The 5 AM Miracle: Healthy Productivity for High Achievers

Episode Summary A year is long enough to change your whole life. Most advice on habits recommends you stick to your new rhythm for 21 days, or even 30 days, if you want to keep it for the long run. Nope, that’s not going to cut it. Real habits need so much more life behind them to bring out the comprehensive beauty of lifelong change. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss the 365-Day Challenge, and how you can transform just about anything with the right recipe of time and struggle. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/506 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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 Addiction? Bad habit? What’s the difference? For years I would brush off the idea that I had an addiction to anything of value, but that was and is a lie. If you’re stuck with a bad habit that is causing real consequences in your life, it’s worth taking a deeper look to see exactly where you are in the spectrum of addiction. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss my history with various addictions and bad habits, and the key changes I have made to shift my life in a new, healthier, and more honest direction. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/505 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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 Is it really that simple? Yes. All you need is a goal to clarify your next actions and achieve your next breakthrough. Goals have tremendous power, which is why it’s so surprising so few people have set intentional goals. If want to take your life and work to the next level, goals are always the answer. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with Jon Acuff about his new book, All it Takes is a Goal. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/504 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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 Why do you do big things? Sometimes it’s obvious why we do things, but often it’s a mystery. What if you have to do something you don’t want to do? What propels you forward? I’ve often found myself brainstorming pros and cons about a big decision merely because I haven’t yet tapped into the core driver of my next action. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I interview Kevin Miller, host of the Self-Helpful podcast and author of the book, What Drives You: How to Discover Your Unique Motivators and Accelerate Growth in Work in Life. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/503 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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 From persistent problems to stellar solutions. What does it take to become “solutions-oriented”? And do you even want that? Smart and successful people often recommend behaviors like thinking positively, having a can-do attitude, and focusing on your controllables, but what does that look like in real life? And does it work? In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss making a mental pivot that can shift you away from the problems, challenges, and annoyances of life into the solutions, opportunities, and results we are all seeking. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/502 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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/501a 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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 How many #1s are on your to-do list? Not everything matters. In fact, very little does. How do you avoid the trap of doing things just to do things — to check boxes just to feel the endorphins from checking boxes? In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss how to avoid the trap of busyness and begin a life of simple and profound achievement. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/501 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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 Indecision is a brutal (self-generating) obstacle. Are you stuck right now between a rock and hard place? If so, what call will you make? Pros think differently from amateurs. Professionals know that lingering on a decision doesn’t get the job done — it just delays it until you finally make the call and move. On this 500th episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss how to think like the pros and master quick decision making to bolster your progress at every turn. I also dig into some of my favorite topics regarding productivity — and the strategies discussed here are certain to boost you towards your most ambitious goals. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/500 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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 Getting unstuck is within your grasp. One of the feelings I experience most in the middle of difficult challenges is that of being stuck. I want to move forward but I can’t. I am dying for progress but I’m spinning in circles. When you find yourself desperately needing a breakthrough there is a lot you can do right now to change your circumstances, and eventually your results. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss how do nail down what you really want in order to achieve the clarity and rhythm you really need. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/499 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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 Ready to start over? Again? I can’t tell you how many times I have restarted my exercise routine. 100 times? 1000 times? The thing about restarting is that we do it all the time — especially for those parts of life and work that don’t ever go away. Your fitness is not something you solve once in your twenties and then reap the benefits of for decades. If you stop working out … well, you lose what you gained faster than you’d likely prefer. And then — you guessed it — you have to start over. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss how to restart from zero and snowball your success into a manageable longterm solution. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/498 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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 not aging ... it's ... I have interviewed Dr. Shivani Gupta a few times on my podcast, but this one was different. Shivani challenged me to think about aging through the lens of inflammation, through the excuses we make about how we feel, and through the opportunities we have to rediscover our most vibrant selves now. Inflammageing, an age-related increase in the levels of pro-inflammatory markers in blood and tissues, rests at the core of her message. We are inflamed, and we can fix it. If your health is not where you want it to be now, this conversation might shift you into the right mindset to begin a new and healthier path forward. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with Dr. Shivani Gupta, founder of Fusionary Formulas, about the wonders of aging the right way. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/497 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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 Can you travel the world in a carry-on? Yes, even if you have never done it before and really don’t want to try. My wife Tessa and I recently spent a couple of weeks bouncing between countries in Europe with less luggage than we’ve ever traveled with before. We were both apprehensive to even try it, but it worked wonders for our experience. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I chat with my wife Tessa about travel tips, tricks, and productive packing to make the most of your next excursion. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/496 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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 Are you ready to dominate your day before breakfast? I launched The 5 AM Miracle Podcast on Monday, July 1, 2013. In podcasting years that makes me an old man, and I honestly never thought I’d be here today celebrating this milestone. 10 years of podcasting on one show is not unheard of — but it’s rare. When this show first launched I hoped I’d make it a month. Somehow I pulled off a decade, and I’m excited for many more to come. The opportunities to share what I’ve learned, connect with thousands (maybe millions?) of people around the world, and spread the message of positive & productive personal development has radically shifted nearly everything about my life, business, and outlook on the future. The episode this week is a look back at the past, but it’s also a hopeful view on the future. Join me. After all, this podcast is for you. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/495 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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 Set it & Forget it! Your best habits are the healthy & productive ones you don’t have to think about. Automation saves time, energy, and money. It makes your life easier, faster, and smoother. What if your best and healthiest self could go on autopilot? What would be possible then? In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I share how you can systematize your healthy habits and automate your best self. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/494b 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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 Feeling scattered? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Yeah, I’m with you. My life is busier now than ever, which means I need simple strategies to slow down and clear out the madness. The busy times in my life make it clear just how valuable slowness can be. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss 7 strategies to clear your mind, focus, and simplify the chaos into a few manageable steps. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/494a 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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 Will you answer emails on your next holiday? More importantly, do you even have a break from work planned on your calendar at all? If you’re an overworked high achiever the answer may be no, and that’s a big problem. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss how to master the art of taking time off, being purposeful about your next vacation, and how to properly recharge your batteries. Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/494 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, 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 © 5 AM Miracle Media, LLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.