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Forget Annual Goal Setting and Do This Instead [Podcast #079]

Have you already made plans for the new year? In this week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast (http://jeffsanders.com/the-5-am-miracle-podcast/) I discuss why you should forget annual goal setting and start using a simple strategy that will ensure you make progress on your most important projects. (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/forget.png)Photo Credit: Takashi(aes256) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/46151146@N04/9431612485/) via Compfight (http://compfight.com) cc (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/) Listen to Episode #079 Download the Script Here you have access to the script that I use to record each episode. This is not a complete word-for-word transcript, though it does provide you with a detailed account of what I do to produce every episode of this podcast. Download the script (http://jeffsanders.com/media/scripts/5amScript079.docx). Resources Mentioned in the Show * This is Your Life Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-your-life-michael/id502414581?mt=2) [hosted by Michael Hyatt] * How to Effectively Plan and Execute Audacious Goals for the New Year (http://jeffsanders.com/024-how-to-effectively-plan-and-execute-audacious-goals-for-the-new-year-podcast/) [episode #24] * The Most Important Skill in the 21st Century (http://jeffsanders.com/053-the-most-important-skill-in-the-21st-century-podcast/) [episode #53] * Essentialism (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0804137382/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0804137382&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=MO6TMEUMAABVCI4X) [book by Greg McKeown - Affiliate Link] * The ONE Thing (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1885167776/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1885167776&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=FD7N5BOJNNURWTWA) [book by Gary Keller - Affiliate Link] Action Steps * Create your Grand Goals List. * Create your 90-Day Plan for the first quarter of 2015. * Create a Daily Habits Plan to ensure you make progress each and every day on your current projects. Take the Podcast Poll Subscribe to the Show To make sure you don't miss a single episode of the podcast, subscribe with your favorite platform. * iTunes (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes/) --- iHeartRadio (http://jeffsanders.com/iheartradio/) --- Stitcher (http://jeffsanders.com/stitcher/) --- Spreaker (http://jeffsanders.com/spreaker/) --- RSS (http://jeffsanders.com/feed/podcast/) Review the Podcast in iTunes If you enjoyed the show, please rate and review my podcast in iTunes (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes/). I recorded a quick 2-minute video (http://jeffsanders.com/review-a-podcast-in-itunes-video/) to show you exactly how it's done. This will help tremendously in getting the word out. Thanks a bunch! Next Week Next week on the podcast I will be interviewing Nicole Antoinette (http://www.lifelessbullshit.com/). A few months ago, Nicole and I chatted on the podcast about her huge goal of running across America. We will get an update on her journey and find out just how much work it is to prepare for such an ambitious adventure.

Forget Annual Goal Setting and Do This Instead [Podcast #079]

Tackling an Unpredictable Schedule: An Interview with Rabbi Evan Moffic [Podcast #078]

Is your schedule a bit unpredictable? This week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast (http://jeffsanders.com/the-5-am-miracle-podcast/) features an interview with Rabbi Evan Moffic (http://rabbi.me/). We discuss how a spiritual leader uses GTD strategies to manage an incredibly busy and unpredictable schedule. (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rabbievanmoffic.png)Photo Credit: Rabbi Evan Moffic (http://rabbi.me) Listen to Episode #078 Download the Script Here you have access to the script that I use to record each episode. This is not a complete word-for-word transcript, though it does provide you with a detailed account of what I do to produce every episode of this podcast. Download the script (http://jeffsanders.com/media/scripts/5amScript078.docx). Resources Mentioned in the Show * Your Windowless Cubicle is Doing Horrible Things (http://www.fastcompany.com/3039266/your-windowless-cubicle-is-doing-horrible-things-for-your-sleep-and-mental-health) [Fast Company Article] * Philips goLITE BLU Light Therapy Device (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001I45XL8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001I45XL8&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=6OYJF4RCM56VP6QU) [Affiliate Link] * Rabbi.me (http://rabbi.me) [Rabbi Evan Moffic's blog] * Congregation Solel (http://www.solel.org/) [Rabbi Moffic's Chicago-based Synagogue] * Wisdom For People of All Ages (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0989110001/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0989110001&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=NUA7CCCRUL7DH6CP) [book by Rabbi Evan Moffic - Affiliate Link] * What Every Christian Needs to Know About Passover (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1501800000/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1501800000&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=2DW5NBL2SVZF2UB2) [book by Rabbi Evan Moffic - Affiliate Link] * Getting Things Done (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0142000280/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0142000280&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=OQHCS5NUIEKV5KOV) [book by David Allen - Amazon Affiliate Link] * Nozbe (http://jeffsanders.com/nozbe) [GTD-based task manager] * OmniFocus (https://www.omnigroup.com/omnifocus/) [GTD-based task manager for Mac] * Evernote (http://evernote.com) [your digital brain] * Scrivener (http://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener.php) [Writing Software for Mac] * Michael Hyatt (http://michaelhyatt.com) [leadership blogger, podcaster, and speaker] * Philips Wake-Up Light (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F0W1RIW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00F0W1RIW&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=SZM6C7N2IPW56VZL) [Affiliate Link] * Day One Journal (http://dayoneapp.com/) [digital journal] * Essentialism (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0804137382/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0804137382&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=QN2CLK7VKCLFCRIC) [book by Greg McKeown - Affiliate Link] * Platform Conference (http://www.platformconference.tv/) [from Michael Hyatt] * Storyline Conference (https://www.storylineconference.com/) [from Donal Miller] Action Steps * Schedule tomorrow on paper, tonight. * Schedule a recurring brain dump for your ideas, tasks, and projects. * Schedule focused blocks of time (http://jeffsanders.com/best-productivity-strategy/) for your most important tasks. Rabbi Moffic's Daily Schedule * Wake up between 5:00 and 5:30 am with Phillips alarm with lights (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F0W1RIW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00F0W1RIW&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=SZM6C7N2IPW56VZL) * Drink one liter of water * Coffee * Read Bible or something well-written * Journal for 10-15 minutes with Day One Journal (http://dayoneapp.com/) * Affirmations and prayers (hope, gratitude, study for the day) *

Tackling an Unpredictable Schedule: An Interview with Rabbi Evan Moffic [Podcast #078]

The NEW Vision Board: It’s Not About Goals [Podcast #077]

The NEW Vision Board: It’s Not About Goals [Podcast #077]

Ready for a little inspiration? In this week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast (http://jeffsanders.com/the-5-am-miracle-podcast/) I share the NEW Vision Board. Cutting pictures of Ferraris out of magazines is old school. Discover how to make your goals actually come to life. (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/visionboard.png)Photo Credit: Jeff Sanders (http://jeffsanders.com) Listen to Episode #077 Download the Script Here you have access to the script that I use to record each episode. This is not a complete word-for-word transcript, though it does provide you with a detailed account of what I do to produce every episode of this podcast. Download the script (http://jeffsanders.com/media/scripts/5amScript077.docx). Resources Mentioned in the Show * Wakie (http://wakie.com/) [Download the app on iOS (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wakie-social-alarm-clock/id879488038?mt=8), Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wakie.android), or Windows (http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/wakie/e5bed0d1-f695-4598-859e-5ef8055c590f)] * The Secret (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K8LV1O/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000K8LV1O&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=MOJARQM3PESTJCKE) [Amazon Affiliate Link] * 48 x 36 inch Cork Board (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TQ7TSA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001TQ7TSA&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=4MRPPQJW2735USXI) [Amazon Affiliate Link] Action Steps * Buy a cork board (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TQ7TSA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001TQ7TSA&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=4MRPPQJW2735USXI) to hang on your wall. * Make a list of your Top 3-5 life goals and descriptions of the process to get there. * Fill your NEW Vision Board with inspiring reminders of what you going to be doing very soon to work towards your grand goals. My Vision Board (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/vision.png) Subscribe to the Show To make sure you don't miss a single episode of the podcast, subscribe with your favorite platform. * iTunes (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes/) --- iHeartRadio (http://jeffsanders.com/iheartradio/) --- Stitcher (http://jeffsanders.com/stitcher/) --- Spreaker (http://jeffsanders.com/spreaker/) --- RSS (http://jeffsanders.com/feed/podcast/) Review the Podcast in iTunes If you enjoyed the show, please rate and review my podcast in iTunes (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes/). I recorded a quick 2-minute video (http://jeffsanders.com/review-a-podcast-in-itunes-video/) to show you exactly how it's done. This will help tremendously in getting the word out. Thanks a bunch! Next Week Next week on the podcast I will be interviewing Rabbi Evan Moffic (http://rabbi.me/). We will be discussing how a spiritual leader uses GTD strategies to manage an incredibly busy and unpredictable schedule.

Excellence Expected: An Interview with Mark Asquith [Podcast #076]

Excellence Expected: An Interview with Mark Asquith [Podcast #076]

How much more can you expect of yourself? This week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast (http://jeffsanders.com/the-5-am-miracle-podcast/) features an interview with Mark Asquith (http://www.excellence-expected.com/about-mark-asquith/), host of the podcast, Excellence Expected (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/excellence-expected-actionable/id924421463?mt=2). (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/excellence.png)Photo Credit: Mark Asquith (http://www.excellence-expected.com/) Listen to Episode #076 Download the Script Here you have access to the script that I use to record each episode. This is not a complete word-for-word transcript, though it does provide you with a detailed account of what I do to produce every episode of this podcast. Download the script (http://jeffsanders.com/media/scripts/5amScript076.docx). Resources Mentioned in the Show * Profit First (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0981808298/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0981808298&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=D6IYEWQLSK3NYSTD) [book by Mike Michalowicz] * Excellence-Expected.com (http://www.excellence-expected.com/) [home for the podcast] * Excellence Expected Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/excellence-expected-actionable/id924421463?mt=2) [hosted by Mark Asquith] * DMSQD (http://dmsqd.com/) [Mark's Design and Digital Agency] * Geek Culture Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/geek-culture-podcast/id696689632?mt=2) [hosted by Mark Asquith and others] * Fat Man on Batman Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/smodcast-fat-man-on-batman/id532661418?mt=2) [hosted by Kevin Smith] * Entrepreneur on Fire Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-on-fire-john/id564001633?mt=2) [hosted by John Lee Dumas] Action Steps * Ask yourself one question today, “If I expected more from myself, what could I achieve?” * Choose one project on your calendar to simple NOT do. * Subscribe to Mark’s podcast, Excellence Expected (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/excellence-expected-actionable/id924421463?mt=2). Subscribe to the Show To make sure you don't miss a single episode of the podcast, subscribe with your favorite platform. * iTunes (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes/) --- iHeartRadio (http://jeffsanders.com/iheartradio/) --- Stitcher (http://jeffsanders.com/stitcher/) --- Spreaker (http://jeffsanders.com/spreaker/) --- RSS (http://jeffsanders.com/feed/podcast/) Review the Podcast in iTunes If you enjoyed the show, please rate and review my podcast in iTunes (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes/). I recorded a quick 2-minute video (http://jeffsanders.com/review-a-podcast-in-itunes-video/) to show you exactly how it's done. This will help tremendously in getting the word out. Thanks a bunch! Next Week Next week on the podcast I will be discussing the NEW vision board. This is a fresh perspective on an old, yet effective, personal development strategy.

More Progress with Less Effort [Podcast #075]

Can you get more done without trying so hard? In this week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast (http://jeffsanders.com/the-5-am-miracle-podcast/) I discuss the top productivity strategies that facilitate more progress with less effort. (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/moreprogress.png)Photo Credit: Memories Visual Depot (https://www.flickr.com/photos/7716310@N03/3499499024/) via Compfight (http://compfight.com) cc (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/) Listen to Episode #075 Download the Script Here you have access to the script that I use to record each episode. This is not a complete word-for-word transcript, though it does provide you with a detailed account of what I do to produce every episode of this podcast. Download the script (http://jeffsanders.com/media/scripts/5amScript075.docx). Resources Mentioned in the Show * Never Watch the News: Here's Why (http://jeffsanders.com/never-watch-the-news/) [blog post] * Ready for Anything (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143034545/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0143034545&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=HVN6EKYD7UMZOGGM) [book by David Allen] Action Steps * Read David Allen's book, Ready for Anything (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143034545/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0143034545&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=HVN6EKYD7UMZOGGM). * Close all open loops in your life. * Decide today which projects you're committing to and which ones you're not. Subscribe to the Show To make sure you don't miss a single episode of the podcast, subscribe with your favorite platform. * iTunes (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes/) --- iHeartRadio (http://jeffsanders.com/iheartradio/) --- Stitcher (http://jeffsanders.com/stitcher/) --- Spreaker (http://jeffsanders.com/spreaker/) --- RSS (http://jeffsanders.com/feed/podcast/) Review the Podcast in iTunes If you enjoyed the show, please rate and review my podcast in iTunes (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes/). I recorded a quick 2-minute video (http://jeffsanders.com/review-a-podcast-in-itunes-video/) to show you exactly how it's done. This will help tremendously in getting the word out. Thanks a bunch! Next Week Next week on the podcast I will be interviewing Mark Asquith (http://www.excellence-expected.com/about-mark-asquith/), host of the Excellence Expected Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/excellence-expected-actionable/id924421463?mt=2). Mark and I will be discussing how to expect more of yourself in order to raise the bar and live a life of excellence.