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When Hal asked Astronaut David Bowman to “open the pod bay doors,” it was as if our most primal fear of machines came rushing headlong into the 20th century. Today, in our 21st-century world, we understand the basics of the artificial intelligence behind HAL. We see on display every day our interaction with Siri and Alexa, our reliance on algorithms in flying our planes and soon our self-driving cars. It's the full blossoming of the promised brave new world. But AI is just the Internet in1995. While it dominates every conversation about technology, commerce, the workplace and the economy today, there is an awful lot of misinformation. Its impact can be felt in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, automotive, robotics, finance and science, as well as defense and national security. The academic progress of AI is taking place every day in places like Stanford, Google, Amazon and Facebook. And the proverbial elephant in the room with respect to AI is always China and its deep, rich and no holds barred commitment to be the world leader in AI But nothing beats understanding AI's future like seeing how we got where we are today, who are the people making it happen and what it portents for its future. That is what NY Times journalist Cade Metz does in his book Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought AI to Google, Facebook, and the World My conversation with Cade Metz:
In this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and co-host Kyle Houck interview Hal Soden, Jr., CPCU, AAI, CIC, CRM, Principal, and Risk Management Advisor at Oliver L.E. Soden Agency. Being the fourth generation in their agency, Hal shares his knowledge and expertise in the insurance business and explains how their services have changed as technology, and business practices have changed. Episode Highlights: David introduces Hal Soden. (1:28) David talks about the conversation that he had with Scott Howell from The Insurance Guys Podcast. (1:58) Hal shares his background. (5:04) Hal mentions that he’s the fourth generation of their agency and it all started from his great grandfather. (5:28) Hal shares that his father and his uncle introduced him to commercial insurance. (6:08) Hal mentions that back in the day, he had to beg people to write their insurance. (9:49) Hall shares that Matt is kind of a new chapter in their story and their first non-family producer. (10:30) David shares the conversation he had with a guy who has a producer, and that producer had one huge account that he thought was going to save him. (11:35) How’s Hal’s experience been as an agency owner? (13:37) Hal mentions that he and his father have different personalities, and he never thought that he had a sales type of personality. (13:54) Hal shares that working with his father went well because they balance out each other. (14:48) Hal mentions that if he wanted an insurance agent, he’d want it to be his father. (15:31) Kyle thinks that people don’t completely understand the volume of different industries or positions there are in sales. (17:24) In Hal’s opinion, he sees it more as selling himself or selling his services, than selling insurance. (17:48) Hal thinks that most of the sales are about problem-solving and being good to people. (18:17) David shares that his experience in working with his father was very educational, very refining. (19:18) Hal shares that his father let him do what he wants, that’s why he was very engaged in directing where the agency was, and that has helped him a lot. (20:45) When Hal required Matt to get their family crest tattooed in the middle of his back, how did Matt react to it? (23:50) David mentions that Hal may have more ZyWave products than they do. (24:09) What are Hal’s other niches? (24:24) Hal mentions that his first niche was HVAC Mechanical Contractors. (27:27) Hal shares that Ohio Casualty was their first major insurance point which became peerless, and currently is part of Liberty Mutual. (29:11) Hal mentions that his weakness is marketing. (32:03) Hal mentions that he’s the incoming chairman of the Big I New Jersey. (33:00) Hal shares that he’s a firm believer in learning from other agents. (33:45) Hal thinks that a lot of agents and brokers would be better served to push beyond their boundaries, and find their capabilities. (41:28) David shares that his first two employees were ModMaster and Broker Briefcase because he knew that he could get in front of people, and close the deal If he had those two resources. (43:04) David mentions that if anybody has read Thomas Stanley’s books, they would be a millionaire. (44:18) What’s the most creative way Hal has used ModMaster, to get a deal done? (48:45) David shares his most creative way of using ModMaster. (49:14) What is the resistance to return to work? (55:59) Did Hal lose a bet when David watched him walking through a fire pit in innovation? (1:02:14) Hal mentions that most people might assume that he’s a risk-averse person but he's not. (1:03:39) Tweetable Quotes: “I was thinking about my typical line to people that how I got into insurance was that I was tricked into insurance.” - Hal Soden “I’ve sort of changed my approach that it's not just about, like this coverage and knowledge and stuff like that. That's super important, but it doesn't necessarily lend you any accounts. You know, that's not necessarily getting you any business being the best insurance agent, and knowing coverage better than anybody else does.” - Hal Soden “If a carrier comes out with something that they’re best at, I don't mind targeting that. Especially if it's not too far from what we do. There's still certain things I'm going to turn down, no matter what.” - Hal Soden “We’ve got to get better though, and part of the reason I joined your course is because my weakness is marketing. I am very good at closing, you can hand me most accounts, if I get in front of them, I'm probably going to write it.” - Hal Soden Resources Mentioned: David Carothers LinkedIn Kyle Houck LinkedIn Florida Risk Partners The Extra 2 Minutes Hal Soden LinkedIn Oliver L.E. Soden Agency Big I New Jersey
Today on the show I'm joined by conservation writer and BHA podcast host Hal Herring to explore how to be a conservationist in a post-pandemic world. Topics discussed: When Hal knew he had to tackle conservation and advocacy as his life's work Early inspirations How to channel anger and frustration with anti-environment/public land acts How to filter all of the information and misinformation when trying to learn about possible threats to wildlife or wild places Resources for unvarnished truth related to wildlife and wild places How to achieve an informed and relatively unbiased opinion How to get politicians to actually listen to hunters and anglers Do hunters and anglers still have the stomach to fight for our resources? How will COVID-19 impact conservation efforts How/when should we begin to push for conservation wins amidst the pandemic What to consider leading up to the vote in 2020 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch
Today on the show I'm joined by conservation writer and BHA podcast host Hal Herring to explore how to be a conservationist in a post-pandemic world. Topics discussed: When Hal knew he had to tackle conservation and advocacy as his life's work Early inspirations How to channel anger and frustration with anti-environment/public land acts How to filter all of the information and misinformation when trying to learn about possible threats to wildlife or wild places Resources for unvarnished truth related to wildlife and wild places How to achieve an informed and relatively unbiased opinion How to get politicians to actually listen to hunters and anglers Do hunters and anglers still have the stomach to fight for our resources? How will COVID-19 impact conservation efforts How/when should we begin to push for conservation wins amidst the pandemic What to consider leading up to the vote in 2020 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch
Hal Herring is an award-winning journalist and writer whose work has appeared in such notable publications as the Atlantic, the Economist, and Orion. He is also a contributing editor at Field and Stream and a regular contributor to High Country News. Most recently, Hal has made a name for himself in the podcast world as the host of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers’ popular podcast, called the Podcast & Blast with Hal Herring. If there’s one common thread that runs through Hal’s prolific and wide-ranging career, it’s a love of the West, its people, and its public lands. I’ve long admired Hal and specifically his refusal to be boxed in by any particular political party or close-minded ideologies. He could be considered progressive on some issues and conservative on others, but his opinions are always the result of a lot of deep thinking, extensive research, and thorough consideration. And as you’ll hear him say in this interview, he’s endlessly curious and always open to having his mind changed-- two characteristics that I personally admire and try my best to emulate, especially when it comes to issues here in the American West. Hal and I covered a lot in a little over an hour, and regular listeners will enjoy his depth and breadth of knowledge, as well as his unbridled passion for the West. We start by discussing his upbringing in Alabama and why he decided to move West. We talk a lot about books, and Hal offers up a massive selection of titles that have influenced his work, most of which have never before been mentioned on this podcast. We discuss the importance of journalism at this specific moment in history, and how he goes about finding the facts in today’s overwhelming deluge of media. We also chat about his work ethic, family, his current home in Augusta, Montana, his climbing and mountaineering adventures, and his recent success in the world of podcasts. There’s a lot to learn and digest in this episode, so be sure to check out the episode notes for links to everything. Also, I hope you enjoy the southern accents-- I think Hal really brought mine out in full force. Hope you enjoy! COMPLETE EPISODE NOTES: https://mountainandprairie.com/hal-herring/ TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:05 - Growing up in Alabama 4:15 - Intro to Montana 5:50 - Deep love of Alabama 6:45 - Early years writing & traveling 9:30 - Source of Hal’s early wanderlust 11:35 - When Hal got serious about writing 15:00 - Importance of constraints 18:00 - How Hal’s work on public lands influences his journalism 20:45 - Decision to focus on public lands 22:10 - Need for real journalism 25:00 - Where does Hal get his news? 29:00 - Public land discussion 32:15 - Optimistic or pessimistic for the future of public lands? 36:30 - Mountaineering and climbing 41:15 - Having kids 44:00 - Hal’s foray into podcasting 48:15 - Most important books 50:50 - Connection with Teal Blake 55:30 - Importance of preparation and hard work 57:15 - Hal’s new book 1:00:30 - Favorite films 1:01:50 - Favorite location in the West 1:06:30 - Request of the listeners ---- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie Podcast Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie
Hal Elrod is on a mission to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time. As one of the highest rated keynote speakers in America, creator of one of the fastest growing and most engaged online communities in existence and author of one of the highest rated, best-selling books in the world, The Miracle Morning—which has been translated into 27 languages, has over 2,000 five-star Amazon reviews and is practiced daily by over 500,000 people in 70+ countries—he is doing exactly that. Buy Hal's newest book The Miracle Equation: The Two Decisions That Move Your Biggest Goals from Possible, to Probable, to Inevitable today. If you’re sick of hearing “NO” at the end of sales calls, tired of worrying about your competitors, and ready to become known as your sales team’s QUOTA CRUSHER… THEN THIS 3-PART LIVE VIRTUAL SEMINAR SERIES IS THE GAME-CHANGING EVENT YOU’VE BEEN DREAMING ABOUT. In this episode we talk about: 12:41 - When Hal met Jeffrey / Becoming memorable 25:18 - What's the difference between the Miracle Morning and the Miracle Equation? 27:55 - The miracle equation helps Hal defy the odds and survive an un-survivable cancer 33:13 - The 5 minute rule: being at peace with what we can't change 41:18 - Are you a student or are you an implementor? 43:31 - The miracle equation is made up of 2 major decisions 48:53 - The faith-effort feedback loop connects the divide between working hard and success LISTEN TO THIS NEXT The Why and the Buy Podcast hosted by Jeff Bajorek and Christie Walters. They interview entrepreneurs and sales experts to find out the why behind their success. Listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ONLINE Jeffrey’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreygitomer Jen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jengitomer/
What if every day you could elevate your consciousness, and create miracles in your life? Beating cancer can seem like a miracle. But it IS possible, and Hal Elrod is proof of this. When Hal was 20, he had a car crash and died - he was clinically dead for 6-minutes. When he woke up from a 6-day coma, he found out he had 11 broken bones, brain damage and, according to the doctors, was never going to walk again. But he decided right there to maintain the faith that he was going to walk, and that he was going to do everything in his power to make it happen. Within 3 weeks of the car crash, he was taking his first steps. That marked the beginning of his life’s work. But it wasn’t an easy ride. In 2007 Hal was in a tough spot. He’d lost half his clients, lost his house, he was broke and depressed. So he started looking into what the world’s most successful people do, and designed a morning ritual of self-improvement. Within 2 months, he’d doubled his income, completed an ultra-marathon, overcome depression and totally changed his life. To his wife, he said “It feels like a miracle.” That’s how The Miracle Morning was born. You might feel that you’re not a morning person - most of us feel the same! But how you begin your day will either put you in a sub-optimal physical, mental and emotional state, or an optimal one. Start your day at your best, and you can give your best in everything you do. This will reflect in every aspect of your life. But how? You need simple, daily strategies that can be easily implemented. In The Miracle Morning e-book, Hal breaks down exactly what you need to do to begin uplifting your mornings, and uplifting your life. But that’s only the beginning of the story. Just 2 years ago, Hal was diagnosed with acute lymphotoxin leukemia - a rare cancer with a 30% survival rate. Not only that, but Hal also had a genetic condition that caused his cells to divide and replicate rapidly, making the cancer spread even faster. He had a collapsed lung, his kidneys were failing, and his heart was surrounded with fluid. He was told he had a 70-90% chance of dying within a few months. Going without chemo was not an option - his oncologist told him that the cancer was too fast, and if he didn’t have chemo, he would die within a week. After doing his research, Hal decided to have the treatment, while at the same time implementing every holistic practice he could to counter the negative effects. And it worked. The cancer went into remission. Hal’s cancer-healing process: No sugar More greens Lots of supplements (food-based) Acupuncture Ozone sauna Beamer mat Coffee enemas Lymphatic massage Read other people’s healing stories (check the links section for ideas) Beyond all these methods is mindset. You need to believe that you can beat cancer: Unwavering faith - faith is a loaded word, it’s elusive and unreliable, it’s a bit like hope, it’s fear-based. But faith in yourself and your limitless potential is a whole other story. Faith moves your goals from possible to probable. Extraordinary effort - be committed to give it everything you have, and be ready to keep going. Hal’s new book, The Miracle Equation: The Two Decision That Move Your Biggest Goals from Possible to Probably to Inevitable, is your process for goal achievement. It will help you step out of your comfort zone to pursue your biggest goals and dreams. Use it in conjunction with The Miracle Morning and you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Being hailed as “Sex and the City for Food,” The Food Heals Podcast brings together experts in the field of nutrition, health and healing to teach you the best-kept natural secrets to being a hotter, healthier, happier YOU! The Food Heals Podcast is hosted by Allison Melody and Suzy Hardy – two self-proclaimed natural chicks who will rock your world and change your beliefs about health! This sexy, savvy duo provides eco-friendly advice on a variety of issues including the healing power of nutrition, living authentically, turning your passion into your career, choosing the best natural health and beauty products, the benefits of a plant-based diet and so much more!
Hal Elrod is a world-renowned speaker and author of the life-changing book, The Miracle Morning. He joins JJ in today's podcast episode to reveal the secret to creating your own miracles! Listen as Hal shares his personal near-death experiences and the lessons he learned about miracles during those challenging times. Hal also explains the most common obstacles that hold people back from achieving their goals and the miracle mantra that can help you replace fear with faith, as well as his proven formula to success that's described his new book, The Miracle Equation. Find out how to put Hal’s formula into action so you, too, can live the life of your dreams! Freebies From Today’s Episode Get a free sneak peek into Hal Elrod’s new book, The Miracle Equation by going to JJVirgin.com/miracleequation. Main Points From Today’s Episode Not only did Hal survive a debilitating car accident and learn to walk again, he also beat cancer after having been given a 30% chance of survival. Hal's near-death experiences taught him that we have the power to create miracles in our own lives. When Hal was 20 years old, he started practicing the miracle equation to achieve a seemingly-impossible goal. In addition to achieving his goal, Hal’s colleagues started experiencing amazing results by using the miracle equation. Self-doubt can stop you from even trying. Hal shares his simple miracle mantra that can help you replace fear with faith. Episode Play-By-Play [1:00] Hal Elrod’s career briefing [2:41] Listener shout-out [4:54] Hal’s first near-death experience [7:03] Hal was determined to walk again even though doctors told him he wouldn’t. [7:48] At age 37, Hal was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of cancer. [8:32] Hal discovered that we have the power to create miracles in our own lives. [9:15] What exactly is a miracle? [11:01] What’s probable vs. what’s possible [12:25] The inspiration behind Hal’s morning routine in The Miracle Morning [15:50] In The Miracle Equation, Hal shares his formula to success. [18:40] The two decisions in The Miracle Equation: unwavering faith and extraordinary effort [19:50] When it comes to faith, you have to establish it and maintain it. [21:28] In Hal’s book, he tries to make extraordinary effort as ordinary as possible. [21:54] What is the recurring process that will guarantee your success? [23:50] The most common barriers that hold people back from achieving their goals [24:33] Self-doubt can stop you from trying. [25:20] Hal’s miracle mantra can help you replace fear with faith. [27:08] How JJ’s miracle mindset helped Grant become 110% after his accident [31:06] If you want to lose weight even faster, here’s the two-word secret: Extra Fiber! [31:51] Listener’s question: How did JJ stay healthy after her son’s accident? [32:36] It’s important to put self-care at the top of your list. Mentioned in this episode: The Miracle Equation, by Hal Elrod The Miracle Morning, by Hal Elrod JJ Virgin Extra Fiber The Virgin Diet Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube
When Hal asked Astronaut David Bowman to “open the pod bay doors,” it was as if our most primal fear of machines came rushing headlong into the 20th century. Today, in our 21st-century world, we understand the artificial intelligence behind HAL. We see on display every day our reliance on automation and AI and algorithms in flying our planes and soon our self-driving cars. It’s the full blossoming of the promised brave new world. But is there anything we should or could do about it? Is it out of our control, or do we just need to surrender? Joining me to talk about this is Kartik Hosangar, the author of A Human's Guide to Machine Intelligence: How Algorithms Are Shaping Our Lives and How We Can Stay in Control. My conversation with Kartik Hosangar:
In this episode, I am joined by a guest whose teachings and strategies impact the lives of hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of people all around the world. We are chatting with entrepreneur, best-selling author, keynote speaker, podcast superstar, and overall inspiration, Hal Elrod. I had the opportunity to meet Hal at one of his live events, the Quantum Leap Mastermind, last year and was blown away by his story and his presence within the room. For those of you who haven't heard of Hal, he is the author of one of the bestselling books on Amazon, The Miracle Morning—which has been translated into 27 languages, has over 2,000 five-star Amazon reviews and is practiced daily by over 500,000 people in more than 70 countries. When Hal was 20, he actually died in a head-on car crash with a drunk driver, where his heart stopped for 6 full minutes. But that sure as heck didn't stop him. Fast forward a few years and Hal is now the host of the highly acclaimed Achieve Your Goals podcast, creator of the Best Year Ever Blueprint (Live Event) and bestselling author of ten books in The Miracle Morning book series. Then, in November of 2016, hardship struck again when Hal's kidneys, lungs, and heart nearly failed, which led to his being diagnosed with a very rare, very aggressive form of leukemia. One year later, after the hardest year of his life, I am thrilled to say that Hal is now cancer free and more inspiring than ever! In this episode, Hal shares how we can master our emotions to live extraordinarily happy and successful lives. Links: Hal Elrod's First Keynote Speech After Being Diagnosed with Cancer Entrepreneur.com article 7.1 Steps to Create Multiple Streams of Income Forks Over Knives documentary HalElrod.com Miracle Morning book by Hal Elrod
Self Publishing School : Learn How To Write A Book And Grow Your Business
#1 Bestselling Author of “The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM)” Hal Elrod has managed to take this one book and build a business, following, and movement around it. He now has an entire “Miracle Morning” series and has had crazy success as a coach and speaker. Hal is also a good friend of mine who happens to live in San Diego. His book has had an amazing impact on my life as I have been consistently applying the principles. His book is not only life changing, but his story is incredible too. When Hal was 20 years old he was in a car accident where he was hit head-on by a drunk driver. He actually died for 6 minutes and ended up with 11 broken bones and was in a coma for 6 days. He was told that he would never walk again. He went on to not only walk but run a 52-mile ultra marathon. He was also prompted by his doctors to write a book about his experience. The beginning profits of his first book “Taking Life Head On! (The Hal Elrod Story): How To Love The Life You Have While You Create The Life of Your Dreams” were stolen by his first publisher. Hal bounced back again and went on to he create the life-changing “Miracle Morning” book, community, and business. Today we discuss Hal’s book and how he built a business around it. You can find Hal here: Miracle Morning Website Miracle Morning Facebook Community Hal’s Miracle Morning Books Hal Elrod Website Hal on Twitter @HalElrod Show Notes [03:05] Hal's first book was actually “Taking Life Head On”. He was so happy and positive in the hospital that the doctors suggested he write a book. It took 6 years because he thought he wasn't a writer. [05:23] Hal used a small Mom and Pop publisher for his 1st book “Taking Life Head On”, it even made it to number 6 on Amazon. He'll never know how much profit this book made to get to number 6 because his "publisher" left town and disappeared with all of his royalties. [05:56] The difference between writing a good book and a book that creates income and impact. [07:58] Looking at people from a place of non-judgement. Feeling sorry for people who wrong us rather than being angry. [08:51] Biggest takeaway: everyone should write a book. [10:43] Books are the new "business cards". [11:50] Our story, our struggles, and our strategies. We all can write about these three things. [13:16] The Miracle Morning was Hal's story, struggle, and strategy. [14:24] Miracle Morning took 4 years because of lack of clarity and other issues. [15:30] Hal hired a coach because he knows the power of accountability. [16:16] Having accountability, and the book was finished in 4 months. [18:42] To market his Miracle Morning book Hal created a launch team. He also put up an opt-in page with the first two chapters offered for free. He also made an audio opt-in which ran for two years while he wrote the book. [21:13] An email list is income on demand. [22:46] Have an audience ready months in advance before your book goes live. [23:48] The launch team reviewed the book and shared on social. [27:46] Hal had an assistant create a graph of how many books were sold. His biggest sales month was December 2014. It was nice watching the graph curve up. [30:52] Hal is working on Beyond the Bestseller. Writing a good book is the most important component. Change someone's daily behavior, and you create a movement. Build word of mouth into your book the book needs a story to share. [34:08] Get an accountability partner, don't go it alone. [37:55] Creating rituals around your content. 3 practices you do every day. [39:48] Podcast interviews really drive sales. [41:15] Hal is self-published and sells lots of books. His speaking fees have gone up and he has more opportunities. [47:27] Podcasts are great for promoting books. [48:38] Add value over and over, then ask when needed. [55:38] After writing a book the real work of marketing begins. Links and Resources: self-publishingschool.com Spsfreetraining.com How to Launch a Bestselling Book by Michael Hyatt Your Podcast Guru Miracle Morning Website Miracle Morning Facebook Community Hal’s Miracle Morning Books Hal Elrod Website Hal on Twitter @HalElrod
May 1, 2008. Lawrenceville, Georgia. Millionaire real estate developer Hal Wenal returns home to discover that his 60-year old wife, Eva Kay Wenal, has been murdered. The only lead is an eyewitness sighting of a suspicious man in the neighbourhood around the time of Kay’s death. A newspaper soon receives an angry anonymous letter from someone who confesses to killing Kay because she wouldn’t leave her husband. When Hal passes away two years later, his family goes through his belongings and finds photographs of a man who bears a striking resemblance to the murder suspect. However, no one associated with the Wenals has any idea who this guy is. This week’s minisode of “The Trail Went Cold” explores the unsolved murder of Eva Kay Wenal, who may have unknowingly had her killer’s photo stashed away in her home. If you think you recognize the man in this composite sketch or any of these photographs, please contact the Gwinnett County Police tip line at (770) 513-5480. Additional Reading: http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/crime/2015/04/24/millionaire-model-murder-mystery/26298715/ http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/archive/years-later-clues-emerge-questions-remain-in-slaying-of-millionaire/article_bf4b49b5-bbd1-5297-9351-2c79da0740aa.html Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Click here to listen to the podcast on Stitcher. Click here to subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Music. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.
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Hal Elrod, a husband, father ,and the best-selling author of 8 books including one of the best self-published book of all time, The Miracle Morning, which sold over 200,000 copies and has been translated into 21 languages. He is an entrepreneur and international keynote speaker, podcaster, and co-creator of best blueprint ever life experience. Listen as Hal talks about his life after a car crash and how it paved his future. Famous Five: Favorite Book? – Love is the Killer App What CEO do you follow? – Jeff Hoffman Favorite online tool? — Five Minute Journal iOS App Do you get 8 hours of sleep?— No If you could let your 20-year old self know one thing, what would it be? – “Have patience” Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:53 – Nathan introduces Hal to the show 02:30 – The Miracle Morning now has 240,00 copies sold 02:40 – It was published in 2012 03:00 – When Hal was 20, he was the top sales agent for a kitchen knife company 03:25 – Hal was in car accident on his way home and broke 11 bones 03:36 – Hal was pronounced dead for 6 minutes and in a coma for 6 days 04:00 – Three months after the crash, Hal was told by the doctor the unexplainable – that he can walk again 04:45 – Some people go through traumatic experiences to learn a lesson and share it to other people 05:11 – “Don’t make the same mistakes. Learn from other people’s action and learn from it” 05:28 – “Accept all things that you can’t change while you focus on what you can” 06:26 – Hal’s sister died when he was 8 years old 06:46 – After a few months, Hal’s mother created a support group to help parents cope with a child loss 06:55 – You can use adversity. Turn it into an advantage by finding a way to make it benefit other people 07:30 – Hal conditions himself for the 5-minute rule 07:58 – Why is The Miracle Morning, the best self-published book 08:02 – It changes behavior 08:40 – It adds value to your life and changes your daily life 09:43 – Ask yourself “how can I take this and turn into a daily ritual” 10:47 – Give the readers a quick win 11:30 – The 30-day challenge in the book 12:15 – Hal is coaching people to get an accountability partner 13:30 – Hal thought he could go to a traditional publisher 13:43 – The Miracle Morning is not a title. It is the practice that Hal made in his life since 2008 14:32 – Hal learned that self-publishing for authors is (99% of the time) the way to go 15:09 – Hal had an email list for publishing 15:54 – Hal sold 7000 copies in the first month 16:53 – Hal is averaging 10,000 copies every month 17:12 – Hal is charging $ 25,000 (+ travel) for speaking events 17:36 – Hal did an audiobook and it was worth-it 17:45 – Hal had no ghost writers and co-author 17:51 – Hal didn’t spend on advertising for the first 3 months 17:59 – Hal got his first 100 sales through pre-selling to his personal network with additional offers 19:45 – The sales of the other books of Hal is only a fraction of his original 20:15 – Get in touch with Hal through his website and Twitter 22:25 – The Famous Five 3 Key Points: Don’t make the same mistakes. Learn from other people’s actions. Self-publishing is the way to go. You can turn adversity into advantage. Resources Mentioned: Toptal – Nathan found his development team using Toptal for his new business Send Later. He was able to keep 100% equity and didn’t have to hire a co-founder due to quality of Toptal developers. Host Gator – The site Nathan uses to buy his domain names and hosting for the cheapest price possible. Freshbooks – The site Nathan uses to manage his invoices and accounts. Leadpages – The drag and drop tool Nathan uses to quickly create his webinar landing pages which convert at 35%+ Audible – Nathan uses Audible when he’s driving from Austin to San Antonio (1.5 hour drive) to listen to audio books. Assistant.to – The site Nathan uses to book meetings with one email. @halelrod – Hal’s Twitter handle MiracleMorning.com – Hal’s website Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives
When Hal was twenty years old, he bought a brand new Ford Mustang. Being only 20 years old, he was on top of the world. Three weeks later, after giving a motivational speech to fellow coworkers at his company after driving home, this guy was going the wrong way hit his car head on. Needless […]