Matt sits down with the one and only Hal Elrod—a man who has literally died, come back, and turned every challenge into fuel for something bigger. From a head-on collision that left him clinically dead for six minutes to beating a rare, aggressive cancer against the odds, Hal shares the mindset shifts and daily habits that helped him not just survive, but thrive. They break down the power of The Miracle Morning, the truth about affirmations (and why most people do them wrong), and how small, intentional choices can transform your life and business. If you’re ready for a wake-up call—before 8 AM—this episode is it!

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – Buckle Up: Welcome to The Eternal Optimist
• 00:00:57 – Meet Hal Elrod: The Man Who Refused to Stay Dead
• 00:02:29 – Family First, Business Second, Ego Never
• 00:05:16 – A 70 MPH Collision, 11 Broken Bones & Six Minutes of Death
• 00:08:04 – The Power of Owning Your Imperfections
• 00:14:13 – Cancer, 30% Survival Odds & Choosing Faith Over Fear
• 00:22:07 – Facing Mortality & Making Every Moment Count
• 00:26:39 – From Adderall to Impeccable Health: The Hard Truth
• 00:28:11 – The Miracle Morning Blueprint That Changed Millions of Lives
• 00:30:57 – Scaling Impact: Schools, Apps & The Future of Mornings
• 00:33:49 – Affirmations That Actually Work (And Why Most Don’t)
• 00:37:20 – Where to Find Hal & Join the Movement
• 00:39:47 – The Lightning Round: Rapid-Fire Wisdom & Final Words

Book Recommendations:

• Michael Singer’s books
• Byron Katie’s books
• Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s books

Links and Resources:

• Hal Elrod
• The Miracle Morning
• Hal on LinkedIn
• Hal on Instagram
• Hal Elrod and the Miracle Morning Routine on YouTube
• Hal’s books

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