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- “The miracle morning” by Hal Elrod
Hal Elrod is a bestselling author, an extremely sought-after keynote speaker and host of the Achieve Your Goals podcast.
At age 20 he was announced clinically dead for 6 minutes after a horrific car accident. At age 37 he battled an aggressive form of cancer with a 30% chance of survival.
Now, he’s an ultra-marathon runner with over 3 million books sold and has inspired a global movement around optimizing our morning routine.
Key takeaways 🎓
1. Start with intention
How we start our day has a big impact on how the rest of our day goes.
Therefore the author believes that by optimizing our morning, we can unlock our full potential.
He argues that designing a purposeful morning routine which fosters good habits will set the right tone for the day (and life in general).
2. SAVERS morning routine
The book suggests a special routine:
Silence (meditation, prayer, being quiet)
Affirmations (saying nice things to yourself)
Visualization (imagining good things happening)
Exercise (moving around to get the blood flow going)
Reading (reading something useful - maybe booksmarts)
Scribing (journaling your thoughts & ideas throughout the day)
Hal believes that consistently engaging in these activities - even if it’s for a few minutes a day - can help anyone create a better foundation for success.
3. Be the architect of your own life
Our current situation is not our final destination.
The book challenges us to take responsibility and understand that we have the power to change our life based on the decision we make.
80% of winning is just beginning so our morning routine is a great way to set ourselves up for success.
Closing thoughts 🧠
Hal Elrod provides a simple yet powerful blueprint for transforming our lives by optimizing our morning routine.
The book has resonated with millions of readers worldwide and I do see why - how we start our day sets the tone for the rest of the day therefore an effective morning routine (whether Hal’s or our own thing) should really improve the qualify of our life.