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Miracle Morning summary<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The Miracle morning: the not-so-obvious secret guaranteed to transform your life before 8 am by Hal Elrod.<\/p>\n

What if there\u2019s a method that would revolutionize your life? A practical way and results-oriented process exists to improve every aspect of your life.<\/p>\n

This method consists of being more productive by getting up early and by following a morning routine (the life S.A.V.E.R.S as developed later).<\/p>\n

Deep down, we all possess an unlimited but dormant potential. We all can improve our lives and ourselves.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a book to help you achieve your best-possible self, then this book might be the right one for you, because it\u2019s what the miracle morning is all about.<\/p>\n

Introduction: my story, and why yours is the one that matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. \u2014ALBERT EINSTEIN<\/p>\n

Miracles do not happen in contradiction with nature, but in contradiction with what we know about nature. \u2014SAINT AUGUSTINE Life begins each morning. \u2014JOEL OLSTEEN<\/p>\n

Clinically dead<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On December 3rd, 1999, 11:32 pm, driving 70 mph southbound on Hwy 99, was involved in a terrible car accident. Yet, nothing predicted it. He was living his best life, enjoying success in all areas and earning more money than he ever imagined. A massive Chevrolet truck hit him and his girlfriend in their undersized Ford Mustang. Another car crashed into him and blood was just everywhere.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe frame of the metal roof caved in on my head, slicing open my skull and nearly severing my left ear. The bones of my left eye socket were crushed, leaving my left eyeball dangerously unsupported. My left arm broke, severing the radial nerve in my forearm and shattering my elbow, while my fractured humerus bone pierced the skin behind my bicep.\u201d<\/p>\n

Clinically, he was dead but the paramedics succeeded in saving his life. He later spent six days in a coma, learning that he might never walk again. Between recovery and rehabilitation, he broke up with his girlfriend: life couldn\u2019t hit you harder.<\/p>\n

Turning adversity into victory<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Feeling defeated, he returned to his old sales profession in 2000 and realized his best year ever. He quickly climbed the professional ladder and experienced real success. He later decided to share his personal story and write a book to inspire others from what happened to him. In 2006, he wrote a book and became a life and business Success coach.<\/p>\n

Hitting rock bottom\u2026again<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With the financial crisis in 2007, his life fell apart. The world economy crashed and he immediately went broke, 425,000$ in debt. It\u2019s in this moment that he sought advice and read self-help books but nothing worked until 2008. He started to have insight on the power of the miracle morning. As a friend recommended him a morning run, he quickly developed a routine to increase his productivity: it worked. With enough experimentation, trials and errors, he shared his findings to his surroundings. The miracle morning quickly became a trend. In 2009, considered as his best year ever, he got married and had a daughter. His coaching business was thriving and he wrote again.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not about him but about you<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hal Elrod<\/a> shared the previous series of stories not to brag but to inspire you. We can transform adversity into opportunity and seek growth from challenges. We all can overcome and achieve anything despite the difficulties. You can\u2019t hide behind your excuses. So start to believe that you have the power to change and create anything in your life.<\/p>\n

He highlights the difference between responsibility and blame. He could\u2019ve used his car accident to blame the drivers but how he responded to that event was completely up to him. He\u2019s also responsible for his reactions and actions after the car accident. You can\u2019t change the past but you can decide how you\u2019re going to live your life starting today.<\/p>\n

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Chapter 1: it\u2019s time to wake up to your full potential<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cLife\u2019s too short\u201d is repeated often enough to be a clich\u00e9, but this time it\u2019s true. You don\u2019t have enough time to be both unhappy and mediocre. It\u2019s not just pointless; it\u2019s painful. \u2014SETH GODIN<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve got to wake up every morning with determination if you\u2019re going to go to bed with satisfaction. \u2014GEORGE LORIMER<\/p>\n

Creating your \u201clevel 10\u201d life<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Are you satisfied with your life? Or do you feel that you could do more? Why are some of us settling for less than what we are capable? To Hal Elrod, we lost the sight of the miracle of life. A child would promptly answer his deepest desires but as we grow up, we lost that spontaneity. We limit our potentials with our limiting beliefs.<\/p>\n

On a scale of one to ten, we all want to have level ten in any area of our lives. So why do we settle for less? If you were given the choice to earn 10 million $ a year or 100 000 $, would you say, well, I just want 100 000$. It\u2019s the same for our health and happiness; we want nothing but the best.<\/p>\n

But common sense is not always common practice. So the author shares how you can achieve level 10 in all areas of your life by simply changing the way you wake up in the morning.<\/p>\n

Three imperative arguments:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 You are enough and you deserve to create the life you desire.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 You must dedicate time each day to becoming the best version of yourself<\/p>\n

–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Your morning routines and the way you wake up conditions the level of your success as they impact your focus and your productivity.<\/p>\n

Benefits you can expect to gain from the miracle morning:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Cultivating gratitude<\/p>\n

–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Wake up every day with more energy<\/p>\n

–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Increase your happiness and lower your stress<\/p>\n

–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Increase your productivity and your focus<\/p>\n

–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Overcome challenges and reduce stress<\/p>\n

–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Achieving financial success<\/p>\n

–\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Living a life with purpose<\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re not a morning person, Hal Elrod reassures that it\u2019s a habit to develop. Once that habit is formed, you\u2019ll get up with more energy and motivation. There\u2019s a strong link between success and how you spend the first hour of your day. And the more fruitful days you have, the more likely you\u2019ll have a successful life.<\/p>\n

To read more on how to create long-lasting habits, consult my article: \u201cThe Atomic Habits<\/strong><\/a>\u201d by James Clear<\/p>\n

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Chapter 2- The miracle morning origin: born out of desperation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Desperation is the raw material of drastic change. Only those who can leave behind everything they have ever believed in can hope to escape. \u2014WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS<\/p>\n

To make profound changes in your life, you need either inspiration or desperation. \u2014ANTHONY ROBBINS<\/p>\n

Adversity arises and it\u2019s unavoidable. You\u2019ll have two choices to make:<\/p>\n

1- \u00a0 \u00a0 Let it control you, do nothing and fall into the victim-mentality<\/p>\n

2- \u00a0 \u00a0 Take it as a challenge and turn adversity into victory<\/p>\n

Hal Elrod chose the second even if he hit rock-bottom twice in his life.<\/p>\n

The first challenge was his accident. A drunk driver crashed onto his car and he was clinically dead for a few minutes but then survived. The second challenge happened in 2007 with the financial crisis. He ended up deep in debt and deeply depressed.<\/p>\n

He also shared that debt was worth more than death meaning his second rock-bottom hit him more than his car accident, why? Because after the accident his family took care of him<\/p>\n

The second time however, he was left on his own, no visitors, no one to take care of him, let alone to bring him food.<\/p>\n

\u201cA domino effect led to struggles in every area of my life. Physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially\u2014you name it\u2014I was a mess\u201d he shares.<\/p>\n

The morning that turned my life around<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Insanity is doing the same thing all over again but expecting a different result. One day, despite waking up depressed, Hal Elrod experienced something he never did before. He took a friend\u2019s advice and went on a run. Hal then listened to Jim Rohn\u2019s personal development content and it changed his life.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour level of success, will rarely exceed your level of personal development, because success is something you attract by the person you become\u201d<\/p>\n

This quote from Jim Rohn was an \u201caha-moment\u201d and made him realize one fundamental principle<\/p>\n

The success parallel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If we want a level 10 success, our level of personal development must match that goal.<\/p>\n

It works as a lid: your level of success will never exceed your level of personal development.<\/p>\n

For you to succeed, you first have to change into the person you want to become.<\/p>\n

Our inner world determines our outer world.<\/p>\n

Creating the miracle morning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A few challenges arose such as finding time and doing what\u2019s most impactful. He wanted to commit and dedicate some time for his own personal development. Adopting substitution logic, he dismissed the two options evening and afternoon, and chose the morning. He would be at his best in the morning.<\/p>\n

On top of this, the first hour of the day affects your entire day. Steve Pavlina mentioned it in his blog post titled The Rudder of the Day: \u201cIt\u2019s been said that the first hour is the rudder of the day. If I\u2019m lazy or haphazard in my actions during the first hour after I wake up, I tend to have a fairly lazy and unfocused day. But if I strive to make that first hour optimally productive, the rest of the day tends to follow suit.\u201d<\/p>\n

To optimize his morning, he chose the most impactful activities like \u201cmeditation, affirmations, journaling, visualization, as well as reading and exercise\u201d<\/p>\n

He woke up at 05:00 am and dedicated 10 minutes to each activity. That decision transformed his entire life. After one hour he felt incredible and experienced peace, inspiration and more vitality. He did all of this and it was only 06:00!<\/p>\n

A worldwide movement<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A short time after his first experience, Hal Elrod shared his findings with his relatives and friends. They all encountered drastic changes in their lives, simply by modifying the way they wake up in the morning. Through video sharing and thousands of testimonies, the \u201cmiracle morning\u201d rapidly became a global movement.<\/p>\n

Hal Elrod also discovered his real mission which is \u201cto empower people to transform their lives, their families, their communities, and the world by waking up every day and transforming themselves with The Miracle Morning\u201d.<\/p>\n

Chapter 3: The 95% reality-check<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the saddest things in life is to get to the end and look back in regret, knowing that you could have been, done, and had so much more. \u2014ROBIN SHARMA<\/p>\n

The story of the human race is the story of men and women selling themselves short. \u2014ABRAHAM MASLOW<\/p>\n

If you take 100 people aged 25, all of them will say that they\u2019re going to be successful. According to the Social Security Administration however, only 1 of the 100 will make the grade. Let me explain.<\/p>\n

We followed the 100 people until they retired. 1 of them was wealthy, 4 financially free, 5 will still be working (forced to, not want to), 36 will be dead and 54 will go broke and dependent.<\/p>\n

Only 1 makes the grade.<\/p>\n

Hal Elrod calls it the 95% reality-check. To him, 95% of our society is either mediocre or average. We settle for less than we are truly capable. We become satisfied and sell ourselves short. Only 5% succeed and enjoy real success.<\/p>\n

What can we do so that we join the 5%? Why do people struggle this much?<\/p>\n

Step #1: Acknowledge the 95% reality check<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Realize that 95% will be content with mediocrity and average. They will never see themselves beyond their comfort zone and achieve the success they truly want. It includes our surroundings, our family and friends. They don\u2019t live a level 10-life physically, emotionally, financially, relationally and mentally.<\/p>\n

Step #2: Identify the causes of mediocrity<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As we are now aware of the 95% reality check, the next step is to understand: \u201cWHY?\u201d We must understand the reasons underlying other people\u2019s failures for us to avoid them.<\/p>\n

The main causes of mediocrity are:<\/p>\n

Rearview mirror syndrome<\/strong><\/h4>\n

We mistakenly think that what happened in the past will determine our future. \u201cWho you were\u201d is not necessarily \u201cwho you are\u201d. As Brian Tracy will say: \u201cYou are not a human-being; you are a human-becomingness\u201d Accept the paradigm: my past does not equal the future. Starting from today, think bigger and take massive actions.<\/p>\n

Lack of purpose<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Why did you wake up this morning? Do you have a burning reason why you should get out of bed? The average person hasn\u2019t set a conscious life-purpose. They just wander through their day and their lives. We have to live a life of purpose, a reason so compelling that you can\u2019t wait to get up each morning. Have you found that reason yet?<\/p>\n

Isolating incidents<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The actions that you take right now seem trivial but they can have long-term impacts. Nothing happens in isolation. A bad habit compounds overtime and might lead to disaster. On the contrary, we don\u2019t always immediately see the positive results of a good habit hence we dismiss it. As T. Harv Eker said: \u201cHow you do anything is how you do everything\u201d<\/p>\n

Lack of accountability<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Do you have a peer, a mentor or someone that holds you accountable? Most people don\u2019t, that\u2019s why they remain average. An accountability partner helps you talk the talk and walk the walk.<\/p>\n

Mediocre circle of influence<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Choose wisely who you surround yourself with, increase or limit your time with them because their thoughts, words and actions will also positively or negatively impact yours.<\/p>\n

Lack of urgency<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As Brian Tracy highlighted, most people live in an imaginary called \u201cSomeday-I-will\u201d. For the 95%, someday they will start working out, someday they will work on their dreams, someday\u2026 and the list goes on and on. Truth of the matter is, the someday mindset leads to a life of procrastination. It can bring all of your dreams to your grave and ultimately end up with regrets.<\/p>\n

Step #3: Draw your line in the sand<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s possible to live the life of your dreams. You can leave a mark on this planet but you have to start now. It begins with a decision and massive actions. You get what you tolerate in life so stop accepting mediocrity for yourself. What you do right now matters because it will impact the person you\u2019ll become in the future. As the saying goes: \u201cDo something today that your future self will be thankful for\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYour life can be filled with an abundance of energy, love, health, happiness, success, financial prosperity, and everything else that you\u2019ve ever imagined having, doing, or being.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Chapter 4 \u2013 Why did you wake up this morning?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve got to get up every morning with determination if you\u2019re going to go to bed with satisfaction. \u2014GEORGE LORIMER<\/p>\n

Your first ritual that you do during the day is the highest leveraged ritual, by far, because it has the effect of setting your mind, and setting the context, for the rest of your day. \u2014EBEN PAGAN<\/p>\n

A simple question:\u00a0 If you were given the choice, would you continue sleeping in the morning?<\/p>\n

Most people would and this is the problem. The 95% wake up not because they want to, but because they have to. They must go to work, they must pay the bills and they must leave their warm, cozy bed.<\/p>\n

The 5% high-achievers however can\u2019t wait to wake up each day because it\u2019s an opportunity. A new day is an opportunity for them to work on their vision and get closer to their dreams.<\/p>\n

You snooze, you lose: the truth about waking up<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The simple act of snoozing your alarm is a form of resistance. It\u2019s similar to saying no to life; you are resisting your life. An opportunity to create the life you want is given to you; but you refuse it.\u00a0 Most of us wake up with dread. You are likely to become negative as you hit the snooze button.<\/p>\n

When you wake up with passion and purpose however, you enter a state of abundance and join the 5%.<\/p>\n

According to Hal Elrod, we should learn to consciously set our intention to wake up each morning with enthusiasm.<\/p>\n

How much sleep do we really need?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There\u2019s no magic number to how much sleep we need. It varies depending on your age, genetics, health, exercises etc.<\/p>\n

After a few personal experimentations, Hal Elrod concludes that we need as much sleep as we believe we need. This statement involves the mind-body connection and it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.<\/p>\n

No matter how many hours you sleep, if you set your mind to negativity, telling yourself that you\u2019ll feel exhausted anyway, you will. On the contrary, if you think that you\u2019ll have enough sleep no matter what, you will.<\/p>\n

The key here is to consciously decide before bed that you are getting the perfect amount of sleep.<\/p>\n

The secret to making every morning feel like Christmas<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When was the last time you were so excited that you couldn\u2019t wait to wake up for the next day? Think of when we were a child, we still felt all enthusiastic regardless of how much sleep we got.<\/p>\n

The miracle morning is about recreating such an experience every single day. You can\u2019t wait to wake up because the life you\u2019ve always wanted is waiting for you, only if you take actions and get out of bed with purpose. Thousands of people around the world are already doing that, why not you?<\/p>\n

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Chapter 5- The 5-step snooze-proof wake up strategy (for the snooz-aholics)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you really think about it, hitting the snooze button in the morning doesn\u2019t even make sense. It\u2019s like saying, \u2018I hate getting up in the morning\u2014so I do it over\u2026 and over\u2026 and over again.\u2019 \u2014DEMETRIUS MARTIN<\/p>\n

I\u2019d like mornings better if they started later. \u2014UNKNOWN<\/p>\n

Hal Elrod shares here 5 strategies that helped him become a morning person. Even if we don\u2019t want to wake up in the morning, we\u2019ll still be satisfied that we did. It\u2019s the same as when we exercise: at the beginning we didn\u2019t want to, but then we feel so energized after the exercise that we didn\u2019t regret it at all.<\/p>\n

Increasing your wake-up-motivation-level (WUML)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

How to create an extraordinary day by giving yourself motivation to wake up in the morning? Here are 5 strategies:<\/p>\n

Step #1: Set your intentions before bed<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u201cYou first thought in the morning is usually the last thought you had before you went to bed\u201d. At bedtime, consciously set your mind and have positive expectations for the next morning. You can even create a to-do-list and map out how you\u2019re going to spend the next day.<\/p>\n

Step #2: Move your alarm clock across the room<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Motion creates energy and you will naturally wake up. An alarm clock by your bed will be easier to snooze, which in return increases your chance of staying in bed.<\/p>\n

Step #3: Brush your teeth<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Brush your teeth and wash your face. This helps you wake up. My note: It\u2019s even recommended to brush your teeth using your opposite hand: if you\u2019re right hand, use your left. It actually helps you reactivate parts of your brain that are still \u201csleeping\u201d.<\/p>\n

Step #4: Drink a full glass of water<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Hydrate yourself because you\u2019ve been deprived of water for the last 6-8 hours. Dehydration causes fatigue so it\u2019s important to rehydrate right after sleep.<\/p>\n

Step #5: Get dressed or jump in the shower<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The first option is to get dressed in your exercise clothes. Best option to get your pump rate higher and to oxygenate your brain. It\u2019s also recommended to put yourself in an optimal mental, physical and emotional state.<\/p>\n

The second option is to jump in the shower. A cold shower is often recommended and high-achievers like Tony Robbins or Tim Ferriss include that in their morning routines to prime their day.<\/p>\n

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Chapter 6 \u2014 The Life S.A.V.E.R.S. > Six Practices Guaranteed To Save You From a Life of Unfulfilled Potential<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Success is something you attract by the person you become. \u2014JIM ROHN<\/p>\n

An extraordinary life is all about daily, continuous improvements in the areas that matter most. \u2014ROBIN SHARMA<\/p>\n

The average person feels stressed and overwhelmed, unaware of his real potential. Hal Elrod argues that most of us live on the wrong side of our potential gap. We don\u2019t live according to our vision but think it\u2019s unattainable.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s possible to unleash that dormant power within us and the six tools presented in the Miracle Morning help you do that.<\/p>\n

Your life is not what you think it is<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We have to distinguish our life from our life situation. Our life situation, also called life condition is \u201cthe set of external circumstances, events, people, and places that surround us. It\u2019s not who we are. We are more than our life situation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Our life is who we are and it\u2019s made up of P.I.E.S:<\/p>\n

Physical (body, health, energy)<\/p>\n

Intellectual (mind, intelligence, thoughts)<\/p>\n

Emotional (emotions, feelings, attitudes)<\/p>\n

Spiritual (spirit, soul, our relationship with God or the Universe)<\/p>\n

Your life is your inner world while your life situation is your outer world. The principle here is to change your inner world in order to change your outer world. To change the fruits, you must first change the roots. The miracle morning works on changing the invisible (your inner world) to change the visible later (your outer world).<\/p>\n

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Life S.A.V.E.R.S: S is for Silence<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the attitude of silence the soul finds the path in a clearer light, and what is elusive and deceptive resolves itself into crystal clearness. \u2014MAHATMA GANDHI<\/p>\n

You can learn more in an hour of silence than you can in a year from books. \u2014MATTHEW KELLY<\/p>\n

Hal Elrod talks about purposeful silence. You dedicate a few minutes to quiet your mind and center yourself. The benefits are vast such as stress reduction, focus and clarity.<\/p>\n

If most of us begin their day in a rush, hectic and stressful manner, the first activity of the Life SAVERS helps you create an optimum state.<\/p>\n

In no particular order, you can choose from meditation, prayer, reflection, deep breathing and gratitude.<\/p>\n

Celebrities, CEOS and successful people like Oprah practices regular if not daily meditation. It became an invaluable part of their daily routines and lifestyle.<\/p>\n

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Life S.A.V.E.R.S:\u00a0 A is for affirmations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. Once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen. \u2014MUHAMMAD ALI<\/p>\n

You will be a failure, until you impress the subconscious with the conviction you are a success. This is done by making an affirmation, which clicks. \u2014FLORENCE SCOVEL SHINN<\/p>\n

For your personal development, affirmation stands as one of the most powerful tools you can use.\u00a0 You ultimately create your reality with your affirmations.<\/p>\n

You might have negative self-talks. 80% of women have self-deprecating thoughts about themselves which lead into depression, negativity and even failure in their personal lives).<\/p>\n

But you can change the way you talk to yourself and create supporting, positive thoughts. The more you repeat your affirmations and the more they will impress on your subconscious mind.<\/p>\n

Your current life situation is the results of your thoughts, words and actions. If you want to get more out of life, start by changing the program and use positive affirmations. As the author says: \u201cWe must stop programming ourselves for a life of mediocrity\u201d<\/p>\n

You can use affirmations to improve all areas of your life including health, finances, relationships, confidence and overall happiness.<\/p>\n

5 simple steps to create your own affirmations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step 1: What you really want:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Write down your affirmations and articulate them in a way that concurs with your general objectives. Be specific and focus on what you want, not what you don\u2019t want.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Why you want it<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u201cThe wise begin with whys\u201d. You must have powerful whys, reasons that drive you purposefully. You will easily overcome petty problems along the road once you define your purpose.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Whom you are committed to being to create it<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Who do you need to become in order to live the life of your dreams? Your outer world improves only after you\u2019ve improved yourself.<\/p>\n

Step 4: What you\u2019re committed to doing to attain it<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Set a routine or a system that will help you get closer to what you want. Identify the winning-actions that will inevitably lead to your success. If you want to get fit, creating a 15-minute whole-body exercise routine can help you reach that goal. Organized planning is where we need to crystallize our vision into reality.<\/p>\n

Step 5: Add inspirational quotes and philosophies<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Your general philosophy results in actions and behaviors. Hal Elrod likes to incorporate newly found quotes into his statements.<\/p>\n

Final thoughts on affirmations<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Tap into your emotions while you read your affirmations. Generate positive and authentic emotions. You can even add gestures to create more emotions.<\/p>\n

Your affirmations might gradually change overtime and you\u2019ll need to update them. For example, I have an affirmation in which I added a due date. As I\u2019m writing this article, I haven\u2019t achieved that goal yet so I updated the date. You don\u2019t need to change your goals; affirmation is only a tool that supports your goals.<\/p>\n

And finally, read more motivational and personal development content. Reading a nonfiction book is an affirmation to yourself because you program your mind.<\/p>\n

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Life S.A.V.E.R.S: V is for Visualization<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ordinary people believe only in the possible. Extraordinary people visualize not what is possible or probable, but rather what is impossible. And by visualizing the impossible, they begin to see it as possible. \u2014CHERIE CARTER-SCOTT<\/p>\n

See things as you would have them be instead of as they are. \u2014ROBERT COLLIER<\/p>\n

Everything around you was first imagined then created. There are two steps of creation: (1) what you visualize in your mind and (2) what is manifested in the physical world.<\/p>\n

Creative visualization or mental rehearsal is a practice which consists in using your imagination to create mental pictures of what you want to have (or experience) and who you want to become.<\/p>\n

Most successful people have been using visualization to create their stratospheric success. Jim Carrey for example \u201cwrote himself a check in 1987 in the amount of 10 million dollars. He dated it for \u201cThanksgiving 1995\u201d and added in the memo line, \u201cFor acting services rendered.\u201d He then visualized it for years, and in 1994 he was paid 10 million dollars for his starring role in Dumb and Dumber.\u201d<\/p>\n

3 simple steps for miracle morning visualization<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Step 1: Get ready<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make sure you won\u2019t be disturbed for the next few minutes. You can sit in a comfortable situation. Some people like to play relaxing music in the background.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Visualize what you really want<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visualize your dream life in all areas. What would you like to have, what would you like to experience and who would you love to become? Your limitations are self-imposed so believe that everything is possible. Sometimes, our past experiences set a huge mental barrier in what we think we can accomplish, work on that too. The key is to mix emotions, \u201csee, feel, hear, touch, taste and smell every detail of your vision.\u201d The more you involve your five senses the better.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Visualize who you need to be and what you need to do<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visualizing what you want is one thing but visualizing yourself being who you want is another. Sometimes, our identity conflicts with the things we want to accomplish. The person we need to become must be aligned with our intentions. This is why it\u2019s important to visualize yourself being in the process. See yourself enjoying the journey, acting confidently and being proud of yourself.<\/p>\n

Life S.A.V.E.R.S:\u00a0 E is for Exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you don\u2019t make time for exercise, you\u2019ll probably have to make time for illness. \u2014ROBIN SHARMA<\/p>\n

The only exercise most people get is jumping to conclusions, running down their friends, sidestepping responsibility, and pushing their luck. \u2014UNKNOWN<\/p>\n

In his book High Performance habits, the author Brendon Burchards shares how important to success exercise is. \u201cOne stunning finding from our research on over twenty thousand high performers is that the top 5 percent of all high performers are 40 percent more likely to exercise at least three days per week than the 95 percent below them. Clearly, if you want to join the top ranks of success in life, it\u2019s time to take exercise seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n

Just in the same way, Hal Elrod says that morning exercise should be a staple in your daily rituals. The benefits are vast: more energy, general health, self-confidence, focus and concentration.<\/p>\n

The author recommends Yoga which is a complete form of exercise because it includes stretching, strength training, cardio, focused breathing and even meditation. No wonder Hal says he would practice yoga for the rest of his life.<\/p>\n

Even if you don\u2019t have time, remember that exercise will help you maintain good health. Health is wealth so do not neglect it.<\/p>\n

To help you form a new habit and make it stick, I recommend you the article: \u201c<\/em>Atomic habits<\/a>\u201d <\/em><\/strong>by James Clear.<\/p>\n

Life S.A.V.E.R.S: R is for reading<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A person who won\u2019t read has no advantage over one who can\u2019t read. \u2014MARK TWAIN<\/p>\n

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body and prayer is to the soul. We become the books we read. \u2014MATTHEW KELLY<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t build yourself an ego; you will need to acquire more knowledge, ideas and strategies. One of the best ways to do this is to read non-fiction and personal development content.<\/p>\n

Refer to people who already achieved what you intend to do and model them; you don\u2019t need to reinvent the wheel.<\/p>\n

There are countless books that solve problems we are facing. For example, do you want to be financially free? The author recommends books like:<\/p>\n