The 5 A.M. Miracle

book called The ONE Thing where they ask the most powerful qualifying question I have ever come across, “What’s the one thing I can do, such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” This question

Say no to the next invitation or pointless office meeting, no to the next party or social event that keeps you up late, and no to the next anything that doesn’t align with the highest and best use of your time. I’m not recommending that you quit your job, totally avoid your friends and family, and strive to do as little as possible. However, that’s

Creating an intentional, prioritized, and written plan for your day is everything. Planning how you will use your time is the number one strategy for achieving your own 5 a.m. miracle. It is the most important element in this book and it is the key difference-maker between success and failure.

In our world today, comfort may be the ultimate distraction and the defining enemy of greatness. Nothing will cause you to give up faster, let your guard down sooner, or simply lose focus with greater ease than comfort.

At the same time, to quote Albert Einstein, “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”

• I will have an intentional and written plan for my day, every day. • I will consistently implement healthy habits for optimal energy and enthusiasm. • I will choose short-term objectives that help me achieve my life’s grandest goals. • I will track my progress, make necessary adjustments, and hold myself accountable.

I will have an intentional and written plan for my day, every day. 2. I will consistently implement healthy habits for optimal energy and enthusiasm. 3. I will choose short-term objectives that help me achieve my life’s grandest goals. 4. I will track my progress, make necessary adjustments, and hold myself accountable. I know, it sounds like a lot

You achieve greatness by becoming the highest

Using your list of grandest goals from Chapter 4, choose two or three goals to focus on this quarter (or next quarter if it’s fast approaching). These goals are now your new quarterly goals.