health goals, and how to stop settling for mediocrity in health and learn to live an identity in alignment with your health goals. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/280 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-280 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
7/16/2019 • 36 minutes, 16 seconds
279: Find the Gifts in Your Adversity with Marcus Aurelius Anderson
Adversity an inevitable part of life, and the reality is that all of us have more adversity that we will experience in our future. So it’s vitally important that we learn how to embrace our adversity and turn it into an advantage. Personally, I view adversity as a GIFT and often our greatest opportunity for GROWTH, and I’m living proof. My two greatest adversities (being hit head on by a drunk driver, breaking 11 bones, and dying for 6 minutes - at age 20… and then being diagnosed with cancer and given a 30% chance of surviving - at age 37) were two of the greatest gifts I’ve ever received, because both enabled me to learn, grow, and become the person I am today. That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to my podcast guest today, Marcus Aurelius Anderson (link to listen to the podcast is below). He is the author of The Gift of Adversity, TedX speaker, US Army veteran, lifelong martial artist, and high-performance mindset coach for leaders, companies, CEOs, and entrepreneurs. Today, Marcus joins the podcast and we talk about how you can find the gifts in your adversity—no matter what happens to you—and turn your adversity into an advantage. Marcus suffered a severe spinal injury while preparing to deploy, died twice on the operating table, and was told he would never walk again. With no other options, Marcus began to see the lessons learned from his injury - and when he saw adversity as a gift, something miraculous began to happen. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/279 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-279 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
7/10/2019 • 33 minutes, 14 seconds
278: How and Why to Become a “Celebrity” Entrepreneur with Clint Arthur
Today, I’m excited to introduce you to, Clint Arthur. He’s a celebrity entrepreneur who holds a degree in Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School of Business and is the bestselling author of What They Teach You at the Wharton School of Business and Break Through Your Upper Limits on TV. I first met Clint back in 2013 when he helped me get booked on more than a dozen local and national TV shows, which culminates with my upcoming appearance on The Today Show on July 16th (I’ll send you more details when I have them!) Fast forward to 2019, and I’ll be speaking at Clint’s Living Legends of Entrepreneurial Marketing event September 26-28 at Carnegie Hall, alongside Martha Stewart, Ice-T and Coco, Jerry Greenfield (the co-founder of Ben and Jerry’s), Michael Gerber, author of the bestselling book The E-Myth Revisited, and many more. (You can get all the details and your ticket at LivingLegends2019.com) Today, Clint joins the podcast to share the story of how he became a businessman, how to master the art of the public appearance, and why everyone needs to become a celebrity entrepreneur to succeed at the highest level. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/278 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-278 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
7/3/2019 • 30 minutes, 43 seconds
277: From Poverty to PhD with Carolyn Colleen
Carolyn Colleen’s life story is one of personal and professional transformation and triumph. She is a living example that if there’s anything holding you back, you have the power to overcome it - and to achieve all of your goals. I saw Carolyn speak at an event and was so blown away by her message that I asked her to be the opening speaker at this past year’s Best Year Ever [Blueprint] LIVE event, and I’m excited to introduce you to her on today’s podcast episode! Today, Carolyn joins me to share the story of how she went from standing in line for food at the Salvation Army to becoming a PhD, and how she discovered true and unconditional self-love, found courage, and escaped the mental jail that was keeping her in an abusive relationship - and how she now helps others do the same. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/277 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-277 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
6/26/2019 • 38 minutes, 29 seconds
276: The #1 Key to Immediate and Lasting Happiness with Ryland Engelhart
On a scale of 1-10, how grateful would you say that you are every day, in each moment, and how present are you for all that you have to be grateful for? Personally, I believe that GRATITUDE is the key to true and lasting happiness, and I would humbly rate myself at a “9” on the gratitude scale. But that wasn’t always the case for me. In fact, quite the opposite. Just ask my mom. She’ll tell you that, growing up, gratitude was definitely NOT one of my strengths. It wasn’t until I learned the power that gratitude has in determining the quality of our lives that I made it a priority and the quality of my life my life has been radically transformed as a result. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I was immediately grateful (literally). For what you might be wondering? For the extraordinary adversity that I believed would provide me the opportunity to learn, grow, and become a better version of myself. On today’s podcast episode, you’ll meet one of the most genuinely grateful people I have ever met – someone whom I deeply admire – Ryland Engelhart. Ryland is the Mission Fulfillment Officer and co-owner of my absolutely favorite restaurant in the world – one that is changing the world – Café Gratitude! Today, he joins the podcast to share how to amplify gratitude and happiness in your life every single day, and how humanity can live regeneratively in relation to nature. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/276 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-276 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
6/19/2019 • 54 minutes, 47 seconds
275: The Four Rules You Must Break to Get Rich with Nathan Latka
Nathan Latka dropped out of college at the age of 19 with $119 in his bank account. Five years later, he sold his first software company for $10.5 million dollars. He’s since launched The Top, a podcast with over 10 million downloads that helps entrepreneurs get what they want, founded a private equity company, and earns over $100,000 a month in passive income. However, Nathan doesn’t consider himself to be especially brilliant. In his new book, How To Be a Capitalist Without Any Capital: The Four Rules You Must Break To Get Rich, he explains why you don’t need lots of money or an original idea to “get rich.” He challenges the old-school business rules most entrepreneurs take for gospel and teaches—with pictures as proof—how he used a totally different set of rules to build a fortune. If you’re an entrepreneur (or a wantrepreneur) today’s episode is a must-listen. Today, Nathan joins the podcast to share the story of how he launched and sold his first business after walking away from college, how he generates significant monthly passive income, and what’s holding you back from achieving massive success. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/274 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-274 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes.
6/12/2019 • 33 minutes, 54 seconds
274: Accessing Your Authenticity with JP Sears, Conscious Comedian
Join me today for a highly entertaining, kinda random, and yet highly valuable conversation with my good friend – the infamous JP Sears. JP is a YouTuber, conscious comedian, emotional healing coach, world traveler, author, and curious student of life. With over 300 million YouTube views across his videos, JP empowers people to live more meaningful lives, using a blend of spirituality and messages to expand consciousness through humor. By his own admission, JP is also a people pleaser. However, he’s discovered how to get over his fears and use a unique, humorous, and authentic style to address even extremely controversial topics. I’ve spoken with many podcasters, influencers, and authors I know about finding a balance and working through this struggle, and even if you’re not an author, you’ve likely found yourself in a situation where you’ve changed your tone of voice in front of certain clients, friends, and even family members. Today, JP joins the podcast for a discussion about how he delivers serious and empowering messages through the lens of comedy, finding authenticity in being respectable, why the goals you don’t meet still matter, and how personal power factors into everything we do. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/274 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-274
6/5/2019 • 47 minutes, 14 seconds
273: How to Become a Conscious Millionaire with JV Crum III
If you're looking to make your first (or next) million, or simply achieve the financial freedom that will enable you to do what you, want when you want, then today's show is for you. JV Crum is a serial entrepreneur, business coach, and the #1 bestselling author of Conscious Millionaire: Grow Your Business By Making a Difference and host of the Conscious Millionaire Podcast and Radio Network, which has aired 1,800 episodes and is heard in 190 countries around the world. His life’s goal is to help people answer a big question: how can we help as many people as possible to live the lives that they want and earn income along the way? I appeared on the Conscious Millionaire Podcast, and I was so impressed with JV that I asked him to share his wisdom with the Miracle Morning Community. Today, he joins the podcast to tell the story of how his unhappiness after making his first million changed the course of his life for the better, the greatest gifts that we can give one another, and how to make our internal purposes external to create impact and wealth in our lives. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/273 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-273
5/29/2019 • 57 minutes, 56 seconds
272: How to Overcome Any FEAR That’s Holding You Back with Ruth Soukup
Are you ready to overcome the single biggest obstacle to everything you want for your life? My guest today, Ruth Soukup, is a five-time New York Times bestselling author, and in her new book, Do It Scared: Finding the Courage to Face Your Fears, Overcome Adversity, and Create a Life You Love, she combines practical, easy-to-implement strategies for overcoming fear and resistance in your life, along with the motivation and encouragement to actually start making real changes that lead to big results. Ruth is also the host of the Do It Scared Podcast, blogging for over 1 million women a month at Living Well, Spending Less, the creator of the Living Well Planner and Elite Blog Academy, and has been featured in Woman’s Day, Redbook, and Family Circle. Today, Ruth joins the podcast to help us identify which of the seven (7) different “fear archetypes” are holding us back, how our fear keeps us “feeling stuck,” and gives us the action steps we can take to transform our fear-based mindset so that we can live our best lives. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/272 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-272
5/22/2019 • 37 minutes, 21 seconds
271: Fast Forward Your Success with David Schnurman
I hope that you’re proud of what you have accomplished in your life. Yet there may still be a voice inside your head that says you should be further along than you are right now. So, what’s holding you back from having the impact you desire? The answer lies in getting out of your comfort zone and staying there. Doing this means becoming FEARLESS and FOCUSED so that you can take action and break through the mental walls that stand in your way. That is the “FFwd Mindset” and the topic of today’s podcast. My guest, David Schnurman is the CEO of Lawline, President of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) New York—one of the most prestigious chapters of EO in the world—and author of a brand new book, The Fast Forward Mindset: How to Be More Fearless & Focused to Accelerate Your Success, which I had the honor of writing the Foreword for. Today, David joins the podcast to share his personal entrepreneurial journey—the good, the bad, and the ugly—and the formula he applied to overcome the mental, physical, and professional obstacles that arose on his path to where he is today, as well as the importance of accountability when it comes to achieving your goals. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/271 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-271
5/15/2019 • 41 minutes, 16 seconds
270: How to Leave Your Job and Pursue Your Dreams with Jesse Harless
Have you ever wanted to leave your job and start your own business in order to create more time and financial freedom? Today, you’re going to meet my friend Jesse Harless and hear how he did exactly that. Jesse is now an author, life and recovery coach, group facilitator, motivational speaker, trainer, and founder of Entrepreneurs in Recovery™—a platform that empowers people in addiction recovery to reach their full potential. He recently released his first Amazon best-selling book, Smash Your Comfort Zone with Cold Showers. Today, Jesse joins the podcast to share how to get over your fears, how to (intelligently and strategically) walk away from work that doesn’t satisfy or fulfill you, and how to start a business that does. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/270 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-270
5/8/2019 • 38 minutes, 37 seconds
269: Discover What Type of Business You Should Start with Ryan Levesque
Ryan Levesque is leading a revolution. For the last ten years, he’s run a $10 million per year business helping people find winning business ideas and launch companies of their own. His book, ASK, was called a must-read by both Inc. and Entrepreneur. On today’s episode and in his new book, Choose: The Single Most Important Decision Before Starting Your Business, he teaches you how to create a foundation to build a successful business, find a business model that plays to your unique strengths, and discover the sweet spot where your business can thrive. Launching my own business was the greatest decision I ever made. I’m able to do meaningful work that positively impacts people, have no ceiling on my income, and have many freedoms that come with being an entrepreneur. After this podcast, if you’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur, you may be ready to take the plunge. And if you’ve never even thought about starting your own business before, today’s episode may change your mind. Today, Ryan joins the podcast to explain why most of the conventional wisdom surrounding business is wrong, how he went from wantrepreneur to $10 million a year running his own business, how to intelligently choose your market, and the steps you can take to find - and launch - a powerful, transformative business of your own. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/269 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-269
5/1/2019 • 45 minutes, 41 seconds
268: The Inherent Human Conflict - Moving from Limited to Limitless
It’s been a crazy week since the launch of The Miracle Equation - my first traditionally published book. I’m beyond grateful, humbled, and excited by the outpouring of support I’ve received from all of you, and if you’ve gotten a copy of the book already, I want to thank you. I believe that this book will radically transform your life, and I am living the Miracle Equation right now as I work to share this message with as many people as I possibly can. For today’s podcast, I read one of my favorite chapters in the book—Chapter 3: The Inherent Human Conflict: Moving from Limited to Limitless. (If you’re human, this applies to you.) :^D I guess you could say this is kind of like me giving you a preview of the audiobook (the first of my books that I actually read the audiobook myself). However, unlike the audiobook (which I read word-for-word), in today’s podcast I go WAY off script quite a few times. (That includes kissing my wife in the middle of the episode!) We all face this internal conflict - and we all have to overcome it. This is an unfiltered, unedited look at how we can conquer our limitations and stop living on autopilot, and even if you’ve already started reading (or listening) to the book, you’ll likely discover something new in this episode. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/268 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-268
4/24/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 8 seconds
267: My First Deep Dive into the Miracle Equation
Last week's podcast episode was on How to Become a Millionaire Using the Miracle Equation which is a (30-minute) interview that I recorded on the Eventual Millionaire podcast with Jaime Masters. I shared that with you because I felt it was the most concise explanation/training of The Miracle Equation that I had ever given. This week, we're taking a similar (but more in-depth) path. Today's episode is also a recent interview that someone else did with me, only this time instead of being "concise" it's actually the most "in depth" explanation/training I've ever given on the Miracle Equation, and I did so in this (60-minute) conversation with Mike Dillard on the Mike Dillard Podcast. In this episode, we dive deep and offer new insights into how the Miracle Equation came into existence six years before I created the Miracle Morning, why miracles aren’t about praying, waiting, or hoping, the REAL purpose of goals and how to commit to achieving goals (regardless of your outcomes), and the incredible life changes that happen when you make your mission inevitable. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/267 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-267
4/17/2019 • 52 minutes, 13 seconds
266: How To Use The Miracle Equation To Become a Millionaire
Last week I had the opportunity to be interviewed on the Eventual Millionaire podcast and it was like some kind of out-of-body experience. I don't know that I've ever felt so inspired after an interview! As soon as we finished recording, I told Jaime that I felt it was one of the most beneficial interviews I've ever done (in terms of the benefits for the listener, aka "YOU!") and asked her if she'd be okay with me sharing it with you, and she said "Of course!" :^) So, I'm VERY excited for you to listen to this episode! Jaime and I dig deeper into the Miracle Equation, talk about how to set your mission, and share more stories from my own life about the transformative results - financial and otherwise - that it helped me achieve. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/266 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-266
4/10/2019 • 35 minutes, 37 seconds
265: How To Become Emotionally Invincible
What if I told you that every destructive emotion you’ve ever felt, are feeling now, and will ever feel in the future is self-created by you and is completely optional? What if I then taught you a way to immediately take complete control of your emotional well-being so that you never have to feel painful emotions again? That’s what today’s episode is all about. If you can be in control of your emotional state from within, put yourself in a peak emotional state, and manage through the setbacks you face, you don’t just feel great about life - you become emotionally invincible. Emotional invincibility is hugely powerful. It makes it that much easier to apply the Miracle Equation, and to truly enjoy every moment in your life. In today’s podcast - the fourth episode in my series about my upcoming book, The Miracle Equation: The Two Decisions That Move Your Biggest Goals from Possible, to Probable, to Inevitable - I dive deep into why it’s so hard to be at peace with all things. We’ll explore why you are the cause of your negative emotions and how to transcend them, and I’ll share with you my three techniques to implement emotional invincibility in your world. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/265 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-265
4/3/2019 • 50 minutes
264: Putting the Mystery Back In Miracles with Dr. Sean Stephenson
Dr. Sean Stephenson is what I call a Miracle Maven – someone who lives by the Miracle Equation and has achieved remarkable results, or what I call “tangible, measurable miracles.” Because of a rare bone disorder, Sean was predicted not to survive at birth. In fact, he’d suffered over 200 fractures by the time he turned 18. However, Sean has survived, thrived, and lived a life that has inspired millions around the world. He’s appeared on Oprah and Jimmy Kimmel Live, has online videos with 10+ million views, been the subject of a TV series for A&E called 3 Foot Giant, and published a book titled Get Off Your Butt. Sean’s success in life against all odds is a result of his unwavering faith and extraordinary effort. Today, he joins the third episode of the podcast in my series about the two decisions that lay the foundation for my new book, The Miracle Equation: The Two Decisions That Move Your Biggest Goals from Possible, to Probable, to Inevitable, to share how he beat his toughest challenges and created a life full of miracles. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/264 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-264
3/27/2019 • 43 minutes, 59 seconds
263: Taking the Mystery Out of Miracles
“Miracle” is a loaded word. It has many meanings for many different people, ranging from a spiritual/religious connotation and is often attributed to a random or passive act. But what exactly is a miracle? Why should you care? And most importantly - how can you create tangible, measurable miracles in your own life? In today’s episode, based on my new book, The Miracle Equation: The Two Decisions That Move Your Biggest Goals from Possible, to Probable, to Inevitable, I will take the mystery out of miracles and show you how a combination of Unwavering Faith and Extraordinary Effort will give you the power to overcome even your most difficult challenges and create a Level 10 in any area of your life. I want ALL of us to move from being in awe of the world’s most successful people – to joining them. I want you to help ALL of us stop living from a place of stress and fear, and to override our inborn human nature, stop settling for less than we want, and better ourselves and our lives – starting now. In today’s podcast, I dig deeper into the mindset behind the Miracle Equation - and share more stories of making extraordinary effort feel ordinary. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/263 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-263
3/20/2019 • 30 minutes, 45 seconds
262: The Origin of The Miracle Equation – You’re Only 2 Decisions Away…
What if I were to tell you that there are only two (2) decisions standing between you and everything you want for your life? Long before The Miracle Morning was the “Miracle Equation” – the formula I discovered at age 20, which every successful person has used to defy the odds and create extraordinary, meaningful results – or what I call “tangible, measurable miracles.” In today’s podcast episode (the first in a new Miracle Equation series), I share how the Miracle Equation came to be and how you can begin to apply it in your life. AND… The Miracle Equation: The Two Decisions That Move Your Biggest Goals from Possible, to Probable, to Inevitable is my first traditionally published book that is now available for pre-order! I can’t wait to share insights, strategies, and knowledge from the book to help you overcome any self-limiting mindsets and behaviors that are holding you back from what you want in life. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/262 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-262
3/13/2019 • 41 minutes, 12 seconds
261: How and Why I Meditate (Tips to Improve Your Practice)
Today, mindfulness expert Julianna Raye and I dive deep into how I got into the practice of meditation, its initial and long-term benefits in my personal and professional life, and how it can enable all of us to both improve our individual lives and be of greater service in the world. When the US economy crashed in 2007, I crashed with it. I lost half of my clients, couldn’t pay my mortgage, and didn’t know how to turn things around. It was at that point in my life that I started exploring the benefits of meditation and mindfulness. As I began a daily practice, it gave me the power to be present, think more clearly, and optimize my cognitive abilities. The effects were so profound and so transformative that “Silence” became an integral part of my Miracle Morning. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/261 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-261
3/6/2019 • 44 minutes, 47 seconds
260: How to Build and Monetize Your Personal Brand with Chris Ducker
Do you aspire to have both the “time” freedom and “financial” freedom that are available through entrepreneurship? Today’s guest, CEO, entrepreneur and bestselling author, Chris Ducker, has built multiple successful companies and brands all over the world. After suffering a horrific burnout at the end of 2009, he set a goal to become a virtual CEO - and achieved it by November of 2010. Now, nine years later, Chris has freedom in his business. He works an average of six hours a day, four days a week, helping others build virtual businesses like his. At the core of his success is this fact: Chris has created his own personal brand, which he has applied to everything else he has ever aspired to create. As the founder of Youpreneur and the author of The Rise of the Youpreneur, he helps people shift their mindsets, cultivate great reputations, and truly serve the people who need them. Today, you’re going to hear Chris’s speech that he gave at this past December’s Best Year Ever Blueprint LIVE Experience. He digs into his 3-step process to help entrepreneurs develop their personal brand, the power of having your own online community, and shares stories - from his own life and others - that show you why what he does works so well. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/260 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-260
2/27/2019 • 55 minutes, 26 seconds
259: How to Work Through Your Limiting Beliefs with Kari Romeo
Do you ever find that you are held back by your fears or self-limiting beliefs? If so, then today’s episode is for you. My conversation today is with Kari Romeo, whom I’ve known and admired for years, ever since we met at the Best Year Ever Blueprint. Kari is a retired Air Force officer, life coach, and author of the new book, Becoming Beautiful: A Personal Journey Towards Happiness. Across all these roles, she has been highly successful, but today you’ll hear how she often struggled with questions of self-esteem, self-worth, and whether she was doing enough—as well as with the fact that she felt like she needed to wear a masculine mask in order to succeed in her professional roles. Today, Kari joins the podcast to talk about her journey, how to work through insecurity and reframe the questions we ask ourselves in order to overcome our fears and limiting beliefs, the way her book transformed over the course of writing it, and how you can conquer impostor syndrome and answer your calling. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/259 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-259
2/20/2019 • 33 minutes, 17 seconds
258: The Miracle Morning for Couples with Brandy & Lance Salazar
10 years ago, Brandy and Lance Salazar found themselves on the verge of divorce. However, instead of calling it quits, they gave things one last try and it made all the difference. They learned how to design and create a legendary marriage and today, they’re one of the happiest, most fulfilled, and emotionally intelligent couples that my wife and I know. Now they’re on a mission to help couples reconnect and stay deeply in love while raising children, which they do through Legendary Couples With Kids. Not only that, but they also co-authored the newest book in The Miracle Morning series, The Miracle Morning for Couples: Create Legendary Connection, One Morning at a Time, which is officially out today! In it, they help answer a simple question for Miracle Morning practitioners: “How do I get my spouse to do this?” Today, Lance and Brandy join the podcast to talk about why maintaining your marriage is such a unique challenge while working and raising kids. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/258 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-258
2/14/2019 • 43 minutes, 59 seconds
257: Discover the Power of Your Alter Ego with Todd Herman
You’ll hear me open up today’s podcast by saying that “this is the most excited I’ve been to interview someone in a long time!” I mean that very sincerely, and that is because today’s conversation covers a topic that is truly unknown and revolutionary for most people (and something I only recently discovered in my own life). Over the last 21 years, Todd Herman has helped elite athletes, performers, and leaders tap into their “alter egos” and achieve the seemingly impossible. He speaks to over 200,000 people a year in 73 countries, has been featured in The New York Times, CBS Radio, The Huffington Post, Business Insider, and has been called a “training superstar” by The Boston Herald. However, to get there, Todd had to make his own discovery. He knew that inside himself was a confident, self-assured, intelligent person who could help others get better results in their lives and businesses - and found a specific trick (hint: accessing his “alter ego”) that helped him activate the traits he needed to achieve his goals. He tells this story in his new book, The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life, and I’m so excited to have him on the podcast today to talk about the tools highly effective people use to defeat fear, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/257 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-257
2/6/2019 • 43 minutes, 14 seconds
256: How to Love Yourself, Others, and Your Life… Unconditionally
With Valentine’s Day around the corner I wanted to talk about love, but not about romantic love. I want to talk about unconditional love—how it affects our happiness, quality of life, and relationships—and how we can amplify it to improve all three. So many people are too hard on themselves, unhappy, quick to condemn and resent others, and upset about their lives - and I want to help change that. In today’s episode, I show you how to wake up feeling good, to love yourself and your life, to stop living with judgement and resentments, and to embrace the freedom and power of unconditional love in three big ways. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/256 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-256
1/30/2019 • 45 minutes, 21 seconds
255: How to Make Meaningful Changes In Your Life with Lucia Giovannini
Lucia Giovannini is a world-renowned sensation. She’s a former international supermodel turned transformational speaker and the author of 13 books. She creates a unique synergy of traditional psychological techniques, motivational practices, and ancient Eastern rituals to create profound experiences for her readers, those who see her at live events, and anyone who follows her. Her newest book, A Whole New Life: Discover the Power of Positive Transformation, has been translated into eight languages and debuts in the United States this March. I met Lucia at an event we both spoke at in Milan and we instantly connected. Today, she joins the podcast to talk about making meaningful change, the difference between seeking pleasure and finding happiness, and why she’s often introduced as “the Italian Louise Hay.” Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/255 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-255
1/23/2019 • 44 minutes, 7 seconds
254: 3 Words That Will Change Your Life with Emily D. Baker, Esq.
What happens when you achieve everything you thought would make life fulfilling, but it doesn't? Today Emily D. Baker and I are going to explore how three words can change your life and set you free. After serving as a deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles for 10 years, she struck out on her own to empower women entrepreneurs. As a consultant, she ensures her clients understand the advice she gives them - instead of leaving them more confused than when she started - and helps them create common sense documents that protect their businesses and make total sense to everyone involved. She’s blunt, no nonsense, and loving - and today, she’s going to share the three words that will change your life, no matter what stage of life you’re in. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/254 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-254
1/16/2019 • 43 minutes, 45 seconds
253: Manufacturing Your Own Breakthroughs In 2019
Over the last few months, I’ve been thinking a lot about creating my Miracle Evening routine and experimenting with a few different methods. While the Miracle Morning has been all about putting yourself in peak mental, emotional, and spiritual state – first thing in the morning, I’ve found that the evening has been an amazing time to look at my life from a perspective of celebration and reflection. Doing this has had profound impacts on my life, helped me work through several major challenges I’ve faced recently, and led to more breakthroughs than I can count. In today’s episode, I take you through my exact process for manufacturing breakthroughs - where I do it, the tools I use, and how it helps me retrain my brain and work through specific issues, such as a newfound anxiety that has greatly affected me over the last few months. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/253 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-253
1/9/2019 • 31 minutes, 11 seconds
252: The ONE Thing We Need to Achieve Our Most Important Goals with Geoff Woods
This is the definitive episode where we break down, step by step, how to achieve your goals. I was going to do it solo and give my best advice on goal setting, but I realized that there are people who are better at this than I am. Geoff Woods is my guest today. He is the vice president of The ONE Thing, where he works alongside billionaire Gary Keller and his NY Times bestselling co-author, Jay Papasan, teaching people how to live a life of focus so they can have more and do less. Geoff and I first met when I appeared as a guest on his podcast, and I’m thrilled to be able to finally host him in today’s episode. He offers brilliant strategies and insights for people of all kinds - and if you’re looking to transform your routine, ask bigger questions, and seek bigger answers, this is a must-listen. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/252 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-252
1/2/2019 • 45 minutes, 26 seconds
251: How to Make 2019 Your Best Year Ever with Jon Vroman and Jon Berghoff
Are you ready and prepared to achieve your most important goals for 2019 and make it the best year of your life (literally)? We just concluded our 5th annual Best Year Ever [Blueprint] live experience where 500 members of the Miracle Morning Community came together in San Diego and engaged in a process designed to accelerate their personal and professional success in 2019 (and beyond). Today, we want to share some of the key lessons with you—a highlight reel, of sorts—from the event, so that you can immediately begin applying these lessons and preparing to make 2019 the best year of YOUR life. Joining me today is my business partner and guest host, Jon Berghoff, founder of Flourishing Leadership Institute, as well as Jon Vroman, founder of the Front Row Foundation (wait until you hear how much money was raised for the charity at BYEB!) and founder of Front Row Dads. We talk about the power of seeing past attendees sharing how they achieved the results they set out to achieve the year before, the big lessons we learned this year, the great speakers we had the privilege of hosting, and why the transformational energy of Best Year Ever [Blueprint] is so hard to put into words. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/251 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-251
12/26/2018 • 51 minutes, 46 seconds
250: Scribing 2.0: The Bullet Journal Method with Ryder Carroll
Would you benefit from figuring out how to organize your thoughts while increasing your productivity? Our guest today, Ryder Carroll, famously created a worldwide movement and method known as “Bullet Journaling” (or what I call “Scribing 2.0”) that accomplishes both of those, simultaneously. After struggling for years with organizing systems and finding that none worked the way his mind did (after being diagnosed with ADHD), he created Bullet Journaling — a new method to become consistently focused and effective. He shared his invention with friends who suffered from similar challenges, and it went viral. His brand new, New York Times bestselling book is The Bullet Journal Method: Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future, and in it, he explores what it means to live an intentional life, one that's both productive and meaningful. Ryder has been featured in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Fast Company, Bloomberg, LifeHacker, and Mashable. He’s also worked with companies including Adidas, American Express, Cisco, Macy's, IBM, and HP. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/250 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-250
12/19/2018 • 46 minutes, 20 seconds
249: The Cure to Your Insecurities with Dr. Sean Stephenson
Sean Stephenson was born with a rare bone disorder called osteogenesis imperfecta. In fact, his parents were told that he likely had mere months to live. 30 years later, Sean is known worldwide as the “3 Foot Giant,” and with good reason. He’s worked at the White House, can count Richard Branson, Bill Clinton, and His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama among his admirers, has been interviewed by Oprah and Jimmy Kimmel, and has 10+ million views on his videos. He also appears in the upcoming Miracle Morning movie. Sean is a powerful speaker and his mission is to rid the world of insecurity. He appeared at our Best Year Ever [Blueprint] LIVE experience in San Diego last weekend, and his talk was the one I wanted my wife and children to see more than any other. If you have unfulfilled goals, unfinished work, or dreams you still want to see through, it’s a must-listen. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/249 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-249
12/13/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 55 seconds
248: Find Where You Belong and Create Your Community with Radha Agrawal
It is my pleasure to introduce you to Radha Agrawal, who is the CEO, founder and Chief Community Architect of Daybreaker and has built a global community made up of nearly 500,000 like-minded people. In case you’re not familiar with Daybreaker – it is the early morning dance and wellness movement currently serving almost half a million people by holding events in 25 cities and over a dozen college campuses around the world. Her new book, Belong: Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life, answers two big questions: “How the heck do I find my people?" and "How do I create large and meaningful communities in the real world?" Radha spent 18 months synthesizing her key methods for community building, and now she’s peeling back the curtain on what she and her team did to build Daybreaker to give you a blueprint for how to create communities of your own. Today, Radha joins the podcast to talk about the importance of building communities, how to find your tribe when you realize you don’t belong, how she created and built momentum for Daybreaker, and how to build your personal or professional community - no matter what your goals are. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/248 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-248
12/5/2018 • 33 minutes, 1 second
247: 3 Keys to Make Gratitude Your Way of Life [Solo Episode]
We just had Thanksgiving in the United States – a day on which many of us are reminded to give thanks and express gratitude. BUT… Personally, I believe every day should essentially be like Thanksgiving, and maybe even much more than that. The benefits of gratitude are countless, as studies have shown that people who regularly and actively practice gratitude are happier, have better relationships, and even a stronger immune system. That’s why today, I want to explore gratitude as a foundational lens through which we experience our lives, relationships, and even adversity. I’ll share with you my daily gratitude practice, what it’s taught me, and the techniques and strategies I use to deepen and amplify the gratitude in my life. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/247 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-247
11/28/2018 • 40 minutes, 14 seconds
246: The Miracle (Evening?)
Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your life; it means more to me than you might realize. As many of us will be celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow, know that I am deeply thankful for you and for our community, and I appreciate that you allow me to be a (small) part of your life. I truly don’t take that lightly, as you’ll hear in the beginning of today’s podcast episode. :^) Speaking of today’s episode, although the Miracle Morning has become a huge part of my life, it’s just been recently that I’ve started thinking about creating an evening routine to help me become a better, happier, and more effective person. A practice that I started several weeks ago led me to create a (somewhat rough and unrefined) Miracle “Evening” routine – and it has already led me to some powerful insights and personal transformation. On today’s podcast, I take you through the three steps of this evening routine that’s almost as new for me as it will be for you – and I highly encourage you to give it a try! Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/246 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-246
11/21/2018 • 33 minutes, 58 seconds
245: How to Turn Reading Books into Taking Action [Solo Episode]
Many of us may not realize it (I’m definitely guilty of this), but we sometimes fall into the trap of being “personal development junkies” - often chasing the high from those incredible “aha!” moments that books give us, but we don’t always turn those lessons into real personal development or meaningful life changes. In today’s solo episode, I dig into why this is, talk about how to integrate “book summaries” into your reading plan, as well as my personal hacks that help me read more books (hint: there’s an app for that) — and how to get more out of them faster than ever before. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/245 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): http://blog.premocast.com/episode-245
11/14/2018 • 24 minutes, 42 seconds
The 4 Questions That Will Change Our Lives [#1 Most Popular Episode]
Imagine if you possessed 4 powerful questions that would automatically (and almost instantly) put you in a positive state of mind, improve your relationships with every person in your life, and deepen your sense of purpose. For those of you joining us in San Diego next month for the Best Year Ever Blueprint LIVE experience (December 7-9th), this conversation is the PERFECT preview of the event and these are the type of transformative questions that you’ll be engaging with next month. Today’s podcast episode is an encore presentation of the #1 most popular episode we’ve ever done, which is an unscripted conversation between me and Jon Berghoff that originally aired live (with 4,000+ people watching), last year, and let’s just say it got VERY personal. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/244
11/7/2018 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 10 seconds
243: The Reality Check We All Need [Solo Episode]
Today’s episode is the most important I’ve recorded for you in a long time and ends with me giving you a simple 3-step solution to quickly (and literally) transform any area of your life, as I recently did after having a painful realization... I’ve been a mediocre dad. That hurts to admit—even to myself. But the other night, I had a profound personal breakthrough when I suddenly realized that I’ve fallen back into some old patterns and have been settling for mediocrity in the area of my life that matters more to me than anything… my children. Part of the breakthrough was realizing that I’ve been oblivious, delusional and in denial about this. AND… I realized that being oblivious, delusional and in denial about our blind spots is something we ALL suffer from in one way or another. Thus, it is crucial that we all give ourselves the reality check that I’m sharing with you in today’s episode. If you think you’re settling for mediocrity in any way, it’s time for you to get out of your comfort zone, engage in a reality check, and schedule time for reflection in whatever areas you need to address. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/243
10/31/2018 • 44 minutes, 58 seconds
242: 8 Million Lives Saved (and He's Just Getting Started) – with Scott Harrison
Before today’s guest embarked on his mission to save millions of lives, he had to save his own. Scott Harrison was one of New York City’s premier nightclub promoters, doing drugs, drinking heavily, deeply unfulfilled and on the verge of self-destructing. In today’s podcast episode, he tells me his riveting story of how he came to declare spiritual, moral, and emotional bankruptcy – and uses it as a catalyst to change the world… Now, Scott has made lists such as Fortune’s 40 Under 40, Forbes’ Impact 30, and was #10 on Fast Company’s 100 most creative people in business, as well as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. He is the CEO and founder of Charity Water, an organization dedicated to helping people in developing nations get access to clean and safe drinking water. Charity Water has provided clean drinking water to over 8.5 million people in 26 countries. I’ve been enamored with Scott’s story, passion, and vision – which are the basis of his new book, Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World. Today, he joins the podcast to share insights from his remarkable journey and personal transformation, in a way that can inspire you to do the same. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/242 You can also find a special version of the episode on the PremoCast app (iPhone only): https://blog.premocast.com/episode-242
10/24/2018 • 44 minutes, 8 seconds
241: Attention Entrepreneurs: Grow Your Business Using Stages with Pete Vargas
Pete Vargas is the founder of Advance Your Reach, an organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs spread their message and grow their business through stages – both physical (speeches, etc.) and digital (podcasts, webinars, etc.) – even if you have a fear of public speaking. He’s helped people reach audiences of up to a billion individuals on over 25,000 stages, generating over $10 million in revenue. Pete believes that your signature talk is the most powerful marketing tool you have. If you’re an entrepreneur or have a message you want to get out there, Pete wants you to learn how to make the most of it – including what to say on stage, how to identify what the right stage is (both figuratively and literally), and how to conquer the common fears that stop people from becoming public speaking powerhouses. Today, Pete joins the podcast for the second time to provide immediate action steps you can take to spread your message. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/241
10/17/2018 • 53 minutes, 29 seconds
240: Transforming Fear and Struggle into Boundless Bliss with Akshay Nanavati
Wow. I was nearly speechless during and after my conversation with today’s guest, Akshay Nanavati, who is as fascinating as he is brilliant. After serving during the Iraq War, he returned home and found himself suffering from addiction, post-traumatic stress, survivor’s guilt, depression, and alcoholism. On the brink of suicide, Akshay discovered a unique way to find gifts in what most of us view as “negative” emotions—such as fear, stress, and anxiety—so that they would no longer hold him back. In fact, these emotions became fuel to help him achieve his greatest goals, including running across 8 countries (on his way to running across EVERY country in the world). His new book, Fearvana, is his actionable guide to transforming fear and struggle into boundless bliss. Today, he joins the podcast to share his unbelievable story and teach us exactly how he turns what should be debilitating adversities into major successes. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/240
10/10/2018 • 36 minutes
239: How to Bring Out the Best in Those You Lead and Love with Jesse Levine
Jesse Levine was my first mentor, and it’s safe to say that his impact on my life has been as crucial to my success as that of any other person. In fact, when people ask me who I attribute my mindset or my success to, I always say, “It’s half mom and dad, and half Jesse.” We met when I was 19, and Jesse was 23. He was my manager at Cutco—the #1 manager in the 50-year history of the company—and he didn’t just help me break national sales records, he helped me to fulfill my potential in ways I never even knew existed. With a combination of vision, talent, and high standards, Jesse brings out the best in people consistently. His enthusiasm is contagious, and as a serial entrepreneur, he brings it to every single project he takes on. Today, Jesse joins the podcast to share a few fun stories from our time at Cutco, including how he reached goals seen as impossible by managers 10+ years older than he was when he reached them, how to get highly talented people to buy into your vision, and how he makes things happen that have never been done before.
10/3/2018 • 56 minutes, 6 seconds
238: Rethinking and Disrupting Your Education with Danny Iny
Gone are the days when education was something that only happened at the start of your career. The name of today's game, both personally and professionally, is to be constantly learning: just enough, just in time, and never stopping. In today’s podcast, I have an intriguing conversation with Danny Iny – the CEO of Mirasee – who is on a mission to provide business education that equips professionals and entrepreneurs with the tools to impact their communities and change the world. I met Danny at a mastermind in Austin and was instantly impressed by his character, integrity, and value-driven approach. He cares deeply about the people he serves. Today, he joins the podcast to talk about the problems facing our education system and job market - and how you can use this transformational time to both get ahead and empower others. But… before you listen to the podcast, you can get a free copy of Danny’s new book, Leveraged Learning: How the Disruption of Education Helps Lifelong Learners, and Experts with Something to Teach. In it, he explores robust, affordable, and viable new models of education for both students and educators alike. (*You can download Danny’s book for free, here.) Show Notes To get access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/238
9/26/2018 • 31 minutes, 50 seconds
237: An Unconventional Approach to Making This Your Best Year Ever
Each December, Jon Berghoff and I team up with the Front Row Foundation to present the Best Year Ever Blueprint LIVE experience in San Diego, California. It’s a community-created experience… scientifically designed to invite reflection, awareness and reconnection with your highest/best self… and artfully engineered with nature, music, movement and space to help you amplify your most powerful strengths and access your biggest future. On today’s podcast, I’m joined by both Jon Berghoff and Front Row Foundation founder Jon Vroman to reveal an unconventional approach that you can immediately implement into your world, which happens to be exactly what makes the BYEB Live experience unlike any other in the world (literally). We want you to have your best day… year… and life ever—no matter where you’re at or what you’re doing—and to give you universally applicable principles to help you amplify your results for you, everyone you love, and everyone you lead. Join us for this Year's Best Year Ever LIVE Experience! To get more details on joining us for this year’s Best Year Ever Blueprint LIVE experience, visit www.BestYearEverLive.com. Get Today's Show Notes To get access to today's show notes, transcript, an resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/237
9/20/2018 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 4 seconds
236: Financial Advice from 9-time NY Times bestselling author - David Bach
David Bach is one of America’s favorite financial experts. He’s been teaching America about money on Oprah, the Today Show, CNBC, Fox, CBS, and just about everywhere else. Tony Robbins has gone so far as to call him “the financial expert you need when you’re intimidated by your finances.” He’s also a 9-time New York Times bestselling author – having sold over 7 million books. His latest is a newly updated and expanded 20th anniversary edition of his first book, Smart Women Finish Rich, which has been completely expanded and updated for today’s woman - and today’s world. Today, David joins the podcast to share his own journey, talk about how to make your financial dreams come true, why being a morning person has been so critical to his success, and much more… To get access to the full show notes, including transcript, audio, and links to resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/236
9/12/2018 • 50 minutes, 54 seconds
235: Hal's First Speech After Being Diagnosed with Cancer
While in the midst of battling cancer (three days after I received a 96-hour chemotherapy treatment), I left the hospital in Houston, TX and flew to Orlando, FL and gave my signature keynote speech in front of 2,500 distributors at the Pure Romance 2017 World Conference. It was the most terrifying speech of my life (because of the circumstances, which I expand on in the opening minutes of today’s podcast) and somehow turned out to be one of the best speeches I’ve ever given! Today’s podcast is a special episode – the audio from that speech. You’ll hear the story of the several times I hit rock bottom in my life, how I came up with the Miracle Morning, and the “emotional invincibility” strategy I’ve used to deal with everything life has thrown at me, and which you can use to maintain a positive emotional state in the midst of anything life throws at you (car accidents, cancer, traffic, bad days, difficult people… anything!) If you’ve never heard my Miracle Morning keynote before, now’s a great opportunity to listen. If you have, I hope you enjoy this refresher. To get access to the full show notes, including transcript, audio, and links to resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/235
9/5/2018 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 21 seconds
234: How to Eat to Improve Health, Boost Energy & Live Longer
Many people rely on multiple cups of coffee or products like 5 Hour Energy to get through the day. Far more of us choose not to prioritize our health until it becomes a serious issue - and one thing we often don’t think about is how the food we eat impacts our energy levels and resulting motivation (or lack thereof) throughout the day. Today, I’m talking to you about how to change that in order to naturally feel more energetic and live a longer, healthier, happier life. By the end of this episode, I want you to start to choose foods based on long-term health consequences instead of just taste. Along the way, I’ll share with you insights from my own eating habits, strategies to transform your overall diet, and how you can still eat yummy food for every single meal. To get access to today's audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/234
8/29/2018 • 55 minutes, 59 seconds
233: Discover What it Means to be Spiritually Fit - with Patricia Moreno
Patricia Moreno has been training, mentoring, and educating people all over the world for over 30 years. Her struggles with weight (she weighed in at 212 pounds in 8th grade), eating disorders, and body image led her to create IntenSati - a multidisciplinary study of fitness, martial arts, nutrition, dance, and spiritual practice, which is now taught by thousands of instructors all over the world. I met Patricia at a speaking event and quickly discovered that she views fitness as a “spiritual” practice beyond just the physical. In other words, you’ve got to be fit both inside and out. And since beating cancer, I’ve realized that our HEALTH is not merely important, it needs to be our #1 priority, otherwise we won’t have the energy to optimize and enjoy our other priorities. Patricia’s work has been acclaimed by international experts and featured in publications such as Shape, Vogue, and O: The Oprah Magazine, and I’m thrilled to have her on the podcast to share her story and introduce you to the power of “Spiritual Fitness.” To get access to today's audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/233
8/22/2018 • 38 minutes, 22 seconds
232: The Family Board Meeting Strategy - with Jim Sheils
When world class organizations like Harvard University, YPO, EO, and others want to help their people succeed at home, they call Jim Sheils. As the founder of 18 Summers, Jim is on a mission to deepen relationships for entrepreneur families. And his book, The Family Board Meeting, has been a game changer for me and my family. Jim and his wife have been referred to as “Crazy Glue for families.” His work helps parents connect with their children in fun and experiential ways, revolutionizes life as a family, and helps entrepreneurs balance success at work and at home. Jim’s views on education are also very much in alignment with my own, and he’s working to change our education system to better prepare children for the more practical affairs of life - and you’ll soon know why his book was recommended to me over and over again. To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/231.
8/15/2018 • 36 minutes, 22 seconds
231: Why We Should Stop Judging People (and what you can do instead)
Who are the people in your life who rub you the wrong way because of what they say or do? Is there anyone who you hold resentment towards? Maybe it’s much deeper than just being “rubbed the wrong way”—maybe you’ve been wronged and deeply hurt by someone in your life. In today’s solo podcast episode (this may be one of the most important episodes I’ve ever recorded), I explore why we judge others, how that’s detrimental for us, and how to never judge another person again—no matter what they say or do—so that you never have to suffer from the negative emotions that judgment creates. I also share my own experiences with forgiving people who have wronged me, practicing unconditional love, and why I always replace judgment with empathy—even with difficult people and in seemingly impossible situations. To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/231.
8/8/2018 • 30 minutes, 34 seconds
230: How to Own Your Niche as an Entrepreneur - with Christopher Lochhead
Jon Berghoff walked into Christopher Lochhead’s Play Bigger keynote at the One Life Fully Lived conference in Sacramento in 2016. Just a few minutes in, Jon realized that Christopher was expertly teaching how legendary companies (like Facebook) become that way by designing a category. Over the last few years, Christopher has gotten one question more than almost any other: “How does ‘category design’ apply to me if I’m not going to be the next Mark Zuckerberg?” His answer is Niche Down - a book about how “small” entrepreneurs and people who are seen as unique, different or ground-breaking achieve great success by developing niches of their own. He joins the podcast to share success stories of entrepreneurs selling crazy socks, sushi burritos, bundt cakes, reggae, surfing, and more - and you’ll almost definitely be surprised by what you learn. Show Notes & Resources To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/230
8/1/2018 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 44 seconds
229: Meet the Man Who Inspired My 8-Year Old Daughter – Brett Culp
You may remember a month or so ago when I emailed about the experience of me convincing my daughter to watch a documentary, which inspired her to ask me if we could deliver care package to homeless individuals, the next morning. Well, we did exactly that, and I’ve been blown away by the impact that the film made for her and our family. The film was Look To The Sky, and after being so moved by it, I reached out to the man who made the film, and asked him if I could interview him on the Achieve Your Goals podcast. It is my pleasure to introduce to you, Brett Culp. After serving as a personal cinematographer to Hollywood stars, iconic musicians, authors, athletes, and even royal families, Brett Culp has built a unique career telling tales of everyday superheroes. His heartwarming films capture human experiences and inspire people all over the world, and his work has been featured in USA Today, Entertainment Tonight, Wired, and The Hollywood Reporter. To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/229
7/25/2018 • 39 minutes, 55 seconds
228: How to Get More Out of Life with Chip Franks
It wasn't very long ago that Chip Franks was taken out on a stretcher in the middle of a conference for entrepreneurs after just having a stroke. As his wife cried and his children were alone in their hotel room, one question consumed his mind: "Did I tell them everything I wanted to tell them?" This led to him quitting his job to write a book outlining everything he’d want his kids to know if he wasn't around. The result? Life Lessons From Dad: 101 Ways To Get More Out of Life From Someone Who Loves You - a 685 page handbook for life. Chip is an entrepreneur at heart - he started early, selling calendars door to door as a child, and went on to build and sell a real estate and property management company after 20 years as a broker. He’s shared stages with Tony Robbins, Peter Diamandis, Lewis Howes, Daymond John, Simon Sinek, and today, he joins the podcast to share life lessons and his practical instructions for how to realize them. To get access to the full show notes, including key takeaways, transcript, and links to all resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/228
7/18/2018 • 32 minutes, 44 seconds
227: The Most Inspiring Person I’ve Ever Met – Nick Santonastasso
When Nick Santonastasso was born, he was given a 30% chance of surviving birth. One of only 12 people in the world born with Hanhart Syndrome – an extremely rare genetic disorder that caused Nick to be born with no legs, only one arm, and one finger. Growing up was hard, and Nick found himself self-loathing and thinking about ending his life. However, more than just surviving, Nick found his WHY when he became a high school wrestler and professional bodybuilder. Now, he is sharing his experience with people all over the world as a keynote speaker at schools, non-profits, as well as Fortune 500 companies. He can even count Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Tony Robbins among his admirers. I’m meeting Nick for the very first time today on the podcast. He shares stories of how he overcame his limitations to achieve everything he’s ever wanted, so that you can do the same. You’ll hear about what he did to survive the darkest years of his life, and how he’s built a truly extraordinary career out of using challenges to inspire people to push through their suffering and live life without limitations - just like he does. Get access to the full show notes, including the transcript, key takeaways, and links to all the resources mentioned by visiting HalElrod.com/227.
7/11/2018 • 45 minutes, 3 seconds
226: Conversations Worth Having - with Jackie Stavros and Jon Berghoff
Conversations are at the core of how we interact. We all know that conversations influence us, but we rarely stop to think about how much impact they have on our well-being and our ability to thrive. How effective would you say that you are at having conversations that significantly and positively impact the lives of the people on the other side of those conversations? Jackie Stavros is the author of Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagement, in which she teaches us how we can communicate better and flourish in all areas of our lives. When Jon Berghoff started the Flourishing Leadership Institute, he asked Dr. David Cooperrider for help. David’s response? "You need to talk to Jackie. She is a pioneer in the methodology of the work that I do." Jackie has since become a close mentor to Jon, a dear friend, and extraordinary at helping individuals and organizations to upgrade the conversations that they’re having. To get access to the full show notes, including the audio, transcript, and links to resources mentioned during this discussion, visit HalElrod.com/226
7/5/2018 • 33 minutes, 38 seconds
225: Overcoming Addictions - with Anna David
A well-respected expert in her field, Anna David is a New York Times bestselling author of two novels and four nonfiction books about addiction, recovery, and relationships. She has appeared on the Today Show, Dr. Drew, CBS Morning, and Insider. She’s been published in the New York Times, TIME, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, and has been written about in Forbes, Martha Stewart Living, Entrepreneur, Allure, and Women’s Health, among many others. Most recently, Anna and I co-authored the newest book in the Miracle Morning series, The Miracle Morning for Addiction Recovery: Letting Go of Who You've Been for Who You Can Become, along with Joe Polish - founder of Genius Recovery. During today’s conversation, here is a sneak-peek at what you’ll hear: About my own drug addiction in my 20s, which I’ve never spoken about publicly – until now. Why addiction is our #1 health crisis today - and the major misconceptions surrounding addicts (including the fact that an “addiction” can be much more than just drugs or alcohol). Anna’s story of how she developed an addiction to cocaine, alcohol, and Ambien, discovered the nature of her addiction while in rehab, and stayed sober after one unsuccessful experiment 18 years ago. The #1 most common trait that all addicts have in common. How you can help people currently struggling with addiction - and the importance of treating people with compassion instead of judgement. And much more… To get access to the full show notes, including the transcript, audio and links to all the resources mentioned during our discussion, visit HalElrod.com/225
6/27/2018 • 36 minutes, 13 seconds
224: A Conversation About Building Wealth - with Matthew Recore
Matt Recore (or “Matty” as I call him) is one of my best friends in the world. We met in 1999, our connection was instant, and we stayed up talking like schoolgirls until three o’clock in the morning. :^D Since then, we’ve developed an extraordinary friendship. He was a groomsman in my wedding, I became an ordained reverend to perform his and his wife’s marriage ceremony, he was by my side in both hospitals, during my car accident and my cancer journey, and we both happen to be mildly obsessed UFC fans. :^) Matt was also always financially ahead of everyone else I knew. He became a millionaire and figured out how to build wealth at a young age, and has kept it going—and growing—ever since. Everyone wants to achieve financial freedom to live the life they want, and today Matt joins the podcast to share not just how he did it, but how you can do the same. He also introduces his new book, How to Purchase Real Estate at 0% Interest: To Help Sellers Get What They Want and To Accumulate Paid Off Houses Faster For Your Retirement, in which he shares stories of how he exploded his net worth. To get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/224
6/20/2018 • 42 minutes, 32 seconds
223: How to Make Every Day the Best Day of Your Life - with Tony Carlston
Tony Carlston is the owner of Best Day of My Life – a lifestyle brand for people who want to promote and create gratitude, positivity, and happiness in their lives and the lives of people around them. Knowing your positive vibe and what our community values, I think you’re going to love this episode! :^) I wear Tony’s T-shirts often and I love the way that it gets people asking me, “Why is today the best day of your life?” I love coming up with authentic answers to that question, and I love the positive ripple effect that his company - which btw donates 10% of their proceeds to the Front Row Foundation - is having on the world. Today, in his first-ever podcast appearance, Tony discusses how he started a movement, built a fast-growing lifestyle brand, and the powerful experiences this company has led to. >> Special Announcement: Before you listen to the podcast, check this out: Tony made a special edition Best Day of My Life t-shirt with the “Miracle Morning” logo! :^D Click here and use the code HAL at checkout to get 10% off this limited-edition shirt (and anything else on the site).
6/13/2018 • 20 minutes, 9 seconds
222: The Art of Making Anything Happen - with Steve Sims
Steve Sims is a self-described “ugly kid” from the outskirts of London who wasn’t born into luxury, but holds his place there now. If you want to sing with your favorite rockstar, be serenaded by Andrea Bocelli, get married at the Vatican, or dive to the wreck of the Titanic … Steve makes it happen. Steve has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the London Sunday Times, the South China Post, and more. He’s also spoken at the Pentagon, twice at Harvard, countless other events - and is the author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Anything Happen. He’s also the founder of Bluefish, one of the world’s top personal concierge services, and an expert marketer in the luxury industry. Today, he joins the podcast to discuss his actionable strategies to achieve goals, share some of the coolest stories of his 20+ year career, and talk about what the world’s most powerful people REALLY want. To access today's show notes, including key takeaways, transcript, and links to resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/222
6/6/2018 • 42 minutes, 58 seconds
221: Get to Know the REAL Mel Robbins
Like many of you, I first discovered Mel Robbins through her TED Talk, How To Stop Screwing Yourself Over. Though it has over 14 million views, it’s just one of her major successes. She is also the author of The Five Second Rule, one of the most-read books of 2017 and an all-time best-seller on Audible, where she also now hosts Kick Ass with Mel Robbins. Today, Mel tells her story – how she became the Mel Robbins – in a candid conversation about her life, family, parents, values, and what made her who she is. To access show notes, transcript, and links to things mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/221
5/30/2018 • 49 minutes, 39 seconds
220: How I Became a Millionaire - with David Osborn
A few years ago, I was invited to speak at an event for the non-profit One Life Fully Lived. While I was there, I saw David Osborn speak for the first time, and I was captivated by his rare blend of authenticity, transparency, expertise, and contribution. He shared his story of transforming from a troubled youth into a self-made millionaire, showing us where every dollar came from as he amassed a fortune worth over $70 million. I’d met a few other millionaires, but none at that level - and few who were willing to openly share the real secrets to their success in a sincere effort to help others. You may have seen my email on Monday announcing that David and I co-authored a new book, Miracle Morning Millionaires: What the Wealthy Do Before 8 AM That Will Make You Rich. On today’s podcast episode, David shares his story, his background, and gets you inside the mind of someone who has achieved the financial freedom we'd all love to have. No matter who you are or what your personal income level is, you’re sure to benefit from his knowledge and insight. Get the show notes, transcript & resources mentioned by visiting HalElrod.com/220
5/23/2018 • 49 minutes, 25 seconds
219: Meet the Meanest Woman Alive – Linda Smith
Over her 40+ year career, Linda Smith has reached the summit of the legal profession. She’s litigated on behalf of IBM and Intel, and dealt with male egos as big as Michael Dell’s and Mick Jagger’s without ever breaking a stride. Linda is also a blogger and author at MeanestWomanAlive.com. She writes about confronting gender stereotypes, self-sabotage, alpha males, and how to seize and hold on to leadership positions. She believes that women should abandon the societal norms dictated by men and use their own playbook - as well as uniquely feminine advantages - to dominate in business. Today, Linda joins the podcast to discuss that playbook, Smashing Glass and Kicking Ass: Lessons from the Meanest Woman Alive. We talk about why a lack of women in leadership roles holds both women and great companies back, the potentially traumatic experiences that helped Linda become who she is today, and what “mean” really means. To get access to today's show notes, transcript, & resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/219
5/16/2018 • 38 minutes, 14 seconds
218: Breaking Through Fears and Getting Into Action with Rob Actis
From the moment I first heard Rob Actis’ voice in an audition, I knew that he would be the voice of The Miracle Morning audiobook series. As he was recording the first book, he started doing his SAVERS, stopped sleeping in until noon, and, amazingly, discovered that he was narrating a book that was changing his life in real-time. Rob decided at the age of 4 that he wanted to speak to the world. 54 years later, he’s a radio personality, commercial voice actor, and the leader of a new movement getting people motivated to take action in their lives. Today, Rob joins the podcast to discuss his new (and first) book, The Law of Action: Gain Perfect Clarity, Boost Your Confidence and Get More Results NOW. We talk about facing your fears head-on, what’s really going on when we procrastinate, and how to get unstuck when you’re in the planning stage - and truly transform your life. To get access to the full show notes and all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/218
5/9/2018 • 26 minutes, 2 seconds
217: The 5 Gs of Goal Setting with Ryan Snow
Today’s conversation turned out to be some of the most practical, actionable advice we’ve ever given on the AYG podcast. Ryan Snow is a #1 best-selling author, sales leader, business coach, and teacher. With extensive experience in the classroom and many years of work as a coach and mentor, his mission is to help people achieve extraordinary results in life, and in sales, through personal and professional development. Furthermore, Ryan inspired me to write The Miracle Morning book series—and for that, I’m forever indebted to him. Together, we co-authored The Miracle Morning for Salespeople, and Ryan has since been offering hugely popular workshops based on the book all over the country. Today, Ryan joins the podcast for a deep dive into his 5 Gs of Goal Setting. We talk about dreaming big, setting yourself up for future success (especially if you don’t love what you’re doing right now), and how to conquer your bad habits through accountability. Get access to the full show notes by visiting: HalElrod.com/217
5/2/2018 • 41 minutes, 45 seconds
216: Willpower Doesn’t Work - Author Interview with Ben Hardy
Benjamin Hardy has been the #1 writer on Medium.com since 2016. He writes about self-improvement, motivation, learning, and entrepreneurship, organically receives over 1,000 new email subscribers daily, and works to help his readers live in alignment with their highest values and visions. Last month, Benjamin sent me a copy of his new book, Willpower Doesn’t Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success. I started reading it immediately and was hooked. It’s phenomenal. Challenging everything we’ve been taught about what it takes to improve our lives, ourselves, and achieve our goals (hint: it’s not willpower), Benjamin enlightens us with a new paradigm that I believe is revolutionary in personal development. Today, he joins the podcast to talk about the book, what it means to be 100% committed to anything you truly want to achieve, and the power of shaping your environment. If you’ve ever set goals and fallen short of them, this is a must-listen. Get access to the full show notes, including links to resources mentioned by visiting HalElrod.com/216
4/25/2018 • 44 minutes, 19 seconds
215: Life & Business Advice from World Class Internet Marketer – Mike Koenigs
When I was diagnosed with cancer, someone I had admired for years reached out and selflessly offered to help me navigate my cancer journey. Expert internet marketer and recent stage 3 colorectal cancer survivor Mike Koenigs felt it was his duty to help in any way he possibly could, and this belief is the foundation of his success in the business world. Mike is a 13-time #1 bestselling author, speaker, active online personality, and entertainer with over 54,000 customers in 121 countries. He put together some of the biggest sales in online history - and has never stopped authentically reinventing himself. Today, Mike joins the podcast to discuss the dangers of overworking, the power of showing vulnerability in your business, and his upcoming Promote & Profit event, taking place this May 7-9 in San Diego, CA. AND… I’ll be speaking on the 9th, so I’d love to meet you there! :^) Get access to the full show notes, including audio, transcripts, & links to all the resources mentioned during today's discussion by visiting HalElrod.com/215
4/18/2018 • 41 minutes, 40 seconds
214: How to Bounce Back After Losing It All with Jordan Harbinger
For 11 ½ years, Jordan Harbinger hosted The Art of Charm. With over 4 million monthly downloads, it was one of the most successful podcasts in the world. However, an amicable split between Jordan and his partners became less than amicable, and with the rug swept out from under him, he had to rebuild from nothing. Jordan has since launched The Jordan Harbinger Show, and has quickly created an even better podcast - and one that does incredible numbers. In just a matter of months, he’s already received over 3 million downloads and over 1,000 reviews. Today, Jordan joins the podcast to talk about how devastated he initially was, how he bounced back, the ways helping others can lead to unexpected successes, and why it’s so crucial that every minute of his podcast is worth his listeners’ time. If you’re interested in hearing more from Jordan, click here to check out The Jordan Harbinger Show. To gain access to today's show notes, visit HalElrod.com/214
4/11/2018 • 50 minutes, 58 seconds
213: How Leaders Thrive in Adversity and Live Extraordinary Lives with Dr. James Kelley
Dr. James Kelley is a professor of marketing at the United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain, Dubai, the host of the Executives After Hours podcast, and the author of The Crucible’s Gift: 5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive in Adversity, which releases April 23. In his new book, Dr. Kelley explores how to lead an extraordinary life from a leadership perspective, the power of self-awareness and reflection, and the concept of relatableness: how to build trust and loyalty by giving someone the power of feeling listened to. Today, Dr. Kelley joins Jon Berghoff on the podcast to talk about the importance of diversity, challenging relationships, how to move negotiations in a mutually beneficial way, and more. Get access to the full show notes by visiting: HalElrod.com/213
4/4/2018 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 51 seconds
212: Creating Cash Flow and Getting Out of the Rat Race - with Tim Rhode
After retiring at age 40, Tim Rhode became the creative force behind 1lifefullylived.org—a non-profit that helps people master their lives, so together WE can change the world. He is also the co-founder of GoBundance, which is a tribe for healthy, wealthy, generous men who choose to lead epic lives. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Tim now for quite a few years, and I can truly say, he’s one of the most positive, uplifting and generous people I’ve ever met. Although Tim barely graduated high school and never attended any college, he went on to create the life of his dreams. After a very humble beginning (he was a grocery clerk until 25) Tim went on to build a real estate empire, which has afforded him the opportunity to retire at the early age of 40. Today, Tim shares the story of how he created financially freedom and the steps you can take to do the same! To get access the full show notes and all the resources mentioned during today's interview, visit HalElrod.com/212
3/28/2018 • 39 minutes, 30 seconds
211: What I Did To Beat Cancer
In October of 2016, I woke up in the middle of the night, struggling to breathe. Days later, I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia—a very rare and aggressive form of cancer—with a survival rate of 30%. I was told that I had a matter of days to start chemotherapy, or I would die. I took a somewhat unique approach to beating cancer that combined the best of Western medicine with holistic practices to detoxify my body as the chemo wreaked havoc upon it. Not only did I survive, but I experienced less side effects than most cancer patients. Today, I’m doing my first solo episode, in a very long time, to tell my story and present the Miracle Equation that helped save my life. Whether you know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer, you yourself have been diagnosed with cancer, or you simply want to minimize your risk of ever getting cancer, this episode is for you. Show Notes: HalElrod.com/211
3/21/2018 • 50 minutes, 49 seconds
210: Happiness & Fulfillment – What’s the difference?
Today I got together with my long-time friend, Carey Smolensky, to discuss an important topic that I don’t often talk about – happiness. Carey wanted to know where it sits in relation to passion and the way I live my life, and it was a joy to explore. Carey has also been helping to produce spectacular live events for years, including our annual Best Year Ever Blueprint, and after years of us twisting his arm he’s finally producing his own first major event—The Passion Summit—in Chicago on May 7th and 8th. At The Passion Summit, I will be presenting a brand new keynote—titled What Matters Most?—and helping to answer this universal question that we don’t typically ask. (If you’re interested in attending The Passion Summit, click here to register. Use the code YOPALVIP to save up to $350.) But before that, I think you’ll really enjoy today’s conversation about Happiness & Fulfillment. Show Notes: HalElrod.com/210
3/14/2018 • 26 minutes, 28 seconds
209: The World's Greatest (Literally) Talks #Positivity - with Phil Hellmuth Jr.
Phil Hellmuth Jr. set out from a very early age to become the greatest poker player of all time. 14 World Series of Poker Championships (and counting) later, it’s clear he succeeded. Beyond poker, he’s also a New York Times bestselling author, a TV commentator, and a tech investor. Now, Phil has a new goal: to inspire a global audience to do better, think bigger, do more, and achieve their dreams. His new book is called #Positivity, and in it, he shares his unique perspectives, as well as tools and strategies that you can implement right away. Today, Phil joins the podcast to share stories about setting (and meeting) goals of all sizes, why honesty sells, and why it’s so important to follow your code - no matter what it is. Get access to the full show notes: HalElrod.com/209
3/7/2018 • 38 minutes, 9 seconds
208: Own the Day, Own Your Life - with Aubrey Marcus
For the last two years, I’ve become a huge fan of Aubrey Marcus – podcast host, author, and the founder and CEO of Onnit, the leading supplement company for human optimization. Within the first few minutes of hearing Aubrey’s podcast (two years ago) I felt an instant connection with him as a deeply thoughtful, highly evolved, and exceptionally brilliant individual – one who I could learn A LOT from – and I think you will too. Aubrey recently released the book Own The Day, Own Your Life (available now for pre-order) - his personal manual for getting the most out of your body and mind on a daily basis. I’m about halfway through the book now, and I made significant changes to my daily routine – after reading just the first few chapters. Today, Aubrey joins me on the podcast to talk about his book, how to flip the script when the voice in your head is telling you not to do something that’s good for you, and how we can set ourselves up for success in a world that doesn’t always have our health and well-being in mind. Get access to the full show notes: halelrod.com/208. Or click here to WATCH Hal and Aubrey’s interview via video on YouTube.
2/28/2018 • 58 minutes, 19 seconds
207: Ask Hal Anything - 20 Questions from The Miracle Morning Community
This week on the Achieve Your Goals podcast, we’re doing something a little bit different… I’m answering questions straight from The Miracle Morning community about all sorts of topics, including how I plan my week, how to keep up with your SAVERS when you’re short on time, my favorite tools for staying organized, and upcoming projects I’m looking forward to sharing with you. Get access to the full show notes by visiting http://halelrod.com/207
2/21/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 40 seconds
206: The Million-Dollar One-Person Business with Elaine Pofeldt
Elaine Pofeldt is an author and independent journalist who writes for Fortune, Money, CNBC, Inc., Forbes, Crain’s New York Business, and the Economist Intelligence Unit. In her new book, The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business: Make Great Money. Work the Way You Like. Have the Life You Want, recently published by Random House, she outlines the secrets of successful solo entrepreneurs—in all types of industries—who have built and are running 7-figure businesses, so that you can learn how you can do the same. Today, Elaine joins the podcast to talk about how she caught on to this trend, why it’s happening, and how you—as an entrepreneur or wantrepreneur—can use these strategies to grow or launch your business. Access the full show notes by visiting http://halelrod.com/206
2/14/2018 • 38 minutes, 13 seconds
205: Facing Fear & Finding Your Mission with Dr. Richard Shuster
Having survived a near-death experience myself (or maybe two of them?), I am pleased to bring you today’s guest Dr. Richard Shuster, who walked away from a near-death experience that forever changed his life’s journey - and led him to become the neuroscientist and altruist he is today. After Jon Berghoff’s recent appearance on Richard’s podcast, The Daily Helping, Richard joins us to teach you how to Face YOUR Fears and Find Your Mission, sharing his inspiring true story - and the unexpected twists and turns that brought him into alignment with his mission. Get access to the full show notes by visiting http://halelrod.com/205
2/8/2018 • 26 minutes, 17 seconds
204: Learn How to Build a Community with Jayson Gaignard
After many years earning 22 times the national average income, Jayson Gaignard realized that he wasn’t 22 times happier, so he decided to walk away. He felt stuck on the entrepreneurial hamster wheel, building a business he hated to buy things he didn’t need, to impress people he didn’t necessarily like. While he looked highly successful on the outside, he was completely bankrupt on the inside. Fast forward to today, and Jayson’s life is virtually unrecognizable from what it was only a few short years ago... Praised by Forbes as a “Networker to Watch” in 2015 and Founder of one of the top events in the world for entrepreneurs — MastermindTalks — which has featured world-renowned entrepreneurs such as Tim Ferriss, Gary Vaynerchuk, James Altucher, Guy Kawasaki, and hundreds more. Today, Jayson joins the podcast to share stories about recovering from his personal rock bottom, along with his strategies for building a community that makes a meaningful impact. You’ll also learn why the right combination of ignorance, confidence, and hard work can help you achieve your biggest goals! Get access to the full show notes by visiting: http://halelrod.com/204
1/31/2018 • 46 minutes, 48 seconds
203: Music with a Message - Empowering New Songs from Brotha James
My good friend Jeremy “Brotha James” Reisig has dedicated his life to creating music with a message. After years of creating, playing, and performing for audiences of all ages, Brotha James is getting ready to release his debut album—Abracadabra—and today, he’s playing songs, telling stories, and letting you know how you can help bring this vision to life. To support Brotha James and become a part of the making of this wonderful new album, check out his crowdfunding campaign by visiting http://kck.st/2BoCQtJ or simply search "Brotha James" in Kickstarter! Show Notes: http://halelrod.com/203
1/24/2018 • 50 minutes, 33 seconds
202: Get to Know the “Real” Jon Berghoff
We’ve got a special conversation lined up for the Achieve Your Goals podcast today. Jon Berghoff gets interviewed by Dr. Richard Shuster, host of The Daily Helping Podcast. Told differently than you’ve ever heard it before, Jon Berghoff shares the story of his journey and the many unexpected turns along the way that made him who he is. Get access to the full show notes by visiting http://halelrod.com/202
1/17/2018 • 38 minutes, 26 seconds
201: My Top 3 Tips for Achieving Your Goals in 2018
Almost everyone has big plans to change their lives for the better starting each New Year’s Day, yet so many people will fall out of the groove and lose the motivation to push forward. Will you still be hitting the gym, eating healthier, writing that book, or pursuing that new personal or professional goal after January has come and gone? Jon Berghoff and I share our top 3 strategies to help you achieve your goals in 2018 and beyond! Get the full show notes by visiting: http://halelrod.com/201
1/5/2018 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 58 seconds
200: Life Lessons from a Generous Multi-Millionaire with David Osborn
David Osborn has had massive success in real estate, building one of the world’s top brokerages and founding over 50 companies in less than a decade. However, what truly defines David isn’t just his professional achievements. It’s his dedication to personal growth—and being the best husband, father, businessman, and all-around human he can possibly be, no matter what life throws his way. Today, I wanted to share a very special conversation that was recorded at this year's Best Year Ever Blueprint event. David joins Jon Berghoff on stage to discuss his surprising journey and how inner change can reshape the world for the better. click HERE to find out how you can join David and many other high achieving entrepreneurs at the GoBundance 6th Annual Winter Adventure Mastermind (Jan 16th - 20th). Show notes: http://halelrod.com/200
12/27/2017 • 44 minutes, 23 seconds
199: Connecting Mind, Body and Spirit with Andrea Riggs
Andrea Riggs has an incredible gift to command and lead a room of people through motion, and her unique combination of both personal development and yoga training has made her an invaluable member of our Best Year Ever Blueprint team, leading our attendees through high energy movement every year in San Diego. Andrea joins the podcast today to talk about the experiences and risks that led her to the best work of her life, why physical movement is so crucial to problem solving, her new book, Gypsy Living, and her upcoming course, the Trifecta Guide Program. If you’re interested in Andrea’s 9-week Trifecta Guide Program and want to learn how you too can live your most daring adventure & unleash your Gypsy Spirit, visit https://www.gypsyfam.com/the-trifecta-guide-program/ to discover everything you need to know. To access today's show notes, resources, transcript and audio, visit http://halelrod.com/199
12/20/2017 • 42 minutes, 45 seconds
198: Rethinking Education for the 21st Century with Jeff and Laura Sandefer
For decades, parents, educators, and students have talked about the constraints and frustrations of traditional schooling. In almost all schools, students end up figuratively chained to their desks and bored out of their minds—and they suffer personally and academically as a result. Today you're going to discover a revolutionary new kind of school that prepares students to become leaders of tomorrow through hands on, real world learning. To learn more, visit http://halelrod.com/198
12/13/2017 • 37 minutes, 10 seconds
197: Elevating Gratitude on the Planet by 1% with Mr. Thank You
There’s always someone to thank and appreciate. So why don’t we tell people what they mean to us more often? Why do we let excuses like — “I’m too busy” or “What difference will it make?” — get in the way of showing our appreciation to the people who bring value to our lives? John Israel, Founder of the Mr. Thank You Project, joins the podcast to share his mission—to elevate the level of gratitude on the planet by inspiring 74 million Thank You cards. He kicked it off by writing five (5) Thank You cards every day for an entire year, which even got him featured on ABC News! What if everyone in your life knew what they meant to you? Ready to take one small step? Simply start by thanking one person you care about. Then visit https://mrthankyou.com/ to join the movement! Show Notes: http://halelrod.com/197
12/7/2017 • 38 minutes, 17 seconds
196: Cracking the Community Code - What just happened at BYEB 2017?
When Community is given a transcendent purpose, it becomes one of the fastest ways for members of that community to come alive as individuals. That’s what you’ll quickly discover from today’s discussion. Only a few weeks ago, we wrapped up the 4th annual BYEB, which brought together 400 people from 16 different countries around the world. Today, Jon Berghoff jumps on the mic to reflect on some of the most memorable moments from the event and speaks from his heart about the power of community. Get access to the full show notes, including resources mentioned and transcripts by visiting http://halelrod.com/196
11/30/2017 • 25 minutes, 2 seconds
194: Meet One of the “50 Must-Follow Women Entrepreneurs In 2017”
Dana Malstaff is the CEO, author & founder of Boss Mom. In addition to being a proud mother, Dana is an entrepreneur with over 20,000 people in her community, published author, business strategist, podcaster, and is recognized as one of the “50 Must-Follow Women Entrepreneurs in 2017” by Huffington Post. Get access to the full show notes here: http://halelrod.com/194
11/15/2017 • 24 minutes, 16 seconds
193: How to Overcome & Achieve (Almost) Anything with Rob Dial
I’m a believer in the “ripple effect”... the idea that one lesson or moment in life can spark something that will change you and the world in bigger ways than you can imagine. And recently, I sat down with Rob Dial (one of my first coaching clients) to share the lessons that have had this effect on my own life and personal development. We talk about the lessons that have helped me stay positive in the middle of life’s biggest challenges (including my most recent battle with cancer) and how to apply them to yours. To access today's audio, show notes, transcript and resources visit: http://halelrod.com/193
11/9/2017 • 36 minutes, 34 seconds
192: How to Harness the Power of Visualization to Achieve Your Goals Consistently
As the founder of the Flourishing Leadership Institute, one aspect of Jon Berghoff’s job is to use visualization as a tool to create high impact solutions for organizations seeking revolutionary change. Why that is important for you today is that these same principles can be applied on an individual level to completely shift how you think about achieving success in your own life. The conversation you’re about to hear (which originally aired on Rob Dial’s MWF Motivation Podcast) is a sneak peek into just how powerful visualization can be on achieving your goals. Jon Berghoff will be teaching these visualization methodologies next month at this year’s Best Year Ever Blueprint [LIVE] experience. Click here to find out how you can join us and learn from Jon in-person! Show Notes Click here to get access to the full show notes, including resources mentioned and transcripts!
11/1/2017 • 56 minutes, 40 seconds
191: Meet one of my heroes in life and business – Joe Polish
Joe Polish is one of the most successful marketers on the planet! He has lived the struggle and has had amazing success in spite of it. In today’s conversation, Joe tells his story and explains how he overcame severe childhood trauma and became a best-selling author who works with entrepreneurs like Sir Richard Branson, Tony Robbins and Tim Ferriss. Joe is one of the featured BYEB Instructors during Entrepreneur Day at this year's Best Year Ever [Blueprint] LIVE Experience, Nov 17-19. Click here if you’d like to learn from Joe - in person! To access the full show notes including the transcript and links to resources mentioned, visit: http://halelrod.com/191
10/25/2017 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 5 seconds
190: 4 Scientifically Proven Ways to Breakthrough Your Fears
Fear, doubt, hesitation, anxiety, concern, frustration, self-limiting beliefs.... Whatever you want to call it, we’ve all been there. So, how can you proactively overcome all of it? In this discussion, Jon Berghoff shares from the heart and opens up about his experience with FEAR—yup, even an uber successful guy like Jon struggles with such self-imposed limitations. In fact, it’s something he’s had to deal with for his whole life. As he puts it, “I live with fear. It’s not something that ever goes away.” Maybe he can’t eliminate it—I don’t think anyone can—but he does consciously decide how to work with it. Today he’s going to share the 4 scientifically proven ways to breakthrough your fears. Full Show Notes: http://halelrod.com/190
10/18/2017 • 40 minutes, 41 seconds
189: Science Proves This Is the #1 Way to Find Deeper Meaning In Your Life
What kind of future would give YOU the greatest sense of pride, meaning and fulfillment? We know that when we connect with our strengths, we perform at a much higher level. Yet, far too often, we look at what’s wrong, what’s broken and what’s missing as a way to solve our problems and find fulfillment in our lives. What if instead, we looked at where we’ve been at our best—and then determined the factors that led to that success by asking better questions. Questions that would not only help us find deeper meaning in our own lives, but would create a shared sense of purpose in the lives of others. That’s what you’re going to learn about today. In fact, we’re doing something a little different. We’re going to be replaying a recent conversation between Jon Berghoff and host of The Millionaire Mindcast podcast, Matty Aitchison. When I heard this discussion, I knew I had to share it with our community, as it’s loaded with insight! Jon also reminds us that as a leader, you not only need to build the habit and practice of asking great questions, but you also have to build the habit of allowing yourself to not get attached to your first answer. Don’t be afraid to let your answers evolve!
10/11/2017 • 59 minutes, 33 seconds
188: Is Passion Necessary? How to Find Deeper Meaning and Purpose in Your Life
Today’s conversation is with a man who runs six companies and is responsible for producing thousands of live events for corporate and social clients, worldwide—including the Best Year Ever Blueprint LIVE experience, which combines cutting edge experiential learning, live music, and an unparalleled level of engagement that produces immediate and lasting transformations for every person in attendance. As Carey Smolenksky shares his entrepreneurial journey with you, you’ll learn why passion and helping others makes a world of difference in your success. Of course, Carey didn’t build a business empire overnight. In fact, there tends to be an overwhelming amount of challenges that can arise in his line of work. As he puts it, “A problem has a negative connotation. A challenge allows itself to present solutions.” He will teach you how to see your problems from a completely different angle—and show you how to overcome the uncontrollable circumstances that we all have to face in life. In this discussion, he will also share the big lessons from his book Living Life with PASSION and Helping Others, including how to shift your mindset so you can find deeper meaning and purpose in both your personal and professional life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Lessons on building lifetime relationships—both personally and professionally. The power of contribution and why it always comes back full circle! Carey shares lessons from his book Living Life with PASSION and Helping Others. Finding purpose in life’s uncontrollable circumstances—Jon and Carey exchange very personal stories that will help you find deeper meaning during incredibly tough times. Visit http://halelrod.com/188 to get access to show notes, transcripts, links & resources.
10/5/2017 • 42 minutes, 6 seconds
187: The 4 Questions That Will Change Your Life
Imagine if you possessed 4 powerful questions that would automatically put you in a positive state of mind, improve your relationships with every person in your life, and deepen your sense of purpose. Today’s podcast episode is an unscripted conversation between Hal Elrod and Jon Berghoff that originally aired live, this past Tuesday. You’re about to listen to Hal and Jon engaging in a very personal dialogue about 4 scientifically backed questions that have the power to completely change your life. Full show notes: http://halelrod.com/187 KEY TAKEAWAYS Question #1 can lead to both immediate and lasting motivation, fuel and sustainable drive. Aaron Hurst, CEO of Imperative and author of The Purpose Economy would suggest that this question has redefined what it means to be our best at work and at home. Question #2 will reconnect you with your highest capabilities, unlimited potential, and your greatest capacity for new levels of fulfillment and achievement. Over 19 million people have asked this question in the past 15 years... you don't want to miss the boat! Question #3 will enable you to redefine the "DNA" that dictates if and how effectively you take action. Researchers Danah Zohar and Ian Marshall would consider this question to be at the root of what it means to develop our Spiritual Intelligence. Question #4 is one that leading scientists like Dr. Barbara Fredrickson and Dr. Carol Dweck, from the field of Positive Psychology, have determined this question to be the highest determinant of your ability to "shape your destiny". *BONUS* Guided Visualization: This will be one of the highlights of your day when you listen to today’s episode. Jon leads you through a powerful and inspiring guided visualization! You’ll also receive his best advice for taking the images in your mind and turning them into reality. Full show notes: http://halelrod.com/187
9/28/2017 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 20 seconds
186: Sharing YOUR Message with the World - A Powerful Strategy to Increase Your Income & Impact with Pete Vargas
Since 2003, Pete Vargas and his team have booked over 25,000 events that have generated more than $40 million in revenue—and reached tens of millions of people through the speakers and organizations they serve. Pete is the Founder and CEO of Advance Your Reach, a company that helps speakers, authors, entrepreneurs and organizations find and book stages, so they can share their message and scale their expertise to the world. In today's conversation, Pete explains why booking stages is one of the most powerful strategies to build your business. (Don't miss the video replay here) Maybe you’re thinking “But Hal, I’m not a public speaker, does this really apply to me?” YES! In fact, the principles Pete teaches can be applied to any situation where you have to connect with someone on a deeper level. He even explains how his techniques can help you create more engaging moments with your kids. And for the seasoned “Road Warriors” out there—who hate being away from your family—Pete will explain why you only need 6-12 stages per year to grow your business! Ready to get access to Pete’s step-by-step process for sharing your message with the world and increasing your income and impact as a result? KEY TAKEAWAYS How he turned the challenges of growing up in a broken home into an opportunity to build his career—which has led to booking 25,000+ stages for businesses just like yours, all around the world! The 4-step Story Braid Framework that will capture the attention of your audience and give them a reason to take action. Find out why it’s critical to lead with your heart if you want people to listen to your message. How to use vulnerability in a powerful way to connect with your audience, while still positioning yourself as the expert—Don’t forget, practice & preparation are still key! The 5-step process to winning the stage of your dreams—Including a complete breakdown of the tools and techniques Pete uses to land stages like the White House. Learn the 2 most important factors for fully leveraging the stage once you’ve won it! And much more… AYG TWEETABLE ''Once you open up someone's heart, their minds will listen.'' - Pete Vargas EPISODE RESOURCES Advance Your Reach Download Pete’s Unstoppable Stage Campaign Stage Execution Workshop Best Year Ever Blueprint Richard Boyatzis - Emotional Intelligence Nicholas Kusmich BombBomb.com/reach CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
9/20/2017 • 53 minutes, 26 seconds
185: 5 Best Friends—Revisiting Lessons from 20 Years of Supporting Each Other
Nobody succeeds alone. That’s the simple, yet very important takeaway from today’s conversation. When I was young, I didn’t believe I needed anybody’s help. I wanted to prove to the world that my success was mine—that I had made it completely on my own. Well, as you can probably imagine, that didn’t work out so well! Luckily, I started to recognize the power of relationships and how building a support system of likeminded and like-hearted individuals would not only catapult the success of my business endeavors, but would also bring a completely different level of joy and fulfillment into my life. 20 years later, I’m fortunate to be surrounded by an incredibly talented group of friends. Together we have empowered each other to succeed well beyond what we ever dreamed possible. In today’s roundtable discussion, 5 best friends—myself, Jon Berghoff (co-creator of the Best Year Ever Blueprint LIVE Experience), Jon Vroman (founder of Front Row Foundation), John Ruhlin (author of Giftology), and John Kane (record-setting endurance athlete)—revisit the biggest lessons from two decades of supporting each other. You’ll see that we have a lot of fun reliving past stories, sharing meaningful moments, and discussing the values and philosophies that have shaped our lives. You’ll also hear why the Front Row Foundation (think make-a-wish meets Tony Robbins) is the glue that keeps us all connected and how the values behind the organization are fully aligned with the way we are living and succeeding together! KEY TAKEAWAYS Leveraging the power of HUMOR in the midst of adversity—What Hal’s battle with cancer can teach us about making the most out of difficult situations. Why nobody succeeds on their own—You’ll hear how a willingness to serve and support one another allowed 5 friends to succeed beyond their wildest dreams. The not-so-obvious benefits that are hidden in your relationships—5 best friends express their gratitude and describe how the culture of one company brought them together. Find out what the Front Row Foundation means to each of us and how an organization that started off as a way to help people fight life threatening illnesses, has grown into a way of living! Jon Berghoff also shares an incredibly touching story of Front Row recipient, Sophie, and the moment she got to meet Kelly Clarkson—this story will really help you appreciate how precious YOUR life truly is! Big lessons from Jon Vroman’s book—The Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with the Art of Moment Making—including how to become a moment maker for the people you love and care about the most. Why a partnership was born between the Best Year Ever [Blueprint] and the Front Row Foundation and why it’s giving BYEB attendees a higher sense of purpose. And much more… AYG TWEETABLE ''When we have purpose, we find power.'' - Jon Vroman EPISODE RESOURCES Best Year Ever [Blueprint] The Front Row Foundation The Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with the Art of Moment Making Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
9/13/2017 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 34 seconds
184: Up-leveling Your Health & Happiness with Drew Canole — Part 2
If you tuned in to the Achieve Your Goals podcast last week, you would have heard Drew Canole’s incredible entrepreneurial journey and how he was able to transform his life from being unhappy and unfulfilled, to starting a world-class health and wellness brand that’s now inspiring 4.7 million people around the world. If you didn’t get to hear it, go check it out right here! The big lesson Drew taught us last week, is that regardless of where you’re at, transformation is possible. Today, I’m excited to release Part 2 of this conversation, which is even juicier!—that was an Organifi pun ;) — BTW, use promo code “miracle morning” to get 20% off select products! As you’ll soon hear, something funny happened to Drew when he became less focused on himself and more focused on serving others… His business skyrocketed! Listen in as Drew shares the mental, physical, and spiritual principles that have allowed him to raise the vibration of the world and take his business to an entirely new level. By the end of this discussion, you’ll feel empowered to take even greater control over your business, your relationships, and the overall way that you live your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS The “it’s not about me” mantra that will help your business succeed, while positively impacting the world! Why humanity is your family and “We’re in this Together.” The “why” that makes you cry—how to tap into your feelings, visualize your success and unleash the best version of yourself. The art of Full Spectrum Flourishing and why it’s critical to empower your team with a bigger purpose. And much more… AYG TWEETABLE ''Humanity is my family and I get inspired by that.'' - Drew Canole EPISODE RESOURCES FitLife.TV Drew Canole on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube Organifi - Use promo code “miracle morning” for a 20% discount! Mucus Clearing Morning Elixir The Best Year Ever Blueprint The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment Feed The Future Sean Stephenson The Purpose Economy, Expanded and Updated: How Your Desire for Impact, Personal Growth and Community Is Changing the World State of American Workplace Purpose Index Café Gratitude CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
9/7/2017 • 23 minutes, 4 seconds
183: Up-leveling Your Health & Happiness with Drew Canole — Part 1
Have you ever stopped and asked yourself why people (i.e. you and me) tend to work hard to accumulate stuff that we don’t really need? Today’s conversation with Drew Canole will open your eyes to another way of thinking, being, and living. At one point, Drew was chasing everything for all the wrong reasons. The money, the stylish car, the big house and the fancy clothes — all of his goals were being driven by external factors. His fleeting approach to life lacked purpose and left him completely unfulfilled, unhappy, and 40lbs overweight. Today, Drew Canole is a rockstar in the world of fitness, nutrition, and mindset. As the Founder and CEO of Fitlife.TV, a bestselling author and the creator of Organifi, he is helping millions of people around the world to transform their lives. So, how exactly did Drew make such an incredible shift to the way he was living? How did he ditch the self-absorbed lifestyle and start uniting the world through health and happiness? You’re going to find out in this incredible conversation how he did it and how you can too! By the way, although Drew is a leading influencer in the world of fitness, this discussion is not just about taking care of your physical health. In fact, Jon and Drew actually talk a lot more about strategies for managing your inner mental game, so you can further succeed in business and life. You'll recognize quickly that Drew wears his heart on his sleeve and the passion he has for helping others is sure to leave a lasting impression. Drew brings so much value on the topics of mindset, finding purpose, and achieving your goals that we decided to cut this one into 2 parts so you can absorb it all without missing a thing! KEY TAKEAWAYS What growing up in Lake City, Michigan taught Drew about the person he wanted to become—What do you value and how are those values guiding your own life? How Drew quit his finance job to start a world-class health and wellness brand that’s now inspiring 4.7 million people around the world. How to use the power of “what if” to shift your mindset and transform the way you’re living your life. That we’re all consciously connected to one another on a much deeper level than you may think. The revitalization routine that will unlock your level 10 performance! And much more… AYG TWEETABLE ''What’s inside of you is your heart and that’s what the world wants to see.'' - Drew Canole EPISODE RESOURCES FitLife.TV Drew Canole on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube Organifi - Use promo code “miracle morning” for a 20% discount! Mucus Clearing Morning Elixir The Best Year Ever Blueprint The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment Feed The Future Sean Stephenson The Purpose Economy, Expanded and Updated: How Your Desire for Impact, Personal Growth and Community Is Changing the World State of American Workplace Purpose Index Café Gratitude CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
8/30/2017 • 29 minutes, 33 seconds
182: The debut of the brand new “Miracle Morning” song!
Last week, I released Part 1 of a musical conversation between Brotha James (aka my good friend, Jeremy Reisig) and Jon Berghoff. They shared some fascinating never-before-told stories and jammed out to a few of my favorite songs, including “Grateful” and “The Front Row Anthem.” Today we release Part 2, and you’ll hear the debut of the brand new Miracle Morning song! The power of music is undeniable, but Brotha James, takes it to a whole new level by combining music with positive affirmations. His mission is to spread love and joy through music, messages, and inspirational living, and that’s why I invite Brotha James to perform at all of our live events. Of all of the Brotha James songs, I think #3 may be my favorite. But then again, I may be a little biased ;^) KEY TAKEAWAYS During Part 2 of this musical conversation, you’ll get to experience 3 more inspiring Brotha James songs: Song/Message #1: “Slow Down”—Far too often, we feel the need to move faster, especially when we look at what others are doing. This song is all about slowing things down and appreciating the little things in life that keep us grounded. Song/Message #2: “Abracadabra”—A lot of us associate the word ‘abracadabra’ with magic. This song is about the magic you can create in your own life. It’s about deciding that you can do anything you want to do, if you’re willing to go for it. Song/Message #3: “Miracle Morning”—Brotha James once asked me “Hal, what is a miracle morning?” My response was simple… “It’s any time you wake up before you have to and do something that empowers you to become the best version of yourself.” That’s what this song is all about. AYG TWEETABLE ''How do I lift people up, through the words I use in the music I write.'' - Brotha James EPISODE RESOURCES Brotha James The Rhythm of Life Best Year Ever Blueprint Front Row Foundation Quantum Leap Mastermind The Power of Musical Affirmations Text the word ‘animal’ to 33444 and Brotha James will send you the animal track, which is all about breaking through barriers and being animalistic in the pursuit of our dreams. CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
8/23/2017 • 34 minutes, 50 seconds
181: Meet my #1 favorite Motivational Musician… Brotha James (Part 1)
What if you could listen to music every day that not only sounded great, but the lyrics actually programmed your subconscious mind so that you automatically felt happier, more grateful, and even more motivated? You’re about to meet the man Brotha James (Real Name: Jeremy Reisig), who has dedicated his life to creating “Music with a Message.” He is a musician, speaker and entrepreneur, who is on a mission to spread love and joy through music, messages, and inspirational living. His positive energy is contagious and his enthusiasm for creating, playing and performing helps him engage audiences of all ages. In this 2-part rhythmic conversation, join two of my greatest friends, Jon Berghoff and Brotha James as they jam out to 6 different songs, each with a meaningful message that will help you to become the best version of yourself and start living life to the fullest. What I absolutely love about Brotha James is that every single lyric he writes, is written with purpose and his message to all audiences is the same: be a dreamer, be animalistic in pursuit of those dreams, be good to yourself and others, and be grateful. KEY TAKEAWAYS During Part 1 of this conversation, you’ll get to experience 2 of my favorite Brotha James songs: Song/Message #1: “Gratitude”—Instead of focusing on the negative, learn how to reprogram your mind to see gratitude all around you and use it to propel your life forward. Song/Message #2: “Living In the Front Row”—What can you learn from your Front Row experiences? Reflect on your front row moments, write them down and see how that feeling transforms your life. Plus, you'll also get to hear: The story of how Jon Berghoff and Brotha James met. How to change lives with the power of positivity and random acts of kindness. And so much more… AYG TWEETABLE ''Contribution is what gives us that feeling inside that we’re truly living'' - Brotha James EPISODE RESOURCES Brotha James The Rhythm of Life Best Year Ever Blueprint Front Row Foundation Quantum Leap Mastermind The Power of Musical Affirmations Text the word ‘animal’ to 33444 and Brotha James will send you the animal track, which is all about breaking through barriers and being animalistic in the pursuit of our dreams. CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
8/16/2017 • 29 minutes, 34 seconds
180: Learn the Magic Moment Mindset to Elevate Your Life with Jeff Kaylor
He has performed in over 300 cities in 22 countries and for the past 8 years he has created award winning magic illusions used by the top magicians in the world. Jeff Kaylor is a Magician, Keynote Speaker and Founder of The Magic Estate — a collaborative group of likeminded individuals who live under one roof and support each other in their creative and entrepreneurial endeavors. Today, Jeff joins my pal Jon Berghoff to share his unique methodology for developing a mindset that will allow you to imaginatively love, surprise and celebrate the people in your life. Jeff performed at our Best Year Ever Blueprint last year, and blew everyone away — not only through the art of magic, but also with his unique ability to inspire a childlike sense of wonder and amazement with everyone in the room. His presence at the event was exceptional and this conversation is no different. KEY TAKEAWAYS Jeff’s 4-part process to creating magic moments that make people come alive! How the magic moment mindset can help you improve every aspect of your life, and the lives of the people you care most about. All about The Magic Estate — why does Jeff live with a mindreader, motivational speaker, illusionist, magician, inventor, dolphin trainer, lawyer/hypnotist, and comedian? The value of mentorship and Jeff’s selfless approach to attracting and working with people you can learn the most from. How to make every single relationship in your life better in 52 weeks. Learn to elevate customer appreciation by finding opportunities in negative customer experiences. And much more… AYG TWEETABLE ''Work hard when people aren’t watching so you’re the best at whatever you do when they are watching.'' - Jeff Kaylor EPISODE RESOURCES JeffKaylor.com The Magic Estate 52/5 Challenge The Best Year Ever Blueprint Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success FanFest.com Mathias Piano Man What Do We Truly Need In Our Lives? Michael Ammar Brendon Burchard David Cooperrider Tony Robbins Positivity: Top-Notch Research Reveals the Upward Spiral That Will Change Your Life Brotha James CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
8/9/2017 • 46 minutes, 46 seconds
179: Grabbing Life BIG! – A Conversation with Mike McCarthy
Do you regularly spend time with people who are challenging you to set bigger goals, and helping you to achieve your goals? Our ability to achieve our goals can be greatly influenced by the people we spend the most time with. Not only can they push us to succeed, but they can also help us define what that success looks like. If you’re like most, financial freedom is an important goal. But what else do you value? What about contribution, health, family, accountability, or even bucket-list adventures? In today’s conversation, Jon Berghoff talks with Mike McCarthy in his home in Colorado to discuss what it takes to live your truth and grab life big. Mike is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder and CEO of GoBundance, an Adventure Masterminding group of hard charging entrepreneurs who want to lead epic lives! He also happens to be the co-author of The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families, co-creator of GratefulParent.com, and is the Regional Owner for the Keller Williams Realty Greater Pennsylvania Region, which covers Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Southern New Jersey. What I love most about this episode, is how Mike includes his family in achieving his goals. He doesn’t let the fact that he’s got kids—or anything else in his life—hold him back from grabbing life big, and neither should you! KEY TAKEAWAYS A new mindset about “Grabbing Life Big!” that will help you to achieve your goals. The GoBundance tribe’s 6 pillars of strength and what they can teach you about prioritizing what matters most. Why you don’t have to give up on your goals and dreams, just because you have children. Adapting the Miracle Morning routine for you and your children. How a Spirit Coach helped Mike tap into his most authentic self, uncover his biggest strengths, and access a deeper wisdom he never knew he had. A really fun exercise to overcome the FEAR of being rejected. And much more… AYG TWEETABLE ''We’re all infinite spirit with infinite potential'' - Mike McCarthy EPISODE RESOURCES GoMikeMcCarthy.com GoBundance GoBundance 6th Annual Winter Adventure The Best Year Ever Blueprint The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families The Front Row Factor Community David Osborn Tim Rhode Matt Aitchison Pat Hiban Spirit Led Instead: The Little Tool Book of Limitless Transformation Wealth Can't Wait: Avoid the 7 Wealth Traps, Implement the 7 Business Pillars, and Complete a Life Audit Today! CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
8/2/2017 • 37 minutes, 49 seconds
178: Beating Cancer: A Dialogue On What Matters Most with Jon and Hal (Part 2)
When we accept life before it happens, we get to keep the power that adversity will try to take away from us. We get to control the narrative. Instead of focusing on “why me?”, we can instead choose how we give meaning to something. In other words, adversity doesn’t hurt you, it serves you! Which is what you learned in Part 1 of “Beating Cancer: A Dialogue On Converting Adversity into Advantage”. If you haven’t heard it, I encourage you to go back and check it out! In Part 2, we continue the conversation and dive deep into what matters the most. I break down the most profound lessons learned since being diagnosed with cancer, including the 3 factors (Perspective, Love & Gratitude, and Freedom) that have completely transformed the way I now see the world. This conversation actually may surprise a lot of listeners. You’ll hear that before being diagnosed with cancer, I never truly believed I was deserving of my success. Today I not only explain why, but I share the affirmation that’s shifting my mindset! KEY TAKEAWAYS Learn how perspective can determine your attitude, and therefore the quality of your life. How to turn emotional pain and negativity into love and gratitude that serves you unconditionally. Transform your relationships and your business, through the act of selflessly giving. The single most important way to achieve ultimate freedom in your life. HINT: It doesn’t matter how much money you have, this is something you can take action on today! Find out why you should attend The Best Year Ever Blueprint. AYG TWEETABLE ''It is our perspective that determines our attitude.'' - Hal Elrod EPISODE RESOURCES The Best Year Ever Blueprint Get a PhD in You: A Course in Miraculous Self-Discovery Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It Support The Unsupported Facebook Group CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
7/26/2017 • 43 minutes, 30 seconds
177: Beating Cancer: A Dialogue On Converting Adversity into Advantage with Jon and Hal (Part 1)
As many of you know, shortly after I was diagnosed with cancer in November, my good friend and co-creator of the Best Year Ever Blueprint, Jon Berghoff, stepped up and has been leading the Achieve Your Goals podcast ever since so I can focus on healing. (THANK YOU!!) Although cancer wasn’t my conscious choice, I do believe that I am 100% responsible for choosing how I respond to it. By choosing to accept what I can’t change, be grateful for all that I have, and finding/creating meaning & purpose from what might otherwise be a negative experience, I’m finding once again that every adversity holds within it a profound, life-transforming advantage. This mindset applies to all of us. We all face adversity, and it is up to us to decide what meaning we give to it, and what purpose it serves for ourselves, our loved ones, and the greater good. That’s what this 2 part dialogue between Jon and myself is going to cover. It’s not about what’s going wrong, but rather, actively asking ourselves what we can learn from these experiences and how we can use them to our advantage. KEY TAKEAWAYS The “Can’t Change It” mantra that will help you turn any adversity into purpose that serves the world. Learn the powerful daily affirmation that gives Hal direction when the meaning isn’t clear. How to win in business & life by throwing out the “master plan” and focusing on adding value. Why overnight success is a myth! Jon and Hal recount the failed businesses that led to their “overnight success.” Hear about Hal’s risky heart procedure, holistic Cancer treatments vs. Chemotherapy, and how he’s detoxifying his body with… wait for it… coffee enema’s! Hal reveals his most profound realization since being diagnosed with Cancer and how it’s helping him win the fight! AYG TWEETABLE ''Adversity doesn’t hurt you, it serves you.'' - Hal Elrod EPISODE RESOURCES The Best Year Ever Blueprint Support The Unsupported Facebook Group Bulletproof Coffee Enema by Ben Greenfield Chris Beat Cancer: A Chemo-Free Survivors Health Blog CONNECT WITH US Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
7/19/2017 • 53 minutes, 4 seconds
176: Purpose Is A Choice with Jon Berghoff and Andy Storch
As humans, we naturally gravitate towards this idea of finding our purpose, yet most of us struggle to answer the question ''Why do I do what I do?'' The good news, is that we have the freedom to answer that question however we want. In other words, purpose is a choice and nobody can stop you from defining it. Today, we’re releasing Jon Berghoff’s discussion with Performance Coach, Andy Storch on The Entrepreneur Hot Seat podcast. After listening, you’ll walk away with a better sense for what purpose really means to you and how it can be used to fuel your success and exponentially transform the world around you. This is a super insightful conversation that hits on a number of topics. From effective leadership, to the power of strength based questions, and understanding what makes any human system (group, team, community) come alive and perform better than ever before. KEY TAKEAWAYS Find out what Jon’s most influential mentors taught him about sales, leadership, negotiating, decision making, and building world-class organizations. Learn what it takes to become a great leader! Why it’s critical for entrepreneurs to pay attention to the macro economic changes that are impacting the world. Why do you do what you do? Jon dives deep and helps you better understand what it really means to find your purpose. The smartest way to create solutions to any type of problem! AYG TWEETABLE ''Purpose is not what I do for work, it’s how I show up." - Jon Berghoff EPISODE RESOURCES TEDx Talk: Could One Question Uplift and Unite Humanity? Andy Storch Performance Coaching The Entrepreneur Hot Seat Podcast Flourishing Leadership Institute Lead2Flourish Lead2Flourish Training The Best Year Ever Blueprint CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
7/12/2017 • 53 minutes, 7 seconds
175: Sales Success Habits That ALL of Us Need
I never used to think I was a “salesperson” until I realized we are all born with the ability to sell, and selling is a skill that benefits all of us. Think about it... As children, we were always trying to sell our parents on letting us eat candy, stay up late, have our friends sleep over, you name it. Now we’re always selling others on our ideas, and most importantly, on ourselves. Today’s guest, Karen Briscoe, is an expert when it comes to selling. Karen and her team have been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 250 Top Realtor® teams in the United States, and they have sold more than 1,000 homes valued at over $1 billion. In today’s conversation, Karen shares her story and breaks down the framework that led to creating an exceptionally successful business, based on—you got it—selling. This discussion will highlight some of the most important habits you can implement to achieve success at the highest level. If you’re an entrepreneur, you'll especially appreciate the simple, yet effective sales principles that Karen outlines for generating leads, tracking results, overcoming rejection and ultimately growing your business. KEY TAKEAWAYS How to make sure you’re creating something that people will actually value and buy. The fundamental keys to building a successful and sustainable business. The highly effective habits that contributed to Karen’s success and the #1 source to becoming a lifelong learner. Lead generation tips and tricks from a seasoned sales veteran! Using the principles of sales activity tracking to achieve any goal. How to create a resilient mindset and overcome rejection. AYG TWEETABLE ''This is business, it’s not personal.'' - Karen Birscoe EPISODE RESOURCES 5 Minute Success Website Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed Pat Hiban GoBundance Best Year Ever Blueprint Quantum Leap Mastermind CONNECT WITH KAREN BRISCOE Twitter Facebook YouTube LinkedIn CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
7/5/2017 • 40 minutes, 28 seconds
174: Discover The Art Of Moment Making
Your entire life is made up of countless moments, and each one carries an opportunity to experience joy, fulfill your sense of purpose, and make a difference. That is the art of moment making! What if there was a way for you to recognize and create more of these moments, not only in your life, but in the lives of those who matter the most? That’s what today’s conversation is all about. During this conversation, Jon Berghoff and Jon Vroman invite you to participate in their upcoming event, The Front Row Summit, which is happening July 24-26, inside Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This is a 3-day, in-person event, limited to an intimate group of 50 individuals. You can learn more and apply by clicking here. This event is a great opportunity for anybody who wants to find deeper purpose and transform their life through the art of moment making. Whether you’re a parent, an entrepreneur, or someone who just wants to make the most of every moment, this event was made for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS What is a moment maker and why does it matter? How do micro moments lead to macro movements? What to expect at the The Front Row Summit, including reconnecting with nature, finding your purpose and the future of leadership! Why nothing is impossible when you can master the art of asking great questions. Stories that demonstrate the power of capturing front row moments. Want to hang out with Jon & Jon at the Front Row Summit? Apply here! AYG TWEETABLE ''The way you show up in the world, is one moment at a time.'' - Jon Vroman EPISODE RESOURCES Front Row Summit Front Row Foundation The Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with The Art Of Moment Making Impact Club CONNECT WITH JON VROMAN Front Row Factor Facebook Twitter Instagram CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
6/28/2017 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 56 seconds
173: Your Words Create Your World with Positivity Strategist Robyn Stratton-Berkessel
The words we use, create the world we live in! Today, Robyn Stratton-Berkessel will explain exactly how the stories we construct can have a major impact on how our lives unfold. Robyn is an author, speaker, coach, podcast host, app developer and workshop designer & facilitator. Her specialty is Appreciative Inquiry and other strength-based, positive methodologies that ignite transformational experiences. As a positivity strategist, her mission is to enable people, whoever they are, to elevate and amplify the co-creative capacity in their organizations and communities, so that everyone feels empowered as co-creators of their own futures. This in-person conversation between Robyn and Jon Berghoff will help you gain a deeper appreciation for yourself and the world around you. Ready to re-write your story and start living a life with more purpose, meaning and fulfillment? KEY TAKEAWAYS Robyn explains what it means to be a Positivity Strategist. The power of Social Constructionism and how you can use it to co-create a better future! The importance of savoring nature and the impact it can have on your success. How clarifying your vision in all aspects of life can help you achieve any goal! The value of calculating your positivity ratio. The practice of loving-kindness meditation. Discover the #1 determinant of high-performing teams. Tips to overcome the fear associated with producing and publishing content. AYG TWEETABLE ''The words we use, create the world we live in'' - Robyn Stratton-Berkessel EPISODE RESOURCES PositivityStrategist.com Positivity Strategist Podcast Playful Inquiry Tedx Global Forum Conference The Moment by Achim Nowak Positivity by Barbara Fredrickson Love-Kindness Meditation by Barbara Fredrickson Jeff Hoffman CONNECT WITH ROBYN STRATTON-BERKESSEL Facebook Twitter LinkedIn CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
6/21/2017 • 41 minutes, 52 seconds
172: Discover How to Tap into Your Strengths (with Alissa Daire Nelson)
Alissa Daire Nelson spent the first 30 years of her life, perpetually asking herself, “What’s wrong with me?” That was until she discovered the StrengthsFinder assessment, which completely transformed her life. Instead of focusing on her shortcomings, as we all do at times, Alissa learned how we can tap into our strengths and embrace what makes us uniquely and unapologetically awesome! Today, she's regularly featured on television news segments, inside major blogs and publications, and on podcasts from all over the globe, as an accomplished Success Coach, Speaker, host of the Maximize Your Strengths podcast, as well as published author of the new book; From Frustrated to Frickin' Awesome: 4 Steps to Achieve the Success You're Wired For. Just as Alissa suggested, this is an explosive conversation that will teach you how to realize your own strengths and pay attention to the things that bring the most energy to your life. You’ll learn all about the StrengthsFinder profile and how you can use it to become the best version of yourself. Ready to stop beating yourself up over what you’re not good at, so you can start focusing on your biggest strengths? KEY TAKEAWAYS How the StrengthsFinder assessment transformed her life and how she can help you do the same! The ROI of focusing on your strengths. The major differences between skills and strengths. Where you can take the StrengthFinder assessment. And much more… AYG TWEETABLE ''So often the message we put out to the world, is the one we need to hear the most.'' - Alissa Daire Nelson EPISODE RESOURCES Daire Success Coaching Maximize Your Strengths podcast From Frustrated to Frickin' Awesome: 4 Steps to Achieve the Success You're Wired For - AYG listeners can get the book for FREE! StrengthsFinder Assessment The Strengths Explorer - For kids 10-14 Strengths Based Parenting CONNECT WITH ALISSA DAIRE NELSON Facebook Twitter LinkedIn CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
6/14/2017 • 43 minutes, 22 seconds
171: Fascinating… The World’s 1st Global Goals Initiative with Roberta Baskin
As a result of her investigations, she’s made beer healthier, exposed sweatshops in the shoe and soccer industries, uncovered pediatric dental abuses, and succeeded in banning dangerous products. Roberta Baskin is a recovering investigative journalist, whose extensive broadcast experience reporting on corporate misconduct quickly earned her the nickname “Bad News Baskin.” After reevaluating her purpose as a journalist, she decided to set out on a radical new career path, to find and showcase “good companies” across the globe. Today, she’s wildly enthusiastic about promoting socially responsible, innovative businesses, that are positively impacting the world. During this eye-opening discussion, Jon Berghoff digs into Roberta’s uplifting story. You’ll find out why she completely changed the trajectory of her career, from investigative journalism, to the AIM2Flourish initiative that’s inspiring entrepreneurs and innovators to achieve global goals together. You’ll also get to hear all about the Fourth Global Forum Conference which is taking place June 14-16, in Cleveland, OH. The conference is held once every three years and is being facilitated by Jon Berghoff! Business leaders from over 40 countries will come together under one roof, to discover, dream and design solutions for global issues and high priority initiatives. Find out how you can participate by clicking here. As a an appreciative inquiry leader, Jon believes this may be one of the most important conversations for anyone who wants to elevate their purpose and find deeper fulfillment and meaning in life. KEY TAKEAWAYS [03:14] Roberta shares scandalous stories and the dark side of investigative journalism that earned her the nickname “Bad News Baskin.” [08:51] How to fuel your success when you’re repeatedly told “No!” [09:53] The art of the follow up and being tenacious about uncovering the truth. [11:37] Find out how AIM2Flourish is inspiring entrepreneurs and innovators to tap into a 12 trillion dollar opportunity to solve 17 of the world’s toughest challenges. [26:09] Roberta shares some of the innovative global solutions being uncovered through AIM2Flourish, including how one company’s simple idea is helping iron deficient Cambodian families get 90% of their daily iron intake! [33:35] The power of media and how “restorative narratives” are creating meaningful, positive change in the world. AYG TWEETABLE ''How can we think about telling stories that are more solutions based and uplifting?” - Roberta Baskin EPISODE RESOURCES AIM2Flourish Fourth Global Forum Conference - June 14 - 16, 2017 (use “Flourish25” for 25% off) Images & Voices of Hope Images & Voices of Hope Annual Media Summit & Retreat - June 22 - 25, 2017 Solutions Journalism Network Constructive Journalism Project Case Western Reserve University Appreciative Inquiry: A Positive Revolution In Change David Cooperrider Man’s Search For Meaning Lucky Iron Fish CONNECT WITH TIM ROBERTA BASKIN Facebook Twitter CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
6/7/2017 • 39 minutes, 19 seconds
170: Here’s How to Get a PhD in YOU with Julie Reisler
I have a small confession; I never finished college. Jon Berghoff, on the other hand, was already a professor at one of the most prestigious business schools in the world, teaching executives, before the age of 30. Today Jon brings his expertise to a conversation with the brilliant, Julie Reisler, author of the new book Get A PhD In You: A Course in Miraculous Self Discovery. Once an emotional overeater, lacking self-confidence, and underestimating her true potential, Julie now has a master’s degree in coaching and more than twelve certifications around health and well-being. Today, Julie joins the Achieve Your Goals podcast to discuss how she broke free from an unhappy life and the tips and strategies that will allow you (and/or someone you love) to create the life you truly love! In this powerful conversation, Julie shares the proven techniques and principles that she’s used to help companies, universities, governments, and teams of all sizes, get unstuck and take things to the next level. Are you ready to rewrite a much better version of your story? If so, this conversation will definitely empower you to finally take the next step towards designing your best life yet! KEY TAKEAWAYS [02:30] What YOU can do to intentionally design the life of your dreams. [04:00] How she went from an out of control eater who felt unhappy, unfulfilled and “not enough” to uncovering the best version of herself! [10:00] Guess what? You’re not the only one with problems! Jon reminds us that even the most successful people on the planet are a little messed up ;) [11:15] The moments that led to her new book Get A PhD In You: A Course in Miraculous Self Discovery. [19:20] When you look in the mirror what do you see? Find out if you’re focusing on the things that are negatively impacting your life and what you can do to ensure your thoughts are congruent with your goals. [30:10] Learn how to uncover your true strengths, so you can live life with more energy, purpose and passion. [37:06] What story are you telling yourself and is it serving you? Find out how changing the narrative could completely transform the way you live your life. AYG TWEETABLE ''You get to decide how you’re going to design your life.'' - Julie Reisler EPISODE RESOURCES JulieReisler.com Get A PhD In You: A Course in Miraculous Self Discovery Hungry For More - Find Out What Fills You Up The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom CONNECT WITH TIM JULIE REISLER Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
5/31/2017 • 50 minutes, 1 second
169: Moving Past Anxiety & Fear with Tim JP Collins
Today we’re releasing a special bonus show between Yo Pal Hal and Tim JP Collins. In this never-released conversation, Tim will show you how to look at anxiety from a completely different perspective, so you can learn to manage it and start living the life of your dreams! Having struggled with anxiety on and off throughout his life and then finally experiencing an uncontrollable panic attack at the height of his career, Tim knows what it’s like to live life in fear. Tim explored traditional treatments to cope, but eventually realized that his anxiety was thriving because he was trying desperately to hide it. Tim finally learned that instead of running away from his anxiety, he needed to lean in and embrace it. Overtime, he was able to get his life back! Now, Tim JP Collins is known as "The Breakthrough Anxiety Coach" and has dedicated himself to supporting others who suffer with anxiety, stress and panic attacks. His approach isn't just about coping, it's about moving past anxiety and fear to live the life you were destined for. Tim is also the creator & host of The Anxiety Podcast. Each week he interviews people that have stories that you will be able to relate to. The interviews are raw, real and vulnerable and people share what's really going on for them. Tim believes that the more out of alignment we are in our lives, the more anxiety & stress will show up. So he really looks at the bigger picture when working with clients. KEY TAKEAWAYS The defining goal that gave Tim the confidence to take control of his destiny. Tim walks us through his entire morning ritual, from the moment he wakes up until the time he begins his workday. Learn how to increase productivity, lower stress, and take control of your life… all with this one little habit. Find out why anxiety can dramatically hinder your ability to set and achieve goals. Tim shares the story of when he had a massive panic attack during an important presentation and why the traditional system for treating anxiety completely failed him. Find out if the food you eat is a contributing factor to your anxiety. What is the #1 reason anxiety shows up for 25% of the population? Deliver the best presentation of your life by harnessing the power of nervous energy. Discover the 3 C’s to beating anxiety and becoming the best version of yourself. Find out how The Anxiety Journal can help you feel less anxiety and more excitement… with only a few minutes per day! AYG TWEETABLE ''In rejecting anxiety, you’re rejecting a part of yourself'' - Tim JP Collins EPISODE RESOURCES The Anxiety Podcast The Anxiety Journal Ben Greenfield Meditation Oasis Grain Brain Dr. O’Bryan The Whole30 Program CONNECT WITH TIM JP COLLINS Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram YouTube CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
5/24/2017 • 38 minutes, 18 seconds
168: Order of Man: How to Protect, Provide and Preside with Ryan Michler
Today on the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Ryan Michler is here to teach you how to become more of the man you were meant to be! Ryan Michler is a husband, father, Iraqi Combat Veteran, and the Founder of Order of Man. Growing up without a permanent father figure, Ryan was left to learn how to be a man on his own and with the help of a few strong men in his life. He believes that most, if not all, of the world's biggest problems could be solved if males everywhere learned how to be better husbands, fathers, friends, and leaders. He's on a mission to help all men become the men they were meant to be. KEY TAKEAWAYS [01:47] Find out how Ryan climbed out of the darkest moment of his life, salvaged a failing marriage, and learned what it truly means to be a man. [08:50] Ryan shares what life threatening moments in Iraq taught him about taking things more seriously. You’ll find out why the seemingly trivial choices you make could be negatively impacting your life! [13:03] Learn how integrity can help you respond to life’s most difficult decisions. [17:38] Jon Berghoff shares a story about playing catch with his son for the very first time and what it can teach us about prioritizing what matters the most! [20:44] Are you grinding it out 24/7? Why do we all feel this constant need to be everywhere and doing everything? Ryan explains the work/life balance conundrum, the importance of setting boundaries, and putting emphasis on the areas of your life that are most important. [22:00] Why it’s so important that entrepreneurs and high achievers create space to think creatively. [24:26] Why did Ryan start Order of Man and how is he using it as a vehicle to teach guys to be men? [27:00] The 3 P’s of manhood and the right of passage moments you can create for your kids. [31:56] Why being a parent to your children is significantly more important than being their friend. Consider how this same concept can also be applied in a leadership role between you and your employees. [35:05] The story behind Ryan’s incredibly impressive beard :) AYG TWEETABLE ''My job is to raise a kid that doesn’t need me.'' - Ryan Michler EPISODE RESOURCES Order of Man Order of Man Podcast Front Row Dad’s Retreat The Myths of Innovation by Scott Berkun CONNECT WITH RYAN MICHLER Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
5/17/2017 • 41 minutes, 37 seconds
167: Live The Life of Your Dreams with Natalie Janji
Today on the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Natalie Janji is here to show you that by tapping into your dreaming brain, anything is possible! Natalie Janji is the co-author of The Miracle Morning for College Students which recently launched as a new addition to The Miracle Morning book series. She is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA with a B.S. in Chemistry and a passion for helping others succeed. Natalie knows the challenges of college life, and in The Miracle Morning for College Students, she shares from her wisdom and experience to help students achieve at their highest level. Natalie believes that students are the most powerful agents to change the world. She helps students think bigger and work harder to live the life of their dreams. During this conversation, you’ll find out how Natalie (only 22 years of age) stepped into the unknown and made the decision to grab life big. She shares the story of first meeting Hal and how she convinced him to co-author the latest book in The Miracle Morning series. You’ll also discover the power of asking great questions, how to overcome self-limiting beliefs, why you should start saying “No” more often, and the idea that nothing is impossible if you’re willing to dream big! KEY TAKEAWAYS [02:20] Find out how Natalie first got introduced to Hal and how The Miracle Morning completely changed the trajectory of her life during the lowest moment of her college career. [06:30] The story of how she landed a book deal with Hal and co-authored the latest book in The Miracle Morning series. [09:30] Learning to say “No” so you can reclaim your time and energy. [12:15] How to get out of your head, squash self-limiting beliefs, and finally take the steps towards the successful life you deserve! [14:40] Why nothing is impossible if you’re willing to dream BIG! [19:45] How to create the life you want by asking great questions. [20:39] Parting advice from Natalie - Be bold and make the most of your life. AYG TWEETABLE ''No way I would have written a book if I hadn’t opened my dreaming brain to that possibility'' - Natalie Janji EPISODE RESOURCES NatalieJanji.com The Miracle Morning For College Students: The Not-So-Obvious Secrets to Success in College and Life CONNECT WITH NATALIE JANJI Facebook Twitter Instagram CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
5/10/2017 • 25 minutes, 58 seconds
166: The 5-Minute Epic Evening Ritual To Resucceed with James Colburn
Today on the Achieve Your Goals podcast, James Colburn is here to talk about the 5-minute epic evening ritual that transformed his life and how it can help YOU find purpose and connect with what matters the most. James Colburn has worked for more than two decades in executive and entrepreneurial roles in marketing, real estate, nonprofits, and consulting. Along the way, his experience revealed to him the trap of success: After becoming his company’s top performer in sales, breaking records and selling tens of millions of dollars worth of real estate each year, he came to understand that conventional measures of achievement can keep even the best performers from finding fulfillment. He wrote RESUCCEED to share his insights with others so that they can fulfill their own potential. James has a bachelor’s degree in business and a master's degree in international community development. He and his wife, Maurita, are active in charitable work focused on families and global health. James is also a guest lecturer in the graduate program for global leadership and entrepreneurship at Northwest University. He lives with his wife and three children in the Seattle area. In this powerful conversation, James breaks down his transformational evening ritual, including the BIG questions that are helping to solve the “purposeless epidemic.” His simple, yet highly effective process, will teach you how to embrace the life you have, tap into the joys of life, and redefine what it really means to be successful. KEY TAKEAWAYS [02:44] On the outside it looked like he was living the million dollar dream, but his happiness was at an all time low! James shares the defining moments leading up to his new book and how he lost sight of what matters the most. [05:56] The shocking question his life coach asked that left him disgusted with how he was living his life. [08:35] James explains why the topic of purpose is being discussed more today than ever before. [11:28] The 5-minute epic evening ritual that’s solving the purposeless epidemic! [13:50] Discover the 3 most powerful types of questions you can ask in order to answer the unanswerable. [15:34] Why celebrating your existing moments of brilliance is so important. [16:48] What’s the one thing you should focus on that makes everything else seem unimportant? [17:10] The BIG question high achievers who are constantly chasing the next big thing should be asking themselves. [20:41] Why leaning on your past accomplishments could be holding you back. [23:23] How to use the rocking chair test to fully embrace the life you have and connect with what matters the most. AYG TWEETABLE ''We owe it to ourselves to build fulfillment into our business plan.'' - James Colburn EPISODE RESOURCES JamesColburn.net Reesucceed: Create An Extraordinary Future While You Sleep by Using the 5-Minute Epic Evening Ritual Epic Evening Ritual Chasing Daylight: How My Forthcoming Death Transformed My Life Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with The Art Of Moment Making CONNECT WITH JAMES COLBURN JamesColburn.net Facebook Twitter LinkedIn CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
5/3/2017 • 27 minutes, 12 seconds
165: Robert Kiyosaki on Financial Literacy, Spiritual Learning and Finding Your Mission
In today’s conversation of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Hal’s good friend, Robert Kiyosaki, shares his top tips on financial literacy, spiritual learning and helps you find your mission, so you can live an abundant and fulfilling life. Robert is an investor, educational entrepreneur, co-creator of the CASHFLOW® board game, founder of the financial education-based Rich Dad Company and author of New York Times Bestsellers: Rich Dad Poor Dad, Conspiracy of the Rich, and Unfair Advantage. His most recognized book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, has become the #1 personal finance book of all time and has challenged the way tens of millions of people around the globe think about money. It’s the longest-running bestseller on all four of the lists that report to Publisher's Weekly - The New York Times, Business Week, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today - and was named "USA Today's #1 Money Book" two years in a row. It is the third longest-running 'how-to' best seller of all time. Translated into 51 languages and available in 109 countries, the Rich Dad series has sold over 27 million copies worldwide and has dominated best sellers lists across Asia, Australia, South America, Mexico and Europe. If that wasn’t enough, Robert has also been featured on shows such as Larry King Live, Oprah, Bloomberg International Television, and CNN. In today’s inspiring talk with Jon Berghoff, Robert shares his story, along with his NO B.S. perspective on money and investing. He explains why the education system is broken, what millennials need to learn in order to succeed, the importance of apprenticeship, why you shouldn’t be saving your money, and a whole lot more that you won’t want to miss! KEY TAKEAWAYS [01:00] Robert shares the origin story of Rich Dad Poor Dad and the path to financial freedom! [04:00] Why the school system’s designed to teach people to be Doctors, Lawyers, and employees… but not entrepreneurs! [05:40] What Robert’s rich Dad taught him about financial literacy and why putting your money in 401k’s, stocks, bonds and mutual funds is a bad investment. [09:40] Learn how the rich acquire assets without paying taxes. [11:00] Why your path to success starts by strengthening your sense of purpose. [16:20] The #1 reason that most millennials are lost and the key ingredient to living a much more fulfilling life. [18:30] What you’re probably doing wrong if you’re desperate for money. [20:32] Discover the highest level of education you can obtain. [25:54] Find out what The Miracle Morning gives Robert that nothing else can! AYG TWEETABLE [Tweet "''If you don’t have money, you’re doing something spiritually wrong.'' - Robert Kiyosaki"] EPISODE RESOURCES RichDad.com Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! CASHFLOW Board Game Blair Singer The Miracle Morning GoBundadnce CONNECT WITH ROBERT KIYOSAKI Facebook Twitter YouTube CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
4/26/2017 • 27 minutes, 26 seconds
164: Jay Papasan on The ONE Thing You Can Do to Master All Areas of Life
In today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, we’re releasing a live recording from one of our Quantum Leap Mastermind events. During this inspiring conversation, Jon Berghoff talks with Jay Papasan about his latest book The One Thing. You’ll learn how finding purpose and prioritizing what matters the most can lead to extraordinary results in every area of your life. Jay Papasan is a bestselling author, public speaker, corporate trainer, and serves as vice president and executive editor at Keller Williams Realty International, the world's largest real estate company. He is also vice president of KellerINK, co-owner of Keller Capital, and co-owner, alongside his wife Wendy, of Papasan Properties Group with Keller Williams Realty in Austin, Texas. The books he’s helped craft have collectively sold over 8 million copies. His most recent work with Gary Keller on The ONE Thing has led to selling over half a million copies worldwide and garnered more than 250 appearances on national bestseller lists, including #1 on The Wall Street Journal’s hardcover business list. In this discussion, Jay shares his story and explains how an opportunity to work with Gary Keller completely transformed his life. He shares principles form his most recent book and discusses topics like giving strategically, purposeful contribution, prioritizing what matters, forming successful habits, thinking big and much more! KEY TAKEAWAYS You’ll hear how his bathroom conversation with Gary Keller resulted in co-writing and publishing The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, which has since sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Jay explains why being a great father and husband is his biggest achievement in life. How The One Thing can help you prioritize what matters, form successful habits, and live a life with no regrets. The role that purpose plays in your priorities, productivity, and profit. How to lead a successful life by giving strategically. Why it’s selfish for you to try and keep your business from growing. Jay outlines the 5 stages of giving and how you can use them to make a massive impact on the world. Jay shares his tips for getting young people to care about contribution. What Gary Keller can teach you about consistently thinking BIG. Jay takes questions from the crowd on business, publishing, real estate, investing, giving & receiving, and more! Jay’s success factors for for writing & publishing a book. Why research is an incredible form of marketing. AYG TWEETABLE ''Purpose gives you priority and priority gives you productivity.'' - Jay Papasan EPISODE RESOURCES JayPapasan.com The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It's Not About the Money... It's About Being the Best You Can Be! Good To Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy Body For Life: 12 Weeks to Mental and Physical Strength Go For The Goal: A Champion's Guide To Winning In Soccer and Life Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success 365Give Book In A Box The Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with The Art of Moment Making Wealth Can’t Wait CONNECT WITH JAY PAPASAN Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
4/19/2017 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 40 seconds
163: Awaken to the Love & Gratitude Already in Your Life
On today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Ryland Engelhart is here to inspire and awaken the love and gratitude already in your life! Ryland is a co-Owner of Café Gratitude, a collection of 100% organic plant-based restaurants that aims to create a menu and environment that supports health and sustainability for all. As the Chief Inspiration Officer (CIO), Ryland is dedicated to culturing community, love, connection and empowerment in the workplace. He is an activist, inspirational speaker, and life coach who leads workshops on sacred commerce, relationships and communication. Ryland co-created the award winning transformational Documentary Film, “May I Be Frank” and is also the co-Founder of Kiss The Ground, a non-profit organization that is on a mission to inspire and advocate for the restoration of soil worldwide. In this conversation, you’ll learn all about how Café Gratitude got it’s start and the guiding principles that have allowed the business to scale from 1 to 6 locations in less than 6 years. If you want to find out what makes this company so different and how they inspire and awaken love and gratitude in the hearts and minds of every employee and customer that they touch, then you won’t want to miss this interview! KEY TAKEAWAYS [06:57] Ryland shares the origin story of Café Gratitude and how the creation of a board game turned into 6 transformational raw food restaurants in the past 6 years. [15:58] Ryland shares the family values that provided a foundation for business success. [18:30] Learn the 4 guiding principles to “sacred commerce.” [21:42] Discover the unusual and powerful process Ryland uses to create a culture of community, love, connection and empowerment among his employees… or as he calls them “Advocates.” [31:10] How Ryland’s team creates a one-of-a-kind customer experience. [37:08] How a non-profit organization, Kiss The Ground, is feeding the world and putting a stop to climate change. [43:00] Jon practices the “clearing process” with Ryland, including the 2 questions that can help anyone immediately feel present and grateful for their life. AYG TWEETABLE ''What can I already be thankful for that already exists in my life?'' EPISODE RESOURCES Café Gratitude Abounding River Board Game Sacred Commerce: Business as a Path of Awakening Kiss The Ground Why Soil Matters How Wolves Change Rivers CONNECT WITH RYLAND ENGELHART Facebook Twitter Instagram CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
4/12/2017 • 53 minutes, 54 seconds
162: Empower Your Freedom, Create Your Future & Build a Life Worth Living with David Osborn
We just wrapped up this year’s Quantum Leap Mastermind event in Texas, which was a major success! Jon Berghoff shared the stage with the incredibly successful, David Osborn for an inspiring conversation about how to fully engage with your life so you can create the future that you want. Today, we decided that that we would release the live recording to Achieve Your Goals podcast listeners. In case you’re wondering, David is the principal owner in the 20th largest real estate company in the US with 2,100+ agents responsible for over 19,000 transaction sides and $4.5 billion in sales in 2015. He is an operating principal and or/investor in five Keller Williams Regions and nine Market Centers, owns 20+ real estate related ventures, principle of a REI private equity group, and the operator of over 35 profitable real estate related businesses in the US and Canada. Firmly rooted to the principal of knowledge sharing and giving back, David is a member of the Keller Williams Master Faculty and regularly teaches as a keynote speaker. He’s also the co-founder of GoBundance, sits on the board of the 1Life Fully Lived non-profit, contributes to various charities, and recently co-authored Wealth Can't Wait: Avoid the 7 Wealth Traps, Implement the 7 Business Pillars, and Complete a Life Audit Today! KEY TAKEAWAYS The journey that led to David’s new book - Wealth Can’t Wait - a comprehensive guide to build true wealth and create the financial freedom you've always wanted! How to become super successful by making small decisions and listening to your inner wisdom. Discover the smartest decision he’s ever made that allowed him to achieve a life of greatness. Find out why David loves the Miracle Morning and how it’s transformed his life. What the richest people in the world do differently to stay ahead and why they never have to worry about money. The “cushy job wealth trap” that’s stopping you from achieving financial freedom. Why NOT taking risks is preventing you from becoming successful. Why you need to protect who you hang out with and surround yourself with winners in all areas of life. David’s billionaire habits for setting and conquering your most challenging goals. How to create extreme accountability for your biggest dreams in life. Why David’s commitment to authenticity is the #1 contributing factor to his success. AYG TWEETABLE ''Stand for one another’s greatness, don’t stand for one another’s mediocrity.'' - David Osborn EPISODE RESOURCES DavidOsborn.com Wealth Can’t Wait The Miracle Morning Think and Grow Rich Cash Flow Quadrant: Rich Dad’s Guide to Financial Freedom GoBundance CONNECT WITH DAVID OSBORN LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes
4/5/2017 • 42 minutes, 2 seconds
161: The Power To Do, Be or Create Anything In Your Life with Gail Goodwin
On Today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, we’re releasing a behind-the-scenes QLM group coaching call to the Miracle Morning community! For those who don’t know, The Quantum Leap Mastermind (QLM), created by Hal Elrod and Jon Berghoff, is an expertly designed mastermind created for high achievers who want to grow, connect, and create a bigger future–together. QLM members spend 12 months developing strong relationships with a close-knit tribe of purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are committed to helping each other make a Quantum Leap in their business and life. One of the many benefits to being a part of this group, is that members get access to exclusive monthly group coaching calls with elite level entrepreneurs. Although these sessions are typically reserved for paid members, we wanted to give AYG podcast listeners a chance to check out our session with the truly inspiring, Gail Goodwin. Gail Goodwin is the founder of InspireMeToday.com, a company that provides free inspiration, each day from a new Inspirational Luminary, to a global community of folks from over 150 countries. Gail has interviewed many well-known names including Sir Richard Branson, Guy Laliberte, Seth Godin, Tony Hsieh, Gary Vaynerchuk, Michael Gerber, Marci Shimoff, Jack Canfield and hundreds more. According to Mashable, Gail was one of 2009's Top 25 Most Inspirational People on Twitter. In case that wasn’t enough, Gail is also the Developer of Snow Bear Chalets, Founder of Glacier Bear Retreat, a published author, regular writer for the Huffington Post and offers mentoring and mastermind services to clients worldwide from her home in Whitefish, Montana. In today’s QLM group call, Gail reminds us of the power of “what if?”. What if you took that leap of faith? What if you challenged yourself to step up and do something that makes you uncomfortable? What if you stopped focusing on everything that could go wrong and started focusing on everything that could go right? Her story is amazing and her quench for living life to the fullest is inspiring. If you want to learn what it means to let go of the “How?”, overcome your biggest fears, and start living the greatest life ever, then this interview was made for you! KEY TAKEAWAYS [04:34] Find out how co-writing a song with her daughter led to performing for nearly 100 military bases, the creation of ‘World’s Longest Letter’ of love and support, and the beginning of Inspire Me Today. [13:35] Gail shares the simple secret to landing BIG interviews with world-renowned Luminaries. [15:12] How celebrating in advance and a 30 second video got her an invite to drink rum with Sir Richard Branson in the BVI AND a once-in-a-lifetime interview with the Founder of Cirque du Soleil, Guy Laliberté. [19:03] Realizing the difference between fear and excitement so you can grab life big! [21:40] The origin story of how Gail and Jon Berghoff met and how a seemingly expensive private sailing trip through the BVI with Gail, led to opportunities well beyond what Jon ever imagined. [30:35] Find out about the most amazing vacation Gail has ever taken and why she’s loading up a yacht with 20 others for an 8 day excursion to 8 beautiful islands in Barbados. [38:40] Gail explains how she turned a $350,000 cabin into a $12,000 per week rental property that was appraised at $2M in less than 3.5 years. [42:57] Letting go of the “How” so you can create the greatest life ever! AYG TWEETABLE ''The only difference between fear and excitement is whether or not you’re breathing.'' - Gail Goodwin EPISODE RESOURCES GailLynneGoodwin.com InspireMeToday.com Baby Come Back Home by Carly Goodwin Snow Bear Chalets Glacier Bear Retreat Quantum Leap Mastermind CONNECT WITH GAIL GOODWIN Facebook Twitter Contact Gail - [email protected] CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
3/30/2017 • 55 minutes, 40 seconds
160 : Unified Mindfulness - Your Path To A Happier, Healthier, More Purposeful Life
In this episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Julianna Raye is here to talk about Unified Mindfulness, a scientifically based, highly effective meditation system for creating a happier, healthier and more purposeful life. Julianna has been training individuals and groups in mindfulness practice for over 17 years. In addition to mindfulness training, Julianna is a keynote speaker and private coach, helping others to achieve personal and professional growth through mindfulness. With over 90 weeks of immersive silent retreat training in both mindfulness and Zen, in addition to her daily practice, Julianna has 12,000+ hours of formal practice time, rewiring her brain, and creating a new normal for herself. This enables her to truly be of service to her clients. During today’s conversation, Julianna shares how she went from an emotional and unfulfilling career in the music industry to discovering and dedicating her life to mindfulness meditation. You’ll learn about her unique and powerful approach to meditation, along with some practical steps that you can apply today, in order to take control of your well-being so you can live a more fulfilling life. KEY TAKEAWAYS [03:40] Julianna talks about her career as a musician and her introduction to meditation, along with the revelation that changed her life. [09:20] Find out how she learned to change her inner ecosystem, develop her attention, and convert anxiety and depression into positive energy. [11:10] Discover the 3 attention skills to greater tranquility, energy and well-being. [19:58] Practical steps for strengthening your attention skills. [21:00] Learn about where your emotions are located within your body. [23:32] How to use pattern of sound to decide which thoughts you give meaning to. [36:08] How to re-frame a racing mind and why you shouldn’t resist it! [42:00] Find out how you can learn and teach Unified Mindfulness. AYG TWEETABLE ''Even if I became a rockstar, I would still have a life of chronic unhappiness.'' - Julianna Raye EPISODE RESOURCES Unified Mindfulness Foundations of Unified Mindfulness The Unified Mindfulness Core Training The Science of Enlightenment: How Meditation Works CONNECT WITH JULIANNA RAYE Facebook Twitter CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
3/22/2017 • 44 minutes, 22 seconds
159: Play Bigger and Live a Legendary Life with Christopher Lochhead
On this episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Christopher Lochhead is here teach you what it means to play bigger and live a legendary life! Christopher is the co-author of Harper Collins' “instant classic" Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets and co-host of the Legends and Losers podcast. Christopher is a retired three-time, Silicon Valley, public company CMO, category designer and entrepreneur. Fast Company Magazine calls him a "Human Exclamation Point”, The Marketing Journal says he is one of "The Best Minds In Marketing" and The Economist calls him "off-putting to some”. At 18 he got thrown out of school and with no other options he started a company. After 30 years in business he's mostly retired. From time to time he coaches a courageous CEO and exec team in category design and marketing. He's also a proud advisor to nonprofit 1 Life Fully Lived, an ass-kicking speaker, surf and ski bum, and is living happily ever after with a wonderful tribe and 7 hens in Santa Cruz California. In today’s inspiring conversation, you’ll learn why having the best product or service is not enough if you want to dominate your market. You have to think differently about your business, solve problems that your customers don’t know they have, and create demand where it didn’t exist before. During today’s conversation, Christopher dives deep into the topic of category design and how you can apply it to create a legendary company. KEY TAKEAWAYS [01:45] Chris explains what makes Hal Elrod a legendary Category Designer! [05:22] What exactly is Category Design? [06:51] Discover the 3 keys to carving out a unique niche and differentiating yourself in the marketplace. [09:52] Why making your product or service better isn’t enough if you want to become the best. [12:14] How Pablo Picasso taught the world to think differently about art. [15:44] Chris shares a simple yet powerful premise that every entrepreneur needs to realize… Position yourself or be positioned! [19:06] Why the category makes the brand. [21:49] How he became a successful entrepreneur and pursued a life of happiness despite being kicked out of school at age 18. [26:36] Chris shares a fun story that demonstrates how to play bigger than you are. [31:14] Why there is no greater achievement in life than living simple. AYG TWEETABLE ''Category design is about teaching the market to come to you.'' -Christopher Lochhead EPISODE RESOURCES Legends and Losers Podcast Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets Unified Mindfulness CONNECT WITH CHRISTOPHER LOCHHEAD Website LinkedIn Twitter CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
3/15/2017 • 35 minutes, 29 seconds
158: Inside The Minds of Millionaires with Jaime Masters
On today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Jaime Masters is here to talk about the lessons she’s learned from the most successful entrepreneurs in the world! As a business coach, author, and professional speaker Jaime has hosted one-on-one interviews with over 350 millionaires and billionaires. She made her exit from the corporate world after finding herself $70,000 in debt and realizing that she hated her job. With an ambitious goal and a strategic plan, Jaime climbed out of debt and left the job she hated in just 16 months. Now, she’s helping others find the freedom, money, and work they love. Distilling the knowledge and advice from her weekly millionaire interviews, her bestselling book, Eventual Millionaire: How Anyone Can Be an Entrepreneur and Successfully Grow Their Startup is a detailed account of the stories, motivations, and actionable steps millionaires use to create success. Her work with millionaires has also garnered the attention of media giants, such as Yahoo Finance, Inc.com, SUCCESS Magazine, Entrepreneur, Women’s Health Magazine, TIME, CNN, Business Insider and more. In today’s inspiring session, you’ll find out why she left her 6 figure job at the age of 22 to pursue a better life. We also talk about her love for the UFC, why you should focus on your biggest strengths, how to tap into a healthier state of mind, and the common habits held by the uber successful! KEY TAKEAWAYS [03:30] Find out why Jaime loves the UFC so much. [04:43] Jaime shares her approach to leading a successful business AND life. HINT: You can have both and still be mega successful! [06:30] Hacking your state of mind so you can feel great and get more done. [13:57] Discover the benefits of having a formal meditation practice. [17:36] The common habits taken from over 350 millionaires! [19:40] Why the most successful people know their strengths. [20:11] Committing to a goal and implementing with speed. [25:10] Why discovering your strengths is an evolutionary process. AYG TWEETABLE [Tweet "''It’s the commitment to the goal that counts. I’m going to figure this out no matter what.'' - @eventualmillion"] EPISODE RESOURCES The Eventual Millionaire: How Anyone Can Be an Entrepreneur and Successfully Grow Their Startup Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work You Are The Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter Unified Mindfulness Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Closer Than You Think: Six Fundamental Questions to Ignite Your Personal Evolution Get a PhD in YOU: A Course in Miraculous Self-Discovery CONNECT WITH JAIME MASTERS EventualMillionaire.com Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Eventual Millionaire podcast CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
3/8/2017 • 30 minutes, 19 seconds
157: Transform Your Life with the Art of Moment Making - Interview with Jon Vroman
When you get to the end of your life, will you look back with regret or will you feel a sense of accomplishment and gratitude, knowing that you made the most of each and every moment? In today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Jon Vroman is here to talk about how you can choose to either watch life pass you by OR decide to live life in the front row! Jon is a loving husband and Dad to 2 amazing boys. After that, he identifies as a social entrepreneur, award-winning motivational speaker, author, philanthropist, podcaster, personal coach, ultra-marathon runner, and founder of Front Row Foundation. In today’s conversation, we discuss his new book, Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with the Art of Moment Making. The book is a collection of inspiring stories, compelling science, and life strategies that will challenge you to explore your values, establish priorities and reconnect to a higher purpose and deeper meaning within your life. During the interview, Jon shares his journey leading up to the creation of the book, including the origin story of the Front Row Foundation, a wish organization that’s helped hundreds of people who are fighting for their lives, live front row experiences. Jon’s time working closely with the foundation has definitely put life in perspective. He recognizes that there is a lot we can learn about living life, from those who are fighting for it. He believes that you don’t always get to choose your seat in life, but you do get to choose whether or not you have a front row experience. And that is exactly what today’s interview is all about! KEY TAKEAWAYS [03:30] Jon shares everything that went into the making of his new book The Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with the Art of Moment Making [06:30] The importance of being present in the moment and appreciating the time that you have. [09:14] What is a front row moment and how do we recognize or create them in our own lives? [10:07] Why a front row moment is sometimes unfavorable, but can still work in your favor. [13:39] Paying attention to the signals in life and Jon’s transformational moments that led to the creation of the Front Row Foundation. [16:13] Find out why proximity is power! [22:09] How hope for the future can bring power to the present. [24:35] The power of celebration and pulling strength from our past experiences. [30:12] The 3 areas of focus that you should pay attention to if you want to become a moment maker. [37:30] Learn how your physical environment can inspire you to think differently and motivate you to rise to your full potential. [45:59] Jon shares a recipient story that exemplifies an incredibly powerful mindset. [50:48] What is the Front Row Dad’s Retreat? [56:28] Jon answers some questions from Facebook Live! AYG TWEETABLE ''Tomorrow is guaranteed to nobody'' - Jon Vroman EPISODE RESOURCES The Front Row Factor Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with the Art of Moment Making Join The Front Row Factor Launch Team Front Row Foundation Front Row Dad’s Retreat Julianna Raye The Science of Enlightenment: How Meditation Works Unified Mindfulness CONNECT WITH JON VROMAN Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
3/1/2017 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 6 seconds
156: Networking Mastery with Jordan Harbinger
In today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Jordan Harbinger is here to talk about network and relationship development! Jordan Harbinger is an entrepreneur, talk show host and world-renowned social dynamics expert. As co-founder of The Art of Charm, Jordan has helped develop one of the leading self-development programs in the world, with a special expertise in social capital, relationship-building and authentic rapport. He is also the host of The Art of Charm Podcast, where he interviews leading entrepreneurs, celebrities, writers and experts about psychology, performance, life and success. For all his work in the field, Forbes named Jordan one of the 50 best relationship-builders in the world, and Inc. Magazine recently called him “the Charlie Rose of Podcasting.” During today’s conversation, you’ll find out why Jordan is world-renowned for creating lasting relationships. He shares his expert advice and provides you with actionable strategies for building and scaling your network. KEY TAKEAWAYS [02:22] Jordan shares how he went from a kid with social anxiety to becoming one of the best relationship builders in the world. [11:00] The value of building quality relationships and why so many people fail at it. [16:00] How to leverage places and opportunities to build your network at scale. [20:50] Why the double opt-in strategy for making introductions is so important. [22:56] The benefits of giving generously and NOT keeping score. AYG TWEETABLE ''I know somebody that can help you and I know somebody that you can help.'' - Jordan Harbinger EPISODE RESOURCES The Art of Charm Website The Art of Charm Podcast The Art of Charm Challenge Networking Resources CONNECT WITH JORDAN HARBINGER YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
2/22/2017 • 28 minutes, 56 seconds
155: Transforming Your Relationships with Stacey Martino & Brandy Salazar
Today is a special episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast. We have 2 AMAZING back-to-back interviews with Stacey Martino and Brandy Salazar who are here give you the tools and techniques for transforming your relationships! Stacey and Brandy share their inspiring stories and explain how they were both able to climb back from marriages that were on the brink of failure. Here’s a bit about today’s featured guests... Stacey Martino Stacey Martino is a sought-after relationship expert, certified marriage educator, divorce preventionist, international best-selling author, engaging speaker and the Relationship Expert for Aspire Magazine. Stacey and her husband Paul empower individuals with the tools & strategies to transform not only their love relationship, but ANY relationship. Today, through their programs and live events, they help thousands of people transform their love relationship! Brandy Salazar Surviving on her own since she was a teenager, Brandy’s spirit of perseverance has allowed her to break through life barriers and thrive. Despite not having a high school diploma, Brandy was managing a multi-million dollar commercial real estate portfolio by the age of 23. Brandy is passionate about leadership, charity, purpose, and meaningful relationships. She attributes success not just to her personal and professional accolades, but also to her family. As a mother of two young and very strong-willed daughters, Brandy is reminded daily that strength and vulnerability are two sides of the same coin and the secret to finding her flow lies in the balance between the two. During today’s conversations, you’ll learn about the power of triggers, the BIG differences between men and women, why couples therapy is destined to fail and how to level up and rescue ANY relationship! You’ll also hear about the latest book in the Miracle Morning series, The Miracle Morning for Transforming Your Relationship: How to Create an Unshakeable LOVE and Unleashed PASSION that Lasts a Lifetime! KEY TAKEAWAYS Find out how Stacey went from an almost failed marriage to becoming the go-to person for relationship advice. Why it only takes one person to completely transform a partnership. Discover the most powerful force of human relationships and how it can affect the people around you. The invisible things you unknowingly do to trigger your partner's behavior. The major differences between men and women and why your positive intentions are unknowingly causing more harm than good for your relationship. Why every marriage is not meant to last, but ANY relationship can be rescued. The creation of The Miracle Morning for Transforming Your Relationship. Why “couples work” counterproductively doesn’t work AND what you can do instead to save your relationship! Brandy shares how she went from an unhappy marriage with 2 kids to a realization that allowed her to turn things around! Find out how you can intentionally hit the reset button and level up your relationship! The importance of recognizing your most precious priorities and commitments. How to create a memorable date night through active listening and being fully present. AYG TWEETABLE ''Every relationship can be rescued'' - Stacey Martino EPISODE RESOURCES LegendaryCouples.com The Miracle Morning for Transforming Your Relationship The Hero’s Journey Quantum Leap Mastermind CONNECT WITH GUESTS Relationship Development Stacey Martino on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube Brandy Salazar on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
2/15/2017 • 50 minutes, 37 seconds
154: Jon Berghoff on 5 Factors For Re-Wiring Your Personal Potential
On this episode of the AYG podcast, Jon Berghoff outlines 5 factors for expanding your personal potential! At the beginning of the show, Jon looks back and smiles about his early days living with Hal. When they weren’t pulling pranks and playing Jet Moto, they were challenging each other’s ability to succeed. It was no coincidence that out of thousands of of sales reps, two people who lived in the same apartment became #1 and #2 for their company. The powerful and positive behaviors that were established were a direct result of living together in the same environment. Jon’s stories ultimately lead to a challenge for you to take a look at your own environment. Not just in the sense of how being around others can affect your behavior, but also how your physical environment can affect your spiritual energy. What’s distracting you or causing you to lose focus? What’s cluttering up your life? What subtle adjustments can you make to your physical environment that will allow you to be more in control of each and every day? Jon goes on to share the additional factors he’s learned from Hal and many other thought leaders on how to reinvent and re-wire your personal potential. He talks about improving your well being through movement and nutrition, using the concept of the Hero’s Journey to gain perspective, and the benefits of having a formal meditation practice. The factors outlined in today’s episode are just a handful of the things that can take your potential to the next level. And the best part… you can start taking action on all of them today! KEY TAKEAWAYS [06:30] Find out how your environment can impact your behavior. [10:30] Why you don’t want to become a Jack of all trades, master of none. [12:40] The power of physical environment and understanding the spiritual energy that comes from clutter. [15:04] Improving your physical well being through movement and nutrition. [23:54] How to use the concept of The Hero’s Journey to pursue your call to adventure, overcome obstacles, and transform your life for the better. [34:25] Discover the 3 attention skills you can develop by having a formal meditation practice. [43:00] Jon gives you today’s 5th and final factor, but decides to save the bulk of this topic for a future episode :) AYG TWEETABLE ''How often do our behaviors change because of who we’re around?'' - Jon Berghoff EPISODE RESOURCES Quantum Leap Mastermind The Ultimate Selling Machine The Art of Epic Wellness Podcast Quantum Leap Mastermind The Hero’s Journey Finding Joe Seasons of Life Unified Mindfulness CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
2/8/2017 • 45 minutes, 30 seconds
153: The (3) Not-So-Obvious Success Secrets: Generosity, Humility and Being Curious
In today’s episode of the AYG podcast, Jon Berghoff shares the unexpected origin story of how he and Hal Elrod first met, when they were teenagers, and then he provides you with his counter-intuitive secrets for sustaining massive success. Jon starts out by taking a trip down memory lane and recounts how he and Hal first met back in 1999. You’ll find out why Hal moved across the country to live with Jon AND why they were embarrassingly forced to share a bed for 4 months! During this session, Jon shares his real world experiences and reveals the habits held by those who are able to sustain success and fulfillment, over the long haul. You’ll learn about what the spirit of generosity can do for your life and business, how to use humility to your advantage, and why curiosity is so crucial to achieving greatness in all areas of your life. You’ll also discover what a sense of adventure and an appreciation for nature can teach all of us about collectively achieving success. KEY TAKEAWAYS [00:00] Jon provides context for why he’s filling in for Hal as the host for the AYG podcast. (Get the full scoop in episode 152) [02:00] Jon shares the origin story of when he first met Hal way back in 1999. [08:00] The power of generosity and using enlightened self-interest to design the life you’ve always wanted. [12:10] Why you should stop treating hard work like it’s a badge of honor. [16:04] The value of curiosity and creating magic moments. [24:07] Why humility never comes from a place of weakness. [26:15] What nature can teach us about being connected and succeeding together. [31:45] How to tap into the wisdom you already have within you! [33:00] QUESTION: What do you value in life? How can you find opportunities that behave in alignment with those values? AYG TWEETABLE ''Humility is not about weaknesses. Real humility comes from a place of strength.'' - Jon Berghoff EPISODE RESOURCES Taking Life Head On! (The Hal Elrod Story): How To Love The Life You Have While You Create The Life of Your DreamsJohn Ruhlin Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention Jon Vroman Front Row Foundation Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts - Ted Talk Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking Quantum Leap Mastermind The Learning Channel: Berghoff Wedding Closer Than You Think: Six Fundamental Questions to Ignite Your Personal Evolution CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
2/1/2017 • 35 minutes, 34 seconds
152: Turning the Tables On Hal: The 1st Ever AYG Interview with Hal Elrod
In today’s special episode, we’re turning the tables on Yo Pal Hal as he’s interviewed for the first time ever on the AYG podcast. This is one you won’t want to miss! For those not in the know, Hal’s been battling Cancer for the past several months and for the first time since his diagnosis, he opens up and shares his journey in a candid conversation with his best friend and business partner, Jon Berghoff. Hal relives the moments surrounding his diagnosis and how Cancer has completely disrupted his life. He also shares the epiphany moment that gives him the strength to overcome adversity and why it’s his responsibility to help others do the same. In this episode, Hal & Jon also talk about prioritizing what matters, creating multiple streams of income, renewal cycles, partnerships, and the most important lessons Hal’s learned about achieving his BIGGEST goals and dreams! You’ll also find out what to expect moving forward with the AYG podcast and the decision to make Jon Berghoff the host of the show. KEY TAKEAWAYS [04:23] Hal opens up and shares the moments surrounding his news about Cancer. [06:30] Hal’s epiphany moment & why adversity is your greatest opportunity to act in alignment with your values. [10:31] The 3 guiding principles to prioritizing what matters the most. [15:58] The importance of having multiple streams of income & how Hal learned this lesson the hard way! [21:11] Why Renewal Cycles are absolutely critical to achieving long-term success as an entrepreneur. [23:10] Jon Berghoff reveals 5 of the best tactics for renewing the mind and body. [24:00] Learn to expand beyond your capabilities through effective partnerships. [25:12] How to know who you should partner with using Value Alignment and Value Creation. [30:05] The fundamental lessons that have allowed Hal to achieve goals beyond his wildest dreams! [35:05] Why giving & taking thoughtfully will help you to finish first. [36:44] Hal explains next steps for the podcast and what makes Jon Berghoff the perfect host for Achieve Your Goals. AYG TWEETABLE ''Worst case scenario I have cancer. Lot’s of people beat cancer.'' - Hal Elrod EPISODE RESOURCES The Miracle Morning The Best Year Ever Blueprint AYG Episode 30 - Multiple Stream of Income Becoming a Resonant Leader: Develop Your Emotional Intelligence, Renew Your Relationships, Sustain Your Effectiveness by Dr. Richard Boyatzis Honoree Corder Give & Take by Adam Grant CONNECT WITH HAL Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.
1/25/2017 • 42 minutes, 5 seconds
What Would the Rockefellers Do? (Interview with Michael Isom)
Today’s episode is an interview with our guest, author, entrepreneur, educator, speaker, wealth strategist and the owner of Optic Financial and the creator of the 20/20 Personal Banking System, Michael Isom. Michael started selling mobile phones while still going to college in 1993. With his natural ability he was earning over S200, 000 a year at the age of 22! In his career he acquired considerable expertise in 401 Case, Term and Permanent Life Insurance, Mutual Funds, Macro Economics and real estate and many others! Want to know how the wealthy get and stay wealth? In this episode, you’ll discover: Your #1 asset for generating income… Your #1 investment for the greatest ROI… Your #1 strategy for building lasting wealth. [01:14] Guest Intro [03:40] Michael’s First Goal [06:03] What Michael was Earning Prior to the $200,000 per year [07:08] The Most Significant Adversity You Have to Overcome in Your Journey [14:34] What Will the Rockefellars Do? How to Get and Stay Wealthy [15:31] Banks Agenda to Consumers [18:33] Principles to Follow with Money and Finance [25:17] What Do You Do with the Cash you Earned? [27:20] Where to Store Your Cash? [27:45] About Cash Flow Insurance [29:25] Why Cash Flow is a Strategy? [33:31] Takeaway [35:08] Words of Advice [36:37] Pleasant Surprise Giveaway! [38:50] Recap on Michael’s Big Lessons For a limited time you can get a free copy of What Would the Rockefellers Do? Exclusively for our Achieve Your Goals listeners! “Your number one asset is your human life value.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #151 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter The Best Year Ever Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes (Rate and Review!) The Miracle Morning Michael Isom
12/30/2016 • 41 minutes, 41 seconds
The Power of Coloring for Grown Ups (Interview with Brianna Greenspan)
Let’s talk about coloring books. Yes, coloring books! Coloring books are not only for kids, it’s also ideal for adult too. The science behind them is incredible. People are using them for mindfulness and visualization. Today’s guest is a friend of mine, Brianna Greenspan. Briana has to overcome the physical challenges of being born with a chronic invisible illness. She has been using the power of positive affirmation for the past 10 years. From back and neck braces, surgeries and numerous doctor visits to competing her first 10k, hiking Half Dome Yosemite National Park, Brianna is a living proof that the power of positive affirmation can really overcome anything that’s holding you back! Brianna brought about the idea to incorporate the powerful affirmations from The Miracle Morning Book into a coloring book! Each page is an affirmation that someone can color; the act of coloring helps your mind program the affirmation subconsciously. The coloring book has an adult section and a kids section so families can do this together! In this episode, you will… Get to know Brianna and hear her incredible story Realize that obstacles should not hinder you in achieving your goals Discover the power of affirmation through The Art of Affirmation Coloring Book Find out about the benefits of coloring books Learn how coloring books are popular in the corporate world You can now get a copy of the first ever Miracle Morning coloring book, The Art of Affirmations: A Positive Coloring Book for Adults & Kids “Achieve extraordinary goals by using the power of positive affirmations.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #150 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter The Best Year Ever Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes (Rate and Review!) The Miracle Morning BriannaGreenspan.com The Miracle Morning “Art of Affirmations” Free Coloring Pages The Miracle Morning Art of Affirmations: A Positive Coloring Book for Adults and Kids
12/30/2016 • 35 minutes, 13 seconds
"You Must Write a Book” (Proclaims bestselling author, Honorée Corder)
Are you thinking about writing a book, but don’t know where to start? Guest, Honoree Corder is the author of 20 books, including You Must Write a Book, Vision to Reality, Prosperity for Writers, Business Dating, The Successful Single Mom Book Series, If Divorce Is A Game These Are The Rules, and The Divorced Phoenix. She coaches business professionals and writers who want to publish their books to best seller status and beyond. She joins us to discuss writing and creating multiple streams of revenue. [01:55] About our guest, Honoree Corder [05:00] Creating multiple streams of income [09:30] The benefit of writing a book [13:15] Crafting your book [16:20] Choosing your title [18:15] “Let’s Get Ninja” – promoting your book [24:25] Book launch strategy [29:10] Publishing the book [33:10] Finding your book [36:00] The four corners of writing and publishing your book You can get her new book, You Must Write a Book on Amazon. “Every person in business should replace their business card with an actual book.” – Honoree… CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #149 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter The Best Year Ever Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes (Rate and Review!) The Miracle Morning HonoreeCorder.com 99Designs.com www.3csbooks.com Amazon Draft To Digital Create Space ACX.com
11/9/2016 • 43 minutes, 18 seconds
Learn the Nighttime Routine of a Top 100 Most Influential Person (Interview with Todd Durkin)
Todd Durkin is an internationally recognized performance coach, author, and speaker. His gym, Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, was named a top ten gym by Men's Health. Todd trains many NFL and major league baseball superstars as well as MMA. He's the lead trainer for Under Armour, and was a finalist on the hit show "NBC Strong." His second book, The Wow Book: 52 Ways to Motivate Your Mind, Inspire Your Soul & Create WOW in Your Life! is available now on Amazon. Todd joins us today to discuss his approach for helping top athletes to achieve extraordinary goals, and reveals the “Night Time Routine” for high performance. [01:12] About our guest, Todd Durkin [03:50] The defining goal that changed everything [06:00] Sports commitment and applying it to all goals [08:15] Optimizing opportunities [09:54] Facing adversity – what do you do when your dream is crushed? [13:10] The importance of showing gratitude and the value of time [15:55] The Durkin definition of success [19:54] Todd’s Morning Routine [23:08] His night time routine [25:00] Being lasered in and “the yen” [27:00] The story behind The Wow Book [32:41] Nutrition and the effect your health has on all aspects of your life “Success is Fleeting…Significant is Intrinsic.”- Todd Durkin CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #148 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter The Best Year Ever Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes (Rate and Review!) The Miracle Morning ToddDurkin.com The Wow Book Fitness Quest 10 @ToddDurkin (Twitter and Instagram) Todd Durkin’s Facebook
11/2/2016 • 40 minutes
Is the AVID morning ritual better than the SAVERS? (Interview with Mike Merriam)
Sometimes the best guests are the ones that offer us actionable lessons and strategies that we can extract and use to achieve amazing goals. These thought leaders, thinkers, and knowledge distillers give us value because we can take action. On this podcast you’ll get distinct strategies and morning rituals that you can implement immediately with our guest, Mike Merriam. Mike Merriam is a husband, father, author, bio-hacker, and life enthusiast. His work is focused on showing people how to stop living in the unhappy, unfulfilled, and disengaged majority by taking the time to understand and answer six fundamental questions. He discusses these six fundamental questions in his new book, Closer Than You Think. [02:41] About our guest, Mike Merriam [04:57] Mike’s First Defining Goal [08:10] Mike’s AVID Morning Ritual- Anchor, Visualize, Intentional action, and Debrief [13:00] The reason behind the six questions you have to ask yourself [15:54] Question #1: What are your core values? [17:48] Question #2: What are your unique strengths? [18:45] Question #3: What are your top priorities or motivations? [19:17] A summary of the next three questions [22:40] Official Launch date: November 14th [24:15] Today’s Take Away: Our words create our worlds Reach out to Mike at PersonalEvolutionPlan.com or text EVOLVE to 44222 for an overview of these topics. It’s not too late to sign up for The Best Year Ever [BLUEPRINT] this year in San Diego! Check it out at bestyeareverlive.com “Values, Strength and Priorities represents your positive core to outline a radical vision for… CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #147 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter The Best Year Ever Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes (Rate and Review!) The Miracle Morning MikeMerriam.com Closer Than You Think: Six Fundamental Questions to Ignite Your Personal Evolution Front Row Dad’s Retreat
10/26/2016 • 30 minutes, 13 seconds
Helping Women with their Money Mindset (Interview with Tonya Rineer)
Do you know any women who could benefit from improving their mindset around money? On today’s podcast you’ll hear from Tonya Rineer, who helps female entrepreneurs conquer their limiting beliefs, embrace their true profit potential, and create the kind of financial independence that gives them the freedom to have a profound impact the world. Her core mission is to change the world by changing the way women think and feel about money. [4:00] Tonya’s defining goal that gave her the confidence to achieve other goals [7:08] Her top three personal and professional goals she achieved since BYEB last year [12:30] The Impact Ladder [15:10] Finding your “Tribe” [17:18] Top three actionable lessons for major breakthroughs [20:00] Ways to deepen clarity [25:30] Are you blocking yourself from abundance? [29:30] Actionable affirmations “Clarity can always go deeper.” – Tonya Rineer CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #146 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter The Best Year Ever Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes (Rate and Review!) Money Personality Quiz Tonya Rineer’s Website @TonyaRineer
10/19/2016 • 38 minutes, 13 seconds
My Favorite Interview Ever! (Christine Hassler on “Overcoming Disappointment”)
Are you experiencing expectation hangover? Christine Hassler left her successful job as a Hollywood agent at 25 to pursue a life she could be passionate about . . . but it did not come easily. After being inspired by her own unexpected challenges and experiences, she realized her journey was indeed her destination. Now she is the author of three books, her newest Expectation Hangover: Overcoming Disappointment in Work, Love and Life. It is the guidebook for how to treat disappointment on the emotional, mental, behavioral and spiritual levels. She shares her expertise in an incredibly inspiring podcast that I recommend downloading and labeling: “For Emergencies, Press Play”. [2:10] About our guest, Christine Hassler [4:40] Christine’s first defining goal – How her journey began [6:30] The bittersweet feeling of achievement [7:50] Why achieving your goals isn’t really the goal [10:50] Determining whether your direction is a push or a pull [14:40] Deciphering the signs [17:20] The idea behind the Expectation Hangover [22:00] specific strategies for dealing with fear: releasing versus recycling feelings [24:00] Release journaling [25:10] Setting up your day and staying focused in the right direction [27:00] The Avoidance Trap [30:00] five year goals – why they’re bogus To contact Christine reach out to her at christinehassler.com or @christinehassler on instagram and @christinhassler on twitter. “If I waited for fear to be totally gone, I’d never do anything” – Christine Hassler CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #145 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter The Best Year Ever Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes (Rate and Review!) Expectation Hangover 20 Something, 20 Everything 20 Something Manifesto Christine’s Website Over it and On With It Podcast
10/12/2016 • 37 minutes, 21 seconds
How to Achieve Success and still Keep Your Family #1 | An Interview with Matt Aitchison
Matt Aitchison is a millennial entrepreneur, real estate investor, wealth building evangelist, and host of the Millionaire Mindcast podcast, who has had great success despite his turbulent start. After being expelled his senior year of high school, to later facing felony charges in college, Matt decided that his past would not equal his future. He committed to leading an intentional life and since graduating from UC Santa Barbara, has gone on to found and participate in multiple companies within the real estate, construction, and personal development industries. Matt has been ranked in the Wall Street Journal Top 1000 for real estate teams nationwide, personally flipped over 100+ houses in 5 years, hosts a top ranked podcast, and now passionately mentors others on their journey of unlocking a rich and fulfilling life. He shares with us his story, his experience at Best Year Ever Blueprint, and the three goals he set and achieved in the last year. [4:20] About our guest: Matt Aitchison [6:20] Our podcast series on Best Year Ever Blueprint [8:10] How and why Matt turned his life around [13:35] The three things that led Matt into Real Estate [14:45] Matt’s experience at Best Year Ever Blueprint [18:30] “Re-succeeding” and balancing business and family [24:00] Examples of prioritizing family with a schedule [26:00] Starting his podcast and his thoughts on using a coach [32:00] Automating and expanding his real estate business [34:50] Getting clear on your team goals [40:00] Starting a team Learn more from Matt by reaching him at Matt Aitchison on Facebook, instagram @MattyAitchison, and onMillionaireMindcast.com. To learn more about the Best Year Ever Blueprint Live experience, go to BestYearEverLive.com and check out the video! We’d love to see you there. “I’m a student of life, and I’m always looking for my next teacher.” – Matt Aitchison CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #144 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter The Best Year Ever Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes (Rate and Review!) MillionaireMindcast.com Matt Aitchison on Facebook instagram @MattyAitchison
10/5/2016 • 46 minutes, 46 seconds
NEW Book! The Miracle Morning for Parents & Families (Interview with Lindsay McCarthy)
Are your kids preventing you from enjoying The Miracle Morning? Why not get them to do it with you? Our guest and co-author, Lindsay McCarthy started doing the miracle morning with her children and the results were incredible. Lindsay McCarthy is a stay-at-home mom, a home-schooling mom, and co-author of The Miracle Morning for Parents & Families: How to Bring Out the Best In Your Kids and Your Self. She joins us to talk about the process of getting her kids to participate, how she and her husband Mark became co-authors on the book, and how the practice changed her family dynamic for the better. ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS How to Grow by 100% Every Year (Interview with CEO, Stephen Christopher) How to Grow by 100% Every Year (Interview with CEO, Stephen Christopher) [00:40] About our guest: Lindsay McCarthy [02:55] How Lindsay got her children into The Miracle Morning [06:20] Lindsay talks spirit coaches [07:13] The story behind how Lindsay and Mike became the co-authors [10:50] Parenting Profiles: Tips from successful parents [15:10] Applying strategies from the original book and customizing it to families [15:45] Skills for exceptional parenting and purposefulness [17:32] C.H.A.R.M.S. – What they stand for and how to get your kids involved [24:30] The Miracle Morning Movement [25:40] Having Jim Shiels write the forward [28:37] Best Year Ever Blueprint Live Experience If you want to attend the Best Year Ever Blueprint Live experience, it’s in December of 2016 in San Diego. Go toBestYearEverLive.com and check out the video! “Instead of calling them chores, we call them family contribution.” – Lindsay McCarthy CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #143 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter The Best Year Ever MiracleMorning.com The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families on Amazon 1lifefullylived.org
9/28/2016 • 32 minutes, 16 seconds
Calling ALL Dads (Be the Dad Our Kids Deserve - Interview with Larry Hagner)
Raising children is one of the toughest jobs on Earth, but there’s no license or degree required to be a dad. That’s how today’s Achieve Your Goals guest, Larry Hagner, found himself the subject of his own experiment:The Good Dad Project. A father of four boys, Larry knows first-hand how difficult it can be to raise a family while maintaining your marriage/partnership/life and your sanity. Not just for dads, Larry’s perspective on life and crisis management is applicable to all walks of life. Larry’s most recent book, The Dad’s Edge outlines nine simple ways to have unlimited patience, improved relationships, and positive lasting memories. We speak to him today about dealing with life’s curveballs, and why he decided to create The Good Dad Project. We dive into: His morning ritual The importance of affirmations and how to apply them Top strategies for striving to be the best dad possible Developing an unbeatable mentality For more information on the Good Dad Project, visit GoodDadProject.com. You can also learn more and sign up for the upcoming Dad’s Retreat at http://frontrowfactor.com/dads/. “The quality of our life comes from the quality of our questions.” -Larry Hagner CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #141 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter The Best Year Ever The Dad’s Edge by Larry Hagner GoodDadProject.com http://frontrowfactor.com/dads/ Larry Hagner Twitter @GoodDadProjct
9/21/2016 • 42 minutes, 55 seconds
Life After Cancer (Interview with Melissa Weaver)
In 2013, Melissa Weaver was diagnosed with breast cancer and put her mental health private practice on hold to undergo treatment. What she discovered in the process was the opposite of despair. She describes her experience as a “transformative process.” Melissa is now a cancer survivor, author of Reconstruction: Defying Cancer and Building a More Purposeful Life, and a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. She shares with us her inspiring story and how she plans to give back to the Front Row Foundation, the organization that pivoted her during such a crucial point in her life. We talk in depth about: How she found clarity at the most difficult time of her life What she learned at our very own Best Year Ever [Blueprint] The top three goals she’s achieved and lessons she learned at BYEB Her exercises for living in the moment and being fully engaged You can find Melissa’s five-star rated book on Amazon, and you can learn more about her journey atReconstructedLiving.com. “I wanted to live my best life…that was the moment.” – Melissa Weaver CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #138 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES ReconstructedLiving.com Reconstruction: Defying Cancer and Building a More Purposeful Life Best Year Ever [Blueprint] Front Row Foundation Melissa’s Facebook Melissa’s Instagram Melissa’s Twitter @reconliving
9/14/2016 • 30 minutes, 52 seconds
How to Grow by 100% Every Year (Interview with CEO, Stephen Christopher)
Do you want to grow your business? On today’s episode, Stephen Christopher of Seequs Digital Marketing, shares his ambitious growth plan for the next three years of his business, and provides some amazing, actionable steps he’s taking to get there. We end up taking a really deep dive into the things that hold us back from reaching our goals. The one we focus on today is fear. Why fear? Because that is at the heart of every insecurity, every moment of second-guessing, and every self-doubting obstacle that keeps us from our next…event, opportunity, contact…you name it! Tune in and start racing ahead of your inner critic, today! [10:55] Stephen’s ambitious 300% business growth plan over the next three years! [13:15] Learn about the Business Revolution Podcast and how it can help you achieve success [14:15] Stephen shares that sometimes you don’t even know what’s in it for you, but you just keep doing it because you’re passionate, driven, and believe in the project [14:30] Facing your fears in order to become a better person [19:20] Growing your circle of influence [20:45] Fear of rejection – how to overcome it to expand your network [23:02] Why it’s important to lean into fear and do what scares you [24:12] Racing ahead of your inner critic [25:00] How fear shows up and how to see the opportunity in fear [25:50] The value of consistency and daily routines [28:53] Leading others through the same life-improving processes that you’re committing to [31:04] Fighting doesn’t have to be a part of your success [33:24] Four actionable lessons to improve your life and business [35:30] Living life to the fullest “Upgrade your circle of influence.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #140 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter The Best Year Ever Get Stephen Christopher’s First AYG Interview HERE Seequs Digital Marketing Business Revolution Podcast Stephen Christopher Facebook Stephen Christopher LinkedIn Biz Revolution Facebook Stephen Christopher’s Twitter @StephenMChris
9/7/2016 • 41 minutes, 48 seconds
How to Ensure 2016 Is Still YOUR Best Year (Interview with Megan Lyons)
Want to find out how you can make 2016 your best year yet, no matter how it’s gone so far? Tune in to learn from former Best Year Ever Blueprint attendee, Megan Lyons, founder and owner of The Lyons Share Wellness, and author of the bestselling book, Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness. After last year’s BYEB event, she was able to start applying the BYEB lessons to her life and business immediately, and you wouldn’t believe the results – in both quality of life and increased profits! In this episode, you will… Learn how to think about your life holistically when setting goals Understand how Megan was able to work less while earning more! Get Megan’s 4 powerful lessons to start achieving YOUR most important goals Realize how important it is to allow yourself time to “pause for planning” And much more… Hear about Megan’s life-changing lessons and get inspired to discover some of your own! “You’re capable of more than you even allow yourself to consider possible.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #139 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter The Best Year Ever The Lyons’ Share Wellness Start Here: 7 Easy Diet-free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness by Megan Lyons Megan Lyons LinkedIn Megan Lyons Twitter @thelyonsshare The Muse Headband Meditation App
8/31/2016 • 36 minutes, 50 seconds
Way Better than SMART Goals (Author Interview with Kris J. Simpson)
You’re probably familiar with the popularized method of setting “S.M.A.R.T.” goals, but my guest today has improved upon this proven formula by teaching you how to make a “S.M.A.R.T. Shifts” which, as you’re about to learn, makes it easier for you to achieve your goals It all begins with making Stupid, small steps, and implementing some simple accountability and rewards systems. By building on your progress and efforts a little bit at a time, you’ll be able to reach your goals in no time without even breaking a sweat! Listen to this episode to hear myself and Kris Simpson give advice on getting started, staying motivated, and taking steps to ensure success as you work to Achieve Your Goals! In this episode, you will… Get Kris’ unbeatable S-M-A-R-T Shift acronym for achieving goals… Hear that sometimes shifting back is just as important as shifting forward… Discover the most important step to making a change… And much more… In the episode, Kris also gives you a copy of his new book, All Inclusive Diet: Finding Balance & Keeping the Weight Off, so tune in for all the details on how you can get your copy, today! “Set goals that challenge, scare, and stretch you.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #136 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter Kris’ Website Bodies by Design Personal Training Kris’ Facebook Kris’ Twitter Kris’ Instagram All-Inclusive Diet: Finding Balance & Keeping the Weight Off by Kris J. Simpson (Don’t forget! Listeners get a free download of the book. Tune in to find out how!) The Follow-Through Factor: Getting From Doubt to Done by Gene C. Hayden The Pomodoro Technique for Time Management The Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth by T. Harv Eker
8/17/2016 • 45 minutes, 17 seconds
The Bingo Theory - 2.8 Million Subscribers Can't Be Wrong
Do you find it hard to sit still and relax? Do you feel lazy and guilty if you aren’t constantly working through a to-do list? Perhaps your issues are just the opposite. Maybe inaction is your problem. Do you love options but can’t decide? Do you find it hard to stand up for yourself? Do you constantly doubt your decisions? Stereotypically, the first camp is associated with masculinity, whereas the second camp is more often associated with femininity. The traditional views of what makes up the two are very black and white. Men are assumed to be masculine and women are assumed to be feminine, but are these stereotypes actually true? You’re not going to want to miss this interview with Mimi Ikonn. She finally wrote the book her 2.8 MILLION YouTube channel subscribers have been begging her to write, and they’ve been begging because they want to know the answers to all the questions you’re asking yourself as well right now. Mimi shares how both men and women can tap into the next level of their potential by harnessing The Bingo Theory…and, whaddya know? That’s also the title of her book! In this episode, you will… Discover whether you have a masculine or feminine energy Learn how to connect with your feminine energy, even if masculinity predominates Hear tips for balancing your conflicting energies Understand why the starting point for balanced relationships is having a relationship with yourself Uncover how you can tap into your energy potential using The Bingo Theory Tune in to learn what The Bingo Theory is, and how understanding it can help you lead a more balanced life and attract your perfect complement! “Let today be the day you give up who you’ve been for who you can become.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #135 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter 5 Minute Journal The Bingo Theory: A revolutionary guide to love, life, and relationships by Mimi Ikonn Luxy Hair YouTube Channel The Mimi Ikonn YouTube Channel
8/10/2016 • 31 minutes, 27 seconds
Emergence: 7 Steps for Radical Life Change (Interview with #1 Bestselling Author, Derek Rydall)
Have you heard of the book Emergence by Derek Rydall? This is one of those books that I just kept hearing about, so I decided I had to get Derek on the podcast to find out what the fuss is all about… It took Derek Rydall ten years, two near-death experiences, and several wrong turns for him to figure out how to design his life for happiness, positivity, and opportunity, but all you have to do is listen to this episode! Derek has been gracious enough to share some of the secrets it took him all those years to learn and even developed a step-by-step plan to “become the change you’re waiting for and transform your life.” In this episode, you will… Get Derek’s 7 steps for emergence so you can begin transforming your life today Hear how you can design your life to welcome and support your emergence Understand why the first step to getting is GIVING Realize that change is hard because, to the ego, change is equivalent to death And much more… Listen to the full episode to get Derek’s 7 steps and begin leading a more fulfilling life today… “Whatever’s missing is what you’re not giving.” – Derek Rydall CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #135 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter Emergence: 7 Steps for Radical Life Change by Derek Rydall Emergence Training (Free Training!) Emergence Academy (Free Month!) Get Emergence Book (Free Book!) [email protected] My Emergence Podcast Derek Rydall’s Website Derek Rydall’s Facebook Derek Rydall’s Twitter
8/3/2016 • 46 minutes, 47 seconds
How We Can All Choose to Be Happier [My Letter to Katie]
If you (or someone you know) are ready to be happier, this episode may be finding it's way to you at just the right time. It also happens to be the first episode where I've ever actually read a letter to you, word-for-word. Please allow me to explain... As I was preparing for my next live coaching session on "HOLISTIC HAPPINESS" for the Best Year Ever Coaching program, I came across an article I wrote in 2008 for Bliss Magazine, "How to Choose Happiness." The article (and this podcast episode) is based on a letter I received from Katie, a woman who was feeling hopeless, telling me about her depression and why she simply can't be happy. In today's podcast episode, you'll hear me read Katie's letter, followed by my response, and then her final, unexpected, and truly inspiring conclusion, about how applying the advice in my letter completely shifted her perspective, opened her eyes to new possibilities, and enabled her to immediately begin to transcend her depression. I sincerely hope this episode makes a profound impact for you, or someone you know, the way that it did for Katie. “How we choose to look at life makes all the difference.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #133 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter Happiness Is a Choice: I Choose to be Happy by Hal Elrod Achieve Your Goals Podcast Transcripts $1, 7-day Trial of Best Year Every Coaching Program
7/27/2016 • 17 minutes, 58 seconds
The Purpose of Life (Your Life)
How about a little quiz? Don’t worry, it’s only one question—Do you control your ego, or does your ego control you? Many of us have been taught to regard the idea of ego with suspicion and judgment. We hear that ego is synonymous with selfishness and try to do whatever we can to get away from it. The truth is, the ego is an integral part of your being, and an important ingredient to designing a healthy, balanced life. The trick is just to be in control of it, rather than letting it guide your life. If at the core of your actions is a desire to help others and add value to their lives regardless of your own benefit, but you understand the need to also make a living, you probably have a pretty healthy ego. On the other hand, if at the core of your actions is a desire to get noticed, to receive accolades, and to be remembered, then your ego is probably getting a little ahead of you. No need to worry, though – there is hope for us all! In this episode, you will… Learn how to transform purpose into profit Understand how to go from ego-driven to purpose-driven for a happier, more successful life! Discover the distinction between mission and purpose and why you need them both Determine whether or not your mission and purpose are aligned for success Hear how to re-engineer your ego to have a more meaningful life I had to go on an ego-balancing journey myself, and I’m here to tell you that after reducing ego, I began to experience more happiness, fulfillment, and success than ever before, because my goals were more than just “me”-centered pursuits. If I can make the change, so can you! Tune in! “Go from ego-driven to purpose-driven.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #133 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. WANT TO COACH WITH HAL ELROD? Get a $1 (7-day Trial) of Hal Elrod’s “Best Year Ever Coaching” program at www.BestYearEverCoaching.net SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES The Purpose Economy: How Your Desire for Impact, Growth and Community is Changing the World by Aaron Hurst Firms of Endearment: How World Class Companies Profit from Passion and Purpose by Rejandra Sisodia, David Wolfe, and Jagdish Sheth Best Year Ever Live Event The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Book 1 by Neale Donald Walsch The Killer App
7/20/2016 • 32 minutes, 54 seconds
Emotional Intelligence 3.0: Transforming Results through Relationships (with Jon Berghoff)
Did you know that emotions can be broken down, studied, measured, and improved? Having a mastery over and understanding of our emotions creates a little thing we like to call Emotional Intelligence, and today you’re in for a treat because we are providing you, our Achieve Your Goals listeners, the chance to listen to an entire module of our Best Year Ever Coaching Program…for free! During this module, we talk about what the three types of intelligence are, the differences between them and how, unlike your IQ, emotional intelligence is something you can learn to develop. The evidence is clear that improving your emotional intelligence will improve your job performance, your salary, and your relationships. Start improving your EQ with today’s episode—you’re sure to get a huge return on your investment. Plus, your friends, bosses, and partners will thank you! In this episode, you will… Discover and master the three categories of emotional intelligence Hear how emotional intelligence earns you $29,000 more annually than the rest of us! Understand the role emotions play and how they impact our life – positively and negatively Realize that emotional intelligence is responsible for 58% of your job performance Learn how emotional intelligence and social awareness are related, and how to master both! Tune in to learn what emotional intelligence is, why it matters, and how to improve yours for big results, today! “Gift-giving results in a win-win.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #132 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION >>If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Best Year Ever Coaching Handout $1 7 Day Trial Best Year Ever Coaching Program Richard Boyatzis Winning Teams, Winning Cultures by Larry Senn Sound Health, Sound Wealth by Luanne Oakes, P.H.D. The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton Best Year Ever Facebook
7/13/2016 • 2 hours, 4 minutes, 12 seconds
Radical Generosity: Why Appreciation Is Your Ultimate Key To Success (with John Ruhlin, author of Giftology)
Friends, today’s episode is a conversation with one of my best friends, John Ruhlin, and I’m grateful to be able to share his story, and his strategies for “Radical Generosity” with you. This guy has taught me so much about appreciating others, personally and professionally, and his new book Giftology (and our podcast interview) give you the shortcut to gaining the wisdom that has taken him 20+ years to acquire. Publications like Forbes and INC Magazine have deemed him the world’s leading expert in a topic that we can all learn more about – “Appreciation.” You may not have even known that there was a study of gift-giving – What’s there to study anyway, right? Giving gifts has become so automated in our culture that we have to remind ourselves to actually put thought into them, and even when we do, the thoughts often end up being more about ourselves than the recipient – we’re good people, so what gives?? Like everything else in our lives, learning to give personalized, thoughtful gifts, is a practice, and you won’t want to miss John’s masterful insights about it. In this episode, you will… Realize why giving things away is the best way to ‘get’ what you seek! Understand how to make gifts about the recipient, rather than yourself Learn about radical generosity and how to incorporate it into your life and business! Hear how gift giving allows you to become a fixture in the recipient’s mind Discover the amazing difference it makes in your life to show gratitude, often Tune in to learn how thoughtful giving can begin transforming your life, and the lives of the people you begin giving to. “Gift-giving results in a win-win.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #131 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION >>If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Hal Elrod Website Hal Elrod Facebook Hal Elrod Twitter The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod VIP Success Coaching John Ruhlin Giftology by John Ruhlin Giftologybook.com Success Magazine Cameron Herald
7/6/2016 • 37 minutes, 46 seconds
Creating the Owner's Mind | An Interview with Chris Brogan
Today’s podcast episode is a conversation with the infamous, Chris Brogan, who is not only the New York Times bestselling author of 8 books (and counting), and CEO of Owner Media Group, but has also spoken for, and even consulted with, some of the biggest brands you know – Disney, Coke, Google, GM, Microsoft, Cisco, Sony USA, and many more…. Chris has appeared on the Dr. Phil Show, interviewed Richard Branson for the cover of SUCCESS magazine, and even presented to a princess once! Today you’ll discover how Chris used the “Owner’s Mindset” to accomplish all of the above, and how you can use the same mindset to achieve all of your goals. In this episode, you will… Hear how you’re bound for success if, like Chris, you have the tenacity to achieve Get the 5 basic principles of Chris’s owner mindset Discover why Chris’s ideal client is one who’s already taking responsibility for their own lives Understand why it’s important that your business model be built on providing solutions Learn how to tell stories through content to reach a community and then connect with a marketplace Tune in to learn how you, too, can become a successful business owner with a thriving business built on positive core values, a passion for helping others, and a drive to succeed. “The owner mindset is the mindset to achieve your goals.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #130 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION >>If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES The Miracle Morning for Writers: How to Build a Writing Ritual That Increases Your Impact and Your Income (Before 8AM) by Hal Elrod and Steve Scott Hal Elrod’s The Best Year Ever Blueprint Event Chris Brogan Owner Media Group Richard Branson Success Magazine Tony Robbins Internet Money Masters Series Tom Peters Pod Camp – Podcasting conference The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth: Entrepreneurship for Weirdos, Misfits, and World Dominators by Chris Brogan
6/29/2016 • 25 minutes, 3 seconds
Being a Go-Giver | An Interview with Bob Burg
It is generally agreed upon that entrepreneurship is the engine that drives an economy upwards and is primarily responsible for its growth. However, one need not start one’s own business in order to be an entrepreneur. You can be entrepreneurial within a company setting (often called “intrapreneurs”) and you can lead from anywhere you happen to be positioned. Our guest today is Bob Burg, the bestselling author of one of my favorite books, The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea. He is an advocate for, as well as supporter and defender of, the Free Enterprise system. He believes that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people one serves. Bob is committed to inspiring the entrepreneurial spirit in all of us. In today’s podcast, you’ll discover: Why you needn’t be an entrepreneur… to be entrepreneurial. Five Laws that will bring you both personal effectiveness and professional success. Why asking if something will make money isn’t a bad question…it’s just a bad “first question.” One thing to absolutely AVOID doing when seeking out a mentor. Why being a “Go-Giver” is absolutely congruent with human nature. Tune in and go give ‘em! “Entrepreneurship is the engine that drives the economy forward.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #129 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION >>If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod VIP Success Coaching @Bob Burg The Go Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea by Bob Burg Jon Vroman’s Front Row Factor Podcast Love is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends by Tim Sanders The Go Giver website
6/22/2016 • 38 minutes, 27 seconds
Nothing Is Impossible | An Interview with Tony Robbins and Peter Diamandis
The moment you’ve been waiting for is here! Peter Diamandis and Tony Robbins together on the same stage, sharing their insights on life, happiness, and success. You won’t want to miss this interview, so tune in! In this episode, you will… Get the morning routines that set Tony and Peter up for success Hear Peter share what’s possible when you go 10x’s instead of 10% bigger! Understand that, although the brain is wired for survival, you can train it to seek happiness Discover how to alter your perception of tribulation and use your experience to help others Realize that, if you don’t make time for yourself, you don’t have a life As humans, we’re programmed to expect suffering, and we learn to seek out stress, but it’s possible for you to develop habits and make lifestyle choices that help to rewire those instincts. No matter how much money you make or how much success you have, there’s no immunity from pain. It’s what you do with the pain and how you use it to help others that sets you apart. As Tony said, “You become something unique when you find a way to grow and you find a way to give.” “Things are impossible until somebody does it.” – Tony Robbins CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #128 (PDF) EPISODE SPONSORS Freshbooks: Freshbooks has created a super intuitive tool that makes creating and sending invoices extremely simple. To claim your free month trial go to Freshbooks.com/AchieveYourGoals JOIN THE CONVERSATION >>If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod VIP Success Coaching Human Longevity Planetary Resources Genius Network Event Joe Polish
6/15/2016 • 1 hour, 26 seconds
The Miracle Morning for Writers: How to Create a Writing Ritual That Increases Your Impact and Your Income
40-time bestselling author, Steve “S.J.” Scott, joins me today to discuss the key lessons in our new book, The Miracle Morning for Writers, that was just released on Monday. Whether you (or someone you know) wants to make a significant IMPACT and/or INCOME with your writing, we feel privileged to be able to share insights from our own personal experiences building full-time careers as writers and bestselling authors. In this episode, you will… Discover the four main paths to becoming a successful writer Learn how to grow your audience as a writer by building your platform, and why you should laser-focus to develop a following on just one social media platform Get tips on monetizing your book and making money as a writer And many more helpful tips… Steve and I both know that habits, routine, and commitment are key to achieving any goal you set your sights on, especially a goal that involves writing - which relies so heavily on your ability to be (simultaneously) creative and disciplined. Tune in to hear Steve share how he went from just one book to over sixty, learn tips on staying the course and committing to writing every day, and get insider knowledge of the new book, chapter by chapter! “This isn’t just about writing a book, it’s about how to become a writer.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #127 (PDF) EPISODE SPONSORS Freshbooks: Freshbooks has created a super intuitive tool that makes creating and sending invoices extremely simple. To claim your free month trial go to Freshbooks.com/AchieveYourGoals JOIN THE CONVERSATION >>If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Choose Yourself by James Altucher Fifty-Five Ways to Make Extra Money Fast Using Your Computer by Steve Scott Stephen King Authority.pub DevelopGoodHabits.com William Faulkner 1000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly The Miracle Morning for Writers by Hal Elrod and Steve Scott Hal Elrod’s The Best Year Ever Blueprint Event Giveaway: DevelopGoodHabits.com/Hal
6/8/2016 • 38 minutes, 17 seconds
Why ADHD may actually be an advantage (Interview with Peter Shankman)
Peter Shankman – speaker, coach, writer, and fitness enthusiast – decided a long time ago that he wasn’t going to let ADD lead to a life of medication, and the desire to overcome his condition was so strong it led to a full-on challenge of Western medicine. Peter’s goal is to help people with limiting beliefs and disorders come up with alternative solutions to managing their diagnoses so they can enjoy a rich, full life without hampering their natural state with unnecessary medication. Peter shares his hard-earned tips and tricks for managing ADD and living a rewarding, productive life, and also affirms the positive that comes from disorders like ADD. As I always say, “ADHD and creativity are pretty much the same thing…” In this episode, you will… Listen to insights about the creativity that comes from ADD unstifled by medication Hear why Peter Shankman thinks we’re overmedicating our kids who have ADD Understand why managing ADD is about learning to drive your brain differently Discover why developing rituals is one of the key ways to managing your ADD Learn how Peter prepares each day for success with a killer morning routine. Find out what it is! “The essence of life is to enjoy every moment.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #126 (PDF) EPISODE SPONSORS Freshbooks: Freshbooks has created a super intuitive tool that makes creating and sending invoices extremely simple. To claim your free month trial go to Freshbooks.com/AchieveYourGoals JOIN THE CONVERSATION >>If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Delivered from Distraction by Dr. Edward Hallowell HalElrod.com Hal’s Facebook Hal’s Twitter HARO (Help a Reporter Out) Geek Factory, Inc. Tropical ThinkTank Zombie Loyalist by Peter Shankman Peter Shankman’s Website @PeterShankman Thug Entrepreneur Shirt Faster Than Normal Website Exercise is ADHD Medication by James Hamblin Shank Minds Website
6/1/2016 • 44 minutes, 20 seconds
What do Richard Branson & Tim Ferriss have in common? | Nathan Chan Interview
Tim Ferriss and Richard Branson probably have quite a bit in common, but one thing I know for sure is that they’ve both been interviewed by our guest today, Nathan Chan, creator of the Top 10 business magazine, Foundr Magazine. In fact, Nathan’s also interviewed Deepak Chopra, Tom Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, and Gary Vaynerchuk, among others. On today’s episode, you will… • Discover why giving your best stuff away for free is a killer business move • Uncover the importance of a goal pyramid and learn how it will keep you on track! • Learn how to build trust to gain new customers and maintain a loyal following • Understand how every “no” ultimately leads to a “yes” and why persistence is key to your success • Get insights on why we tend choose the paths in life that we’re least afraid of “The only failure is in giving up.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #125 (PDF) EPISODE SPONSORS Freshbooks: Freshbooks has created a super intuitive tool that makes creating and sending invoices extremely simple. To claim your free month trial go to Freshbooks.com/AchieveYourGoals JOIN THE CONVERSATION >>If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES [email protected] Free Richard Branson Foundr Mag Issue Foundermag.com http://halelrod.com/ Hal’s Facebook Hal’s Twitter The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss Tropical Think Tank Smart Passive Income Steve Jobs Robert Herjavec Life in Half a Second by Matthew Michalewicz FutureMe.org
5/25/2016 • 48 minutes, 38 seconds
Skating Through College (Author Interview with John "Izzy" Israel)
If you know any college students (or if you are in college), I highly recommend sharing today's episode with them. This is a new interview I did with John ‘Izzy’ Israel, former semi-pro skateboarder, and author of the new book, Skating Through College: How to Pursue Your Passions and Make a Difference, Without Sacrificing Your GPA. We talk about the purpose of college beyond academics and how mentorship propelled him forward at important turning points in his life. John’s goal in speaking at colleges and youth events is to inspire students to discover their gifts while pursuing their passions and being rock stars in the classroom. In this episode, you will… Hear us discuss the purpose of college as a platform for experiencing life Discover how you can get paid to pursue your passions, while making money, and being a rock star in school Uncover why surrounding yourself with achievers is key to your success And much more... “Make great money, pursue your passion, do well in school…” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #124 (PDF) EPISODE SPONSORS Freshbooks: Freshbooks has created a super intuitive tool that makes creating and sending invoices extremely simple. To claim your free month trial go to Freshbooks.com/AchieveYourGoals JOIN THE CONVERSATION >>If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Fresh Books Free month: Freshbooks.com/achieveyourgoals, code: achieveyourgoals VIP Success Coaching Cutting Edge Sales by Jon Berghoff Living College Life in The Front Row by Jon Vroman Miracle Morning for Salespeople by Hal Elrod Skating through College by John Israel The Education of Millionaires by Michael Ellsberg
5/18/2016 • 42 minutes, 20 seconds
Why One of Your Goals Should Be Fermentation (What?!) | An Interview with Andrea and Charles Riggs
Hello, Achieve Your Goals listeners! Today we’re going to be shaking things up a bit by talking about sustainable living. Some of you might be excited about this news, and others of you might be skeptical. If you find yourself asking, “Hal, what does this have to do with achieving your goals?” Well, I’ll tell you. Andrea and Charles Riggs from The Cultured Collective join us to share how food preparation, storage, and sourcing, directly correlates with our health, quality of life, and energy level. The more we nourish our bodies, the more energy we have to pursue our dreams and achieve our goals! Tune in to learn more about positioning yourself for success by increasing your energy level, one meal at a time! In this episode, you will… • Hear why ‘rejuvenation’ is the new ‘sustainability’ • Discover the truth about bacteria and why 95% of it is good for us! • Learn about the history of food preparation and storage • Listen to statistics on quality/quantity of life today vs. 100 years ago • Get actionable steps you can take to start changing your diet today “Health is the foundation of life.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #123 (PDF) EPISODE SPONSORS Freshbooks: Freshbooks has created a super intuitive tool that makes creating and sending invoices extremely simple. To claim your free month trial go to Freshbooks.com/AchieveYourGoals JOIN THE CONVERSATION >>If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward! :^) COMMENT QUESTION: What is your big takeaway?. Write it in the comments below. SUBMIT A QUESTION Do you have a question you would like answered on a future podcast? Click the button below. EPISODE RESOURCES Best Year Ever Live The Cultured Collective Fermentation for Life
5/11/2016 • 41 minutes, 37 seconds
He Was Burned Alive: An Unbelievable Interview with John O'Leary
Today’s guest, John O’Leary, is here to share a heartfelt
storyof survival that will leave you feeling grateful and inspired.
WhenJohn was 9 years old, he was burned on 100% of his body
andexpected to die. Today, he is a speaker and #1 bestselling
author,teaching 50,000 people each year how to ‘live inspired.’ His
book,On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired
Lifewas published in March by Simon & Schuster and is a
nationalbestseller.
John’s story is more than a story of survival, though – it’s
astory of triumph. Instead of allowing the permanent physical
damageand emotional scarring to overwhelm hope, John conquered
hisphysical barriers and chose to lead an authentic life
designedaround helping others to conquer their own unique barriers
andcreate inspired lives.
You won’t want to miss this unbelievable, hope-filled
episode.Tune in!
In this episode, you will…
• Hear John O’Leary’s gut-wrenching story of pain, hope,
andsurvival
• Learn how to give love unconditionally
• Listen to John share how pain ultimately leads to growth
• Learn how to see the opportunities in hardship
• Discover how you can conquer tribulation to live a
humble,inspired life of giving
“The more you give, the more you attract.” –
HalElrod
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5/4/2016 • 42 minutes, 3 seconds
Wisdom from a Modern Day Philosopher (Interview with Brian Johnson)
I am honored and excited to introduce you to someone whose work
I have personally been a fan of for a long time. Meet Brian
Johnson, founder of Philosopher’s
Notes and Optimal Living 101.
Brian is one of the world’s leading experts in showing people
how optimize their lives, and his mission is to “share more wisdom
with the world… in less time.” He knows that the people who
are most interested in optimal living books, are often the same
people who have the least amount of time to spare.
So, his approach helps you “get a little bit better today and
take one more step in the direction of your highest potential,”
without taking time away from the important things, like family and
downtime. Tune in to learn more about saving time, increasing
efficiency, and achieving a balanced life.
In this episode, you will…
Learn Brian’s five strategies for achieving major goals
Find out what a ‘digital sunset’ is, and how it can change your
life
Get inspired to make value-based choices
Discover how to start your morning, at night, to create the
most productive day possible
Hear about how the ‘iPhone Effect’ may be diminishing the
quality of your interactions
And much more…
“If you want to learn something, learn it with the
intention of teaching it.” – Hal Elrod
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Today's podcast episode is something I'm beyond excited to share with y'all! (Note: I just moved to Austin, Texas last week so I'm practicing my "y'alls" to fit in a little better with the locals :^)
Seriously though, this episode may be THE single most important podcast I've ever recorded, because of the implications for all of us (individually) AND for the global impact that this could ultimately make for millions (possibly billions) of people.
I mean we're literally talking about elevating the consciousness of the human race!
Today my business partner and one of my best friends (yes, we're BFFs) Jon Berghoff and I finally reveal the LIVE experience that will bring together the world's most dedicated Miracle Morning practitioners for the first ever "Miracle Morning Mastery & Co-Creation Experience!"
This is the first opportunity in history to both experience "Miracle Morning Mastery" (which will be led by myself, Jon Berghoff, and a team of world renowned experts in each of the SAVERS) while working together to literally create the future of the Miracle Morning Movement and how we will collectively impact billions of people around the world.
To our knowledge, there is nothing quite like this experience that has ever been offered, and definitely not for The Miracle Morning Community!
“We design the future together. We don’t just dream about it.” – Jon Berghoff
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4/20/2016 • 35 minutes, 14 seconds
From NYC to VH1 (Interview with Vasavi Kumar)
Although Vasavi Kumar has appeared on dozens of TV shows, she has also been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and started her career as a certified social worker.
In other words, you are about to get an exceptionally diverse perspective to help you Achieve Your Goals!
Today’s episode will help you reaffirm that solid character and work ethic are at the foundation of prosperity, and that committing to your goals authentically and tenaciously is what you really need to succeed.
In this podcast, you will…
Get Vasavi’s three game-changing tips for entrepreneurs
Learn the value of solution-based coaching to keep you on track for success
Hear how doing more than what is expected, will get you the results you want
Learn why it’s important to take action, even if you don’t believe in yourself yet
Discover the secrets of building self-respect and conquering insecurities to achieve your goals
“If you want to be the best, you have to be willing to invest.” – Vasavi Kumar
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4/13/2016 • 40 minutes, 55 seconds
Grow Your Platform with Webinars | Omar Zenhom (Founder of Webinar Ninja)
Today I’m joined by Omar Zenhom, co-founder of the $100 MBA and Webinar Ninja, and I’m so excited for you to hear about his journey from formal education to entrepreneurship. Deciding to leave his career to become his own boss required a huge amount of courage and, as Omar says, “It’s really hard to quit something you’re good at.”
In this episode, Omar shares why and how he decided to take that leap of faith, and the steps he’s taken since to ensure success with Webinar Ninja.
In this podcast, you will…
Discover why building trust is one of the best ways to grow your business
Learn why your email list is your #1 business asset
Hear how to create a webinar that adds value to your business
Find out why having an audience is important, and learn how to grow yours
Get insider marketing tips to ensure your webinar audience is captivated
“Remember the days you prayed for the things you have right now.” – Omar Zenhom
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4/6/2016 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 25 seconds
The first ever "Fireside Chat" with Hal Elrod and UJ Ramdas
This is a very unique episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, in that it was originally scheduled as a call that UJ Ramdas (creator of the 5-Minute Journal and the Productivity Planner) set up with me, to simply pick my brain on the topic of “Affirmations.”
Right before our call, I asked UJ, “Hey, do you want to do this on Skype so we can record it and make it a podcast episode for the Achieve Your Goals listeners?”
He was all for it, so what you’re about to hear is simply a conversation – a “Fireside Chat” – between two friends, who happen to enjoy geeking out on all things personal development.
In this episode, you will…
Learn the importance of affirmation
Discover how to assess what you have achieved using affirmations
Get to know the affirming words, phrases and statements that work
Find out what your affirmation is
Learn how to identify your Priority and Smart Goal
“Affirmation is a powerful way to shape your identity.” – Hal Elrod
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3/30/2016 • 39 minutes, 30 seconds
Exclusive Interview with Four-time Emmy Award Winning Director, Nick Nanton
Today’s episode was even more valuable than I anticipated! You’ll hear my interview withNick Nanton, four-time Emmy Award Winning director, producer, filmmaker, and CEO of The Dicks + Nanton Celebrity Branding Agency.
Nick has co-authored 36 books and produced movies, events and television shows with the likes of Steve Forbes, Brian Tracy, President George H.W. Bush, Jack Canfield, Michael E. Gerber, Tom Hopkins, and Peter Diamandis.
Listen in to hear about Nick’s background, how he does what he does, and how you can implement exactly what’s enabled him to accomplish so many extraordinary goals.
In this episode, you will…
Get a basis for how to answer all of your “ How to” questions
Find out the strategy Nick used to win an Emmy! (You will be surprised and you can do the exact same thing !)
Get a glimpse of Nick’s new film “Visioneer” (The Peter Diamandis Story)
Learn how to Achieve MAJOR Goals by:
Setting goals that scare the hell out of you
Looking for ways to add value for every person you meet
Balancing on the edge of persistence and annoyance
“The more value you add to the life of others, the more valuable you become to the world.” –…
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3/23/2016 • 39 minutes, 53 seconds
Inside the Life of a Professional Cage Fighter (UFC Fighter, Charlie Brenneman)
Today's interview was a fascinating one for me to conduct, because as you may know, I am a HUGE fan of UFC and professional Mixed Martial Arts! Today’s guest is UFC fighter turned motivational speaker and author, Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman.
While teaching Spanish to high school students, Charlie’s life took an unexpected turn when he won the first season of the hit television show "Pros vs Joes."
He went on to become a professional UFC fighter, competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and earning the rank of #7 UFC fighter in the world!
In this episode, you will…
Discover the Success Principles that enabled Charlie to rise to be the #7 ranked UFC fighter in the world
Gain an understanding of the importance of having “focus” in your life
Learn the importance of establishing Core Values to guide every decision you make
And much more...
“I tried to prepare myself for anything that will come my way.” – Charlie Brenneman
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3/16/2016 • 44 minutes, 46 seconds
The Hero's Journey (An Interview with Patrick Solomon)
Ready to embark on YOUR Hero's Journey? On today’s show, we have one guest and a guest host! Our co-host today is Jon Berghoff. Our guest, Pat Solomon, is the producer and director of the film Finding Joe, and has 12 years’ experience directing commercials.
Both Jon and Pat are deeply fascinated with the work of Joseph Campbell, so we will be exploring that at length, as well as talking with Pat about how Campbell’s work influences his life and how this is reflected in his film.
In this episode, you will…
Discover the power of applying "The Hero's Journey" in your life
Hear how Pat got his inspiration to create a film about Joseph Campbell
Hear how Jon Berghoff was influenced by Joseph Campbell
And much more...
“Follow your bliss.’’ – Joseph Campbell
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3/9/2016 • 39 minutes, 44 seconds
Freedom & Fulfillment (What I Wish I'd Known...)
This is another solo episode. This time we’ll talk about the advice you would give to your younger self. Then we'll go one step further and project into your future, asking your future self what you would tell yourself – NOW.
This podcast also gives my top 3 answers to the #1 question we recently received from members of the BestYearEverCoaching.net program – which, by the way, you can get a 7-day trial of!
In this episode, you will…
Hear what I'd tell my 25-year-old self
Get my advice on rethinking your life’s goal and projects
Create your definition of success from which to guide your choices
Hear my own definition of success (Hint: It involved "Freedom" & "Fulfillment")
“I am worthy of extraordinary success.” – Hal Elrod
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3/2/2016 • 46 minutes, 18 seconds
The Single Most Important Skill for You to Master
Regardless of your field, one of the most important skill sets to master is knowing how to effectively connect with, communicate with, and influence your clients. The formula I rely on for this – whether I’m selling, writing, or developing a podcast – is the Context Creation formula. This episode will give you the elements you’ll need to implement this strategy in your life immediately.
It’s changed a little bit over the years but I’ve narrowed the Context Creation formula to five major components:
1. ACK – Acknowledge Your Audience
2. ETW – Enter Their World
3. ENR – Enroll Your Audience
4. WIIFT – What’s In It For Them?
5. ETR + BVA – Earn The Right + Be Vulnerable and Authentic
ACK + ETW + ENR + WIIFT + [ETR+BVA] = Context Creation
“When you’re vulnerable, people fall in love with you.” – Jon Berghoff
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2/24/2016 • 52 minutes, 37 seconds
Productivity Hacks: Achieve More With Less
What techniques do you use to stay productive? Do you create a to-do list? Are your techniques working for you? In today’s episode, we will talk about how to become more productive. Most of the productivity techniques people use are fundamental and have been used by successful people for decades, but, for many people, they can be difficult to implement.
In this episode, you will…
Learn about the Productivity Planner
Learn about the Pomodoro technique
Discover the best practices to achieve productivity
Find out how to implement your productivity technique
Learn about the best productivity hack that worked for Charles Schwab (Bethlehem Steele, the second largest steel market in the 1900’s)
“It’s not what you know, but what you do, that matters.”
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2/17/2016 • 23 minutes, 21 seconds
Listen to this Neuroscientist share "6 Tips to Improve FOCUS"
Your ability to focus is one of the greatest predictors of your results and today we are diving into the science behind productivity and focus with UCLA’s Dr. Andrew Hill. As the founder of TruBrain and the Peak Brain Institute, Dr. Hill has dedicated his life to studying cognitive neuroscience and using his findings to help people find focus in their busy lives.
In this episode, Dr. Hill will share his six tips for a more positive and productive 2016 including…
Sleeping more and establishing a rigid waking time
Improving your diet and minimizing your caffeine intake
Exercising more frequently
Opening your mind to mediation
Improving your stress response
Minimizing distractions
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2/10/2016 • 41 minutes, 50 seconds
Living With Passion And Helping Others (An Interview with Carey Smolensky)
You may not be familiar with today’s guest, but if you’ve attended our Best Year Ever Blueprint live event, then you’ll be familiar with his phenomenal work. As the founder of Carey Smolensky Productions, Carey is not only a dynamic and versatile businessman but a dedicated husband and a loyal friend.
After years of owning his own business and easing his special touch to wide array of events, Carey has written his first book Living Life with Passion and Helping Others. Today we’ll find out the story behind the story and get a few tips on how you can craft an amazing multi-sensory experience for your next event.
In this episode, you will…
Be inspired by Carey’s entrepreneurial journey
Discover his statues for creating, perfecting, and enhancing events
Learn how he scaled his business and why that is one of the biggest keys to his success
Hear about the no excuses mindset that Carey has adopted and how it helps him
Find out how Carey uses the 5-minute rule to his advantage
“There’s more to life than just going through it.”
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2/3/2016 • 37 minutes, 54 seconds
Will It Fly? (An Interview with Pat Flynn)
If you’ve ever had one of those “million dollar” ideas, or one that you think could “change the world” you’re definitely going to want to listen to today’s podcast interview with Pat Flynn.
So many people invest countless hours and dollars implementing their idea and “hoping” it’s as good as they think it is. But as you probably know, “hope” is rarely a good strategy.
In today’s episode, I talk with Pat about the topic of his new book, Will It Fly? where you’ll learn his step-by-step process to evaluate whether YOUR idea is worth the investment of your time and money, so that you can ensure it will be successful before investing/wasting a single dollar (and countless hours).
In this episode, you will…
Learn how to capitalize on ”early adopters” to test your market
Find out how you can fund business validation through Pat’s methodical, thoughtful approach
Discover what you can expect in Pat’s new book and how each of the main sections can help you
“We become what we think about most of the time.”
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1/27/2016 • 40 minutes, 39 seconds
A Radical Approach to Achieving Your 2016 Goals
When trying to achieve goals, the common approach is generally to set goals and just hope for the best. But today we’re going behind the scenes of the Best Year Ever Blueprint live event with my co-creator, Jon Berghoff, to not only share with you our radical approach to goal achieving, but to offer some real, specific examples of how we used it to pull off the Best Year Ever Blueprint.
In this episode, you will…
Learn the importance of coming from a place of strength when envisioning your future
Discover how to move past your fears and achieve your goals
Hear some of the questions that Jon and I asked our audience at the Best Year Ever Blueprint
Find out how you can use this radical approach to goal achieving with the Miracle Morning
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1/20/2016 • 53 minutes, 21 seconds
Everything You Need to Know About Writing, Publishing, & Promoting a Book
We asked the Miracle Morning Facebook community what they wanted to know about writing your own book and we were blown away with the number of responses that we received. Today we’re having an unprecedented Q&A session with author Chandler Bolt where he will share his specific tactics for writing a book that will change lives, sell copies, and make a profit.
In this episode, you will…
Learn how to overcome the fear and doubts that plague authors who are just starting out
Discover the pros and cons of traditional publishing houses and how you can make self-publishing work for you
Hear the fundamentals of promoting that will sell your book to make the biggest impact
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1/13/2016 • 1 hour, 55 seconds
How to Achieve Your Goal in 100 Days (An Interview with John Lee Dumas)
This episode is unlike any other you’ve heard on the Achieve Your Goals podcast: no written questions, just me and my guest free styling. Speaking of my guest, I can’t believe it has taken me so long to invite him on a call, but today I’m talking to my good friend John Lee Dumas about his new book, The Freedom Journal, and how you can achieve your goal in just 100 days.
John is the founder and host of Entrepreneur on Fire, a podcast that yields $300,000 per month in revenue as well as Fire Nation, an online community inspired by EO Fire to face their fears and take the entrepreneurial leap.
In this episode, you will…
Hear how John came up with The Freedom Journal and how it’s helping thousands of people achieve their goals in record time
Discover the silver bullet behind the success of John’s 1,150+ guests (HINT-it might have something to do with goals)
Find out why timelines are critical when setting goals and how time sprints can help to hold you accountable
Learn to use micro SMART goals to get the focus you need to accomplish big goals
“Work expands to the time allotted” @JohnLeeDumas
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1/6/2016 • 39 minutes, 40 seconds
The Art of Work (An Interview of Jeff Goins)
I’m still feeling the high from the Best Year Ever Blueprint Live Experience, but I’m also really excited about today’s guest. After observing author Jeff Goins from afar, I’ve become incredibly impressed with the impact that he’s had on the world around him. I’m super pumped to hear all about his new book and how he discovered his path as a writer.
In this episode, you will…
Discover how Jeff came to realize his true calling and how he started following the path he was meant for
Learn some insights from Jeff’s new book The Art of Work on how hundreds of people found their purpose
Find out why success in the wrong thing can be one of the most dangerous obstacles to finding what your life is all about
Hear the three strategies that Jeff uses to achieve his goals while staying true to himself
Understand the importance of listening to your life before you make plans or set goals to become someone you’re not
12/30/2015 • 36 minutes, 7 seconds
Upping Your Likability (Interview with Michelle Tillis Lederman)
Likability is one of the most important determining factors when you’re trying to influence others, but it often feels as though we have little to no control over it. Luckily that’s about to change with today’s guest, Michelle Tillis Lederman.
An author, coach, and networking expert, Michelle is here today to share her brilliant strategies for success. In this episode, you will…
Hear how Michelle’s childhood has affected her perspective on the importance of fulfilling your potential
Discover a different perspective on failure and how Michelle’s approach can change your outlook
Find out when and why quitting can be a good thing and how to know
Learn how you can conquer self doubt with Michelle’s philosophy on fear
Understand the power of a genuine smile and remember that you are always networking
Discover the importance of giving without the expectation of receiving, talking about your ideas, and how to ask for what you need
"Confidence is having doubt and doing it anyway." @mtlederman
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12/23/2015 • 38 minutes, 2 seconds
An Interview with Dan Caldwell: Founder & President of TapouT
For anyone who has been a longtime fan of mine, you’re probably well aware of my passion for MMA and the UFC. Between the dedication and elite fitness level of the athletes and the raw energy of the competitions, I try to watch as many live UFC events as I can.
A fellow fan of MMA and the UFC, Dan Caldwell is with us today to share his story of rising from humble beginnings to co-founding TapouT. Dan started as a young entrepreneur and through his hard work and intuition has grown his influence and his many businesses to become the well-respected business genius that he is today.
In this episode, you will…
Be inspired by his rise from DJing to becoming a world-class businessman
Hear how Dan’s roots in law enforcement and his desire to help people led him to his career as an entrepreneur
Learn how Dan educates himself to be faster and better than his competition
Discover the “No Plan B” mentality that will boost your success and improve your confidence
Find out how investing in your relationships can help your personal and professional life
Hear Dan’s #1 goal for himself and how you can start your journey to entrepreneurship, wherever you are
"It doesn't matter what your past was, your future can be what you want it to be." @TapouTPunkASS
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12/16/2015 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 23 seconds
Steal the Show (Interview with Michael Port)
Speaking in front of large groups of people is one of the top phobias among people of all ages. But when you stop and really think about it, all speaking is public speaking (unless you’re just talking to yourself).
Today I get the unique opportunity to talk to someone I really admire for his public speaking ability: six-time New York Time best-selling author and public speaking guru Michael Port. During our interview, you’ll hear all about his goal-achieving process and his tips for entrepreneurs at all stages.
In this episode, you will…
Be inspired by Michael’s journey from an insecure actor to a high-achieving entrepreneur after he finally admitted that he wanted to be successful
Learn about his struggle with food and how it’s changed his views on discipline and addiction
Find out how you can set yourself up for success with Michael’s financial strategy
Hear Michael’s best advice for entrepreneurs in three different scenarios with three different challenges
Discover what happens when you choose to be easy and go with the flow when working with others
Learn what’s next for Michael and how he plans to make his future dreams a reality
"We live & die by the support from our friends, so I put a lot of stock in people." @michaelport
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12/9/2015 • 54 minutes, 56 seconds
How to Become #1 in the World (Interview with Pat Hiban)
In this economy, last year’s economy, and next year’s economy, it’s more important now than ever to have multiple streams of income. No one is better proof of this than the founder of Gobundance, author, and top producing real estate agent, Pat Hiban.
As of this interview, Pat has a total of forty-seven different streams of income, ensuring his success regardless of the economic climate. Today, I have the chance of speaking to Pat about his journey from selling just ten houses a year to being the #1 real estate agent.
In this episode, you will…
Be inspired by Pat’s humble beginnings and how he overcame failures on his way to success
Discover Pat’s top three goal achieving strategies
Find out what goals he was tracking on his way to becoming #1
Hear what the difference is between mentors and masterminds and why they’re both vital to achieving your goals
Learn more about Gobundance, how it offers more than just business advice, and why I’m telling all of my friends to join Pat in Lake Tahoe
"You cannot dream within and stand still without." -Pat Hiban
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12/2/2015 • 47 minutes, 20 seconds
The Power of Movement (Interview with Aaron Alexander)
Everything we do revolves around our physiology, from our health to our communication. My guest today, movement coach and founder of Align Therapy, Aaron Alexander, has taken his work as a therapist to empower people within their own bodies through massage, structural realignment, and simply moving more. Aaron teaches workshops around the world to spread the message of movement.
Aaron and I had a good time talking in Burnside Park, where we took a break every fifteen minutes or so to allow Aaron to run around, do handstands, and other health-inducing activities. Meanwhile, I shifted my weight from one butt cheek to the other…
In this episode, you will…
Hear how this interview has already changed my life and how I’ll be recording these podcasts going forward
Find out how Aaron became interested in the body-mind connection through movement
Discover Aaron’s three top keys to success
Learn how you can increase your movement every day to cultivate yourself, your business, and your everything
Be inspired by Aaron’s lifestyle and learn ways to adapt natural movement habits in your everyday life
"Recognize that your movement is a reflection of who you are." @AlignMovement
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11/25/2015 • 37 minutes, 27 seconds
Strategies to Create Wealth (Interview with Garrett Gunderson)
I usually have guests who I find inspirational; the kind of people who really add value to my listeners. However, I rarely have the opportunity to host a guest who has literally changed my life. Today I’m talking to New York Times bestselling author and wealth strategist, Garrett Gunderson.
Garrett grew up surrounded by scarcity but has thrown out the rule book and created a life of abundance for himself. With a firm belief that everyone deserves to be as rich, wealthy, and abundant as they want, his ultimate mission is to guide one million entrepreneurs to financial freedom by 2020.
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Hear how his upbringing led to his realizations about wealth and abundance
Learn the 3 strategies and 3 principles for becoming financially free
Discover Garrett’s tips on achieving financial goals
Challenge your perspective on wealth management and budgeting
Find out radical new ways to look at “living within your means”
Learn how Garrett found his unique success formula-and where you can find your own
"You can have anything you want in life if you help others get what they want." @GBGunderson
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11/18/2015 • 42 minutes, 30 seconds
Success Strategies From a Self-Made Millionaire (An Interview with Rock Thomas)
Time and time again we hear stories of successful entrepreneurs overcoming obstacles and failures to become self-made millionaires. Today’s guest, Rock Thomas, has faced down his fair share of challenges to reach the top of his game as the founder of one of the best masterminds in the world and one of the best real estate companies in the world.
In this episode, you will…
Hear how Rock found his entrepreneurial spirit at a very young age and made the decision to become financially free
Find inspiration in how he powered through his failures to find the success he has today
Discover what his turning point was and how Tony Robbins helped Rock to change his life
Learn Rock’s three biggest keys to success and how he applies them in his daily life
Understand the importance of emotional intelligence in today’s fast-paced world
Hear Rock’s number one goal and what he is doing to achieve it
Learn more about his two masterminds: M1 and Gobundance
Find out how Rock uses the Miracle Morning to become his best self
"It's not the failure, it's what you do after the failure." @RockThomas
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5 Keys to Success From the Top 1% (An Interview with Christy Solar)
Today's guest has overcome some seemingly insurmountable odds to arrive where she is now. Christy Solar is in the top 1% of loan officers, not only in her company, but across the country. She is a beautiful soul and a brilliant business mind who, with the help of the Best Year Ever Blueprint, has realized that she can have it all.
In this episode, you will…
Hear all that Christy has accomplished since last year’s BYEB live event
Learn why it's so important to act now and why you don't have to wait to be successful
Discover that it's not all about how much money you make, but it's about the journey
Find out how you can choose happiness and positivity on a daily basis
Be inspired by Christy’s comeback after a recent stroke
Understand that surrounding yourself with positive people is the key to having it all
Learn that you can receive more through giving freely
Hear how Christy discovered meditation through the BYEB and how it has helped her
“I thought that you always had to give up something in order to be good at business…I can choose to have both.” -Christy Solar
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11/4/2015 • 44 minutes, 58 seconds
The Real 4-Hour Work Week (An Interview with Jeff Latham)
Our guest today in our Best Year Ever Blueprint series is a family man and brilliant business mind, Jeff Latham. Owner of Latham Realty Unlimited, he has sold over two hundred homes this year alone and now with his Freedom Evolution Coaching he is paying it forward.
Even before the BYEB, he was making unbelievable revenue working only one day a week. With the help of the BYEB, Jeff has bumped up his revenue and upleveled his fitness to make the most of 2015.
In this episode, you will…
Learn how last year’s event led Jeff to increasing his revenue from 1.6 million to over 2 million
Be inspired by his lifestyle and find out how he works less and makes more
Discover how BYEB has helped him create a friction-free life for himself
Find out Jeff’s top strategies for success
Hear how BYEB has shifted Jeff’s internal beliefs and how the event has helped make him fearless
Be empowered by Jeff’s changed perspective on the role of fitness in his success
"When you focus on the who, when you focus on bringing the best people to your world, then your possibilities become unlimited"
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10/28/2015 • 27 minutes, 47 seconds
The School of Greatness (Author Interview with Lewis Howes)
Like many people, today’s guest dreamed of growing up to become a professional athlete. Unlike most people, Lewis Howes actually became a professional football player.
But after an injury put him on the sidelines, he drew upon his interest in marketing and business to dream up other ways to fulfill his need for greatness and to help others to achieve their goals. Today I have the honor of speaking with author, podcaster, and webinar coach Lewis Howes.
In this episode, you will…
Learn about the struggles and challenges Lewis faced when he went from being a professional athlete to a successful entrepreneur
Hear how making connections made his career what it is today and learn how to network more effectively to uplevel your circle of influence
Discover the world of webinars and how they can help leverage your time, make you more money, and reach more people
Find out the three things that can help anyone in any field to reach their goals
Learn how you can cultivate a champion’s mindset
Understand how important (and difficult!) it is to not only find mentors but to open yourself to honest feedback from them
Hear how he handles the less than great moments of his life and how he manages to continue pushing forward
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10/21/2015 • 50 minutes, 2 seconds
The Success Trifecta: How to Be Happier, Healthier, AND Wealthier (Interview with Scott Groves)
On this episode I get to welcome two guests: returning guest host Jon Berghoff, and last year’s Best Year Ever Blueprint attendee, Scott Groves. Scott didn’t expect to get much out of the event, the only reason he even showed up was to support a friend. But he became engaged in the event and has been able to accomplish some incredible things this year, both personally and with this company, Groves Lending Team.
Scott was already a success in his field, but after attending the BYEB event he personally funded $60 million in production, and his team is on track for a total of $100 million this year. In fact, his entire team is up at least 55% in individual production. Plus, Scott and his wife are closer than ever, and are expecting their first child (congratulations!!). Now he’s here to share how you can get the most out of the BYEB live event.
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Learn how Scott became engaged in the BYEB event
Discover the importance of a becoming more vs. doing more mindset
Find out how to help your team grow
Hear Scott’s tips on how to excel
Learn what he is most excited about for this year’s event
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10/14/2015 • 30 minutes, 43 seconds
How to Lose 42 lbs and Start Your Dream Business (An Interview with Tim Cornwell)
My guest today may not be a famous best-selling author, but he has accomplished some amazing things since last year’s Best Year Ever Blueprint event. Tim Cornwell has has not only managed to lose (and keep off!) forty pounds, he has branched off and started his own business, a real estate company, Bellwether Real Estate.
A husband and father of two daughters, Tim has opened his eyes to his own potential with the help of the strategies he adopted from the BYEB live event last year. Losing weight had been a goal for Tim for the last twenty years, but it wasn’t until he looked at all he wanted to accomplish and decided to make this year his best one yet that he worked hard and got the results he wanted.
In this episode, you will…
Learn how visualization exercises from BYEB have helped Tim in achieving his goals
Discover the role the law of attraction can play when building your team
Find out Tim’s five keys to success
Discover how he manages the “what if’s” and deals with the unknown
Learn how Tim befriended failure and how that has helped him on his journey
Hear his advice on how to finish the year strong
“If you want to increase your rates of success, double your rate of failure.” -Tim Cornwell
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Should you decide that you’re ready to make the leap, go to www.bestyeareverlive.com and use this code to sign up for a three pay option: VIP3PAY. The results speak for themselves. Take yourself and your business to a whole new level and sign up today.
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10/7/2015 • 44 minutes, 24 seconds
How to Quintuple Your Income
In this episode we are continuing our eight week series featuring the real, measurable results from last year’s attendees of the Best Year Ever Blueprint live event. This week we’re talking to a guest who is not only a dedicated mother and wife but a writer, speaker, coach, business and content strategist, podcaster, brainstorm facilitator and blind spot reducer, Dana Malstaff.
With Boss-Mom, Dana has created a platform for working moms to strategize ways to create more time and have less guilt while simultaneously building their families and their businesses. After attending the Best Year Ever Blueprint, Dana has launched two podcasts and tripled her monthly income.
In this episode, you will…
Learn how Dana achieved mind blowing results in just one year after the BYEB live event
Discover a few strategies she uses to maximize her two passions: motherhood and entrepreneurship
Uncover the ways she brings in new clients through building her brand
Hear Dana’s top three keys to success
Find out the importance of clarifying and verbalizing goals and how it helped Dana to find community and support
Learn about the habits that have helped her to become so successful
Discover how BYEB changed her limiting beliefs about herself, allowing her to see the value in what she has to offer
Hear what Dana is looking forward to the most at this year’s event
To get a head start on your Best Year Ever, sign up today for the Best Month Ever Challenge. Don't let yourself slack off in the months leading up to the Best Year Ever Event and dedicate yourself to 30 days of focus. If you’re still on the fence about signing up for this year's event, take a look at the promotional video from last year.
Should you decide that you’re ready to make the leap, go to www.bestyeareverlive.com and use this code to sign up for a three pay option: VIP3PAY. The results speak for themselves. Take yourself and your business to a whole new level and sign up today.
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9/30/2015 • 49 minutes, 5 seconds
How to grow revenue by 500% and lose 25 lbs (Interview with CEO, Stephen Christopher)
For the next eight weeks, we’ll be showcasing the transformations and radical results achieved by the attendees from last year’s Best Year Ever Blueprint live event. Each week we’ll learn from one of eight people-just like you-who implemented the strategies and tools that they learned to make 2015 their best year ever.
Our first guest is the CEO of Seequs Marketing, Stephen Christopher. If you tuned in to last week’s episode, you’ll remember that Stephen has increased his revenue by 500% with the help of the Best Year Ever Blueprint. Not only has he achieved tremendous amounts of success professionally and financially, he has also made leaps and bounds physically and personally.
In this episode, you will…
Learn about the drastic results that Stephen achieved this past year
Discover how Stephen has altered his daily routine to set himself up for success
Hear how the Best Year Ever Blueprint caused Stephen’s self-belief to change
Find out the importance of investing in mastermind groups
Realize the risk to reward ratio of mastermind groups, live events, and conferences
Learn how to stop focusing on the things you don’t want
Hear what Stephen is most excited about for this year’s event
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9/23/2015 • 40 minutes, 20 seconds
Go "Behind The Scenes" of the Best Year Ever Blueprint
While growing up, we’re often told that the sky is the limit and we’re encouraged to dream big . . . but how big is too big? When your goals are too large, it’s easy to become discouraged when you
Today we are taking you “behind the scenes” of the Best Year Ever Blueprint event with the help of Jon Berghoff. Even in its first year, this event has created profound transformations for people just like you who are looking to take their lives to the next level.
With the help of the Best Year Ever Blueprint, Tim Cornwell has lost 42 pounds, Christy Solar has more than doubled her income, Stephen Christopher has increased his revenue by 500% and Nicole Keating launched The Art of Epic Wellness podcast. Tune in to hear Jon and I share some of the secret strategies from the Best Year Ever Blueprint so you can revolutionize your plans and start seeing real results.
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In this episode, you will:
Learn about the phenomenal success stories of several participants
Find out what made this event so transformative
Be introduced to the idea of experiential visualization
Understand the different types of transcendent purpose and how it affects your life and your goals
Discover the balance between your desire for success and altruism
Learn about the basic tenets of mindfulness, a practice heavily studied by researchers at Ivy League institutions
For this year’s event, we are doing something a little bit different. Rather than have you wait to get value, we are offering a Best Month Ever Challenge with daily accountability and community support. For more information, register for the Best Year Ever Blueprint. If you’re not quite ready to take the plunge, email us if you want to receive updates.
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9/16/2015 • 37 minutes, 28 seconds
Are Your Goals Too Big?
While growing up, we’re often told that the sky is the limit and we’re encouraged to dream big . . . but how big is too big? When your goals are too large, it’s easy to become discouraged when you don’t achieve the impossible. Join entrepreneurs Hal Elrod and Nick Palkowski as they discuss ways to make sure that your goals are measurable and, most importantly, achievable.
Being successful goes beyond simply visualizing what you want and attracting it to your life. Being overconfident only hurts you in the end when the reality does not meet your expectations. This is not to say that you cannot achieve great things; you can! It just might take longer than you might expect and the road might be a bit bumpy on the road to success. In this episode, Hal shares three strategies to help you to create smaller, measurable, and achievable goals.
You’ve got to earn the right to set bigger goals by achieving smaller ones.
Break down bigger goals into three smaller goals.
Extend your time frame.
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A good reference text to see if your goal is to big is to look back at what you’ve already achieved. If your goal is more than two times larger than your prior achievements, you may want to evaluate your goals. Remember that even elite entrepreneurs fail all the time; failure is a huge part of the game! Being an entrepreneur is all about learning, changing, and adjusting to anything life throws your way.
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9/9/2015 • 42 minutes, 7 seconds
Destination Awesome (An Interview with Amiee Mueller)
Many people make excuses for why they aren’t successful and let their past define their future. Today’s guest defied all odds to lead a successful life of her own design. Join author and entrepreneur Hal Elrod as he interviews Amiee Mueller on how she transformed from poverty to profitability, from lonely to love able, and from angry to awesome.
In this episode, you will learn:
How Amiee rose from her circumstances and refused to settle for mediocrity
The importance of the connections you make with others
The benefits of aligning your choices with your goals and dreams
All about Amiee’s philosophy on purpose and service
How Amiee’s routines help her to stay focused on personal growth
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9/2/2015 • 31 minutes, 48 seconds
Why Everyone Should Write a Book
“Every single one of us, at some level, has a responsibility to take our knowledge, our life experiences and transform them into a book that could help an infinite amount of people.”
Have you ever read a book, one that inspired you or that you couldn’t put down, and thought “I wish I could do that”? Well you can. More importantly, you SHOULD!
Whether you believe you’re an expert or not, everyone can benefit from writing their own book. In this episode, I share how I decided to write my first two books, and discuss the three big reasons why everyone should do the same: personal branding, income, and legacy. You can be an entrepreneur, an employee, or even a stay-at-home spouse; find out how you can benefit from writing a book. I even give you some basic tips for how to get started.
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Everyone has a story to share or advice to give; it’s time to get yours out to the people who need it! Writing your own book is a short term commitment that will generate benefits for the rest of your life (and beyond!). Now start writing!
“A book pays you for a lifetime in terms of benefits.”
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8/26/2015 • 36 minutes, 22 seconds
How To Create Your Own Destiny (Like UFC Champion Connor McGregor)
Anyone who knows Hal Elrod knows that he is a huge fan of MMA (mixed martial arts) fighting and UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Whether you are a diehard fan, or even if you are repulsed by the idea of two people fighting in a cage, there is a lot to be learned from the mental and physical discipline required to compete in this sport.
Join co-creator of the Best Year Ever Blueprint, John Berghoff, and Hal Elrod as they discuss the strategies used by the masterful and wildly entertaining Conor McGregor.
After leaving his job as a plumber in Dublin, Ireland, Conor made mixed martial arts training his sole focus, making his dream of being the UFC champion a reality. As the current UFC Interim Featherweight Champion, Conor is now one of the most elite fighters in the UFC. Some of the secrets to his success include:
Extraordinary self-belief
Holistic training
Unapologetic self promotion
Gratitude
Relentless focus on a single goal
Whether you’re an MMA fighter or a business owner, these strategies can help you to achieve your goals. When things are going well, it’s easy to imagine your goals and dreams within your reach. But when things get tough, you must continue to focus on what you want. By crafting his own destiny and fulfilling his dreams, Conor has empowered himself to achieve his goals. Make your destiny a reality by adopting these strategies.
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8/19/2015 • 48 minutes, 45 seconds
The Power of Personal Coaching (An Interview with the CEO of Coach.me)
One of the best ways to become the best possible version of yourself is through being coached by a high quality mentor. It’s the secret weapon of the elite. This indispensable, but elusive tool was once a privilege only few could afford, but with Tony Stubblemine’s launch of Coach.me, immediate and affordable coaching is available to aid you in achieving any goal. Join host Hal Elrod as he and his guest, Tony Stubblemine, debunk the myth of overnight success and discuss the importance of quality coaching.
Tony will be the first to tell you that it was by working hard and working smart that he got to where he is today. But before taking up running in high school, he was convinced he was lazy. Not until he realized that he ran more miles over the summer than anyone else on his high school team did he see that he wasn’t lazy, he just needed to be passionate in order to apply himself.
After a record breaking senior year of high school, Tony decided to run at Grinnell College, a Division III school in Iowa. With each injury that he encountered, he couldn’t understand why he wasn’t getting faster. After looking back at his running career, he realized that he had stopped doing the strength exercises that had once been a focus of his during his high school years.
To know true success, the secret isn’t hard work; it’s working smarter. One of the best ways to ensure that you are working towards your goals in an effective and efficient way is by doing the following:
Write your ideal plan and decide everything in advance to avoid making emotional decisions
First, focus on the habit. Then, focus on growing.
Make sure that the first thing you do in the morning is something fun that makes you want to get out of bed
By starting your morning off right, you set yourself in motion for the rest of the day. While Coach.me can be used in conjunction with The Miracle Morning, it has helped people to lose weight, quit drinking, become more productive, and even meditating. Rather than see any set back as a failure, Tony encourages you to change your perspective. Failure only happens when your expectations do not match your goals. Instead, view your failures as an opportunity to reset and repeat and you’ll achieve your goal in no time.
8/12/2015 • 48 minutes, 38 seconds
Better Than Dying: One Critical Skill For Success
When asked to list their top fears, most people list public speaking first and death second. As Jerry Seinfeld once said, this means that if you’re at a funeral, you’d rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy. Face your fear and cultivate your skills with Hal Elrod as he interviews Jon Berghoff on how public speaking can help you to influence, inspire, and communicate to large groups and in personal interactions.
One of the most important keys in speaking effectively to an audience, no matter how large or small, is understanding the importance of context over content. You might have a very well-written speech, but if you aren’t aware of where your audience is coming from, it will fall on deaf ears. Jon gives his Context Creation Formula to help you in creating an effective framework.
If you ask them, most audiences will know a good speaker from a bad one. But what are the qualities of a good speaker and how can you develop them yourself? Jon and Hal each share their top three tips to help you on your public speaking journey:
Empathetic
An ability to inspire
Self-awareness and presence
Vulnerability
Storytelling
Entertaining
Never underestimate the power of preparation and always remember that, even though the spotlight is on you, public speaking is ultimately about the audience and their experience. Join Jon Berghoff and Jon Vroman at their Speaker Trainer Experience event to learn more about delivering exceptional speeches and how to distinguish between speaking and training.
8/5/2015 • 40 minutes, 5 seconds
How To Avoid Becoming a Procrastinator
One of the saddest things in life is to realize you could have been, done, and had so much more… and do nothing about it.”
Don’t allow yourself to put off achieving your goals. One of the most destructive forces preventing people from getting the results they want is procrastination. Join Hal Elrod and Nick Palkowski as they share strategies to avoid procrastination entirely and to stop procrastination in its tracks.
Identify areas and activities you are procrastinating and ask yourself: what is it costing you?
Ask yourself why you are procrastinating.
Clarify the next 3 steps in each area and know your goals
Prioritize and schedule those steps into your schedule
Act without thinking
“Our energy flows in the area we have the clarity.”
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Challenge yourself to a 30 day no procrastination challenge. Choose just one area to focus on, identify the next three steps you need to get closer to your goal, and implement those steps in your schedule. Don’t allow yourself to stop and consider the reasons to procrastinate and follow through on what you promised yourself you would do.
“Extraordinary results are born from extraordinary clarity.”
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7/29/2015 • 37 minutes, 16 seconds
My New Book Is Out Today!
“Focus on your inner world because your out world becomes a reflection of your inner world.”
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Sales is more than just selling goods and services in exchange for compensation: sales is influence. Look around at your car, your house, your electronics. Salespeople make the world go ‘round. Join Hal Elrod as he interviews the co-author for his new book The Miracle Morning for Salespeople: How to Take Yourself and Your Sales to the Next Level Before 8 AM, Brian Snow.
Attracted to the energy and the momentum he got out of a consistent morning routine, Brian jumped on the Miracle Morning bandwagon long before The Miracle Morning book was released. At the end of the day, sales is an energy game. You need physical and mental stamina in order to withstand the ups and downs of sales. This is where the Miracle Morning for Salespeople comes in.
This book is not just the Miracle Morning with a few chapters on sales. This book goes beyond the basics of sales and gives you tips from the top 1% of salespeople across industries. It offers affirmations written by salespeople for salespeople and encourages you to conquer your fears of rejection to increase your sales and your bottom line.
Own the morning, own the day. By turning your daily actions into a morning routine, you will be able to face your day with the clarity necessary to take your sales game to the next level.
“How you do something is how you do everything.”
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7/22/2015 • 37 minutes, 23 seconds
Becoming Your Best (An Interview with Rob Shallenberger)
Author, former fighter pilot, and co-founder of Becoming Your Best, Rob Shallenberger is someone who appears to have always known his purpose in life. However, this is not entirely the case. Join author, speaker, and entrepreneur Hal Elrod as he interviews Rob on how he overcomes his own internal struggle with quitting and what he has learned from highly successful people on achieving goals.
“If we want to see transformation, it starts with desire.” @BYB
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After a successful year of wrestling in high school, Rob had the opportunity to compete at the state level. But rather than accept the challenge, he quit. Everyone has a story like this, where the little voice in your head tells you that your dreams are impossible and unattainable. Rob works to make sure that people recognize that the little voice they hear is exactly that: little. It’s not your reality.
In Rob’s book, Becoming Your Best, he outlines the twelve principles of highly successful people. In this episode, he lists the top three principles that will have the biggest impact on your life and business:
Lead with a clear vision and manage with a plan
Prioritize your time around your roles
Apply the power of knowledge
Invest in yourself and use daily affirmations to clarify and redirect your desires towards achieving your goals. As a special offer to Achieve Your Goals podcast listeners, Rob is offering a coupon code to use towards his Breakthrough Leadership Retreat with discount code: HAL. With this code, you not only get $200 off but you can bring a friend for free!
“Average people let their fear dictate what they do. Successful people let their commitments…
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7/15/2015 • 43 minutes, 15 seconds
The 50 Million Dollar Man (Interview with David Osborn)
Co-owner of the 20th largest real estate company in the United States with a net worth of 50 million, author, entrepreneur, and real estate mogul David Osborn has the mindset and tenacity to achieve his goals. Join author and entrepreneur Hal Elrod as he interviews David Osborn on how he continually achieves at an elite level and maintains balance in his busy life.
“If you buy right and buy smart, you will win in real estate.” @IAmDavidOsborn
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After a few entrepreneurial ventures early in life, David found his passion: real estate. With multiple streams of income and a drive to succeed, he founded the mastermind group GoBundance to empower its members to achieve extreme results in all areas of their lives. Their main focal points for an epic and fulfilling life include:
Age-defying health
Extreme accountability
Financial freedom
Genuine contribution
Bucket list adventure
“Extraordinary results require extraordinary clarity.” @IAmDavidOsborn
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By creating a list of goals in all “gardens” of his life, David maintains a balance in life where he finds fulfillment and creates energy to fuel his income stream. Make a list of goals and review them on a daily basis to clarify your purpose. Make choices and let your life grow naturally.
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7/8/2015 • 41 minutes, 37 seconds
It's Not Too Late (To Make 2015 Your Best Year)
As we approach the six month mark of 2015, ask yourself if you are on track to make this year your best year ever. Get results from what you learn by taking the information you know and implementing it into your daily life to transform your life. Amplify what's already working for you and hit the reset button to make the next six months the best ever.
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Back in December of 2014, the Best Year Ever Blueprint (BYEB) helped people to set the foundation for their best year ever. Tune in today for the top 8 focuses from that event and the link to a video from the event. Join Hal Elrod and Nick Palkowski as they share the top 8 focuses from the BYEB:
Purpose
Off-self, On-purpose challenge
Self awareness of what is holding you back in the following areas….
Personal growth and development
Spirituality
Finances
Career or business
Romance
Fun and recreation
Contribution
Health/Fitness
Physical energy
Family and friends
Clearly defined goals
Inevitable success plans
Daily success rituals
Mindset management
Energy management
Accountability and coaching
To make sure that you stay on track for meeting your goals, assessment is key. Take advantage of what the BYEB has to offer and go to www.byebonline.com to download over sixteen hours of executive level coaching and receive a fifty page workbook to guide you in achieving your goals and living your best life.
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7/1/2015 • 47 minutes, 23 seconds
Choose Yourself (An Interview with James Altucher)
As someone who has made and lost millions, authored international best-selling books, and hosts a top podcast, investor and serial entrepreneur James Altucher knows a thing or two about getting results and the failures that happen along the way. Join host Hal Elrod as he interviews James in his unique process for achieving goals and overall self-improvement.
Rather than having specific goals in mind, James sets out to make himself 1% better in four separate areas: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Centered around the idea of self-respect, James has lifted himself up by following his daily practice any time he’s hit rock bottom.
By improving himself through his daily practice, James is able to focus and take control of his life to achieve results through
Sleep, diet, and movement
Avoid spending time with people you don't like
Aim to be creative everyday
Be grateful for what you have
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Ultimately, we chose the experience we get to have in life. You can’t predict the external, but you can control the reactions you have to the challenges that life throws your way. Enjoy each and every day and avoid attaching your significance to anything outside of yourself.
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