“Every once in a while, you read a book that changes the way you look at life. But it is so rare to find a book that changes the way you live your life. The Miracle Morning does both, and faster than you ever thought possible. I highly recommend Hal Elrod’s latest book.” —TIM SANDERS, NY Times bestselling author of The Likability Factor “The Miracle Morning is literally the ONE thing that will make immediate and profound changes in any—or every area of your life. If you really want your life to improve, read this book immediately.” —RUDY RUETTIGER, the Notre Dame football player who inspired the hit Hollywood movie RUDY “At first I thought Hal had lost his mind—why on earth would anyone get up so early on a regular basis?!?! I was skeptical… until I tried it. When I implemented Hal’s strategies I noticed an immediate difference in my personal and professional life. The Miracle Morning will show you how to take control of your life, regardless of your past. I highly recommend it.” —JOSH SHIPP, TV show host, author, and teen behavior expert “To read The Miracle Morning is to give yourself the gift of waking up each day to your full potential. It’s time to stop putting off creating the life you want and deserve to live. Read this book and find out how.” TM —DR. IVAN MISNER, NY Times bestselling author and Founder of BNI “I love Hal Elrod. He is a powerful teacher, and a man of great insight and high integrity. Reading his first book, Taking Life Head On! completely changed the way I live each day, and I’ve been waiting patiently for his next book. All I can say is that The Miracle Morningwas definitely worth the wait. Hal gives us the blueprint for creating the success, happiness and prosperity that may have eluded us, and he’s made it so simple that anyone can turn their life around—no matter what their circumstances.” —DEBRA PONEMAN, Co-author of Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul and Founder of Yes to Success, Inc. “The Miracle Morning truly changed my life. It has allowed me to finally start tapping into my full potential, which ultimately led me to a path of expanded consciousness that continues to reveal new opportunities and abilities. It is the ONLY way to start your day, the right way.” —NICK CONEDERA, Film Director, SHARP: The World’s Finest Movie “The Miracle Morning is the most game changing, paradigm-shifting book since The 4- Hour Workweek. Hal lives and breathes the habits that he instills in others, and this book will show you how to take your life and business to the next level and beyond.” —BRAD WEIMERT, CEO of Easy Pay Direct, www.EasyPayDirect.com “As a speaker, author, and business marketing consultant, I see the biggest thing holding people back from achieving the success they want is not that they don’t know what to do; it’s finding the time and motivation to do what they know. Hal Elrod has literally solved this problem. The Miracle Morning gives you the time and motivation you need to create the success you want, no matter how busy you are. I highly recommend it.” —JAMES MALINCHAK, featured on ABC’s hit TV show Secret Millionaire, co-author of Chicken Soup for the College Soul and founder of www.MillionaireSpeakerSecrets.com “If you are ready to leave mediocrity behind you and maximize your potential, read this book, plain and simple. The Miracle Morning gives you the key to unlock your personal power and tap into the abilities that allow ordinary people to become extraordinary. I highly recommend you learn from my good friend, Hal Elrod, and discover The Miracle Morning for yourself.” —GAIL LYNN GOODWIN, Founder & Ambassador of Inspiration at www.InspireMeToday.com and voted one of 2009’s Top 25 Most Inspirational People On Twitter “The Miracle Morning is a personal growth savior. It’s the one tool that will allow you to put all the others in their place. I wouldn’t take life, Hal, or yourself too seriously... But The Miracle Morning deserves intense consideration as your #1 weapon against failure.” —JON BERGHOFF, National Sales Manager, Vitamix “The Miracle Morning is sensational! It provides fresh insights into how we can change our lives by simply changing how we wake up each day. Hal has created something very special here that will no doubt transform many lives and enable you to fulfill your potential.” —BEN GAY III, best-selling author of The Closers I and The Closers II “I can’t decide what’s more inspiring—Hal Elrod or his Miracle Morning. What I can tell you is that if you want to change your life, there is no one better to show you how than Yo Pal Hal, and no single strategy will get you there faster than The Miracle Morning. But don’t take my word for it, experience it for yourself.” —ADAM SHEPARD, author of Scratch Beginnings and The Best Four Years THE MIRACLE MORNING REAL LIFE SUCCESS STORIES & RESULTS » Just Read a Few, to See What’s Possible for YOU… “I am on day 79 of The Miracle Morning, and since I began, I have not missed a single day. Honestly, this is the FIRST time I’ve ever set out to do something and have actually stuck with it for more than just a couple of days or weeks! I now look forward to waking up every day. It’s incredible, The Miracle Morning has completely changed my life.” —Melanie Deppen, Entrepreneur (Selinsgrove, PA) “A few months ago, I decided to try The Miracle Morning. My life is changing so fast I cannot keep up! I’m such a better person because of this—and it’s infectious. My business was struggling, but after I started The Miracle Morning I was amazed at how, just by working on myself every day, I was able to turn it all around!” —Rob Leroy, Senior Account Executive (Sacramento, CA) “After beginning The Miracle Morning in December, 2009, as a college student at UC Davis, I noticed profound changes immediately. I quickly began to achieve long-desired goals more easily than I would have ever expected. I lost weight, found a new love, attained my best grades ever, and even created multiple streams of income—all in less than two months! Now, years later, The Miracle Morning is still an integral part of my daily life.” —Natanya Green, Yoga Instructor (Sacramento, CA) “Every day that I do The Miracle Morning, not only do I feel amazing, but I have actually lost 25 lbs on The Miracle Morning. I have never been happier, healthier, and more productive! I now get more done in a day than I ever thought to be possible in the past. Oh, and did I mention that I’ve lost 25 pounds?” —William Hougen, District Executive (Gresham, OR) “The Miracle Morning makes every day feel like Christmas. Literally. Now I even do it on the weekends.” —Joseph Diosana, Realtor (Houston, TX) “When I first heard about The Miracle Morning, I thought to myself, ‘this is so crazy that it just might work!’ I am a college student taking 19 units and working full time, so that left me with zero time to work on my goals. Before I learned The Miracle Morning, I used to wake up between 7-9am every day—because I had to get ready for class—but now I consistently wake up at 5am. I am learning and growing so much through daily personal development, and I am LOVING The Miracle Morning!” —Michael Reeves, College Student (Walnut Creek, CA) “I’ve been using The Miracle Morning for 10 months. Since then, my income has more than doubled, I am in the best shape of my life, and never have I been more present to creating better memories with family and friends than I have since after I started. Needless to say, I am a HUGE fan!” —Mike McDermott, Region Sales Manager (Davis, CA) “I don’t really know what to say, other than that my days are 100 times better when I do The Miracle Morning.” —Josh Thielbar, Business Development Consultant (Boise, ID) rd “I’m on my 83 consecutive day of The Miracle Morning and just wish I had known about it sooner. It is amazing how much clarity I now have throughout the day. I am able to focus on my work and other tasks each day with so much more energy and enthusiasm. Thanks to The Miracle Morning, I am experiencing a richer more abundant way of living— both in my personal and professional life.” —Ray Ciafardini, District Manager (Baltimore, MD) “After implementing The Miracle Morning for only 3 weeks, I was able to quit taking medication for energy that I’ve been taking for over 3 years! The Miracle Morning has changed my life in many ways, and I’m sure it will change yours.” —Sarah Geyer, College Student (Minneapolis, MN) “The Miracle Morning started me on a whole new chapter in my life. It can do the same for you. Thank you, Hal!” —Andrew Barksdale, Entrepreneur (Vienna, VA) © 2012 Hal Elrod International, Inc. All rights reserved. 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Further, readers should be aware that internet websites listed in this work may have changed or disappeared between when this work was written and when it is read. Cover Design: Les Heifner, RedRattler.co Editing and Interior Layout: Joel D and Sue Canfield, SomedayBox This book is dedicated to my favorite people in the world—my family. Mom, Dad, Hayley, my kind, loving, supportive wife, Ursula, and our two children—Sophie and Halsten, I love you all more than I can put into words. This book is also in loving memory of our angel, my sister: Amery Kristine Elrod » A Note to You, the Reader No matter where you are in your life right now—whether you’re currently succeeding at the highest level you’ve ever imagined, or you’re struggling to find your way, there is at least one thing I know we have in common (probably a lot more than one, but one that I know for sure). We want to improve our lives, and ourselves. This is not to suggest that there is anything wrong with us or our lives, but as human beings we were born with the innate desire and drive to continuously grow and improve. I believe it’s within all of us. Yet, most of us wake up every day, and life pretty much stays the same. As an author, keynote speaker, and success coach, my life’s work is to teach people how to fulfill the unlimited potential that is within each of us. As a dedicated student of human potential and personal development, I can say with absolute certainty, that The Miracle Morning is the most practical, results-oriented, and life transforming method I have ever encountered for improving every aspect of your life. For high achievers, The Miracle Morning is a total game changer, allowing you to attain that elusive next level and take your personal and professional success far beyond what you’ve achieved in the past. While this can include increasing your income, growing your business, sales, or revenue, it’s often more about discovering new ways to experience deeper levels of fulfillment and balance in areas of your life that you may have neglected. This can mean making significant improvements with your health, happiness, relationships, finances, spirituality, or any other areas that are at the top of your list. For those who are in the midst of adversity, enduring times of struggle—be it mental, emotional, physical, financial, or relational —The Miracle Morning has proven time and time again to be the one