The Chris Harder Show

I was so excited to connect with today's guest serial entrepreneur and author, Peta Kelly, as we hadn't had a real catch-up in forever. And how amazing is it that it could be timed with her new book, Earth Is Hiring? Once a self-professed science nerd, Peta followed the pull of her soul into network marketing which soon led to full-on entrepreneurship and she hasn't looked back since. She's now made it her mission to help millennials (and anyone else who gives a sh*t), discover The New Way to Live, Lead, Earn and Give. Listen in to hear how Peta made the conscious decision to change her personal money story in order to align herself with her soul's purpose, and how you can too. Believe me when I say she makes it sound easy and effortless. -- Question Highlights: Who is Peta Kelly? How did you make the transition from science nerd to serial entrepreneur? Do you feel you have the responsibility to create change? Of your motto, "The New Way to Live, Lead, Earn and Give," which do you think is the most important? Why are we just now talking about the "New Way" since it's actually the "old way?" What do you mean when you say we're voting with our spending power? How do you feel about money? Why do people have such a hang-up with money? If someone feels out of alignment with their money story, where can they start doing the work? What are we going to learn and discover in your new book? In This Episode You Will Learn: How millennials are using The New Way to Live, Lead, Earn and Give How Peta went from science nerd to entrepreneur Why network marketing businesses are like training wheels for entrepreneurship What it means to take radical responsibility The importance of raising your vibration Why businesses need to upgrade their practices to support the earth if they want to survive Why money acts as a teammate The importance of getting in alignment with your soul, mission and money How to get in alignment with your money story About Peta's new book, Earth Is Hiring And so much more… Peta's Thoughts… "Take care of the planet or bust." "Our money is never spent. Our money is never asleep." "Of everything we have, there is the option to get it in a more conscious way." "Take responsibility for your own money story." "Real leadership is taking responsibility for your own money story." "I don't worship money, I appreciate it." -- Peta Kelly's most favourite title is HUMAN AF. She is a conscious entrepreneur, author, speaker and philanthropist. She was recently featured in Forbes Magazine and was just ranked by Inc Magazine in the Top 10 Female Entrepreneurs changing the world. She's is an unbridled soul and barefoot bandit on a mission to unleash the jeaniius of GenY's globally. She dropped being a PhD science nerd at the age of 22 and went on the pursuit of that 'thing' that was calling her higher. That's when she found her first business pursuit in network marketing and She became a 7 figure a year earner in Isagenix by the age of 26. Her network marketing journey led her to her bigger, more global soul work and now she's building a global enterprise, Jeaniius – a global hub of nakedly brilliant people, mobilized to create change for our planet through conscious enterprise and magical collaborations. Peta teaches the new way to live, lead, earn and give and what excites her the most is bringing her brilliant, badass generation together as one team and one family so that we can gift our planet and our kiddies, an environment where they can thrive. Peta is an angel gifter and a silent investor, and thrives on expanding the cycle of abundance and contribution, especially when it allows young people to kick ass in their endeavors. A millennial with a love of millennials, Peta speaks on global stages, barefoot, to tens of thousands of people, and to millions through her various platforms, sharing visionary messages of conscious living to move hearts and minds to what's possible. Self-described as an alien, a "vessel" for what needs to flow through her, Peta is the creator of The New Way Live, Jeaniius and The Supercharged and she's got her first book on the way in early 2018. Peta was recently featured on The Rise Up movie with Michael Bernard Beckwith, Jack Canfield, Danielle LaPorte, Gabby Bernstein, Marie Forleo, Tony Robbins, The Dalai Lama and more. She's a new Mum to her beautiful daughter Sol and has now found a new supersized passion for empowering women to create a beautiful pregnancy and birth experience. Resources: Earth Is Hiring: The new way to live, lead, earn and give for millennials and anyone who gives a sh*t by Peta Kelly (Releases Jan. 30, 2018, Pre Order NOW!) petakelly.com http://EarthIsHiring.com IG: petajean_ -- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Words are more powerful than we realize, but today I'm going I'm specifically highlighting eight words that may be crippling your success. We all use them without realizing it and often don't even intend to use them. So let's start 2018 right and kick the following words out of our vocabulary and watch as you see an uptick in your success. TRY – You'll either do something or you won't. By saying "try" you're already building in an excuse. Do or do not – those are your choices. MAYBE – By using this word, you're telling others that you have no intent on following through, which can lead to feeling overwhelmed. Make this the year of YES or NO – period. SOON – This instantly puts something off until "later." This word is also a wake-up call you've committed to too many things and you must cut what's not serving you. POSSIBLY – The word says, "if I feel like it, I'll do it." You're not fully committed to anything and you're feeling overbooked and stressed. Make a commitment. IF – If means you're putting a condition on following through and that doesn't make you an ideal business partner. "Nobody wants to be on the other side of your if." BECAUSE – This word acts as a justifier – and excuse. "I can't meet with that person because…" You shouldn't have to talk endlessly about why you can't. "YES and NO are complete sentences." WANT – This is probably the most important word to kick to the curb… The word indicates lack and if you're a frequent listener, you know we shoot for abundance. Using this word means there's a disconnect between what you want and what you desire. "Things only appear once you know how to make them certain." LUCKY – Last but still impactful, simply put I don't believe in luck, I believe in good fortune. And using this word puts you in a powerless position. There you have it! Do you notice these words used frequently in your day-to-day interactions? If so, share with me on IG (@chriswharder) and let me know what you'll replace them with! In This Episode You Will Learn: The eight words that we must eliminate from our vocabulary in 2018 Why being certain in your decisions makes you an ideal business partner And much more… Resources: For the Love of Money Mastermind – 2018 http://Fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

I am so excited to continue a conversation that I had a couple months ago in Costa Rica with serial tech entrepreneur, Chris Sukornyk. Originally from Canada with entrepreneurial parents, entrepreneurship was built into his DNA. With a passion for technology, Chris attended University, but felt the teachings were out of tune with reality. He left, just one credit shy of graduating (his parents still remind him) and built his first business. Since that time, Chris has founded (and sold) four other businesses and is now focusing on his next endeavor, which is to help create more net positive businesses and help ecopreneurs. I love that he is intent on creating businesses that are in alignment with his passion as well as his core values around the environment and social responsibility. Listen in to this enlightening episode to find out how net positive entrepreneurship is the up and coming trend to businesses everywhere and how you can make an impact by either creating one or being a part of one. -- Question Highlights: What's your best entrepreneurial lessons you learned from your parents? With your most recent advertising tech company, how did you go from zero to 170 employees in such a short amount of time? What was the conflict that came up with your advertising tech business? How did you become realigned with it? Do you think you would be this passionate about net positive businesses if you hadn't woken up in a business that wasn't net positive for you? What makes a net positive company different than the old way of doing business? How do you reconcile your dad's advice ("All that matters is sales.") with the impact the company is making? Does building a net positive business present a different set of hurdles than we've seen in the past? How do you want your children to grow up viewing entrepreneurship and money? How do you view money? Do you think it's a masculine trait to pursue wealth or can it be a feminine trait as well? Do you feel that your view of money has shifted since getting out of North America and moving down to Costa Rica? In This Episode You Will Learn: How Chris came to be such a successful serial tech entrepreneur The importance of connecting with your partners/employees What having a net positive business means How Chris navigated his business when he had lost his passion for it What an ecopreneur is How businesses impact the environment and why they need to minimize it Why people want to hear about the founder or story behind a product Why it's crucial to find investors who are aligned with your passion Why we need socially minded startups who compete/challenge legacy businesses that are doing damage in the world How we can integrate giving back into our lives and the businesses we create And so much more… Chris's Thoughts… "The Zero to Hero Life of a Serial Entrepreneur: Either hit it out of the park or one day before the sale, everything could fall apart." "If your business is aligned with your passion, you're never tired." "There's nothing wrong with having nice things, but we have to be aware of the impact we're making." "There has to be more – you have to give back." "Money is just a vehicle that has value and it can be exchanged for different things." "Good things are at the end of dirt roads." -- Chris is a serial entrepreneur having founded and sold five tech startups with combined exits of more than $250 million. In 2015, Chris was recognized by Ernst & Young as the provincial winner of the Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year awards. A lifelong environmentalist and father of four, Chris recently relocated from Toronto to Costa Rica and is now focused on investing and advising "ecopreneurs," founders with a vision to better the world through sustainable, mindful and socially conscious products and services. Resources: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulstartupguy/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissukornyk/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/csukornyk -- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

I don't know about you, but I love when the end of the year approaches. I get super excited about the holidays (which many of you know), but what some you don't know is that I get super stoked about sitting down with Lori on New Year's Eve to go over the year's highs and lows and planning out our yearly income for the upcoming year. It's such a great practice and today, I'm going to share that exact plan that we've been using (with success) for the past several years. "Why leave it up to chance when you can call your shot, plan what you want to make and make it happen." This year, I want you too to take control of your abundance, and part of that process is to pick your target income number. Full disclosure, Lori and I have never met our exact number, but we're also consistently choosing a number that reflects massive growth over the year before. But don't let that worry you… As they say, "shoot for the stars and land on the moon." "When you have the number picked out and you're serious about it then your actions naturally follow suit to ensure that you hit it. Keep in mind that it is imperative to pick a number that challenges your current income. "By not changing your goals or plan, you're automatically choosing by default your current situation." Once that number is chosen, you'll work backward to figure out how you're going to reach it. As long as you're committed to that number, you'd be surprised at all the different income sources that pop up. "There are so many ways to make money, you just have to commit to finding them." Draw on your skillset to create products or programs and fill in the gaps. Whether it's ebooks, podcasts, mastermind groups or affiliate programs, you can exceed your current income and reach your goals (or come pretty darn close to them). Here's one example of how to get to $100,000 if you're currently bringing in $60,000: Current yearly income = $60,000 You decide to create a coaching program that costs $100/week for one year. 4 clients = $20,000 The coaching was in high demand so you create an e-course which costs $99. You sell 202 e-courses over the year equaling $20,000 $60,000 + $20,000 + $20,000 = $100,000 YOU DID IT! Again, this is only an example. As I mentioned above, there are so many more ways to make extra income. But it just proves how essential your actions are if you want to reach a specific number. I firmly believe that "What you make next year is no accident – it is intentional." Best of luck in 2018 – I'll be cheering you on! In This Episode You Will Learn: The exact plan that Lori and I use to map out our yearly income How to pick out your number and work backward to hit your goal How you're already asking for the income you're getting without asking About detailed hypothetical scenarios that can lead you to $100,000 or $1 million And much more… Resources: For the Love of Money Mastermind – 2018 http://Fortheloveofmoney.com/mastermind For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Whatever your thoughts are on abundance – true or not – you're going to hear first-hand how my guest, business and mindset coach and entrepreneur, Harriette Hale, tapped into it in a big way. With her first business at the age of 19 (yes, 19!), Harriette quickly climbed her way to success with businesses in music (her passion), dance and spirituality. This success came to a screeching halt, however, when her business partners at the time, planned, plotted and succeeded in taking her entire client list and setting up a competing business on their own. It was a pivotal moment that left Harriette both financially and spiritually broke. Family and friends had no doubt she would bounce back, but she had worked too hard to go back to a 9-5 job and knew she was meant to use her gifts in a different way. Tune in to find out how she broke free of her conditioned mind and surrendered to the universe, subsequently inviting levels upon levels of massive success into her life. -- Question Highlights: Who or what gave you this inner knowing that you shouldn't just get a 9-5 job and forge ahead anyway? What did you learn about the Law of Attraction that so radically changed your life? What's the key to having an abundant mindset and why do you feel we have the right and responsibility to have one? What are 1 or 2 things people can do to bust through their limiting beliefs around abundance? Where did this unapologetic attraction to having nice things come from? How do people in London/UK tend to view the wealthy as compared to North America? What's the common thread you see in your successful clients and what's the common mindset block in those who are unsuccessful? In This Episode You Will Learn: How Harriette came back from being both financially and spiritually broke Why we must follow our soul's intuition About the importance of breaking free from the conditioned mind Why Harriette doesn't agree with all aspects of the Law of Attraction The key to having an abundant mindset Why it's our responsibility to be abundant How living in service and light allows the universe to reward you ten-fold Why we must ensure our spending is in alignment with our highest good Why it's imperative that we surrender Why we need to be generous with ourselves first And so much more… Harriette's Thoughts… "The only thing standing between me and my success and financial freedom was my money mindset." "There is a reason for absolutely everything because it's all divinely aligned and pre-destined by our highest selves." "We are born with the support and love of the universe." "We would not be born if we weren't meant to be abundant." "We have to have money in our lives so we can help other people in our lives do the same." "Wake up to the beauty of your world." "It is perfectly OK to be spiritual and to be rich." "You have a gift because you are meant to make money from it." "When we love ourselves, we elevate our vibration so much that we become alchemists of energy." "Energy is exponential." "Be generous to yourself first, then to others." -- Harriette is a certified soul, money and mindset coach. A serial entrepreneur with ten years experience and six businesses, Harriette has a global clientele base of creative and spiritual freelancers, fellow entrepreneurs and individuals on the path to self growth and ascension. Her teaching & coaching stems from principles based in Universal Energy Law, first inspired by the well known 'Law Of Attraction' ideology, however the practical side of business and life coaching takes equal precedent. As a dancer, singer / songwriter, green tea addict, aspiring yogi, and manifesting maverick, Harriette prides herself on her down to earth nature, relatability and uncanny gift to simply 'make it happen'. For more information about her coaching brand, Ask Harriette, go to www.askharriette.co.uk Resources: askharriette.co.uk/ IG: @harriettehale FB: facebook.com/askharriette -- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Have you hit a plateau with your business and can't seem to figure out why? Give my following list of five a read (and listen) and I bet you'll likely find an area to improve upon. Trying to be a one-man show. I get it, you take pride in being able to do it all on your own, but my advice? Get help sooner than later. Save your time (and sometimes money) by getting someone else to do it faster and better. Hint: This is, in my opinion, the No. 1 reason people hit a plateau. Not upgrading your tribe. Seek out people (even if you're intimidated by them) who are already successful and doing what you want to do. This was a game-changer for Lori and me. "Upgrading your tribe is the world's greatest shortcut to get from where you are now to where you want to go with your goals." Not upgrading your personal software. It's all about working on your own mindset! Keep learning new things. "If you're not growing, you're shrinking." Losing your passion. Keep in mind that love is a verb, but it doesn't just apply to relationships, it applies to your business too. Don't let the daily (often boring) tasks bring you down. Make sure to take a break every now and then from working "in" your business and instead work "on" it. Think mastermind groups or something similar that gets you out of the day-to-day briefly, but also keeps that business passion spark alive. "Money is in the monotony." Paying attention to too many shiny objects. Keep your eye on the prize even when other shiny prizes are being flashed at you. Every time you turn your attention away from your path, you're putting your business on hold. Stay the course, but find that sweet spot of educating yourself on new trends but not letting it take over everything else. Keep your focus on your original goals. There you have them! Did any sound familiar? Once you're aware of any blocks that apply to you, you can be on guard so you don't fall into their traps. And that, of course, means more success – faster! In This Episode You Will Learn: What five things are blocking your business Why you shouldn't try to do everything on your own About the importance of hanging out with already successful people And much more… Resources: For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

I am out of mind excited for you all to hear my conversation with amazing memory-improvement expert, Jim Kwik. Once called the kid with the "broken brain" because he was a slower learner (as a result from a severe brain injury at age 5), he struggled in school into his college years. But just when he was about to give up, he met family/man who had him write down all his dreams on paper. Once those dreams were read aloud by that man, Jim's life changed and he committed to finding new ways to help him learn to learn more quickly. Fast forward several years later, and Jim is a sought-after expert when it comes to memory improvement and speed reading. This episode is going to be life-changing for you as he shares in detail how to improve your memory as well as how to rewire your brain's limiting money mindset beliefs. He gives this advice freely because he doesn't want others to suffer and struggle like he once did. Jim truly believes in "no brain left behind." I could go on and on about what he shares, however I'll let you listen and learn for yourself. And my advice? Have a notebook and pen ready to capture all of the priceless information Jim provides – episodes like this don't come around too often -- Question Highlights: How have you become one of the foremost experts of memory improvement and speed reading today? Do you keep in touch with the family/man who helped changed your life? What percentage of our limitations are real and what percentage is made up? What is a superpower you wish someone would teach you? What is your favorite skill or hack to teach and will you teach it to us? Are there any hacks to rewire our brain's limiting money mindset beliefs? Do you have a favorite moment of giving? In This Episode You Will Learn: How Jim overcame the belief that he had a "broken brain" How note-taking helps you reflect – making the unreal, real Why fulfillment comes from growing and giving Why reading is so valuable and how books can put decades into days (ultimately saving you time) What makes self-awareness a superpower What learned helplessness is How we grossly underestimate what we're capable of About the power of visualization Tips on how to remember names using MOM How using magic (think abracadabra) can help you rewire your limiting money mindset beliefs Why it's so important to have a vision for your life And so much more… Jim's Thoughts… "My inspiration was my desperation." "If you argue for your limits, you get to keep them." "Modern-day entrepreneurs are the modern-day superheroes." "Learning's not just solo, it's social." "We don't give to get; we give because it's who we are." "It's not just about making dollars; it's about making a difference." "If knowledge is power; learning is your superpower." "It's not how smart you are; it's how are you smart." "Success is an inside-out process." "Identify as a thermostat not a thermometer." "Reasons reap results." "Your mind is always eavesdropping on your self-talk." "Learn to earn and return." "People are either an example or a warning." -- Jim Kwik (his real name) is the founder of Kwik Learning and a widely recognized world expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning. For two decades, he has served as the mental coach to students, seniors, entrepreneurs, and educators, and as advisor to many of the world's leading CEOs and celebrities. After a childhood brain injury left him learning-challenged, Jim created strategies to dramatically enhance his mental performance. He has since dedicated his life to helping others unleash their true genius and brainpower to learn anything faster and live a life of greater power, productivity, and purpose. Jim's cutting-edge techniques, entertaining presentation style, and impressive brainpower feats have made him a frequent and highly sought-out trainer for top organizations, with clients that include Virgin, Nike, Zappos, SpaceX, NYU, GE, Fox Studios, Harvard, and Singularity University. KwikLearning.com's online courses are used by students in over 100 countries. Jim has shared the stage with global leaders from Sir Richard Branson to the Dalai Lama. His work is featured in media worldwide, including the recent New York Times bestselling book, "Use Your Brain to Change Your Age." He is the founder and curator of SuperheroYou – Change Your Brain, Change The World – an annual learning conference and media property featuring a handpicked all-star expert faculty and an audience of dynamic thinkers, doers, and dreamers. Resources: http://www.JimKwik.com Online Courses http://KwikLearning.com Kwik Brain Podcast KwikBrain.com or find it on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kwik-brain-memory-improvement-accelerated-learning/id1208024744?mt=2 IG: @jimkwik FB: facebook.com/jimkwikofficial -- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

With the holidays and the season of giving upon us, I felt it was only fitting to talk about abundance and how abundance can affect us throughout them. For a good portion of people, the holidays can be super stressful – especially when there's worry around paying for the gifts they want to buy. But here's the thing, when we worry we send the message of lack out into the universe and we're looking for abundance. Just as a refresher, when you have a mindset of abundance you are attracting more and more wealth and good things in your life. And on the opposite side, when you have a lack mindset, you're pushing away all of those abundant things. So when there is stress around how you will pay for gifts, travel, family gatherings etc., you are actually inviting more struggle into your life. And we don't want that! So this year I challenge you to reframe all of this. "Break free from the feeling of lack and get back into the good feelings that the holidays are meant for." Now I get it, if you're comfortable with the traditional gift-giving – keep doing it! But if you observe your feelings and thoughts around this time of year and you come up with feelings of lack, then speak up! Maybe it's time to switch your definition of giving. For example, my family decided a few years back to forego traditional gifts (we had a tendency to go overboard) and instead rent a cabin, give our time and enjoy the experience of it. "It's more about the experience than the gifts." Just think…what could you give that would create the same feelings of receiving a gift that isn't something you can buy? Think non-traditional gift ideas could such as the gift of your time, energy, skillset or creativity – the list is endless. Regardless of what you choose, let's: "Practice abundance, not stress, for the holidays." In This Episode You Will Learn: What the differences are between an abundance and lack mindset How Chris switched up his family's holiday traditions Alternative ways you can give to your family and friends Resources: For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Get ready for a wealth of knowledge (pun somewhat intended) in today's episode with wealth strategist, cashflow ninja and podcast host, M.C. Laubscher. Originally from South Africa, he made his way to the U.S. in 2001 with a backpack and sense of humor, did a little competitive sports and after reading "Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Richard Kioysaki, eventually purchased his first investment property. Since then, M.C. educated himself around all things wealth-building and now helps others create their own wealth and sustain it off of Wall Street. His insights blew me away and I know you'll learn some new things and believe that you too can be financially free after listening. -- Question Highlights: Do you agree with the idea of the "immigrant edge?" What did you learn about money or succeeding in business from your years of being a pro rugby player? Why do you think people keep tapping into the wrong resources? What is the "new economy?" What's the secret to wealth-building today? Out of your amazing podcast guests, what has been some of the best advice ever given to you on your show? Do you think cryptocurrency is here to stay? Do you think money is good, bad or neither? Why do people have such a hang-up with money? Have you always had a positive mindset around money or has it been a journey to get there? Do you see a common thread of generosity with your wealthy clients? In This Episode You Will Learn: How M.C. came to be a "cashflow ninja" About the parallels between sports and business Why it's important to create sustainable, recession-proof wealth About wealth creation and preservation The meaning of "new economy" Why cash flow is the biggest indicator of success How to keep and protect your wealth and multiply it Why we should focus on cashflow and not accumulation What your biggest asset is Why mental capital combined with relationship capital helps you get financial capital That money is a tool that serve and provide value to people About money and millennials Why it's imperative that we give within our communities first And so much more… M.C.'s Thoughts… "We're no longer a job economy, we're a skills economy." "Know exactly what you want and why it matters and who you need to become to do that." "Learn how to keep and protect your wealth and then how to multiply that wealth." "We all share the asset of time." "Money is not the root of evil, it's not the root of anything. It's what you want it to be." "If money is an exchange of value and a representation of value, then you want to put out as much value as possible and it will come back in return." "Living in your purpose and providing value to others is where you build your wealth and live your dreams." -- M.C. Laubscher is a wealth strategist, educator, and financial freedom fighter. He is the President and CEO of Valhalla Wealth Financial and creator and the host of the popular business and investing podcast, Cashflow Ninja. His mission is to help as many people as possible eliminate the control banks and financial institutions have over their lives by building their wealth in a variety of ways outside of Wall Street. He believes the best way to achieve this in the Information Age, is by reclaiming the banking function in your own financial life through structuring an efficient cash flow management system and creating and building assets that provide multiple streams of income. M.C. challenges existing societal belief systems and misinformation around concepts such as money, saving, investing, wealth and retirement. Resources: Cashflow Ninja Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cashflow-ninja-w-m-c-laubscher/id1106209658?mt=2 http://www.CashFlowNinja.com -- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

I'm often asked what my non-negotiables are when it comes to my success. Today I'll share one of the most important and that is my gratitude practice. I am certain that the four steps of my gratitude practice have helped me make more money and I'm certain it can help you, too. "Gratitude. It doesn't just change your life; it continues to keep you on the right track." Here Are the Four Parts of My Gratitude Practice: Name Your Alarms with Something Positive. These words don't have to be anything complex or life-changing, but when you're tired or half-awake, you need it to train your brain to go somewhere positive. It shapes your mindset and shapes your day. Here are a couple of my alarm names: 4:15 a.m. God has blessed us so we can help others 7 a.m. Congratulations! Today is one of the best days of your life. 9 a.m. Everything is happening even better and even faster than expected. Wake Up and Say a Positive Mantra. Again this can be simple, but the important part is that you MUST say it like you mean it. Here's what Lori and I repeat every morning: "I'm happier, healthier, wealthier and more fit than I was yesterday." You are programming into your body and into your expectations for the day. Simple Gratitude Prayer. I'm not joking… keep it super simple, almost juvenile and short (only about 60-90 seconds). Take into account all the things you DO have. List them…Thank you for my house. Thank you for my success. Thank you for keeping my loved ones healthy and safe. You get the idea… Just stay away from saying "want." This wakes you up in lack and we're shooting for abundance! Meditation. The time on this one varies, but we shoot for 10-20 minutes. Please though, if you've only got two minutes to meditate – do it! This is your opportunity to close your eyes, get silent and call in exactly what you want for that day. All of the above tools ensure that you're able to control your day. Even when those bumps happen, you can easily reframe it because you started your day out in gratitude. So I challenge you, starting today… OWN the results of your day, week, month and year. "Choose what is going to unfold for you instead of letting things unfold and going with the flow." Try the above steps for a week and keep an open mind. Start with just one of the practices if you feel overwhelmed. I know if you can add even just a little more gratitude into your life that it will help you significantly increase your productivity, income, blessings and abundance. Let me know how it goes (or doesn't go) – I want to hear either way! In This Episode You Will Learn: Chris's four steps in his daily gratitude practice Why you should start your gratitude practice right when you wake up The importance of choosing what your day is going to look like Resources: For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.