The 5 AM Miracle: Healthy Productivity for High Achievers

Episode Summary Your digital junk is exponentially worse than you think. The problem with the cloud is that it’s in the cloud. Remember the last time you looked into your junk drawer, spare closet, or garage and saw a huge mess? The good news is that all of those spaces are limited. The cloud is not. If you want to organize your life, your digital world has to be part of that process. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss how to organize everything that matters with a particular focus on your digital junk drawer. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/493 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary What Do You Believe In? Afew years after I graduated college, and a few years before I launched my podcast, I spent a lot of time listening to others. A big chunk of my listening time was devoted to personal development audio programs, and one program stood out for a while: This I Believe from NPR. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss an essay I submitted to NPR’s show and how my belief in extremes has shaped my decision-making for nearly my entire life. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/492 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode Summary What does your ideal life look like? More specifically, what does your daily life look like when everything is working as you hope that it would? Years ago on the podcast I interviewed an amazing man who transformed how I think about my life. He challenged me to dig into my core motivations, and directly address what tends to bug me most of the time (and then apply real and simple solutions). In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss how a “when life works” list can transform your daily decisions Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/491 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary Where will you be in 5 years? Or 50 years? The answer is easier to come up with than you think, but you may not like it. If you’re unhappy with your current reality, that may be a sign of what’s to come — but it doesn’t have to be. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss the greatest predictor of your future success, and how you can regain control and steer this ship where you want it to go. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/490 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary Total confidence in what to do next is everything. I have thought a lot about productivity over the years, and one question comes back again and again in a way I can’t ignore: what is my next action? More importantly, am I confident in my decision about what comes next? I can make to-do lists for days, but are they reflective of my actual highest priorities? Will these actions move me towards my goals? Or are they distractions? In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss my updated Weekly Review process (version 4.0), and how I am now making smarter and more confident decisions about what do to next. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/489 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary It’s time to optimize your performance in the bedroom I’m talking about sleep — and I’ve got a few dozen strategies for you to choose from. Sleeping well is the foundation of a productive day, and there are so many amazing actions you can take right now to improve your sleep tonight. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I share my favorite 37 sleep strategies, supplements, and wearables. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/488 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary The Process to do Anything is the Same Thing If you master the core fundamentals to achieve one goal, you can literally achieve any goal. Productivity, ambitious achievement, and wild success are all built on the backbone of the same core principles — and in our world of smart gadgets, the same apps as well. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss the 4 apps you need to accomplish just about anything. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/487 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary It takes a lot to show up. I routinely find myself on the same roller coaster of fear that has perplexed me for years. It’s a roller coaster that I can get off of at any time, but I have to make the decision to do so. If you have ever found yourself worried about a problem, or regretful of missed opportunities, you know the gut feeling I’m talking about. You know what it means to avoid something while simultaneously knowing the solution: just show up. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss how to solve any problem by showing up, being present, and actively engaging in the exact thing you’re likely running from. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/486 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary Your Productivity can be Amplified Exponentially I often remind myself of the common phrase, “strike while the iron is hot” because that’s when the magic happens. You can get so much more accomplished in a short time if you tap into your flow state, stay truly focused, and optimize your highest levels of creativity. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss 10 strategies to reset your daily rhythm and achieve productive flow. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/485 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary We are our habits — nothing more, nothing less. What we choose to do (or not do) every day defines our future. Whether you are managing your health or your finances you need rock solid habits that move you in the direction you want to go. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with Shannon McLay, founder and CEO of The Financial Gym, about what healthy financial habits can boost your financial future. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/484 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary Find #1 and Double Down on It There is always one thing that makes the biggest difference — one thing that, when amplified, produces more results than nearly everything else combined. There is a lot of potential within you right now, but without pulling the right levers or accentuating the right characteristics, it could go unnoticed and under realized. Imagine bringing your best to every situation and getting the results you know are possible. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss how to find the one thing that moves you forward in every area of life, and then what to do with it. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/483 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary The Only “Wrong” Choice is Not Choosing At All Fear of failure is a monster — and it’s eating away at your potential every time you choose not to choose. The classic paradox of being stuck between 2 meals, choosing neither, and starving to death is a perfect illustration of what it means to forgo making a decision because the fear of choosing the wrong option wins out. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss why doing nothing is far worse than choosing the “wrong” next decision. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/482 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary The only perspective I like to bring to running is fun. What I mean is that beyond getting into great shape, losing weight, building muscle, improving your confidence, or achieving a bucket list goal — having tons of fun is THE REASON I run. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss 8 simple steps to start running, get in phenomenal shape, and have a blast while doing it! Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/481 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary We all get nervous -- but what's your plan to overcome it? Fear is the biggest obstacle between you and who you want to be — and know you can become. Since we all get nervous, experience butterflies in our stomach, and freeze in the face of daunting challenges — what separates the elite performers from the rest of us? In a word, confidence. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss Dr. Nate Zinsser‘s book, The Confident Mind, about how you can enter into your next arena with a game plan that can overcome just about anything in your way. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/480 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary Plans are great … until they aren’t. Mike Tyson understands what it means to have your well-laid-out plan squandered by the enemy (in his case literally being punched in the face). How do you respond when your calendar becomes a naive list of fantasies? When your well-intentioned project morphs into a severely delayed set of ideas that will likely never come to fruition? In other words, when life happens, how do you respond? In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss how to respond proactively to life’s twists, turns, and punches in the mouth. We have more control than we realize, even in the moments when we feel like we have absolutely nothing to offer. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/479 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LISTENER NOTE: This episode contains graphic language and adult content. Listener discretion is advised. Episode Summary Are you ready to fight your demons? There are few people on the planet (if any) who can match the raw intensity and tenacity of David Goggins. His latest book is a testament to his unrelenting pursuit of human potential. What are we capable of? Can’t we do more? In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss David Goggins‘ latest book, Never Finished, and the immense impact it can have on every goal you set from here on out. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/478 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary Grouping similar tasks is more powerful than you believe. Where is the most time lost on any given day? It’s not a trick question. The answer is between tasks — both between different types of tasks and between similar ones. We lose time when we change our focus and mode of work. Batching is the biggest productivity secret hiding in plain sight, and it’s time we took full advantage of it. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss unbalanced batching and the power of grouping similar tasks in order to save time and increase productivity nearly overnight. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/477 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary Living in the shadows is not living. One of the most difficult personal growth challenges in existence is to live authentically to who you are without interference from others. Living true to yourself means making decisions that will almost unequivocally upset people you know, love, and trust. It’s going to hurt — at least, that’s what we tend to assume. My friend David Hooper (host of Build a Big Podcast) talks all the time about flying your flag, standing for something, and spreading a message based on who you are at the core. It’s time for you to get out of the shadows and fly your flag. Are you ready? In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss the personal side of personal growth, how to fly your flag, and how to live true to the one life you have. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/476 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Summary Ideas have transformative power. You become what you think about. Your thoughts, ideas, and inputs are everything. What you put in is what comes out. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with Megan Hyatt Miller, co-author of Mind Your Mindset: The Science That Shows Success Starts with Your Thinking. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/475 Learn More About The 5 AM Miracle The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates! Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff Sanders Read Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.