Hal Elrod is on a mission to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time. As a keynote speaker, podcaster, and the author of best-sellers The Miracle Morning and The Miracle Equation, he has helped millions of people overcome their challenges and become who they need to be in order to create the life they truly deserve. He joins Kris this week to talk about his Miracle method, what he has learned from two near-death experiences, and how we can uplift our life just by focusing on what we can control and taking accountability for our own happiness and gratitude. Hal and Kris also talk about applying these principles to children and how we can learn to lead with empathy. It’s a life-changing conversation, so get ready to dig in.   Key Takeaways: [13:22] Hal is not only joining us on this episode but will also be a keynote speaker in Nashville at the Summit in October! [15:05] Hal talks about how two near-death experiences showed him the power of gratitude and pushing past your own limitations. [23:46] Hal studied how top performers treated their morning. They all had at least one item from a list he compiled, which formed into the acronym of SAVERS: silence or meditation, affirmation, visualization, exercise, reading, and scribing (journaling). [28:11] Hal talks about how Miracle Morning came about, and the mission behind it to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time. [28:25] Having a Miracle Morning can make you a better parent, partner, entrepreneur, and business owner. [29:15] What about if you just aren’t a morning person? In just six minutes, you can have a giant impact on your short-term and long-term success. [35:30] Give yourself five minutes and focus on what you CAN control. [39:37] Resisting our reality is the source of all emotional pain. [41:02] Hal talks about leading with empathy. [42:21] How can spending time outside help kids?   Quotes: “I will not let my circumstances determine my emotional well-being.” [16:55] “We’ve been conditioned to think that we are at the mercy of our circumstances.” [19:10]  “In less than two months, my entire life changed as a result of the morning routine.” [20:00]  “The mission is to elevate the consciousness of humanity one morning at a time.” [28:11] “Your level of success will seldom exceed your level of personal development.” [Jim Rohn] “In six minutes, you can be in a completely different mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual state than when you started.” [30:16]   Sponsored By: ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) Use code CCSC5 to claim a free course!   Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray The Child Care Success Company The Child Care Success Academy The Child Care Success Summit Hal Elrod: Website | Books | Podcast | Facebook