Survival, Success and Miracle Mornings with Hal Elrod

Hal Elrod is the bestselling author of The Miracle Morning, a keynote speaker, and one of the most resilient humans you’ll ever meet. He has survived a tragic childhood loss, a near-fatal car accident, and an aggressive cancer diagnosis. Today he helps millions of people transform their lives simply by transforming how they start their day.

In this episode, Hal gets incredibly real with Chris about what it means to stay the course. He shares the mindset that helped him beat cancer, how he rebuilt his energy and mental health after treatment, and the practices he still relies on every single day.

You’ll also hear Hal open up about shifting from a constant-hustle extrovert to someone who now protects his solitude and peace, why he believes most entrepreneurs waste precious time wishing they were further ahead, and how to define success around what matters most: health, family, and freedom.

This conversation is packed with courage, perspective, practical tools and a refreshing reminder that the long game is the only game worth playing.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Why Hal believes mindset is the #1 factor in healing and success
• The Miracle Morning and how it helped him beat cancer
• How Hal leads, earns, and impacts others while protecting his energy
• Outgrowing “busy” and discovering the joy of solitude
• What Hal now prioritizes most: health, family, and freedom

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• 03:06 - Hal's Battle with Cancer: A Journey of Survival
• 08:03 - The Power of Mindset in Overcoming Adversity
• 15:03 - Life After Cancer: Challenges and Triumphs
• 17:24 - Balancing Leadership and Health
• 19:33 - Building a Lean Team
• 20:10 - Personal Relaxation and Hobbies
• 22:53 - Shifting from Extrovert to Introvert
• 27:21 - Advice to My Younger Self
• 29:48 - Prioritizing Health, Family, and Freedom

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Get Your Copy of The Long-Haul Leader
• Connect with Chris on Instagram
• Miracle Morning
• Connect with Hal on Instagram

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