#042: Why Amateurs Fail and How to Turn Pro [Podcast]




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

Summary: It's totally normal to be an amateur, but who wants to stay there forever? In this week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast (http://jeffsanders.com/itunes) I reveal why amateurs fail and how to turn pro. (http://jeffsanders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/turnpro.png)Photo Credit: szeke via Compfight cc A year ago I had a conversion experience, of sorts. I read an incredible book, made a few key decisions, and set off to create a new life for myself -- one based on professionalism. This is how I went pro and how you can do the exact same thing, possibly even easier and faster than I did. Listen to Episode #042 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://www.iheart.com/talk/show/The-5-AM-Miracle-with-Jeff-San/) --- Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jeff-sanders/the-5-am-miracle) --- Spreaker (http://www.spreaker.com/show/the_5_am_miracle_with_jeff_sanders) --- RSS (http://jeffsanders.com/feed/podcast) Rate the Podcast [how-to video] 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! Behind the Scenes This week I share my recent experience with oil pulling (http://www.healthambition.com/what-is-oil-pulling/). I'm not sure yet whether I like it and I would love your advice. Tip of the Week This week's tip is a method to overcome the inertia to get started when you just don't want to. It doesn't take long -- just 10 minutes. * Mastering the 10-Minute Momentum Method (http://jeffsanders.com/10-minute-momentum-method/) [blog post] (http://readtoleadpodcast.com/) Featured Content In this week's episode, I discuss how to go pro. * Why it's normal to be an amateur. * How to transition to a pro very quickly. * How going pro can change everything about how you live and work. Resources Mentioned in the Show * Turning Pro (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936891034/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1936891034&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [book by Steven Pressfield] * The War of Art (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936891026/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1936891026&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [book by Steven Pressfield] * Do the Work (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936719010/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1936719010&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20) [book by Steven Pressfield] Announcements * To join The 5 AM Club, get a FREE copy of The 5 AM Miracle eBook, AND jump-start your morning, visit 5amMiracle.com (http://5amMiracle.com). * I want your opinion! Take my NEW 5 AM Club Welcome Survey (http://JeffSanders.com/survey). * For my next podcast episode I will be interviewing James Clear (http://jamesclear.com), a world-traveling photographer, weight lifter, and expert on habit formation. James and I will be discussing the fundamentals of making progress, morning routines that optimize intermittent fasting, and how to form new habits that actually stick. Download the Transcript Here you have access to the word-for-word transcript of the entire episode of the podcast. Actually, it's the exact outline and script I use to record the show. Enjoy! Download the Transcript (http://jeffsanders.com/media/scripts/5amScript042.docx).