We all have habits & routines that aren't serving us any longer. For me, getting out of bed seems to be a constant struggle to stay consistent with. 3 things to remember are: 1. Create structure in your life - a.k.a. timeblocking 2. Create context inside of that structure through to-do lists or hit lists 3. "First things first." Seems simple, but sometimes easy to forget. Where in your life have you fallen into a routine or habit that you can't seem to stick with or isn't serving you any lon...
May 25, 2020•12 min
What is masculinity in today's world? What does it mean to "be a modern man?" Who should define this role? I would argue that YOU define it for yourself. Want more? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter at runyourdaypodcast.com .
May 22, 2020•13 min
Just when you think all hope is lost and you're never going to get what you want...THAT'S WHEN IT HAPPENS! How many times in life have you been on the verge of quitting, throwing in the towel, moving on to something else, etc., then all of a sudden it happens! The thing that you wanted to happen so bad actually did, and you're almost dumbfounded that it is reality. The key is patience. Similar to the principle found in "3 Feet From Gold," you have to keep going and keep charging ahead because yo...
May 21, 2020•10 min
We often think that "once we have the thing" - whatever that might be - everything gets easier after that. However, sometimes the upkeep is just as difficult and time-consuming as the original work it took to get "the thing." Example: You climb a mountain, thinking the whole time it will be easier to walk down the other side. When you reach the top however, you soon realize the other side is full of more rocks and brush than you anticipated. As it turns out the other side of what you thought you...
May 20, 2020•13 min
My poor dog Lily has a gimpy leg now!
May 19, 2020•11 min
In this crazy-ass COVID-19 world, there seem to be two extremes of opinion: 1. Wear a mask all the time 2. Don't wear a mask at all Isn't it interesting how we find ourselves being judgemental, fearful and even hateful towards other people according to whether they are wearing a mask or not? I've noticed where I live in WV, many people are NOT wearing masks, and yet we are not having a widespread outbreak yet. The most interesting piece of all this is that the entire thing seems to be one big so...
May 18, 2020•11 min
Humans are creatures of habit. Plain and simple - this is a fact. What I'll have you consider is that the underlying stories in your own mind are the things truly driving your habits and behavior. We are what we repeatedly do. We are also what we repeatedly think. Therefore, the thoughts you're having and the stories you're telling yourself are driving both the good and bad behaviors you exhibit. For more information on habit-setting & breaking, here is a great resource: https://jamesclear.c...
May 16, 2020•12 min
There will always be people who look, think and see things differently than you. No matter what path you go down, there will always be someone that thinks it is stupid, silly, wrong, wicked or clueless. Ultimately there is not much you can do about these people except to keep doing your thing. On the other hand, there are always people who think you are awesome, great, innovative or inspiring. These are the people that add fuel to your journey. These are the ones to pay attention to. Where in yo...
May 15, 2020•14 min
Clutter in your life is confusing you. Yes, whether you'd like to admit it or not, the physical clutter you may not even see all around you is causing chaos in your life? How is this so? A Distracted Mind is a Chaotic Mind. The more stimuli our brains deal with on a minute-by-minute basis, the less focused we can stay on one thing. This leads to constant distractions, which leads to less productivity, which leads to less happiness in general for most people. So how do you fix it? Plain and simpl...
May 14, 2020•12 min
The Coronavirus lock-downs have given us an opportunity to focus on what is most important to us. Are you playing the victim card with this, or are you viewing it as an opportunity? When it came to finding and closing my first customer for my development agency, it took 10x the time, money and effort than I originally planned. Perhaps that is the case with something in your life as well. Where in your life do you need to do an "all-out blitz" and go harder, longer and faster than ever before to ...
May 13, 2020•13 min
Is your outlook on life beginning to shrink and pressurize as the Coronavirus lock-down continues? If it seems like it will never end - trust me, it will eventually. But there is an interesting thing that happens when there is pressure placed upon a system. Pressure causes things to shrink down to a smaller size. There is the same mass, but increased pressure. So how do we relieve this pressure - BREATHE. Controlled breathing, meditation, walking - there are literally TONS of ways you can do thi...
May 12, 2020•10 min
Coronavirus is HERE and it is REAL. Now more than ever is the time when daily motivation, inspiration and perspiration is needed. Times are uncertain indeed, but when the chips are down, when the odds are long and hope seems to dwindle - it is in those moments that strength is born. Moving forward, the Run Your Day podcast is going bigger, better and more in-depth than ever. With a new website AND A NEW APP coming soon, the incredible things we have to offer our listeners are going to blow your ...
May 11, 2020•17 min
When you push your body physically, things change in other areas of your life for the better. Are you struggling in your career, stuck in a rut or need a reboot in your relationship? Trying getting your ass up early and working out! When I was starting a new job, I got up at 4:30 every single day and did Insanity workouts every day for 30 days. Yes it sucked. No, it was not fun. But you know what happened? I launched my new career with an edge, make huge leaps forward and turned my life around w...
Jan 30, 2020•17 min
"In order to GROW, you must LET GO." - Dan Hafner
Jan 22, 2020•17 min
The past month has been an absolute roller-coaster, gut-wrenching and soul-searching month - but we kicked it's ass and we are back. Note: The Run Your Day podcast will return on a weekly basis (possibly more) but will still be providing the same level of motivation and fire that it used to. Buckle up my friends!
Jan 14, 2020•13 min
I had the chance to have what I had wanted for months - the chance to start something new and go big. But I backed off, I didn't go for it and I didn't leap. Instead I bowed out like a little bitch. But you know what - it was better in the long run that I didn't go for it at that moment. Where in your life have you stepped back from the ledge and not leapt into something, but learned that the timing was better by delaying?
Nov 20, 2019•14 min
So after I was suddenly unemployed and had no idea what to do, I managed to find a way to build structure into my life. I started what became the single-most powerful tool in my entire arsenal - my morning routine. As I started to workout again, meditate, fuel my body with smoothies and journal in a notebook, I noticed changes begin to happen, not only internally, but externally as well. The more consistent you are with the things that you do - the bigger results you will have. - Consistency = g...
Nov 18, 2019•14 min
After a while of being unfocused, unproductive and lacking results, my employer started to notice that I wasn't an asset to them any longer. I was literally forced to exit the company and spent 3 weeks afterwards mulling around my "business opportunity" but made no real progress. It was extremely difficult to be let go at this company and be without the "safety net" of a job to pay my bills. As a result, I went straight back to the safety net of my old job - the one I had previously quit. Going ...
Nov 12, 2019•15 min
As I pursued down this rabbit hole and started to do more of a deep-dive than ever before, I found different feelings arise within me about what I wanted. I wasn't sure how to handle some things I found about my reality and myself, which was very difficult. I discovered that something was "off" and I didn't want to be in my current job anymore. So I started the process of transitioning out and it happened very fast. Ultimately, it takes time to figure out what you want and you have to go through...
Nov 08, 2019•15 min
There has been a choice or decision you've made at some point in your life that has led to the "rabbit hole" that you are currently experiencing. Whatever it is and whatever area of your life it is within, the important thing to realize is that it was YOUR CHOICE to go that direction. Not anyone else - YOU. So, with that in mind, what rabbit hole are you currently down and can you identify why you ended up down this path?
Nov 06, 2019•16 min
I remember vividly sitting on the couch wondering how in the hell my life had become what it had become. Lost, drifting, no purpose or direction. Maybe you've been there, maybe you haven't. The ultimate lesson I learned from that experience: RADICAL CHANGE REQUIRES RADICAL OWNERSHIP. Once you start to get comfortable with owning the facts of your life and where you are TODAY - the easier radical change becomes because you are moving forward on a foundation of reality, not fantasy. Where in your ...
Nov 05, 2019•16 min
The Run Your Day podcast moving forward is going to be spicy, interesting and EXTREMELY VALUABLE. Buckle up for the ride of the past 18 months as we dive deep into the life, the mind and the overall growth of host Dan Hafner. Dan leaves it all out for you to hear, consume, analyze and learn from.
Nov 04, 2019•14 min
I used to drive very conservatively and would take things very easy. What I never realized was how this bled over into my mentality of always forgoing what I wanted in life. The mire I’ve started to drive aggressively, the more I’ve started to make bigger moves in my life and business. Where in your life do you need to start adopting the “attack” mentality and apply it daily?
Oct 30, 2019•15 min
Using coupons to get discounts at the store is a great idea - just don’t get used to using them in real life. There is no “coupon” to shortcut success and nothing that is going to ultimately pay the price for you. That my friend - is up to you to pay. Where in your life do you have the “coupon mentality?”
Oct 29, 2019•14 min
I can't tell you how many times in my life I ended up chasing overly-complicated things when all I needed to do what simplify the living hell out of whatever I was doing. I stressed myself out, caused un-needed anxst and all kinds of other self-imposed things - but never realized that all I had to do was simplify. You are better off doing something simply and doing it better than you are doing something complicated and doing it half-ass. Where in your life do you just need to simplify?...
Oct 25, 2019•16 min
Imagine what your life would be become if you took the time to slow down and review things every Sunday? Imagine coming to the end of another week and knowing that you actually moved your life and career forward with purpose and momentum. A weekly review is the single greatest routine I’ve put in place in my life and what has changed it the most. Try a weekly review and plan for yourself and just see where you are in one month.
Oct 24, 2019•19 min
You can gain all the information in the world. You can commit to studying everything and anything you can get your hands on - but all of it is worthless without execution and implementation. Where in your life have you become a pure consumer of information without actually executing it?
Oct 23, 2019•15 min
You’re either going forwards or going backwards. There is no benefit in standing still. Even if you end up going backward for a bit, at least there is a gift to be found in that experience.
Oct 21, 2019•15 min
Time lag is real! There is both a "front-facing" time lag and "back-facing" time lag. Backwards: The seeds you plant today you will reap down the road. When? Who knows - but it will likely be several months at least. Forwards: Always being forward-thinking in your own mind creates a constant results-oriented time lag where your current reality will not align with your future expectations. And it's not supposed to! That is the point! Where do you suffer from time lag, either backwards or forwards...
Oct 18, 2019•16 min
You're either going forwards or you're going backwards. There is no neutral gear in life. When you wake up in the morning, you either hit the ground running or you start falling behind. One of the big problems with this world today is that we all look on our cell phones first thing when we wake up, or we turn on the news or go straight to social media and without even realizing it, we place ourselves in a negative mindset off the bat. Does this sound condusive to an environment in which you can ...
Oct 17, 2019•15 min
