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Raising children is one of the toughest jobs on Earth, but there’s no license or degree required to be a dad.  That’s how today’s Achieve Your Goals guest, Larry Hagner, found himself the subject of his own experiment:The Good Dad Project.  A father of four boys, Larry knows first-hand how difficult it can be to raise a family while maintaining your marriage/partnership/life and your sanity.  Not just for dads, Larry’s perspective on life and crisis management is applicable to all walks of life. Larry’s most recent book, The Dad’s Edge outlines nine simple ways to have unlimited patience, improved relationships, and positive lasting memories.  We speak to him today about dealing with life’s curveballs, and why he decided to create The Good Dad Project. We dive into: His morning ritual The importance of affirmations and how to apply them Top strategies for striving to be the best dad possible Developing an unbeatable mentality For more information on the Good Dad Project, visit GoodDadProject.com.  You can

In 2013, Melissa Weaver was diagnosed with breast cancer and put her mental health private practice on hold to undergo treatment.  What she discovered in the process was the opposite of despair.  She describes her experience as a “transformative process.” Melissa is now a cancer survivor, author of Reconstruction: Defying Cancer and Building a More Purposeful Life, and a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University.  She shares with us her inspiring story and how she plans to give back to the Front Row Foundation, the organization that pivoted her during such a crucial point in her life. We talk in depth about: How she found clarity at the most difficult time of her life What she learned at our very own Best Year Ever [Blueprint] The top three goals she’s achieved and lessons she learned at BYEB Her exercises for living in the moment and being fully engaged You can find Melissa’s five-star rated book on Amazon, and you can learn more about her journey atReconstructedLiving.com.   “I wanted to live my b

Do you want to grow your business? On today’s episode, Stephen Christopher of Seequs Digital Marketing, shares his ambitious growth plan for the next three years of his business, and provides some amazing, actionable steps he’s taking to get there. We end up taking a really deep dive into the things that hold us back from reaching our goals. The one we focus on today is fear. Why fear? Because that is at the heart of every insecurity, every moment of second-guessing, and every self-doubting obstacle that keeps us from our next…event, opportunity, contact…you name it! Tune in and start racing ahead of your inner critic, today!     [10:55] Stephen’s ambitious 300% business growth plan over the next three years! [13:15] Learn about the Business Revolution Podcast and how it can help you achieve success [14:15] Stephen shares that sometimes you don’t even know what’s in it for you, but you just keep doing it because you’re passionate, driven, and believe in the project [14:30] Facing your fears in order to becom

Want to find out how you can make 2016 your best year yet, no matter how it’s gone so far? Tune in to learn from former Best Year Ever Blueprint attendee, Megan Lyons, founder and owner of The Lyons Share Wellness, and author of the bestselling book, Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness. After last year’s BYEB event, she was able to start applying the BYEB lessons to her life and business immediately, and you wouldn’t believe the results – in both quality of life and increased profits! In this episode, you will… Learn how to think about your life holistically when setting goals Understand how Megan was able to work less while earning more! Get Megan’s 4 powerful lessons to start achieving YOUR most important goals Realize how important it is to allow yourself time to “pause for planning” And much more… Hear about Megan’s life-changing lessons and get inspired to discover some of your own!   “You’re capable of more than you even allow yourself to consider poss

You’re probably familiar with the popularized method of setting “S.M.A.R.T.” goals, but my guest today has improved upon this proven formula by teaching you how to make a “S.M.A.R.T. Shifts” which, as you’re about to learn, makes it easier for you to achieve your goals It all begins with making Stupid, small steps, and implementing some simple accountability and rewards systems. By building on your progress and efforts a little bit at a time, you’ll be able to reach your goals in no time without even breaking a sweat! Listen to this episode to hear myself and Kris Simpson give advice on getting started, staying motivated, and taking steps to ensure success as you work to Achieve Your Goals! In this episode, you will… Get Kris’ unbeatable S-M-A-R-T Shift acronym for achieving goals… Hear that sometimes shifting back is just as important as shifting forward… Discover the most important step to making a change…  And much more…  In the episode, Kris also gives you a copy of his new book, All Inclusive Diet:

Do you find it hard to sit still and relax? Do you feel lazy and guilty if you aren’t constantly working through a to-do list? Perhaps your issues are just the opposite. Maybe inaction is your problem. Do you love options but can’t decide? Do you find it hard to stand up for yourself? Do you constantly doubt your decisions? Stereotypically, the first camp is associated with masculinity, whereas the second camp is more often associated with femininity. The traditional views of what makes up the two are very black and white. Men are assumed to be masculine and women are assumed to be feminine, but are these stereotypes actually true? You’re not going to want to miss this interview with Mimi Ikonn. She finally wrote the book her 2.8 MILLION YouTube channel subscribers have been begging her to write, and they’ve been begging because they want to know the answers to all the questions you’re asking yourself as well right now. Mimi shares how both men and women can tap into the next level of their potential by harn

Have you heard of the book Emergence by Derek Rydall? This is one of those books that I just kept hearing about, so I decided I had to get Derek on the podcast to find out what the fuss is all about… It took Derek Rydall ten years, two near-death experiences, and several wrong turns for him to figure out how to design his life for happiness, positivity, and opportunity, but all you have to do is listen to this episode! Derek has been gracious enough to share some of the secrets it took him all those years to learn and even developed a step-by-step plan to “become the change you’re waiting for and transform your life.” In this episode, you will… Get Derek’s 7 steps for emergence so you can begin transforming your life today Hear how you can design your life to welcome and support your emergence Understand why the first step to getting is GIVING Realize that change is hard because, to the ego, change is equivalent to death And much more… Listen to the full episode to get Derek’s 7 steps and begin leading a m

If you (or someone you know) are ready to be happier, this episode may be finding it's way to you at just the right time. It also happens to be the first episode ​where ​I've ​ever​ actually​ read a letter to you, word-for-word. Please allow me to explain... As I was ​preparing ​for ​my next live coaching session on "HOLISTIC HAPPINESS" for the Best Year Ever Coaching program, I came across an article I wrote in 2008 for B​liss​ Magazine, "How to Choose Happiness.​" T​he article (and this podcast episode) is​ based ​on a letter I received from Katie, a woman who was feeling hopeless, telling me about her depression and why she ​simply ​can't be happy.​ In today's podcast episode, y​ou'll​ ​he​ar​​​ me read Katie's letter, followed by ​my response, and then her final​, unexpected, and ​truly inspiring ​conclusion, about how applying the advice ​in my letter completely shifted her perspective, opened her eyes to new possibilities​,​ and enabled her to immediately begin to transcend her depression.  I​ sincerel

How about a little quiz? Don’t worry, it’s only one question—Do you control your ego, or does your ego control you? Many of us have been taught to regard the idea of ego with suspicion and judgment. We hear that ego is synonymous with selfishness and try to do whatever we can to get away from it. The truth is, the ego is an integral part of your being, and an important ingredient to designing a healthy, balanced life. The trick is just to be in control of it, rather than letting it guide your life. If at the core of your actions is a desire to help others and add value to their lives regardless of your own benefit, but you understand the need to also make a living, you probably have a pretty healthy ego. On the other hand, if at the core of your actions is a desire to get noticed, to receive accolades, and to be remembered, then your ego is probably getting a little ahead of you. No need to worry, though – there is hope for us all! In this episode, you will… Learn how to transform purpose into profit Under

Did you know that emotions can be broken down, studied, measured, and improved? Having a mastery over and understanding of our emotions creates a little thing we like to call Emotional Intelligence, and today you’re in for a treat because we are providing you, our Achieve Your Goals listeners, the chance to listen to an entire module of our Best Year Ever Coaching Program…for free! During this module, we talk about what the three types of intelligence are, the differences between them and how, unlike your IQ, emotional intelligence is something you can learn to develop. The evidence is clear that improving your emotional intelligence will improve your job performance, your salary, and your relationships. Start improving your EQ with today’s episode—you’re sure to get a huge return on your investment. Plus, your friends, bosses, and partners will thank you! In this episode, you will… Discover and master the three categories of emotional intelligence Hear how emotional intelligence earns you $29,000 more annu

Friends, today’s episode is a conversation with one of my best friends, John Ruhlin, and I’m grateful to be able to share his story, and his strategies for “Radical Generosity” with you. This guy has taught me so much about appreciating others, personally and professionally, and his new book Giftology (and our podcast interview) give you the shortcut to gaining the wisdom that has taken him 20+ years to acquire. Publications like Forbes and INC Magazine have deemed him the world’s leading expert in a topic that we can all learn more about – “Appreciation.” You may not have even known that there was a study of gift-giving – What’s there to study anyway, right? Giving gifts has become so automated in our culture that we have to remind ourselves to actually put thought into them, and even when we do, the thoughts often end up being more about ourselves than the recipient – we’re good people, so what gives?? Like everything else in our lives, learning to give personalized, thoughtful gifts, is a practice, and yo

Today’s podcast episode is a conversation with the infamous, Chris Brogan, who is not only the New York Times bestselling author of 8 books (and counting), and CEO of Owner Media Group, but has also spoken for, and even consulted with, some of the biggest brands you know – Disney, Coke, Google, GM, Microsoft, Cisco, Sony USA, and many more…. Chris has appeared on the Dr. Phil Show, interviewed Richard Branson for the cover of SUCCESS magazine, and even presented to a princess once! Today you’ll discover how Chris used the “Owner’s Mindset” to accomplish all of the above, and how you can use the same mindset to achieve all of your goals. In this episode, you will… Hear how you’re bound for success if, like Chris, you have the tenacity to achieve Get the 5 basic principles of Chris’s owner mindset Discover why Chris’s ideal client is one who’s already taking responsibility for their own lives Understand why it’s important that your business model be built on providing solutions Learn how to tell stories throu

It is generally agreed upon that entrepreneurship is the engine that drives an economy upwards and is primarily responsible for its growth. However, one need not start one’s own business in order to be an entrepreneur. You can be entrepreneurial within a company setting (often called “intrapreneurs”) and you can lead from anywhere you happen to be positioned. Our guest today is Bob Burg, the bestselling author of one of my favorite books, The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea. He is an advocate for, as well as supporter and defender of, the Free Enterprise system. He believes that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people one serves. Bob is committed to inspiring the entrepreneurial spirit in all of us. In today’s podcast, you’ll discover: Why you needn’t be an entrepreneur… to be entrepreneurial. Five Laws that will bring you both personal effectiveness and professional success. Why asking if something will make money isn’t a bad question…it’s just a ba

The moment you’ve been waiting for is here! Peter Diamandis and Tony Robbins together on the same stage, sharing their insights on life, happiness, and success. You won’t want to miss this interview, so tune in! In this episode, you will… Get the morning routines that set Tony and Peter up for success Hear Peter share what’s possible when you go 10x’s instead of 10% bigger! Understand that, although the brain is wired for survival, you can train it to seek happiness Discover how to alter your perception of tribulation and use your experience to help others Realize that, if you don’t make time for yourself, you don’t have a life As humans, we’re programmed to expect suffering, and we learn to seek out stress, but it’s possible for you to develop habits and make lifestyle choices that help to rewire those instincts. No matter how much money you make or how much success you have, there’s no immunity from pain. It’s what you do with the pain and how you use it to help others that sets you apart. As Tony said,

40-time bestselling author, ​Steve​ “S.J.”​ Scott, joins me today to ​discuss the key lessons in our​ new​ book, The Miracle Morning for Writers, ​that ​was just released​ on Monday. Whether you (or someone you know) wants to make a significant IMPACT ​and/or INCOME with your writing, we feel privileged to be able to share insights from our own personal experience​s​ building full-time careers as writers and bestselling authors. In this episode, you will… Discover the four main paths to becoming a successful writer​ Learn how to grow your audience as a writer by building your platform​, and ​why you should laser-focus to develop a following on just one social media platform Get tips on monetizing your book and making money as a writer​ ​And many more helpful tips… Steve and I both know that habits, routine, and commitment are key to achieving any goal you set your sights on, especially a goal that involves writing - which relies so heavily on your ability to be (​simultaneously​)​ creative and disciplin

Peter Shankman – speaker, coach, writer, and fitness enthusiast – decided a long time ago that he wasn’t going to let ADD lead to a life of medication, and the desire to overcome his condition was so strong it led to a full-on challenge of Western medicine. Peter’s goal is to help people with limiting beliefs and disorders come up with alternative solutions to managing their diagnoses so they can enjoy a rich, full life without hampering their natural state with unnecessary medication. Peter shares his hard-earned tips and tricks for managing ADD and living a rewarding, productive life, and also affirms the positive that comes from disorders like ADD. As I always say, “ADHD and creativity are pretty much the same thing…” In this episode, you will… Listen to insights about the creativity that comes from ADD unstifled by medication Hear why Peter Shankman thinks we’re overmedicating our kids who have ADD Understand why managing ADD is about learning to drive your brain differently Discover why developing ritu

Tim Ferriss and Richard Branson probably have quite a bit in common, but one thing I know for sure is that they’ve both been interviewed by our guest today, Nathan Chan, creator of the Top 10 business magazine, Foundr Magazine. In fact, Nathan’s also interviewed Deepak Chopra, Tom Robbins, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, and Gary Vaynerchuk, among others. On today’s episode, you will… • Discover why giving your best stuff away for free is a killer business move • Uncover the importance of a goal pyramid and learn how it will keep you on track! • Learn how to build trust to gain new customers and maintain a loyal following • Understand how every “no” ultimately leads to a “yes” and why persistence is key to your success • Get insights on why we tend choose the paths in life that we’re least afraid of   “The only failure is in giving up.” – Hal Elrod CLICK TO TWEET   TRANSCRIPTS Download the Transcript for Episode #125 (PDF) EPISODE SPONSORS Freshbooks: Freshbooks has created a super intuitive tool that

If you know any college students (or if you are in college), I highly recommend sharing today's episode with them.  This is a new interview I did with John ‘Izzy’ Israel, former semi-pro skateboarder, and author of the new book, Skating Through College: How to Pursue Your Passions and Make a Difference, Without Sacrificing Your GPA. We talk about the purpose of college beyond academics and how mentorship propelled him forward at important turning points in his life. John’s goal in speaking at colleges and youth events is to inspire students to discover their gifts while pursuing their passions and being rock stars in the classroom.  In this episode, you will… Hear us discuss the purpose of college as a platform for experiencing life  Discover how you can get paid to pursue your passions, while making money, and being a rock star in school  Uncover why surrounding yourself with achievers is key to your success And much more...    “Make great money, pursue your passion, do well in school…” – Hal Elrod CLI

Hello, Achieve Your Goals listeners! Today we’re going to be shaking things up a bit by talking about sustainable living. Some of you might be excited about this news, and others of you might be skeptical. If you find yourself asking, “Hal, what does this have to do with achieving your goals?” Well, I’ll tell you. Andrea and Charles Riggs from The Cultured Collective join us to share how food preparation, storage, and sourcing, directly correlates with our health, quality of life, and energy level. The more we nourish our bodies, the more energy we have to pursue our dreams and achieve our goals! Tune in to learn more about positioning yourself for success by increasing your energy level, one meal at a time! In this episode, you will… • Hear why ‘rejuvenation’ is the new ‘sustainability’ • Discover the truth about bacteria and why 95% of it is good for us! • Learn about the history of food preparation and storage • Listen to statistics on quality/quantity of life today vs. 100 years ago • Get actionable step

Today’s guest, John O’Leary, is here to share a heartfelt storyof survival that will leave you feeling grateful and inspired. WhenJohn was 9 years old, he was burned on 100% of his body andexpected to die. Today, he is a speaker and #1 bestselling author,teaching 50,000 people each year how to ‘live inspired.’ His book,On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Lifewas published in March by Simon & Schuster and is a nationalbestseller. John’s story is more than a story of survival, though – it’s astory of triumph. Instead of allowing the permanent physical damageand emotional scarring to overwhelm hope, John conquered hisphysical barriers and chose to lead an authentic life designedaround helping others to conquer their own unique barriers andcreate inspired lives. You won’t want to miss this unbelievable, hope-filled episode.Tune in! In this episode, you will… • Hear John O’Leary’s gut-wrenching story of pain, hope, andsurvival • Learn how to give love unconditionally • Listen to John share h