39 Inspirational Quotes from The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
Even if you have read a million books about success and self-improvement,you still need to read this book.It's that good.Hal Elrod recounts his own story in The Miracle Morning and its DEEPLY inspiring.The author's voice throughout the book is so humble and yet very persuasive.The causes of mediocrity that Elrod lists are very real and true.Everyone should learn them by heart so that we can avoid making those deadly mistakes.
Here are the quotes I Love:
‘’If there’s one thing that I’ve
learned from my car accident, it’s that there is no point in dwelling on or
feeling bad about the aspects of our lives that we can’t change…. I’ve also
learned that, by focusing on what we can learn from our challenges and how we
use them to add value to the lives of others, we can turn any adversity into an
advantage.’’
‘’I share my story with you to
offer evidence of what can be overcome and achieved, no matter how difficult
your challenges are.If I could go from being found dead, told I would never
walk again, going broke and feeling so depressed that I didn’t want to get out
of bed in the morning, to creating the life of my dreams, there are no
legitimate excuses for you not to overcome any limitations that have held you
back from achieving everything you want for your life. None.Zip. Nada.’’
‘’I believe it is crucial for us
to embrace the perspective that anything another person has overcome or
accomplished is simply evidence that anything—and I mean anything—you
need to overcome or want to accomplish is possible for you, no matter what your
past or current circumstances. It begins with accepting total responsibility
for every aspect of your life and refusing to blame anyone else. The degree to
which you accept responsibility for everything in your life is precisely
the degree of personal power you have to change or create anything in your
life.’’
‘’It is important to understand
that responsibility is not the same as blame. While blame determines who
is at fault for something, responsibility determines who is committed to
improving things. Thinking back to my accident, while I wasn’t at fault for the
crash, I was responsible for improving my life—for making my
circumstances what I wanted them to be. It really doesn’t matter who is at
fault—all that matters is that you and I are committed to leaving the past in the
past and making our lives exactly the way we want them to be, starting
today.’’
‘’Know that wherever you are in
your life right now is both temporary, and exactly where you are supposed to
be. You have arrived at this moment to learn what you must learn, so you can
become the person you need to be to create the life you truly want. Even when
life is difficult or challenging—especially when life is difficult and
challenging—the present is always an opportunity for us to learn, grow, and
become better than we’ve ever been before.’’
‘’You are in the process of
writing your life story, and no good story is without a hero or heroine
overcoming their fair share of challenges. In fact, the bigger the challenges,
the better the story. Since there are no restrictions and no limits to where
your story goes from here, what do you want the next page to say?’’
‘’you have the ability to
change—or create—anything in your life, starting right now. I’m not saying you
won’t have to work for it, but you can quickly and easily attract and create
anything you want for your life by developing into the person who is capable of
doing so.’’
‘’In order for you to stop
settling for less than you deserve—in any area of your life—and to create the
levels of personal, professional, and financial success you desire, you must
first dedicate time each day to becoming the person you need to be, one who is
qualified and capable of consistently attracting,creating, and sustaining the
levels of success you want.’’
‘’How you wake up each day and
your morning routine (or lack thereof) dramatically affects your levels of
success in every single area of your life.Focused,
productive, successful mornings generate focused, productive,successful
days—which inevitably create a successful life—in the same way that unfocused,
unproductive, and mediocre mornings generate unfocused,unproductive, and
mediocre days, and ultimately a mediocre quality of life.By simply changing
the way you wake up in the morning, you can transform any area of your life,
faster than you ever thought possible.’’
‘’The Miracle Morning is
not only empowering, it’s simple and fun,something you’ll soon be able to do
without effort—for the rest of your life.And, while you can still sleep in any
time you want, you might be surprised to find you no longer want to. I can’t
tell you how many people have told me that they now wake up early—even on the
weekends—simply because they feel better and get more done when they do.
Imagine that.’’
‘’Never forget that who you are becoming is the single most
important determining factor in your quality of life, now and for your
future.’’
‘’I’ve been fortunate to
hit what you might call ‘rock bottom’ twice in my relatively short life. I say fortunate
because it was the growth I experienced and the lessons I learned—during
the most challenging times in my life—that have enabled me to become the person
I’ve needed to be to create the life that I’ve always wanted.
My 1st Rock Bottom: Dead at
the Scene
My 2nd Rock Bottom: Deep In
Debt and Deeply Depressed.’’
‘’If you were to ask me which was
more difficult, my car accident or my financial struggles, I wouldn’t hesitate
to tell you it was the latter..’’
‘’Why is it that when a baby is born, we often refer to them as ‘the miracle of life,’ but then go on to accept mediocrity for our own lives? Where along the way did we lose sight of the miracle that we are living?’’
“The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.”
‘’All of a sudden, it hit me! It
was like a tidal wave of reality that came crashing down, and I became present
to the fact that I had not been developing myself into the person I needed to
be to attract, create, and sustain the level of success that I wanted. On a
scale of one to ten, I wanted Level 10 success, but my level of personal
development was at about a two—maybe a three or a four on a good day.I realized
this is the problem for all of us. We
all want Level 10 success, in every area of our lives—health, happiness,
finances, relationships, career, spirituality, you name it—but if our levels of
personal development (knowledge, experience, mindset, beliefs, etc.) in any
given area are not at a Level 10, then life is always going to be a struggle.’’
‘’Committed to making a change, I
decided to overcome my self-imposed,life-long limiting belief that I was not a
morning person and wrote into my schedule that I would wake up at 5:00 a.m. the
next morning to do my first personal development routine.’’
‘’Every day you and I wake up, we face the
same universal challenge: to overcome mediocrity and live to our full
potential. It’s the greatest challenge in human history—to rise above our
excuses, do what’s right, give our best and create the Level 10 life we
truly want—the one with no limits, the one so few people ever get to live.Most
people never even come close. Approximately 95% of our society settles for far
less than they want in life, wishing they had more, living with regret and
never understanding that they could be, do, and have all that they want.’’
''we must
understand and acknowledge the reality that 95% of our society will never
create and live the life they really want. We must embrace the fact that if we
don’t commit to thinking and living differently than most people now,
we are setting ourselves up to endure a life of mediocrity, struggle, failure and
regret—just like most people…''
''The following
are what I believe to be the most relevant causes of mediocrity and unfulfilled
potential—the ones that have made and will continue to make the biggest impact
on your life—and what you can do to defeat them:
Causes of
Mediocrity (and Immediate Solutions):
Rearview Mirror Syndrome
One of the
most crippling causes of mediocrity in life is a condition I call Rear view
Mirror Syndrome (RMS). Our subconscious minds are equipped with a
self-limiting rearview mirror, through which we continuously relive and
recreate our past. We mistakenly believe that who we were is who we are,
thus limiting our true potential in the present, based on the limitations of
our past….There is nothing to fear, because you cannot fail—only learn, grow,
and become better than you’ve ever been before.Always remember that where you are is a result of who you were, but
where you go depends entirely on who you choose to be, from this moment on.
Lack of
Purpose
The average
person can’t articulate their life purpose—the compelling 'why' that drives
them to wake up every day and do whatever it takes to fulfill their mission in life.Rather,
the average person takes life one day at a time, and has no higher purpose
beyond merely surviving. Most people just focus on getting through the day,
taking the path of least resistance, and pursuing short term, short-lived
pleasures along the way, while avoiding any pain or discomfort that might cause
them to grow….To defeat this cause of mediocrity, you need a life purpose,
which can be any purpose you want. It can be anything that resonates with and
inspires you to wake up every day and live in alignment with your purpose….Keep
in mind that you can change your life purpose at any time.As you grow and
evolve, so will your purpose. What’s important is that you choose a purpose—any
purpose—and start living by it, now….In his bestselling book The Rhythm of
Life, Matthew Kelly enlightens us to a universal life purpose that I
believe we should all live by: to become the best version of ourselves.
Isolating
Incidents
One of the
most prevalent, yet not-so-obvious causes of mediocrity is isolating incidents.
We do this when we mistakenly assume that each choice we make, and each
individual action we take,is only affecting that particular moment, or
circumstance. For example,you may think it’s no big deal to miss a
workout, procrastinate on a project, or eat fast food because you’ll get a
‘do-over’ tomorrow. You make the mistake of thinking that skipping that workout
only affects that incident, and you’ll make a better choice next time. Nothing
could be farther from the truth. We must realize that the real impact and
consequence of each of our choices and actions—and even our thoughts—is
monumental, because every single thought, choice, and action is determining who
we are becoming.
Lack of
Accountability
Accountability
is the act of being responsible to someone else for some action or result. Very
little happens in this world, or in your life,without some form of
accountability…. Your
accountability system could be a professional coach, mentor, even a good friend
or family member. The reality is that, statistically, 95% of the people that
read any book don’t implement what they learn, because no one is holding them accountable
to do so. There is a way to change that.
Mediocre
Circle of Influence
Research has
shown that we virtually become like the average of the five people we spend the
most time with….Always seek people who will add value to your life and bring
out the best in you. And of course, be that person for others.
Lack of
Personal Development
Jim Rohn…has
taught me…the idea that our levels of success will rarely exceed our level
of personal development, because success is something we attract by who we
become...
Lack of
Urgency
Arguably the
single most significant cause of mediocrity and unfulfilled potential, which
prevents 95% of our society from creating and living the life they truly want,
is that most people have no sense of urgency to improve themselves so they can
improve their lives. Human nature is to live with a ‘someday’ mindset and think
life will work itself out. How’s that working out for everybody?This
someday mindset is perpetual, and it leads to a life of procrastination,
unfulfilled potential and regret. You wake up one day and wonder what the heck
happened; how did your life end up like this? How did you end up
like this?''
''Draw your line in the sand. Make a decision as to what you are going to start doing differently from this day forward.’’
‘’Start running,.., It’ll help you feel better and think clearer.’’
‘’There is always a way… when you’re committed.”
‘’The old
saying, “You Snooze, You Lose” may have a deeper meaning than any of us
realized. When you delay waking up until you have to—meaning you wait
until the last possible moment to get out of bed and start your day—consider
that what you’re actually doing is resisting your life. Every time you hit the
snooze button, you’re in a state of resistance to your day, to your life, and
to waking up and creating the life you say you want. Think about the kind of negative
energy that surrounds you when you begin your day with resistance.’’
‘’The
challenge is, how do you give yourself the motivation you need to wake up early
and create an extraordinary day, when your Wake Up Motivation Level is only at
a one or two when your alarm clock sounds?The answer is simple: one step at
a time. Here are my five simple, snoozeproof steps to making waking up in
the morning—even early in the morning—easier than ever before.
1. Set Your
Intentions the Night Before. This is the most important step.
Remember: your first thought in the morning is usually the last thought you had
before bed, so take responsibility for creating genuine excitement for the next
morning, every night before bed.
2. Keep
Your Alarm Clock Across the Room. Remember:Movement creates energy!
3. Brush
Your Teeth. Use an antiseptic mouthwash to add extra umph!
4. Drink a
Full Glass of Water. Hydrate yourself, ASAP!
5. Get
Dressed. Or jump in the shower.’’
‘’ Enter The
Miracle Morning Life S.A.V.E.R.S.—a set of six simple, life-enhancing,
life-changing daily practices,each of which develops one or more of the physical,
intellectual, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your
life, so that you can become who you need to be to create the life you want.
S is for Silence… Silence is the first practice of the Life
S.A.V.E.R.S… If you want to immediately reduce your stress
levels,...start every morning with a period of purposeful Silence…. There’s no single right way to spend time in Silence. You can
pray,meditate, focus on what you’re grateful for, or even engage in deep
thought.
A is for Affirmations. ‘I am the greatest!’
Muhammad Ali affirmed these words over and over again—and then he became them. Affirmations are one of the most effective tools for quickly becoming the
person you need to be to achieve everything you want in your life. Affirmations
allow you to design and then develop the mindset (thoughts, beliefs, focus)
that you need to take any area of your life to the next level… Want to lose weight? Your affirmation might say something like: I am 100%
committed to going to the gym 5 days a week and running on the treadmill for a
minimum of 20 minutes.
V is for Visualization. Visualization, also known as creative
visualization or mental rehearsal,refers to the practice of seeking
to generate positive results in your outer world by using your imagination to
create mental pictures of specific behaviors and outcomes occurring in your
life. Frequently used by athletes to enhance their performance, visualization
is the process of imagining exactly what you want to achieve or attain, and
then mentally rehearsing what you’ll need to do to achieve or attain it…. What Do You Visualize?Most
people are limited by visions of their past, replaying previous failures and
heartbreaks. Creative Visualization enables you to design the vision that will
occupy your mind, ensuring that the greatest pull on you is your future—a
compelling, exciting, and limitless future.
E is for Exercise. Morning exercise should be a staple in your
daily rituals.
Reading, the fifth practice in the Life
S.A.V.E.R.S., is the fast track to transforming any area of your life. It
is one of the most immediate methods for acquiring the knowledge, ideas, and
strategies you need to achieve Level 10 success in any area of your
life.
Scribing is the final practice in the Life
S.A.V.E.R.S. and is really just another word for writing… My favorite form of Scribing is journaling, which I do for 5-10 minutes during
my Miracle Morning. By getting your thoughts out of your head and putting them
in writing, you gain valuable insights you’d otherwise never see.’’
‘’Everything is
difficult before it’s easy. Every new experience is uncomfortable before it’s
comfortable. The more you practice the Life S.A.V.E.R.S. the more natural and
normal each of them will feel.’’
‘’Keep
in mind that digesting food is one of the most energy draining processes the
body goes through each day. The bigger the meal, the more food you give your
body to digest, the more drained you will feel. With that in mind, I recommend
eating after your Miracle Morning. This ensures that,for optimum
alertness and focus during the Life S.A.V.E.R.S., your blood will be flowing
to your brain rather than to your stomach to digest your food.’’
‘’If we want
to have more energy (which we all do) and if we want our lives to be healthy
and disease-free (which we all do) then it’s crucial that we reexamine why we
eat the foods that we do, and—this is important—start valuing the health
benefits and energy consequences of the foods we eat as much as or more than
the taste. In no way am I saying that we should eat foods that don’t taste
good in exchange for the health and energy benefits. I’m saying that we can
have both.’’
‘’One of the
primary reasons most people fail to create and sustain new habits is because
they don’t know what to expect, and they don’t have a winning strategy…. My personal experience and the
real-world results I’ve seen working with hundreds of coaching clients has led
me to the conclusion that you can change any habit in 30 days, if you have the
right strategy…. The first 10 days
of implementing any new habit, or ridding yourself of any old habit, can feel
almost unbearable… After
you get through the first 10 days—the most difficult 10 days—you begin the 2nd
10-day phase, which is considerably easier….The
final 10 days is where you positively reinforce and associate pleasure with
your new habit. You’ve been primarily associating pain and discomfort with it
during the first 20 days. Instead of hating and resisting your new habit, you
start feeling proud of yourself for making it this far.’’
‘’Are You Ready To Take Your Life To
the Next Level?What is the next level in your personal or professional
life? Which areas need to be transformed in order for you to reach that level?
Give yourself the gift of investing just 30 days to make significant
improvements in your life, one day at a time. No matter what your past has
been, you can change your future,by changing the present.’’
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