Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod

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. Copyright © 2021 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

Discover how to turn any day into your best day ever! Explore the importance of aligning your actions with personal values for greater fulfillment. Learn about overcoming common obstacles like traffic and disappointments. Enjoy a journey filled with joyful moments, from family fun to soulful connections. Uncover a three-step formula that includes setting intentions, identifying values, and crafting your daily schedule. It's time to embrace a mindset that celebrates everyday joy and satisfaction!

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. Copyright © 2021 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

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. Copyright © 2021 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

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. Copyright © 2021 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

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. Copyright © 2021 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

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. Copyright © 2021 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

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. Copyright © 2021 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

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. Copyright © 2021 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

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. Copyright © 2021 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC