Achieve Your Goals With Hal Elrod: Success | Productivity | Personal Development | Lifestyle | Business

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

This episode is unlike any other you’ve heard on the Achieve Your Goals podcast: no written questions, just me and my guest free styling. Speaking of my guest, I can’t believe it has taken me so long to invite him on a call, but today I’m talking to my good friend John Lee Dumas about his new book, The Freedom Journal, and how you can achieve your goal in just 100 days. John is the founder and host of Entrepreneur on Fire, a podcast that yields $300,000 per month in revenue as well as Fire Nation, an online community inspired by EO Fire to face their fears and take the entrepreneurial leap. In this episode, you will… Hear how John came up with The Freedom Journal and how it’s helping thousands of people achieve their goals in record time Discover the silver bullet behind the success of John’s 1,150+ guests (HINT-it might have something to do with goals) Find out why timelines are critical when setting goals and how time sprints can help to hold you accountable Learn to use micro SMART goals to get the focus

I’m still feeling the high from the Best Year Ever Blueprint Live Experience, but I’m also really excited about today’s guest. After observing author Jeff Goins from afar, I’ve become incredibly impressed with the impact that he’s had on the world around him. I’m super pumped to hear all about his new book and how he discovered his path as a writer.  In this episode, you will… Discover how Jeff came to realize his true calling and how he started following the path he was meant for Learn some insights from Jeff’s new book The Art of Work on how hundreds of people found their purpose Find out why success in the wrong thing can be one of the most dangerous obstacles to finding what your life is all about Hear the three strategies that Jeff uses to achieve his goals while staying true to himself Understand the importance of listening to your life before you make plans or set goals to become someone you’re not Copyright © 2015 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC

Likability is one of the most important determining factors when you’re trying to influence others, but it often feels as though we have little to no control over it. Luckily that’s about to change with today’s guest, Michelle Tillis Lederman. An author, coach, and networking expert, Michelle is here today to share her brilliant strategies for success. In this episode, you will… Hear how Michelle’s childhood has affected her perspective on the importance of fulfilling your potential Discover a different perspective on failure and how Michelle’s approach can change your outlook Find out when and why quitting can be a good thing and how to know Learn how you can conquer self doubt with Michelle’s philosophy on fear Understand the power of a genuine smile and remember that you are always networking Discover the importance of giving without the expectation of receiving, talking about your ideas, and how to ask for what you need     "Confidence is having doubt and doing it anyway." @mtlederman   TRANSCRIPTS

For anyone who has been a longtime fan of mine, you’re probably well aware of my passion for MMA and the UFC. Between the dedication and elite fitness level of the athletes and the raw energy of the competitions, I try to watch as many live UFC events as I can. A fellow fan of MMA and the UFC, Dan Caldwell is with us today to share his story of rising from humble beginnings to co-founding TapouT. Dan started as a young entrepreneur and through his hard work and intuition has grown his influence and his many businesses to become the well-respected business genius that he is today. In this episode, you will… Be inspired by his rise from DJing to becoming a world-class businessman Hear how Dan’s roots in law enforcement and his desire to help people led him to his career as an entrepreneur Learn how Dan educates himself to be faster and better than his competition Discover the “No Plan B” mentality that will boost your success and improve your confidence Find out how investing in your relationships can help you

Speaking in front of large groups of people is one of the top phobias among people of all ages. But when you stop and really think about it, all speaking is public speaking (unless you’re just talking to yourself). Today I get the unique opportunity to talk to someone I really admire for his public speaking ability: six-time New York Time best-selling author and public speaking guru Michael Port. During our interview, you’ll hear all about his goal-achieving process and his tips for entrepreneurs at all stages. In this episode, you will… Be inspired by Michael’s journey from an insecure actor to a high-achieving entrepreneur after he finally admitted that he wanted to be successful Learn about his struggle with food and how it’s changed his views on discipline and addiction Find out how you can set yourself up for success with Michael’s financial strategy Hear Michael’s best advice for entrepreneurs in three different scenarios with three different challenges Discover what happens when you choose to be easy

In this economy, last year’s economy, and next year’s economy, it’s more important now than ever to have multiple streams of income. No one is better proof of this than the founder of Gobundance, author, and top producing real estate agent, Pat Hiban. As of this interview, Pat has a total of forty-seven different streams of income, ensuring his success regardless of the economic climate. Today, I have the chance of speaking to Pat about his journey from selling just ten houses a year to being the #1 real estate agent. In this episode, you will… Be inspired by Pat’s humble beginnings and how he overcame failures on his way to success Discover Pat’s top three goal achieving strategies Find out what goals he was tracking on his way to becoming #1 Hear what the difference is between mentors and masterminds and why they’re both vital to achieving your goals Learn more about Gobundance, how it offers more than just business advice, and why I’m telling all of my friends to join Pat in Lake Tahoe   "You cannot drea

Everything we do revolves around our physiology, from our health to our communication. My guest today, movement coach and founder of Align Therapy, Aaron Alexander, has taken his work as a therapist to empower people within their own bodies through massage, structural realignment, and simply moving more. Aaron teaches workshops around the world to spread the message of movement. Aaron and I had a good time talking in Burnside Park, where we took a break every fifteen minutes or so to allow Aaron to run around, do handstands, and other health-inducing activities. Meanwhile, I shifted my weight from one butt cheek to the other… In this episode, you will… Hear how this interview has already changed my life and how I’ll be recording these podcasts going forward Find out how Aaron became interested in the body-mind connection through movement Discover Aaron’s three top keys to success Learn how you can increase your movement every day to cultivate yourself, your business, and your everything Be inspired by Aaron’

I usually have guests who I find inspirational; the kind of people who really add value to my listeners. However, I rarely have the opportunity to host a guest who has literally changed my life. Today I’m talking to New York Times bestselling author and wealth strategist, Garrett Gunderson. Garrett grew up surrounded by scarcity but has thrown out the rule book and created a life of abundance for himself. With a firm belief that everyone deserves to be as rich, wealthy, and abundant as they want, his ultimate mission is to guide one million entrepreneurs to financial freedom by 2020. In this episode, you will... Hear how his upbringing led to his realizations about wealth and abundance Learn the 3 strategies and 3 principles for becoming financially free Discover Garrett’s tips on achieving financial goals Challenge your perspective on wealth management and budgeting Find out radical new ways to look at “living within your means” Learn how Garrett found his unique success formula-and where you can find your