The 5 AM Miracle with Jeff Sanders: Healthy Habits | Personal Development | Rockin' Productivity

The Art of Manliness: An Interview with Brett McKay [Podcast #025]

The Art of Manliness: An Interview with Brett McKay [Podcast #025]

I am not a fan of resolutions -- but I am a HUGE fan of intentionally planning overly ambitious goals. In today's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes) I discuss how to plan and execute audacious goals for the new year! ...

How to Effectively Plan and Execute Audacious Goals for the New Year [Podcast #024]

How to Effectively Plan and Execute Audacious Goals for the New Year [Podcast #024]

Are you ready to ignite? This week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes) features an interview with John Lee Dumas (http://eofire.com), host of the wildly popular podcast, Entrepreneur on Fire (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-on-fire-john/id564001633). (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/JohnLeeDumas.png) Photo Credit: John Lee Dumas I may have met my match when it comes to a high-energy podcast host. John Lee Dumas is literally "on fire" with his abundant energy, personality, and incredible resources for entrepreneurs, podcasters, and ambitious goal-achievers. You will seriously love this interview! Listen to Episode #023 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/5amScript023.docx). The Tip of the Week This week's tip is how to integrate heart rate training into your workouts in order to make your workouts easier while getting better, strengthen your heart, and avoid injury. * Heart Rate Training ::: The New Healthy (http://jeffsanders.com/heart-rate-training/) [blog post by Jeff Sanders] * Heart Rate Training (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0736086552/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0736086552&linkCode=as2&tag=jeffsanders-20) [book by Roy Benson & Declan Connolly] * The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616080655/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1616080655&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [book by Philip Maffetone] * Omron Heart Rate Monitor (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A5CEUO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000A5CEUO&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [affordable chest strap + watch] Featured Content In this episode I interview John Lee Dumas and we talk about: * What inspired John to start a 7-day-a-week podcast. * How John leverages his team to get more done than he ever could alone. * The exact digital tools John uses to organize his content. * How John's new program, Podcasters' Paradise (http://jeffsanders.com/paradise) (affiliate link), can help you launch your own podcast. * Why a mastermind group, like John's Fire Nation Elite (http://www.entrepreneuronfire.com/firenationelite/), can boost your success. * How John begins his day at 5 am! * Which personal development tools John relies on for personal success. Resources Mentioned in the Show * EoFire.com (http://eofire.com) [Entrepreneur on Fire website] * Entrepreneur on Fire Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/entrepreneur-on-fire-john/id564001633) [hosted by John Lee Dumas] * Podcasters' Paradise (http://jeffsanders.com/paradise) [Revolutionary Community and Podcast Training] * Fire Nation Elite (http://www.entrepreneuronfire.com/firenationelite/) [Private Mastermind Group with John Lee Dumas] * John Lee Dumas (https://twitter.com/johnleedumas) [on twitter] * Kate Erickson (https://plus.google.com/+KateErickson/posts) [John's content creator] * Eventual Millionaire (http://eventualmillionaire.com/) [Jaime Tardy] * NPR Planet Money Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/npr-planet-money-podcast/id290783428) [hosted by NPR] * The Dave Ramsey Show Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dave-ramsey-show/id77001367) [hosted by Dave Ramsey] * Wall Street Journal This Morning Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-journal-this-morning/id159752078) [hosted by WSJ] * Smart Passive Income Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-passive-income-podcast/id383084001) [hosted by Pat Flynn] * The Rise to the Top Podcast (https://itunes.apple.

Entrepreneur on Fire: An Interview with John Lee Dumas [Podcast #023]

Entrepreneur on Fire: An Interview with John Lee Dumas [Podcast #023]

Marriage can be tough, especially if the two of you are both high-achievers with BIG goals. In today's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes) I interview my wife, Tessa, and we talk productivity and marriage. (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tessa.png) Photo Credit: David Owens Of all the people I know, my wife is the only one who outworks me on a daily basis. Her productivity is astounding and her work ethic is even more impressive. That's why I invited Tessa on the podcast today to discuss how she gets it all done. Listen to Episode #022 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 Transcript (http://jeffsanders.com/media/scripts/5amScript022.docx). The Tip of the Week This is the week of Thanksgiving in the United States so today's tip is how to create a permanent attitude of gratitude. I talk about how to eliminate scarcity thinking and how to train your brain to focus on abundance. Life is meant to be celebrated, not feared. There are so many things to be grateful for that it would be a waste of a great opportunity to ignore the blessings we all share every day. * The Power of Story (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743294688/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0743294688&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [book by Jim Loehr] Featured Content In this episode, I interview my wife, Tessa, and we talk about: * How Tessa transitioned from teaching 8th grade math into coaching new teachers. * How she juggles a more-than-a-full-time job along with a Doctoral program. * How Tessa manages her energy to boost her daily output. * How she balances work and personal projects on a weekly basis. * Which tools Tessa relies on for optimal productivity. * What the ideal work environment looks like for her to get more done. * How Tessa begins her day more efficiently than anyone I've ever seen. Resources Mentioned in the Show * The New Teacher Project (http://tntp.org) [parent company of the Nashville Teaching Fellows (http://tntpteachingfellows.org/nashville)] * Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) in Learning Organizations and Strategic Change (http://www.lipscomb.edu/education/EdD-Program) [Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN] * Microsoft Outlook (http://products.office.com/en-US/outlook/email-and-calendar-software-microsoft-outlook) [calendar and task manager] * Nozbe (http://jeffsanders.com/nozbe) [digital task manager] * The Necessity and Benefits of Sleep (http://jeffsanders.com/the-necessity-and-benefits-of-sleep/) [blog post by Jeff Sanders] * Manager Tools Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/manager-tools/id74198801) [hosted by Mike Auzenne and Mark Hortsman] * Teach Like a Champion (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470550473/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0470550473&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [book by Doug Lemov] * Great Habits, Great Readers (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1118143957/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1118143957&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [book by Paul Bambrick-Santoyo] Announcements * If you have not yet joined The 5 am Club, you can easily do so today for free. When you join the club you will get a free copy of The 5 AM Miracle eBook (http://5amMiracle.com), which shows you exactly how to wake up each morning with vigor and make enormous progress on your biggest goals. To join The 5 AM Club AND jump-start your morning, visit 5amMiracle.com (http://5amMiracle.com). * Next week's episode will be an interview with John Lee Dumas (http://www.entrepreneuronfire.com/about/), host of the wildly popular podcast, Entrepreneur on Fire (https://itunes.apple.

Productivity and Marriage: An Interview with My Wife, Tessa [Podcast #022]

Productivity and Marriage: An Interview with My Wife, Tessa [Podcast #022]

This is the epitome of high-achievement. This week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes) features an interview with Rich Roll (http://richroll.com), vegan ultra-endurance athlete and author of Finding Ultra. (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/richroll.png) Photo Credit: Rich Roll Rich personally changed my life a year ago when I read his book and immediately made serious changes to my diet and exercise routine. Now, you have the opportunity to learn directly from Rich, hear his story, and be just as inspired by him as I am. Listen to Episode #021 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 Transcript (http://jeffsanders.com/media/scripts/5amScript021.docx). The Tip of the Week This week's tip reveals The Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Forming a New Habit. * Pushing way beyond your current abilities. * Making the process too complicated. * Believing the new habit will stick on Day 1. Featured Content In this episode, I interview Rich Roll and we talk about: * The moment that changed Rich's life and how he quickly became a world-renown athletic phenomena. * How Rich overcame alcoholism to eventually run his first Ironman. * How a 7-day juice cleanse revolutionized his health. * How Rich mentally and physically prepared himself for a double IRONMAN race. * How his book, Finding Ultra, can inspire you to make small changes with big results. * How starting every morning with a Vitamix (http://jeffsanders.com/vitamix/) smoothie can transform your health. * How you can learn directly from Rich in his eCourse: The Ultimate Guide To Plant-Based Nutrition (http://www.mindbodygreen.com/course/the-ultimate-guide-to-plant-based-nutrition-with-rich-roll). Resources Mentioned in the Show * RichRoll.com (http://richroll.com) [Rich's website] * The Rich Roll Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-roll-podcast/id582272991) [hosted by Rich] * IRONMAN World Championship (http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/world-championship.aspx#axzz2kMLjuZni) [Kona, Hawaii] * Ultraman (http://ultramanlive.com/) [World Championship Hawaii] * Finding Ultra [book by Rich Roll] * Vitamix (http://jeffsanders.com/vitamix/) [super-powered blender] * Green Smoothies (http://jeffsanders.com/green-smoothies/) [7 reasons to drink these every day] * 4-Hour Workweek (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307465357/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0307465357&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [book by Timothy Ferriss] * The Ultimate Guide To Plant-Based Nutrition (http://www.mindbodygreen.com/course/the-ultimate-guide-to-plant-based-nutrition-with-rich-roll) [Rich's eCourse] * Jai Seed eCookBook (http://www.richroll.com/products/jai-seed-ecookbook/) [by Rich Roll] * Jai Release Meditation Program (http://www.richroll.com/products/jai-release-meditation-program/) [by Rich Roll] Announcements * If you have not yet joined The 5 am Club, you can easily do so today for free. When you join the club you will get a free copy of The 5 AM Miracle eBook (http://5amMiracle.com), which shows you exactly how to wake up each morning with vigor and make enormous progress on your biggest goals. To join The 5 AM Club AND jump-start your morning, visit 5amMiracle.com (http://5amMiracle.com). * Next week's episode is an interview with my wife Tessa! We talk productivity, marriage, and living a high-achievement lifestyle. You won't want to miss this one. Subscribe to the Show To make sure you don't miss a single episode of the podcast, I encourage you to subscribe in iTunes (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes/).

An Interview with Rich Roll: Record Shattering Health & Fitness [Podcast #021]

An Interview with Rich Roll: Record Shattering Health & Fitness [Podcast #021]

Are you, like me, a raving fan of podcasts? This week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes) features an interview with Cliff Ravenscraft (http://PodcastAnswerMan.com), also know as The Podcast Answer Man. (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cliffravenscraft.png) Photo Credit: Cliff Ravenscraft Cliff has a remarkable story of transformation as he moved from a predictable and profitable career in Insurance to a highly passionate business model steeped in the world of podcasting. Cliff's passion is undeniable and I am confident you will love this interview! Listen to Episode #020 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/5amScript020.docx). The Tip of the Week In the Tip of the Week segment I answer the question: Should you intertwine your work to-do list with your personal to-do list? * The Unparalleled Triple Threat of Getting Things Done (http://jeffsanders.com/014) [episode #14] * Nozbe (http://www.nozbe.com/a-JeffSanders) [digital task manager] Featured Content In this episode, I interview Cliff Ravenscraft and we talk about: * Cliff's journey from an Insurance career he despised to his current podcasting business that he loves. * What podcasts Cliff has produced in the past and which shows are his favorite. * What inspires Cliff to help other podcasters. * What Cliff believes is so powerful about podcasting, as opposed to blogging or videos. * How Cliff begins his day, bright and early at 5 am! * How Cliff keeps himself inspired to work hard and create incredible content. * What form of personal development is Cliff's favorite. Resources Mentioned in the Show * PodcastAnswerMan.com (http://www.podcastanswerman.com/) [Cliff's main website] * The Podcast Answer Man Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-answer-man-podcasting/id208529334) [hosted by Cliff Ravenscraft] * Pursuing a Balanced Life Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pursuing-balanced-life-work/id132925351?mt=2) [hosted by Cliff Ravenscraft] * Evernote (http://evernote.com) [remember everything] * 48 Days to the Work You Love Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/48-days-llc-dan-miller48-days/id178145160) [hosted by Dan Miller] * Smart Passive Income Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-passive-income-podcast/id383084001) [hosted by Pat Flynn] * The Ray Edwards Show Podcast (http://jeffsanders.com/011-profitable-habits-an-interview-with-ray-edwards-podcast/) [hosted by Ray Edwards] * This is Your Life Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-your-life-michael/id502414581) [hosted by Michael Hyatt] * 48 Days to the Work You Love (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433669331/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1433669331&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [book by Dan Miller] * Think and Grow Rich (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1612930298/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1612930298&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [book by Napoleon Hill] * Thou Shall Prosper (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470485884/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0470485884&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [book by Rabbi Daniel Lapin] * Rework (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307463745/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0307463745&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [book by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson] * Secrets of the Millionaire Mind (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060763280/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0060763280&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [book by T. Harv Eker] Announcements