Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod

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 Copyright © 2016 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

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 Copyright © 2016 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

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 Copyright © 2016 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

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 Copyright © 2016 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

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 Copyright © 2016 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

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 Copyright © 2016 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

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 experience​s​ 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 Copyright © 2016 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

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 Copyright © 2016 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

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 Nathan@foundrmag.com 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 Copyright © 2016 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

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 Copyright © 2016 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC