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5 Things NOT To Do This New Year [Podcast #183]

There will be more things to do in 2017 than ever before, so let’s cut that list down. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss 5 things NOT to do this new year. This is not an anti-to-do list, but close.

In the Tip of the Week segment I share a few strategies to help you reject the culture of distraction in the office.

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The 5 AM Miracle Podcast: Episode #183

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Resources Mentioned in the Show

State and Liberty: athletic performance dress shirts ==> Save 10% with Coupon Code: 5AM
Organifi Green Juice ==> Save 20% with Coupon Code: SANDERS
10 Miracles [Get the list of My Top 10 Productivity Tools for FREE]
Why Work Doesn’t Happen at Work [TED Talk from Jason Fried]
Rework [Book by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson]

Make this new year truly new by becoming someone you have never been before.

– JEFF SANDERS

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Next Week

On the podcast next week I will be kicking off the new year with a fun interview with Amy E. Smith, host of the podcast, The Joy Junkie Show.

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Sleep Smarter with Shawn Stevenson [Podcast #182]

How much does your sleep (or lack thereof) matter to you, your health, and your productivity? In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with Shawn Stevenson, author of Sleep Smarter, about how your sleep may be the MOST important aspect of your overall health and success.

In the Tip of the Week segment I share a simple strategy to help you enjoy your next vacation, date night, or creative task.

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Photo Credit: Shawn Stevenson

The 5 AM Miracle Podcast: Episode #182

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Resources Mentioned in the Show

State and Liberty: athletic performance dress shirts ==> Save 10% with Coupon Code: 5AM
Organifi Green Juice ==> Save 20% with Coupon Code: SANDERS
The 5 AM Miracle: Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast [Book by Jeff Sanders]
Shawn Stevenson [Best-selling author and podcaster]
@ShawnModel [Instagram]
@ShawnModel [Twitter]
Sleep Smarter [Book by Shawn Stevenson]
The Model Health Show Podcast [Hosted by Shawn Stevenson]
Night Shift on iOS [Adjusts the display on your device]
F.lux Mac App [Adjusts the display to the time of day]
Blue Light Blocking Sunglasses [Orange lenses]

No one cares about your health or future more than you.

– SHAWN STEVENSON

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Next Week

On the podcast next week I will be discussing 5 things NOT to do this new year.

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Back to the Basics: My Top 7 Daily Healthy Habits [Podcast #181]

In my attempt to have more energy, focus, and improved results, I have discovered that a “health-first” perspective is the only way I can guarantee my own success.

In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast we go back to the basics and I discuss my top 7 daily healthy habits.

In the Tip of the Week segment I share a counter-intuitive strategy for taking action.

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The 5 AM Miracle Podcast: Episode #181

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Resources Mentioned in the Show

Harry’s Razors [My new favorite way to look clean and sexy]
Organifi Green Juice ==> Save 20% with the Coupon Code: SANDERS
Join The 5 AM Club [Get my Top 10 Productive Tools PDF for Free!]
The ONE Thing [Book by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan]

A “health-first” perspective is the only way to guarantee results.

– JEFF SANDERS

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Next Week

On the podcast next week, due to popular demand, I will be interviewing the author of the best-selling book, Sleep Smarter, and host of The Model Health Show, Shawn Stevenson.

We will be discussing how to get the best sleep you possibly can. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!

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On Bravery and Professional Skydiving with Melanie Curtis [Podcast #180]

When faced with the scariest thing you could possibly imagine, how would you react?

In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I chat with Melanie Curtis, a former professional skydiver and current life coach (who has jumped more than 10,000 times) about overcoming incredible fear.

In the Tip of the Week segment I share a great TED Talk that should help to increase your daily happiness.

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Photo Credit: Melanie Curtis

The 5 AM Miracle Podcast: Episode #180

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Resources Mentioned in the Show

HelloFresh ==> Save $35 with the Coupon Code: SANDERS
Organifi Green Juice ==> Save 20% with the Coupon Code: SANDERS
10 Miracles [Get my Top 10 Tools for Productivity Junkies for FREE]
The Happy Secret to Better Work [Top 20 TED Talk from Shawn Achor]
Melanie Curtis [Former professional skydiver and current life coach]
Life Coaching with Melanie [Learn more about Melanie’s Coaching Packages]
mel@melaniecurtis.com [Email her!]

The most amazing part of life is the space of the unknown.

– MELANIE CURTIS

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Next Week

On the podcast next week I will be going back to the basics and discussing my top 7 daily healthy habits.

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The Obstacle is the Way [Podcast #179]

Do you constantly fight with obstacles on your way to success? That may seem like an obvious question, but in this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss Ryan Holiday’s book, The Obstacle is the Way.

I will dig into a few key insights that I gleaned from this great book and why obstacles are not actually holding you back.

In the Tip of the Week segment I share why you need to schedule a funeral on your calendar this week.

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The 5 AM Miracle Podcast: Episode #179

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Resources Mentioned in the Show

State and Liberty: athletic performance dress shirts [Save 10% using coupon: ‘5AM’]
Harry’s Razors [My new favorite way to look clean and sexy]
47 Strategies Self-Assessment [How productive are you?]
The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph [Book by Ryan Holiday]

Successful people turn anything, everything – to their advantage.

– RYAN HOLIDAY

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Next Week

On the podcast next week I will be interviewing Melanie Curtis, a former professional skydiver and current life coach, who will share a few of her tactics for overcoming fear and accomplishing enormous goals.

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10 Steps to Ultimate Productivity with Michael Sliwinski [Podcast #178]

How do you manage all of the tasks, projects, appointments, commitments, errands, and ideas that flow into and out of your life each and every week?

In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I chat with Michael Sliwinski, founder of the popular task management tool, Nozbe, and author of the upcoming book, 10 Steps to Ultimate Productivity, how to reign in the chaos and get more done.

In the Tip of the Week segment I share a key strategy to becoming something you’re not.

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Photo Credit: Michael Sliwinski

The 5 AM Miracle Podcast: Episode #178

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Resources Mentioned in the Show

State and Liberty: athletic performance dress shirts [Save 10% using coupon: ‘5AM’]
FreshBooks [Online Invoicing Made Easy]
The 5 AM Miracle Community [Join for Free Today!]
Michael Sliwinski [Read hi blog]
Why You Should Be Using Nozbe for Task Management [Episode #113]
Nozbe [Join today — it’s free for 30 days]
10 Steps to Ultimate Productivity [Watch the video course]
Getting Things Done [Book by David Allen]
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People [Book by Stephen Covey]
iThoughts [Mind Mapping for the iPad]
Essentialism [Book by Greg McKeown]
The 5 AM Miracle [Book by Jeff Sanders]
Deep Work [Book by Cal Newport]
Originals [Book by Adam Grant and Sheryl Sandberg]
The Podcast [Hosted by Michael Sliwinski and Radek Pietruszewski]
ProductivityCourse.com [Watch the video series]

Make your weekly review meaningful. Treat yourself by going somewhere special.

– MICHAEL SLIWINSKI

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Next Week

On the podcast next week I will be discussing some of the key lessons and philosophies I loved most from reading The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday.

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7 Strategies to Get Out of a Mental Rut [Podcast #177]

What is your protocol when you get stuck? In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss 7 strategies you can use to get out of a mental rut.

In the Tip of the Week segment I share how to ensure you have time to take care of your health.

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The 5 AM Miracle Podcast: Episode #177

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Resources Mentioned in the Show

State and Liberty: athletic performance dress shirts [Save 10% using coupon: ‘5AM’]
FreshBooks [Online Invoicing Made Easy]
The 5 AM Miracle: Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast [book by Jeff Sanders]

When you’re stuck — change something dramatically. Fight the urge to stay put.

– JEFF SANDERS

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If you enjoyed the show, please rate and review my podcast in iTunes. I recorded a quick 2-minute video to show you exactly how it’s done. This will help tremendously in getting the word out. Thanks a bunch!

Next Week

On the podcast next week I will be chatting with Michael Sliwinski, the creator of Nozbe — my favorite task manager. Michael and I will talk about his upcoming book, 10 Steps to Ultimate Productivity.

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Scheduling Like a Pro with Gavin Zuchlinksi [Podcast #176]

Don’t you just hate emailing back-and-forth, over and over again, trying to schedule a simple meeting? In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I interview Gavin Zuchlinksi, founder of Acuity Scheduling.

We chat about modern scheduling solutions and how to maintain passion in your career. In the Tip of the Week segment I share a unique software tool for fluid task management.

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Photo Credit: Gavin Zuchlinksi

The 5 AM Miracle Podcast: Episode #176

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Resources Mentioned in the Show

State and Liberty: athletic performance dress shirts [Save 10% using coupon: ‘5AM’]
FreshBooks [Online Invoicing Made Easy]
The 5 AM Miracle [Book by Jeff Sanders — that’s me!]
DropTask [Simple, fluid, and visual task management]
Acuity Scheduling [Never ask “what time works for you?” again]
Gavin@AcuityScheduling.com [Contact Gavin]
Google Calendar [Integrates with Acuity, Gmail, and Nozbe]
Todoist [To-Do List and Task List Manager]
Trello [Work collaboratively to get more done]
Slack [Messsaging app for teams]
Empires of Light: Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse, and the Race to Electify the World [Book by Jill Jonnes]

Do something that makes you smile every day.

– GAVIN ZUCHLINSKI

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Next Week

On the podcast next week I will be discussing a few key strategies to get out of a mental rut.

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Back to the Basics: How to Wake Up Early [Podcast #175]

This may be the most common question on this show, but how can someone truly wake up at 5:00 am? In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle I get back to the basics of the podcast and discuss the fundamentals of waking up early consistently.

In the Tip of the Week segment I share my updated checklist for my FBOTs (focused blocks of time), plus a new app to block distracting websites.

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The 5 AM Miracle Podcast: Episode #175

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Resources Mentioned in the Show

Organifi Green Juice ==> Save 20% with the Coupon Code: SANDERS
FreshBooks [Online Invoicing Made Easy]
Mornings 101 Series [Great way to get started with early mornings]
Freedom [Block distracting sites on any device]
Focus@Will [Producivity music designed by neuroscientists]

My FBOT Checklist (Focused Blocks of Time)

Get a snack and a drink (usually bananas/Clif Bars and water/coffee/tea)
Bathroom break (can’t forget this one!)
Put the FBOT sign on the door (this is for my wife Tessa, my favorite co-worker)
Turn OFF iPhone and hide it (without hiding it I will habitually check my phone)
Light the candle (I just like to burn things)
Set the timer (I use Nice Timer on my mac)
Turn on Freedom (block distracting sites on any device)
Turn on Focus@Will (productivity music designed by neuroscientists)
Put on Headphones (over-the-ear headphones are best for cutting distractions)
Go!

Only ONE strategy has ever worked to wake up early … go to bed absurdly early.

– JEFF SANDERS

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Next Week

On the podcast next week I will be interviewing Gavin Zuchlinski, the founder of Acuity Scheduling. Gavin has a fascinating story of developing this amazing productivity tool. He will also be sharing some of his personal passions and a few of his favorite productivity strategies.

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How to Choose the Best Productivity Tools and Resources [Podcast #174]

Where do you turn when your tools fail you? In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss how to choose the best productivity tools and resources, especially when faced with a multitude of options.

In the Tip of the Week segment I share why I recently signed up for a conference and then walked out after the first day.

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The 5 AM Miracle Podcast: Episode #174

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Resources Mentioned in the Show

Organifi Green Juice ==> Save 20% with the Coupon Code: SANDERS
Acuity Scheduling [Never ask “what time works for you?” again]
Read my book [The 5 AM Miracle: Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast]
Nozbe [My absolute favorite task manager]
LearnDash [The LMS system I recently bought and LOVE]
ThriveCart [The shopping cart that I recently bought and also LOVE]
Complete list of all my tools [Check out my Internet business resources]

The best solution, at any point in time, is direct action towards your most important goal.

– JEFF SANDERS

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Next Week

On the podcast next week I will be going back to the basics and discussing how to form the long-term habit of waking up early.

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