Jon Berghoff walked into Christopher Lochhead’s Play Bigger keynote at the One Life Fully Lived conference in Sacramento in 2016. Just a few minutes in, Jon realized that Christopher was expertly teaching how legendary companies (like Facebook) become that way by designing a category. Over the last few years, Christopher has gotten one question more than almost any other: “ How does ‘category design’ apply to me if I’m not going to be the next Mark Zuckerberg? ” His answer is Niche Down - a book...
Aug 01, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 230
You may remember a month or so ago when I emailed about the experience of me convincing my daughter to watch a documentary, which inspired her to ask me if we could deliver care package to homeless individuals, the next morning. Well, we did exactly that, and I’ve been blown away by the impact that the film made for her and our family. The film was Look To The Sky , and after being so moved by it, I reached out to the man who made the film, and asked him if I could interview him on the Achieve Y...
Jul 25, 2018•40 min•Ep. 229
It wasn't very long ago that Chip Franks was taken out on a stretcher in the middle of a conference for entrepreneurs after just having a stroke. As his wife cried and his children were alone in their hotel room, one question consumed his mind: " Did I tell them everything I wanted to tell them? " This led to him quitting his job to write a book outlining everything he’d want his kids to know if he wasn't around. The result? Life Lessons From Dad: 101 Ways To Get More Out of Life From Someone Wh...
Jul 18, 2018•33 min•Ep. 228
When Nick Santonastasso was born, he was given a 30% chance of surviving birth. One of only 12 people in the world born with Hanhart Syndrome – an extremely rare genetic disorder that caused Nick to be born with no legs, only one arm, and one finger. Growing up was hard, and Nick found himself self-loathing and thinking about ending his life. However, more than just surviving, Nick found his WHY when he became a high school wrestler and professional bodybuilder. Now, he is sharing his experience...
Jul 11, 2018•45 min•Ep. 227
Conversations are at the core of how we interact. We all know that conversations influence us, but we rarely stop to think about how much impact they have on our well-being and our ability to thrive. How effective would you say that you are at having conversations that significantly and positively impact the lives of the people on the other side of those conversations? Jackie Stavros is the author of Conversations Worth Having: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Fuel Productive and Meaningful Engagem...
Jul 05, 2018•34 min•Ep. 226
A well-respected expert in her field, Anna David is a New York Times bestselling author of two novels and four nonfiction books about addiction, recovery, and relationships. She has appeared on the Today Show , Dr. Drew , CBS Morning , and Insider . She’s been published in the New York Times , TIME , Vanity Fair , Cosmopolitan , Esquire , and has been written about in Forbes , Martha Stewart Living , Entrepreneur , Allure , and Women’s Health , among many others. Most recently, Anna and I co-aut...
Jun 27, 2018•36 min•Ep. 225
Matt Recore (or “Matty” as I call him) is one of my best friends in the world. We met in 1999, our connection was instant, and we stayed up talking like schoolgirls until three o’clock in the morning. :^D Since then, we’ve developed an extraordinary friendship. He was a groomsman in my wedding, I became an ordained reverend to perform his and his wife’s marriage ceremony, he was by my side in both hospitals, during my car accident and my cancer journey, and we both happen to be mildly obsessed U...
Jun 20, 2018•43 min•Ep. 224
Tony Carlston is the owner of Best Day of My Life – a lifestyle brand for people who want to promote and create gratitude, positivity, and happiness in their lives and the lives of people around them. Knowing your positive vibe and what our community values, I think you’re going to love this episode! :^) I wear Tony’s T-shirts often and I love the way that it gets people asking me, “ Why is today the best day of your life? ” I love coming up with authentic answers to that question, and I love th...
Jun 13, 2018•20 min•Ep. 223
Steve Sims is a self-described “ugly kid” from the outskirts of London who wasn’t born into luxury, but holds his place there now. If you want to sing with your favorite rockstar, be serenaded by Andrea Bocelli, get married at the Vatican, or dive to the wreck of the Titanic … Steve makes it happen. Steve has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the London Sunday Times, the South China Post, and more. He’s also spoken at the Pentagon, twice at Harvard, countless other events - and is ...
Jun 06, 2018•43 min•Ep. 222
Like many of you, I first discovered Mel Robbins through her TED Talk, How To Stop Screwing Yourself Over . Though it has over 14 million views, it’s just one of her major successes. She is also the author of The Five Second Rule , one of the most-read books of 2017 and an all-time best-seller on Audible, where she also now hosts Kick Ass with Mel Robbins . Today, Mel tells her story – how she became the Mel Robbins – in a candid conversation about her life, family, parents, values, and what mad...
May 30, 2018•50 min•Ep. 221
A few years ago, I was invited to speak at an event for the non-profit One Life Fully Lived . While I was there, I saw David Osborn speak for the first time, and I was captivated by his rare blend of authenticity, transparency, expertise, and contribution. He shared his story of transforming from a troubled youth into a self-made millionaire, showing us where every dollar came from as he amassed a fortune worth over $70 million. I’d met a few other millionaires, but none at that level - and few ...
May 23, 2018•49 min•Ep. 220
Over her 40+ year career, Linda Smith has reached the summit of the legal profession. She’s litigated on behalf of IBM and Intel, and dealt with male egos as big as Michael Dell’s and Mick Jagger’s without ever breaking a stride. Linda is also a blogger and author at MeanestWomanAlive.com. She writes about confronting gender stereotypes, self-sabotage, alpha males, and how to seize and hold on to leadership positions. She believes that women should abandon the societal norms dictated by men and ...
May 16, 2018•38 min•Ep. 219
From the moment I first heard Rob Actis’ voice in an audition, I knew that he would be the voice of The Miracle Morning audiobook series. As he was recording the first book, he started doing his SAVERS, stopped sleeping in until noon, and, amazingly, discovered that he was narrating a book that was changing his life in real-time. Rob decided at the age of 4 that he wanted to speak to the world. 54 years later, he’s a radio personality, commercial voice actor, and the leader of a new movement get...
May 09, 2018•26 min•Ep. 218
Today’s conversation turned out to be some of the most practical, actionable advice we’ve ever given on the AYG podcast. Ryan Snow is a #1 best-selling author, sales leader, business coach, and teacher. With extensive experience in the classroom and many years of work as a coach and mentor, his mission is to help people achieve extraordinary results in life, and in sales, through personal and professional development. Furthermore, Ryan inspired me to write The Miracle Morning book series—and for...
May 02, 2018•42 min•Ep. 217
Benjamin Hardy has been the #1 writer on Medium.com since 2016. He writes about self-improvement, motivation, learning, and entrepreneurship, organically receives over 1,000 new email subscribers daily, and works to help his readers live in alignment with their highest values and visions. Last month, Benjamin sent me a copy of his new book, Willpower Doesn’t Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success . I started reading it immediately and was hooked. It’s phenomenal. Challenging everything we’ve ...
Apr 25, 2018•44 min•Ep. 216
When I was diagnosed with cancer, someone I had admired for years reached out and selflessly offered to help me navigate my cancer journey. Expert internet marketer and recent stage 3 colorectal cancer survivor Mike Koenigs felt it was his duty to help in any way he possibly could, and this belief is the foundation of his success in the business world. Mike is a 13-time #1 bestselling author, speaker, active online personality, and entertainer with over 54,000 customers in 121 countries. He put ...
Apr 18, 2018•42 min•Ep. 215
For 11 ½ years, Jordan Harbinger hosted The Art of Charm . With over 4 million monthly downloads, it was one of the most successful podcasts in the world. However, an amicable split between Jordan and his partners became less than amicable, and with the rug swept out from under him, he had to rebuild from nothing. Jordan has since launched The Jordan Harbinger Show , and has quickly created an even better podcast - and one that does incredible numbers. In just a matter of months, he’s already re...
Apr 11, 2018•51 min•Ep. 214
Dr. James Kelley is a professor of marketing at the United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain, Dubai, the host of the Executives After Hours podcast, and the author of The Crucible’s Gift: 5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive in Adversity , which releases April 23. In his new book, Dr. Kelley explores how to lead an extraordinary life from a leadership perspective, the power of self-awareness and reflection, and the concept of relatableness: how to build trust and loyalty by giving someon...
Apr 04, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 213
After retiring at age 40, Tim Rhode became the creative force behind 1lifefullylived.org —a non-profit that helps people master their lives, so together WE can change the world. He is also the co-founder of GoBundance , which is a tribe for healthy, wealthy, generous men who choose to lead epic lives. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Tim now for quite a few years, and I can truly say, he’s one of the most positive, uplifting and generous people I’ve ever met. Although Tim barely graduated high s...
Mar 28, 2018•40 min•Ep. 212
In October of 2016, I woke up in the middle of the night, struggling to breathe. Days later, I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia—a very rare and aggressive form of cancer—with a survival rate of 30%. I was told that I had a matter of days to start chemotherapy, or I would die. I took a somewhat unique approach to beating cancer that combined the best of Western medicine with holistic practices to detoxify my body as the chemo wreaked havoc upon it. Not only did I survive, but I exp...
Mar 21, 2018•51 min•Ep. 211
Today I got together with my long-time friend, Carey Smolensky, to discuss an important topic that I don’t often talk about – happiness. Carey wanted to know where it sits in relation to passion and the way I live my life, and it was a joy to explore. Carey has also been helping to produce spectacular live events for years, including our annual Best Year Ever Blueprint, and after years of us twisting his arm he’s finally producing his own first major event—The Passion Summit—in Chicago on May 7t...
Mar 14, 2018•26 min•Ep. 210
Phil Hellmuth Jr. set out from a very early age to become the greatest poker player of all time. 14 World Series of Poker Championships (and counting) later, it’s clear he succeeded. Beyond poker, he’s also a New York Times bestselling author, a TV commentator, and a tech investor. Now, Phil has a new goal: to inspire a global audience to do better, think bigger, do more, and achieve their dreams. His new book is called #Positivity, and in it, he shares his unique perspectives, as well as tools ...
Mar 07, 2018•38 min•Ep. 209
For the last two years, I’ve become a huge fan of Aubrey Marcus – podcast host, author, and the founder and CEO of Onnit, the leading supplement company for human optimization. Within the first few minutes of hearing Aubrey’s podcast (two years ago) I felt an instant connection with him as a deeply thoughtful, highly evolved, and exceptionally brilliant individual – one who I could learn A LOT from – and I think you will too. Aubrey recently released the book Own The Day, Own Your Life ( availab...
Feb 28, 2018•58 min•Ep. 208
This week on the Achieve Your Goals podcast, we’re doing something a little bit different… I’m answering questions straight from The Miracle Morning community about all sorts of topics, including how I plan my week, how to keep up with your SAVERS when you’re short on time, my favorite tools for staying organized, and upcoming projects I’m looking forward to sharing with you. Get access to the full show notes by visiting http://halelrod.com/207 Copyright © 2018 Miracle Morning, LP and Internatio...
Feb 21, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 207
Elaine Pofeldt is an author and independent journalist who writes for Fortune, Money, CNBC, Inc., Forbes, Crain’s New York Business, and the Economist Intelligence Unit. In her new book, The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business: Make Great Money . Work the Way You Like. Have the Life You Want , recently published by Random House, she outlines the secrets of successful solo entrepreneurs—in all types of industries—who have built and are running 7-figure businesses, so that you can learn how you ca...
Feb 14, 2018•38 min•Ep. 206
Having survived a near-death experience myself (or maybe two of them?), I am pleased to bring you today’s guest Dr. Richard Shuster, who walked away from a near-death experience that forever changed his life’s journey - and led him to become the neuroscientist and altruist he is today. After Jon Berghoff’s recent appearance on Richard’s podcast, The Daily Helping, Richard joins us to teach you how to Face YOUR Fears and Find Your Mission, sharing his inspiring true story - and the unexpected twi...
Feb 08, 2018•26 min•Ep. 205
After many years earning 22 times the national average income, Jayson Gaignard realized that he wasn’t 22 times happier, so he decided to walk away. He felt stuck on the entrepreneurial hamster wheel, building a business he hated to buy things he didn’t need, to impress people he didn’t necessarily like. While he looked highly successful on the outside, he was completely bankrupt on the inside. Fast forward to today, and Jayson’s life is virtually unrecognizable from what it was only a few short...
Jan 31, 2018•47 min•Ep. 204
My good friend Jeremy “Brotha James” Reisig has dedicated his life to creating music with a message. After years of creating, playing, and performing for audiences of all ages, Brotha James is getting ready to release his debut album—Abracadabra—and today, he’s playing songs, telling stories, and letting you know how you can help bring this vision to life. To support Brotha James and become a part of the making of this wonderful new album, check out his crowdfunding campaign by visiting http://k...
Jan 24, 2018•51 min•Ep. 203
We’ve got a special conversation lined up for the Achieve Your Goals podcast today. Jon Berghoff gets interviewed by Dr. Richard Shuster, host of The Daily Helping Podcast . Told differently than you’ve ever heard it before, Jon Berghoff shares the story of his journey and the many unexpected turns along the way that made him who he is. Get access to the full show notes by visiting http://halelrod.com/202 Copyright © 2018 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC...
Jan 17, 2018•38 min•Ep. 202
Almost everyone has big plans to change their lives for the better starting each New Year’s Day, yet so many people will fall out of the groove and lose the motivation to push forward. Will you still be hitting the gym, eating healthier, writing that book, or pursuing that new personal or professional goal after January has come and gone? Jon Berghoff and I share our top 3 strategies to help you achieve your goals in 2018 and beyond! Get the full show notes by visiting: http://halelrod.com/201 C...
Jan 05, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 201
