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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

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 CLI

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 step

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 h

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,

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

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 CLICK TO TWEET   TRANSCRIPTS Download

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 CLICK TO TWEET   TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #118 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERS

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 CLICK TO TWEET   TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Epis

Today’s episode was even more valuable than I anticipated! You’ll hear my interview with Nick 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 Balancin

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 CLICK TO TWEET   TRANSCRIPTS Download

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 CLICK TO TWEET   TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #114 (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 f

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 CLICK TO TWEET   TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #113 (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: W

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 CLICK TO TWEET   TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #112 (PDF) JOIN THE CONVERSATION >>If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE

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.” CLICK TO TWEET   TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #108 (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! :^) COM

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 Transcripts Download the Transcript for Episode #110 (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 Qu

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 g

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 ti

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 Episode Resources www.speakertrainerexperience.com https://appreciativeinquiry.case.edu       BYEBonline course The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) Bulk orders of The Miracle Morning   MiracleMorning.com  

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 For access to Chandler’s Self Publishing School, go to halelrod.com/selfpublishingschool for a deeper dive in to successfully self-publishing your own book. Copyright © 2016 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC