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August 26, 2015
Dance Party with Sean Stephenson
During my sabbatical in the month of August I am in “Monk Mode.” So, instead of writing brilliant new blog posts I am sharing inspiring personal development videos. Enjoy!
Sean Stephenson has a fascinating life story and his energy and enthusiasm is truly addictive. Here is Sean doing what he does best.
Click here if you can’t see the video.
Listen to my interview of Sean Stephenson on The 5 AM Miracle Podcast.
“Life is supposed to be silly — not so serious.”- Sean Stephenson
August 23, 2015
Why You Should Be Using Nozbe for Task Management [Podcast #113]
During my sabbatical in the month of August I am in “Monk Mode.” On the podcast I will be featuring some of my most popular blog posts as an audio blog.
In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss Nozbe, which, in my humble opinion, is the best task management system for personal productivity. If you like the GTD system – or you simply want to get more done every day – try this.
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Listen to The 5 AM Miracle Podcast: Episode #113
I previously wrote an article about how I use Evernote for my notes and Apple’s Reminders App for daily productivity. Well, I have been converted. Nozbe is now my system of choice in place of Reminders and I will explain why.
Nozbe for Task Management
Whether you use Nozbe, Reminders, Wunderlist, Asana, or any other system – you need a task manager. There is no doubt that my productivity has skyrocketed since I began experimenting with and implementing various task manager apps into my daily life.
If you attempt to rely on your brain to remember your to-do items, or you are still sporting an old-school paper calendar, I believe you are missing out on a huge opportunity.
Paperless is Key
I wrote a post last year about my switch to a paperless lifestyle. However, when I ditched physical paper I did not make a full transition. I left task management to my calendar and random post-it notes strung all over my house, desk, car, wallet, bathroom, and anywhere else a post-it could go.
A few months ago I finally brought my system full-circle by completely letting go of all paper, including post-it notes, and let the digital cloud do all my heavy lifting.
Empty Your Brain
In my world today I have endless ideas and energy due to my diet, exercise routine, and early morning wake-up calls. However, the real productivity transformation occurred when I decided to filter all of my thoughts through a digital system and then focus on my current, high-priority tasks.
Your productivity is only as good as your ability to follow a system. When you empty your brain by recording all of your thoughts in the cloud, you have the comfort of knowing the information won’t be lost.
Your mind is then free to brainstorm, dream, and create.
Watch my conversation with Michael Sliwinski, the founder of Nozbe
Why I Use Nozbe
I give credit to Michael Hyatt for convincing me to switch to Nozbe. He is the most productive man I know and his life is based in this powerful productivity tool.
Available on All Platforms ::: This is my most important criteria when selecting anything digital. Nozbe is available on the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, web browsers, and the Apple Watch.
Based in the GTD System ::: If you are a fan of David Allen’s book, Getting Things Done, you will love how Nozbe has synchronized their software to match the GTD System. It’s nearly flawless.
Easy to Navigate ::: In less than an hour you will likely master the entire Nozbe platform. It doesn’t take long to understand what to do or how to do it. Transitioning from another system is very straightforward.
Safe & Secure ::: Like most platforms based in the cloud, your information is protected and you can be rest assured that the information you synchronize with their servers will not be lost.
Syncs with Evernote, Dropbox, and Google Calendar ::: This was a big draw for me. I love Evernote and having the inclusion of third-party apps built in to Nozbe is a huge plus.
Updated Frequently ::: Though Nozbe is not perfect, the technical team frequently updates the system and takes feedback seriously. If you don’t love Nozbe now, you probably will very soon.
More Powerful Than Free Systems ::: You really do get what you pay for. I wanted to love Wunderlist and Reminders, but they don’t offer what Nozbe does.
Try it Out for Free
Nozbe offers a free account that works well for people who just want to try out the system on a small-scale. I did this for a year before I finally dove in and upgraded to the paid version.
Fortunately, the personal premium account is affordable and, in my opinion, easily worth every penny. Also, they offer a 60-day money-back guarantee, so you really can just experiment with it for a while.
I will note that I place a high value on getting things done, so I am willing to pay big bucks if the results are there.
With Nozbe, you won’t have to pay a high premium and the results will speak for themselves in your own daily achievements.
My recommendation? Give it a try. I think you will love it.
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Here you have access to the script that I use to record each episode. This is not a complete word-for-word transcript, though it does provide you with a detailed account of what I do to produce every episode of this podcast. Download the script.
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Next Week
On the podcast next week I will be back from my sabbatical and talking all about healthy habits at the office.
August 19, 2015
Rain or Shine, It’s Time to Run with Dean Karnazes
During my sabbatical in the month of August I am in “Monk Mode.” So, instead of writing brilliant new blog posts I am sharing inspiring personal development videos. Enjoy!
Dean Karnazes is a true inspiration and his approach to running is nothing short of extraordinary. Here is beautiful and inspiring look at what Dean does best.
Click here if you can’t see the video.
Listen to my interview of Dean Karnazes on The 5 AM Miracle Podcast.
“It wasn’t until the darkest point in my life that I found my true passion and calling….and for the last 20 years, it’s all I can do.”- Dean Karnazes
August 17, 2015
Sign Up for Early Notifications for the Launch of My New Book
Ware now less than 4 months away from the launch of my first published book, The 5 A.M. Miracle! It’s a bit early for a countdown, but with only 118 days to go, I’m getting excited. 
Photo Credit: Jeff Sanders
Listen to the Audio Version
Two weeks ago I completed my portion of the editing process and now I’m waiting until the first paperback draft is sent to me for review.
It’s a fun process to put a book together and over the next few months I will be working hard on many pre-launch, book-related projects. During that time I would love to keep you in the loop on what’s going on and how you can get involved.
Sign Up for Updates
I will certainly be making periodic updates about the book on my podcast, but if you want to be the first to know what’s going on, receive special deals and free gifts, and possibly even join my virtual book launch team, then you should definitely sign up for updates.
Sign up here @ 5amBook.com.
Don’t fret about getting too many emails. I have no plans of invading your inbox or spamming you — it’s just not my style.
Don’t Pre-Order the Book . . . Yet
My publisher has already made my book available for pre-order on some websites, but I think you will appreciate waiting before you pre-order anything.
I have some special pre-order gifts that I’m working on now and I will be making an announcement about that in a few months. Until then, hold yourself back from throwing down your credit card and wait until I give the green light.
Believe me, it will be worth the wait.
If you are a super rockstar and have already pre-ordered the book, email me with a copy of your receipt and I will add you to my overly-ambitious VIP list.
August 16, 2015
Inversion: Improve Your Health and Productivity by Hanging Upside Down [Podcast #112]
During my sabbatical in the month of August I am in “Monk Mode.” On the podcast I will be featuring some of my most popular blog posts as an audio blog.
In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss inversion. I am always on the lookout for any strategy that has the potential to improve my health, and in turn, improve my productivity. When I stumbled upon inversion, I was immediately struck by its uniqueness and potentially amazing benefits for both my fitness and focus.
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August 13, 2015
Introducing 5 AM Club 2.0! The New Logged-In Experience
Heads up! The current 5 AM Club is ending September 4, 2015. If you are currently in The 5 AM Club (and you want to stay there) you must sign up for The 5 AM Club 2.0 before the deadline.
For the last four months I have been planning to revamp my website with a particular focus on the end user experience. After a few weeks of toiling through a maze of technological obstacles, today I am announcing the closure of 5 AM Club 1.0 and the launch of 5 AM Club 2.0!
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Listen to the Audio Version
I distinctly remember painting the master bedroom in my new house while listening to an episode of Brian Clark’s podcast, New Rainmaker.
In a series of episodes Brian outlined how the “logged-in experience” was a defining characteristic of great websites as it provided the highest level of value to the customer. I couldn’t agree more.
I decided that day to reinvent The 5 AM Club and provide every person who interacts with my site a phenomenal logged-in experience.
5 AM Club 2.0
There are many reasons why I am making this switch. Part of my reasons have to do with increased ease of use for me on the backend, but the great benefits for the end user really make this decision a no-brainer.
==> READ THIS < ==If you are currently a member of The 5 AM Club, you will be automatically unsubscribed from that email list when you sign up for 5 AM Club 2.0. If you do not sign up for 5 AM Club 2.0, your current 5 AM Club membership will be deleted on Friday, September 4, 2015. This means you would no longer receive emails or have access to your free downloads, so sign up for free now!
One Email, One Password, Access to Everything
The #1 benefit of 5 AM Club 2.0 is the simplicity of the login. With just one email address and one password of your choosing, you can login to JeffSanders.com as a registered user and get access to all of your content, both free and paid.
What this means is that when you sign up for a free service (like 5 AM Club 2.0 or my Affiliate Program), or you buy a product (like my 47 Strategies Self-Assessment or my book, Graduated and Clueless), you have access to ALL of your content in the same place.
For years I was just waiting for the right technology to meet the needs of my business, and those two forces have now joined together to make this possible.
In case you’re curious, I am using Digital Access Pass (DAP) as my membership software and AWeber for my email management. You can see the full list of the technology I use on my Tools page.
Logging In
Here is a look at an email you receive when you sign up for a free or paid product. I provide you with the login URL, the email address you chose, and a temporary password that you can change as soon as you login.
I have added a new Login button on the right side of the top navigation menu that is accessible on every page of my website.
On the login page you will see this snazzy login form that can be used to gain access to all of your content.
There is also now a handy logout button on the right side of the footer (that’s a fancy name for the bottom of the website).
My Content
The “My Content” section is the core of the system. After you login, this is where you will see the complete list of everything you have access to, including your free gifts in The 5 AM Club and any products you have purchased.
As an example, if you joined 5 AM Club 2.0, after you login you would see this product image, along with a listing of the included content.
As an example of a paid product, if you purchased my 47 Strategies Self-Assessment you would see this displayed in your account.
If you signed up for the Affiliate Program, you would see this displayed as well. All of the content is stacked in one location so you can see everything you have access to at a glance.
BONUS Exclusive Interview with James Clear
I don’t even think I needed to do this, but as an incentive for signing up for 5 AM Club 2.0 during the launch period (which ends September 4, 2015), you will also get a free and exclusive interview with James Clear.
Last fall I interviewed over a dozen habit experts and quizzed them on their best strategies for forming amazing healthy habits. Of course, James delivered with outstanding content and I wanted to make his interview available for free.
My Profile
Don’t forget that once you login the first thing to do is update your password. In the “My Profile” section you can update your password, set up your PayPal payment email for affiliate sales, and update your other personal information.
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Contact Me with Any Questions
Transitions are always a bit rocky, so if you have any questions or difficulties with this switch to 5 AM Club 2.0, please feel free to contact me.
Specifically, if you do not receive the confirmation email to join the newsletter within 20 minutes of signing up, let me know and I will manually add you to the list.
I am always happy to help!
August 12, 2015
Getting in Control and Creating Space with David Allen
During my sabbatical in the month of August I am in “Monk Mode.” So, instead of writing brilliant new blog posts I am sharing inspiring personal development videos. Enjoy!
David Allen is a master at getting things done, but most importantly, he knows how to clear your mind to think. Here is David walking you through an exercise to create some much-needed mental space.
Click here if you can’t see the video.
Listen to my interview of David Allen on The 5 AM Miracle Podcast.
“What is the very next thing that needs to happen to move this thing forward?”- David Allen
August 11, 2015
The Audio Blog has Merged with The 5 AM Miracle Podcast!
Early in 2015 I launched a new audio blog to supplement my main podcast. After months of new content creation and receiving great audience feedback I decided to merge the audio blog with The 5 AM Miracle podcast!
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Listen as I Read This Article
Since the launch of The 5 AM Miracle over two years ago I have always wanted to produce more than one episode per week. The problem has been that each episode is difficult and time consuming to put together, so I needed a simpler solution.
Everything Audio
The solution to this problem appeared to me when I realized that I didn’t have enough time to consume the content I love from other bloggers and podcasters. Since audio is the best format for mobile consumption, and many people don’t have time to read every article from their favorite content creators, I wanted to make all of my written content available in audio form.
Other bloggers have tried this in the past without much success, mostly because they never converted their audio blog recordings into stand alone podcasts.
Due to the great feedback I have received over the last few months on my audio blog podcast, and my desire to produce more multiple episodes each week on The 5 AM Miracle, merging these two podcasts together made the most sense.
Going forward, everything that I will create here at JeffSanders.com (outside of some rare announcements) will end up as an audio recording on The 5 AM Miracle podcast.
How to Get Access
Last weekend I merged all of the audio blog recordings into The 5 AM Miracle podcast feed, which means that if you subscribe to The 5 AM Miracle you will have access to all of the audio in one place.
You can now expect one full feature episode every Monday morning and one audio blog recording every Thursday morning, all in one podcast subscription. (There is one exception: during my August sabbatical there will not be a Thursday audio blog recording).
The audio blog podcast will remain available on my website and iTunes, but it will no longer have any new content. If you have previously been subscribing to the audio blog podcast, you can delete that subscription.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the merger just let me know. I’m always happy to help!
Thanks a bunch!
August 9, 2015
How I Lost 40 Pounds 5 Years Ago and Stayed Healthy [Podcast #111]
During my sabbatical in the month of August I am in “Monk Mode.” On the podcast I will be featuring some of my most popular blog posts as an audio blog.
In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss my weight loss journey. If losing a few pounds is on your bucket list, get ready to kick that goal into action today!
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August 5, 2015
100 Days of Rejection with Jia Jiang
During my sabbatical in the month of August I am in “Monk Mode.” So, instead of writing brilliant new blog posts I am sharing inspiring personal development videos. Enjoy!
Jia Jiang has a powerful story of rejection and his method can literally open doors for you. Here is Jia explaining his brilliant, and sometimes terrifying, strategy.
Click here if you can’t see the video.
Listen to my interview of Jia Jiang on The 5 AM Miracle Podcast.
“If I open myself up to the world, the world will open itself up to me.”- Jia Jiang
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