Summary: Less than 3% of people on earth have written goals, which correlates to a tiny number of people who understand <strong>AND</strong> practice personal development on a consistent basis. In today's episode of <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/the-5-am-miracle-podcast/">The 5 AM Miracle Podcast</a> I share how to master self-improvement.<br><br>I think we can do better. I think more of us can get more out of life if we turn on our brains to get the results we want.<br><strong><br>The Tip of the Week<br></strong><br>Today’s tip is why I believe well-selected quotations and positive affirmations are more important than you may think.<ul> <li> <a href="http://amzn.to/2FgUDJo">Getting Things Done by David Allen</a> [book]</li> <li> <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/blocksoftime/">The Best Productivity Strategy I Have Learned This Year</a> [blog post by Jeff Sanders]</li> </ul><strong>Featured Content<br></strong><br>In this episode, I discuss<strong> 5 strategies to become your own personal development guru. </strong>These strategies are easily to implement and are amazingly effective.<ol> <li>Incremental Growth</li> <li>Pick One Area at a Time</li> <li>Become a Sponge</li> <li>Forget Discipline</li> <li>Listen to Yourself</li> </ol><strong>Resources Mentioned in the Show</strong><ol> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0785288023/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0785288023&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20">Your Road Map for Success</a> by John Maxwell [book]</li> <li> <a href="http://www.andyandrews.com/">Andy Andrews</a> [author]</li> </ol><strong>Announcements</strong><ol> <li>My podcast reached the “New & Noteworthy” sections in both the Business and Health categories in iTunes! Yeah! So, <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/itunes/">subscribe today</a> if you have not already. </li> <li>If you are preparing to transform your diet, run your first marathon, or make stellar progress towards your biggest goal, check out <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/coaching/">AmbitiousCoaching.com</a>. Ambitious Coaching is my personal coaching program where I can help you work towards your life's biggest goals. We can work together in person here in Nashville, or online if you live anywhere around the globe with an internet connection. I look forward to working with you!</li> <li>Next week's episode will be an <strong>Interview with Susan Levin from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.</strong> Susan and I discuss health, habits, and easy ways to begin a plant-based lifestyle.</li> </ol><strong>Your Feedback<br></strong><br>If you enjoyed the show, please <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/itunes/">rate my podcast in iTunes</a> and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out. Thanks a bunch!<br><br><strong><em>Question: What is your most effective personal development strategy? Let me know in the comments below.</em></strong>
