
414: Balancing Success & Fatherhood, Origins of The Miracle Morning; Turning Adversity into Triumph with Hal Elrod
11/23/23 • 59 min
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I'm thrilled to have my dear friend Hal Elrod with me. Hal's global influence is legendary. His groundbreaking book, The Miracle Morning, has sold over 2 million copies, has been translated into 37 languages, and has transformed the lives of millions worldwide, including mine.
In today’s conversation, Hal shares what initially inspired him to create The Miracle Morning and why he decided to publish an updated and expanded edition of his masterpiece.
He also opens up about how escaping certain death, not once but twice, has inspired him to become an even more remarkable dad and husband.
A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through...
- Decide first, panic later
- The power of making public promises
- The philosophy of “Just do it”
- From zero to speaking hero - no ads required
- Fake it till you make it
- Balancing fatherhood with financial struggles
- From “Me, myself and I” to “For the greater good”
- The recipe for a Miracle Morning
- Family moments that got away
- Standing tall on the shoulders of giants
- How Hal beat cancer
- Mastering the art of saying “No”
- Rejecting “All-or-Nothing” parenthood
- Creating an epic life from rock bottom
Get the Full Show Notes
Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/414
More About Front Row Dads
Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram
Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event.
Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit
FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.
Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.
Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you?
In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values)
If you’re reading this, you want to grow. Podcasts are great, but guys... when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.
One more thing...
Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
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I'm thrilled to have my dear friend Hal Elrod with me. Hal's global influence is legendary. His groundbreaking book, The Miracle Morning, has sold over 2 million copies, has been translated into 37 languages, and has transformed the lives of millions worldwide, including mine.
In today’s conversation, Hal shares what initially inspired him to create The Miracle Morning and why he decided to publish an updated and expanded edition of his masterpiece.
He also opens up about how escaping certain death, not once but twice, has inspired him to become an even more remarkable dad and husband.
A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through...
- Decide first, panic later
- The power of making public promises
- The philosophy of “Just do it”
- From zero to speaking hero - no ads required
- Fake it till you make it
- Balancing fatherhood with financial struggles
- From “Me, myself and I” to “For the greater good”
- The recipe for a Miracle Morning
- Family moments that got away
- Standing tall on the shoulders of giants
- How Hal beat cancer
- Mastering the art of saying “No”
- Rejecting “All-or-Nothing” parenthood
- Creating an epic life from rock bottom
Get the Full Show Notes
Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/414
More About Front Row Dads
Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram
Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event.
Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit
FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.
Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.
Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you?
In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values)
If you’re reading this, you want to grow. Podcasts are great, but guys... when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.
One more thing...
Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify
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413: FRD Member Live Coaching with Stefanos Sifandos & Mike Abramowitz
Mike Abramowitz, one of our FRD brothers, recently asked the question, "How do I embrace the good in transition?"
After 10+ years of difficult change and growth and many recent wins, (both personally and professionally) everything is about to change once again.
His journey is incredibly relatable. Many of us hit a moment in life when we're faced with transition; wanting to move forward but not knowing how to release the past to really do so.
We're inviting you into a sacred space shared with acclaimed coach Stefanos Sifandos and Mike Abramowitz, with their permission, of course. This podcast episode is their coaching experience, in it's entirety, raw and unfiltered.
More About Front Row Dads
Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram
Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event.
Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit
FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.
Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.
Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you?
In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values)
If you’re reading this, you want to grow. Podcasts are great, but guys... when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.
One more thing...
Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify
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415: Making Dreams a Family Sport and Flexing Your Dream Muscles with Dane Espegard
Dane Espegard has been a culture consultant for over 17 years, teaching leaders how to shake things up and turn their teams into dream-achieving powerhouses.
In our conversation, he shares his expertise on making dreams a family sport, flexing your dream muscles as you age, and being a dream-chasing inspiration for your kids.
And Breaking News: Dane's got an amazing workshop coming up on December 17, and you're all invited to join in. Just go to FrontRowDads.com/dream to reserve your spot.
And if you want to meet Dane and all the awesome dudes in the FRD Brotherhood, you can still get your ticket to our FRD Live event in Austin from December 6-8, 2023.
A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through...
- How Dane became a Cutco legend
- Dream big, live bigger
- Dream-planning for couples
- Wife’s pep talk changed my life
- You can’t improve what you don’t measure
- Being a dream-chasing role model
- There’s always a better tomorrow
- Don’t let your dreams wither
- Dreamcatcher: The family edition
- Never judge other people’s dreams
- Dream with Dane live
Get the Full Show Notes
Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/415
More About Front Row Dads
Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram
Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event.
Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there’s more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit
FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you’ll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it’s a Homer Simpson mentality, and it’s BS.
Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there’s still more to learn, together.
Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you?
In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values)
If you’re reading this, you want to grow. Podcasts are great, but guys... when you’re ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.
One more thing...
Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we’re doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify
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