How good are your time management skills? 

If you are building a business and you have the desire to get more done in less time, you've come to the right place.

Entrepreneurs must prioritize time management. In the world of business, time is money.

Your ability to effectively master your time will determine your success and the speed with which you achieve your business goals.

If you're ready to master time management, keep reading to discover 12 strategies that will TRIPLE your productivity!

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Time is a depreciating asset.

You can never buy your time back. Unfortunately, a lot of people don't value their time. Everyone has 24 hours in a day. What you do with the time that you have makes all the difference in your life. If you want to be in control of your life, you must become a master of your time.

Successful people value their time. They associate different thoughts, feelings, and emotions with the time that they have. Thus, they can maximize each day to the fullest. If you struggle with time management, I want to help you shift your core beliefs.

How important is your time? A lot of people spend their time doing things in their business that are less than what their earning power is. In the beginning stages of building a business, entrepreneurs fall into the trap of not outsourcing.

They make the mistake of doing EVERYTHING on their own. As a result, they end up engaging in low-income generating activities with the time that they have. If you're too busy working IN your business, then you're not working ON growing your business.

In my opinion, this is a waste of time. Also, a lot of people mistake activity with achievement. They think that being busy means that they are being productive. Not true. You can be busy, but get nothing done.

The most productive people are those that “own their day” versus letting their day own them. Instead of being busy, they maximize the time that they have. When you start to value your time more, you will start focusing on things that matter.

As an example, act as if one hour of your time is worth $480.

If you believe that and take that on as a new mindset, it will change what you do throughout your day. Focus your attention solely on the activities that will move the needle forward in your business and delegate everything else.

I have been able to achieve so much success in my online business because I've been smart with the time that I have. My business is complex. There are a lot of moving pieces. I can't do everything on my own.

Once I got clear on the tasks that would generate the biggest impact in my business, I focused on my strengths and outsourced everything else. You want to make the shift from being a business operator to a business owner.

I want to share 12 strategies that will make a huge difference in your productivity levels. The more that you implement these strategies in your business, the faster you will accelerate your success. These strategies have transformed my business and my life.

1. Master Tracking Your Day

How you use your time has a huge impact on your success in life. The big lie that people tell themselves is that they don't have time to do things. This is just a story. In fact, they are just wasting their time on mindless tasks.

A simple exercise that I recommend is to keep a journal throughout your day. Track, hour by hour, from the beginning of the day to the end of the day, all of the activities that you engage in. If you track your activities over one week you will start to notice where your time is going.

When I started tracking my day, I started noticing a lot of things that were holding me back. A huge part of getting what you want is knowing what you have to give up. For example, I went many years without owning a TV.

One of my mentors, Jim Rohn, taught me that a TV is an electronic income-reducing machine. I learned that the more time that you spend watching it, the less time you spend living your life. 

As an example, let's say that you spend 3 hours every day watching TV. Spending 3 hours per day over several weeks or months adds up. Don't get me wrong… it's okay to enjoy some relaxation after a long day as a reward for accomplishing something.

However, if you don't keep track of the time that you're binging on your favorite shows, you'll end up wasting precious time. Try cutting your watch time. Spend 1-2 hours watching TV and spend the third hour engaging in a meaningful task. If you make this slight modification, you will make significant progress in your life over time. 

What is one mindless task that you can reduce or remove from your life that will give you more time to be productive? When you go through your list of things that you do on a given day, I want you to determine the cost-benefit ratio of each activity.

For example, if the cost is one hour, what is the benefit that you're receiving from that hour? The key is making sure that you're getting more benefits from whatever it is that you're doing. 

2. Master Your Beliefs 

Your beliefs determine your actions and behaviors. The biggest limiting belief that people have around time is “I don't have time.” This is B.S. The reality is that everyone has enough time.

On a given day, all of us have 24 hours. All that matters is what you are doing with the time that you have. People will spend time complaining about not having time.

Oftentimes, people are looking for something to justify why they aren't doing what they know they should be doing. As a result, they create a story about not having time. They come to believe that story as truth when in reality they're just afraid of failure. 

Going back to the example of building a business, at some point you need to determine what it is that you're willing to sacrifice to achieve success. In the short term, are you willing to not hang out with your friends or not watch TV, if it means having more time to build your business?

In the beginning stages of building my online business, I dedicated 3 years of my life to creating passive income. Over those 3 years, I had to make a lot of sacrifices. I knew that if I was willing to invest the majority of my free time building my business, I would be able to enjoy all of the free time that I wanted to in 3 years.

I was willing to pay that price upfront to get my freedom and time back in the long term. Today I have an abundance of time. Only you can determine what price you are willing to pay to achieve success.

There are people in this world who are much busier than you and me. However, they still dedicate their time to getting important things done. It's never a matter of how much time you have. Rather, it's how committed you are to getting things done.

In the words of Steven Covey, “Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” The belief system that I empower you to adopt is “I make the time for whatever I am committed to.” There is always time if you are willing to look for it. 

3. Master The Power of Leverage 

You'll always be able to get more done through other people. Don't get me wrong… success requires hard work. However, I think that a lot of people overutilize this muscle. Working hard will only get you so far.

Eventually, you've got to learn how to work smart by leveraging and outsourcing. As you achieve more success in life, you want to figure out ways to get more done in less time. Efficiency is power. If you can outsource or automate something, do it!

Back in the day when I was building my website, I had to learn HTML or hire a programmer to do it for me. It was timely and expensive. The amazing thing about the Internet is that there are so many tools, like ClickFunnels or WordPress, that can automate things for you.

Similarly, on a site like Upwork, you can search for literally any task that you want to outsource to a freelancer. Don't let the saving mentality hold you back from making decisions that will move the needle forward in your business.

Why waste your time trying to learn something when you could hire someone who is skilled in that task? You can't do it all. Outsourcing is working smart. It allows you to focus your energy on revenue-generating activities that will grow your business. 

4. Master Your Energy

A lot of people aren't getting the most out of their day because they are always tired. They are walking around as if they are half dead. Most people need to utilize stimulants to get a boost of energy. There's nothing wrong with caffeine. However, if you drink coffee in excess, it can wear out your adrenals.

You cannot create success in life if you do not take care of your physical body. This is why it's so important to have an empowering morning ritual that you practice each day. Whatever you put into your body will affect your energy.

If you wake up tired (even after getting 8 hours of sleep) your body is working overtime digesting food. Eating foods that force you to expend a lot of energy to digest will make you feel more lethargic. 

I like to eat plant-based water-rich foods that are more cleansing. Also, I like to do intermittent fasting. If I fast 14-16 hours per day, my body gets an opportunity to rest. As a result, I have more mental clarity. When you fast, your body stores fat for fuel. 

I have the most energy when I'm doing a ketogenic diet. This is when I'm training my body to burn fat for fuel, rather than carbohydrates and sugar. You get an immediate boost of energy with carbohydrates, which is great if you're doing high-intensity training. However, you'll crash shortly thereafter.

This is why you'll end up needing more carbohydrates to sustain your energy. If you change your body to burning fat for fuel, it's like burning coal. It's a slow and steady energy burn that will last throughout the day.

If you want to learn how to get your body to burn fat for fuel, I suggest that you read the book Slow Burn: Burn Fat Faster By Exercising Slower written by Stu Mittleman and Katherine Callan.

5. Master Weekly And Daily Planning

Most people are reactive throughout their days. In this state, it's easy to get sucked into others' demands. It's called the vacuum effect. If you don't have boundaries around your time, you will waste time engaging in activities that aren't empowering for you.

If you don't have a plan for your day or your life, you'll end up fitting into someone else's plan. Their plan for you is going to be what benefits them most. This is why I like to plan out my days and weeks in advance.

At the start of every week, I use Evernote to make a list of the most important tasks that I want to accomplish. I'll schedule everything inside of my calendar. I like to write down what my outcome is for each task and why those outcomes are important to me.

While tasks are the building blocks of work and productivity, an outcome is the most nutrient-rich version of a goal.

Let me give you an example of what this would look like. On a day like today, my outcome is that I want to be in an incredible state.

I want to add value to people's lives so that they can accelerate success in their businesses and their lives. This is important to me because I want to put my knowledge and skills to the higher good. By sharing what I know, I can help people solve similar problems that I have faced in my life and business.

Second, I want to continue building my brand and create raving fan customers.

Third, by sharing what has worked for me with others, I can reintegrate this knowledge into my life in a new and empowering way. Now that I know what I want and why I want it, I write down what actions I need to take to make sure that I achieve those outcomes. 

Once I've got my action plan in place I determine the most important task that I need to accomplish that will contribute to achieving my outcome. Keep in mind that a plan is not set in stone.

When you plan out your week, all that you're doing is giving yourself a framework. However, that doesn't mean that you can't modify your plan. Adapt and adjust your plan when needed.

6. Master Elimination And Focus

You need to identify what is distracting you from what you're trying to accomplish, whether that's answering your phone, checking emails, or scrolling through social media apps. 

On average, it takes about 20 minutes to get your attention back once you've become distracted from a task at hand. This is why you must create a distraction-free zone and stay focused.

Whether you're working from home or in an office, tell your family members or colleagues to not disturb you while you're working. It is critical that you have boundaries with your time. You have to learn how to say “no.” 

In my business, I have a lot of distractions. If I don't have a plan in place, I will open my computer first thing in the morning and react to a multitude of demands. This is why I mute all of my social media sites and apps at the start of my day.

By eliminating these distractions, I can focus all of my attention on the most important tasks that I need to accomplish. Later in the afternoon, I dedicate time to responding to emails and responding to my team members. 

7. Master Your Routines And Rituals 

I'm a big fan of having routines and rituals. I like to wake up at 5 or 6 am because I  can accomplish more in the morning. There are fewer distractions. By the time it's 10 am, I've already got so much done.

Each morning I nurture my mind, body, and spirit. I engage in rituals like meditating, journaling, exercising, and reading. By intentionally putting myself in a peak mental and emotional state, I'm able to accomplish so much more throughout my day.

Moreover, when challenges arise, I'm able to handle them proactively instead of reacting and getting overwhelmed. Create a ritual that works best for you and your life. When you start your day in an empowered state, you are guaranteed to end your day in an empowered state.

8. Master Your Musts

As an entrepreneur, there is never a shortage of things that you can focus on. However, having a successful day doesn't mean that I have to do 10 million things. When you wake up each morning, identify the top 3 musts that will make the biggest impact in your business.

These are your non-negotiables. A lot of people overwhelm themselves with a long to-do list. They get overwhelmed because they believe that they have to accomplish everything on their list.

When you simplify your list to 3 high-leverage activities, you will change your criteria for success and transform your productivity levels. My 3 high-leverage activities include filming my live streams, recording YouTube videos, or working on a project that will make a difference in my business.

If doing 3 things feels like too much, stick with one thing. Don't be so hard on yourself. Simplify as much as you can. I recommend that you do your 3 high-leverage activities first thing in the morning. You've got the most willpower early in the day.

In her book, The Willpower Instinct, Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal says that throughout the day your willpower gets depleted. This is why you are inclined to have less energy and be less disciplined later in the day.

9. Master Your Speed And Urgency

A lot of people don't achieve much because they move too slowly. In short, they aren't efficient with their time. There's one thing that I learned from my step-brother about speed and urgency that I've never forgotten.

He used to have a renovation business. I worked for him now and then doing construction. I'm not going to lie… I hated the work but I needed the extra money. I noticed how fast my brother worked in comparison to myself. 

Not only that, he never took a work break. The faster he worked, the faster the job got done. As a result, he completed more jobs in one year than most renovation business owners. He taught me the importance of having a strong work ethic.

A simple strategy that I use for being more efficient with my time is setting a timer for every task that I engage in. Say to yourself, “I will work on this part of my business for X amount of time.” The act of setting a timer will increase your urgency. You'll work faster.

Once your timer hits zero, you'll know that you have to move onto the next task. If you're a perfectionist, a mind hack like this will trick you into being OK with doing a good enough job.

10. Master Immersive Deep Work

There are two ways to work on something in your business. The first way is through spaced repetition. This involves doing something once per day, once per week, or multiple times per day or week.

For example, you can learn Spanish by taking a class once per week or 3 times per week. That can help you become more proficient. The second way is through immersion. This is when you immerse yourself into something for an extended period.

Going back to the example of learning a new language, immersion would involve traveling to a Spanish-speaking country. By immersing yourself in the Spanish culture, you'll learn the language so much faster.

The same concept applies to your business. As an example, there are some projects that I have to immerse myself in if I want to accomplish them. I can't just work on a particular project for one hour per day. Rather, I need to dedicate an entire week to it, with zero distractions.

As a result, in one week I can finish a big project that may have normally taken months to complete. If you are someone who has kids and a family, why not get an Airbnb and spend one weekend working solely on your business!? It's amazing what you can accomplish in a short period when you're able to fully immerse yourself in a task.

11. Master Celebration And Reinforcement

When you are hyper-focused on achieving your long-term goals it's easy to forget to acknowledge the small changes that you make along the way. Whenever you have a productive day, make it a priority to celebrate yourself. Maybe this means taking a day off, treating yourself to a nice dinner, or spending time with friends.

Whatever you decide to do, treat it as the reward for having a productive day. When you do this, you train your mind to link pleasure to positive behavior. By rewarding yourself, you will be motivated to engage in the behavior again. 

12. Master Accountability 

If you're only accountable to yourself, it's easy to break your commitments. The only consequence is that you'll let yourself down. Your self-esteem will take a hit because you won't trust yourself.

You will always get more done when you're accountable to someone else.

Having an accountability partner or being a part of a Mastermind group will motivate you to take action to achieve your goals. You'll be more likely to follow through on what you say you'll do because there will be consequences to NOT doing so – you'll be letting someone else down.

As an entrepreneur, having an accountability partner is non-negotiable for me. You are your boss, so it's a lot harder to hold yourself accountable. An accountability partner can be a friend, a coach, a member of a Mastermind Group, or even someone in the Project Life Mastery Global Facebook group!

These are 12 strategies for mastering time management and TRIPLING your productivity.

If you commit to applying these strategies in your business and your life, I promise that you'll see massive results. While you're in the process of building your business, I encourage you to maximize your abilities and be as productive as possible.

Once you start making a good amount of money, start outsourcing. Hire people to work IN your business so that you can work ON your business. Use leverage to scale your business. This is the smartest way to create the financial freedom that you desire.

What are the 1-2 strategies that you can immediately apply to your life? Write them down and practice taking action on them every single day!

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Time is your most precious asset. Are you being productive with the time that you have?

If you are someone who struggles with managing your time, you're not alone. Life can get hectic.

When we are insanely busy, it's easy to fall into the trap of saying, “I've got too much to do and not enough time to do it.” This mental block prevents people from accomplishing much of anything.

Inside this blog, Tatiana and I share with you the productivity hacks that allow us to get more done in less time.

If you're ready to stop procrastinating and start getting productive, read on…

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Do you use your time wisely?

Time is finite, meaning that you can never get more of it. What matters is what you do with the time that you have. We always do whatever we are committed to — if you're committed enough, you will dedicate the time to doing it. 

If you're not taking action towards something that you want on a given day, it's because you're not making it important enough. Thus, the issue isn't so much time management as it is priority management.

Managing your priorities means directing time towards tasks that are important and contribute towards your long-term mission, goals, and values. However, before you can focus on what is truly important to you, you need to identify where your zone of productivity is.

On a given day, when do you have the most energy and willpower?

There is a great book called The Willpower Instinct, which states that we have a certain amount of willpower that gets depleted throughout the day. When you have lower willpower, you will tend to fall into the trap of laziness.

I have always believed that the secret to one's success is found in the daily routine. Thus, the best way to strengthen your willpower is to create an empowering morning ritual. The better we train our willpower, the better equipped we are to achieve great things.

When you don't have a plan for your day, you fall into other people's plans. This is a recipe for disaster. If the first thing you do when you wake up is to check your emails and scroll on social media, naturally you'll feel overwhelmed and distracted. In the words of Richard Whately, “Lose an hour in the morning, and you will be all day hunting for it.”

This is why Tatiana and I wake up every day at 5 am and do our morning ritual before anything else.

We make sure that we take the time to nurture our mind, body, and spirit. This includes things like praying, reading, journaling, exercising, meditating, and practicing gratitude.

Our ritual sets the tone for our entire day, ensuring that we experience optimal productivity. As a result, we are better able to focus and prioritize our time so that our day doesn't control us.

If you don't show up for yourself, everything else suffers. Are you a morning person or a night person? That will help you determine when you should commit time to work on whatever it is that you prioritize.

When it comes to actually starting your workday, Tatiana and I believe in being intentional about what it is that you want to achieve. It's easy to keep checking things off of your to-do list and mindlessly performing tasks.

At the end of a workday, have you ever looked at your list and thought, “How did I manage to accomplish nothing even though I still worked for four hours on this task?” This is why it's imperative that you set an intention and write it down. When you see it in front of you, it will feel more manageable to achieve.

Having an intention gives you a sense of direction. There are a lot of things that disguise themselves as important, but they're merely urgent.

For example, emails are urgent, but not important.

As online business owners, Tatiana and I have a lot of emails in our inbox. When we receive an email, we feel like we need to respond to it right away. However, we've learned that our focus needs to be geared towards the things that will move the needle forward in our businesses. Emails can wait.

When it comes to accomplishing challenging tasks, we recommend that you eat the frog first in the morning.

This is a concept that was coined by Brian Tracy. Think of the ‘frog' as the thing that is on your to-do list that you have zero motivation to accomplish. Thus, ‘”eating the frog” means to do it first thing in the morning before you start working on anything else.

You need to understand that you're never going to accomplish everything on your list at the end of the day. Your list is always going to grow. All y0u need to do is focus on the most important thing(s) that needs to be accomplished on a given day. The important things are anything that creates income or sales in your business.

There is a great book called The One Thing which states that, if you do ONE thing every single day, five days a week, over time you will accomplish so much more than most people.

Lastly, as an entrepreneur, you must accept the reality that you can't do everything in your business. When you have an opportunity to outsource tasks, like customer support and social media management, do it! Upwork is a great platform that connects freelancers and business owners.

You can find highly qualified people from all over the world. Tatiana and I have hired a lot of people from this platform and have had great results from doing so. Outsourcing helps you spend more time focusing on your business, instead of in your business. This is the holy grail of time management.

This is how successful people manage their time.

Everyone has the same amount of time on a given day. Get real with yourself… are you using the time that you have wisely? In the words of Peter Drucker, “Time is the scarcest resource and unless it is managed, nothing else can be managed.”

As an entrepreneur, I can honestly say that nothing in business is as valuable as time. Learning how to prioritize the time that you have is a game-changer. When you make it a priority to master your time, you master every area of your life.

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Have you ever wondered what the morning ritual of a millionaire entrepreneur looks like?

Inside this blog, I share with you my morning ritual for success. Engaging in this routine allows me to optimize my mind, body, and spirit.

In turn, I can perform at my best every single day. If you want to get the most out of your day you must spend the first part of the morning making yourself a priority.

I have been able to become a millionaire entrepreneur, in large part, because of the empowering habits that I have developed and sustained.

If you're ready to transform your life from the inside out, keep reading…

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A morning ritual empowers your day.

I'm a big believer that how you start the day is how you end the day. If you roll out of bed every day, begrudgingly hit the snooze button, and throw on a pot of coffee before rushing out the door to work, how do you think your day is going to unfold?

Without a positive morning routine, your day can easily turn out precisely how it started – unfocused, uninspired, and unmotivated with everything becoming a potential distraction.

Unfortunately, a lot of people start their days in this way. In turn, they allow life to happen to them, instead of for them. This is why it's so important to create an empowering morning ritual. Think of it like a prayer or an intention that you set for yourself about how you want your day to unfold.

Rituals have allowed me to transform every area of my life. I've been practicing them since I was 17 years old. I used to be a shy, depressed, and insecure kid. However, once I started spending my mornings reprogramming my mind and emotions, over time I saw massive changes.

I started treating myself as if I was a high-performing athlete because I wanted to get the most out of myself and my life. If you don't have a plan for your life, you won't get the most out of your days. It's that simple. My morning ritual is long and in-depth. However, the length of time that I spend on it all depends on what I have planned each day.

This is why I have a 15-minute ritual, a 30-minute ritual, a one-hour ritual, and a two-hour ritual. Inside this blog, I'm going to provide you with a snapshot of some of the rituals that I engage in daily.

Watch the video above, where I walk you through my in-depth morning ritual and demonstrate what is involved with each one!

Keep in mind that there is no golden standard when it comes to rituals. Each person will have different rituals depending on their lifestyles, values, and needs. You don't need to copy the rituals that I engage in. I just want to provide you with options. Let's dive in!

1. Smile

The first thing that I do when I open my eyes is smile. I can't think of a better way to start the day. You can never take a day of your life for granted. Every day is a gift. I'm not saying that I feel positive and happy every single day. That's not realistic.

However, by training myself to smile first thing in the morning, I'm setting the precedent for the rest of my day. When you smile, your body starts to produce good-feelings. The more you feel good, the more good things you will receive.

2. Drink water

After you've been sleeping for 7-8 hours, your body is dehydrated. Your cells are craving water. By drinking water, you kick-start your metabolism. You'll get energized immediately. I use a water ionizer that produces 9.5 alkaline water.

The ionizer micro-clusters water molecules and turns water into an antioxidant. The water goes through 12 titanium plates that are double-dipped in platinum. I drink an entire liter bottle of water before I eat anything.

3. Take supplements

I start my day with a shot of apple cider vinegar. I am over the top when it comes to supplements because my health is my top priority in life. I'm a big fan of enzymes.

Before I eat any food, I'll take a supplement called Masszymes. Throughout the day, I'll take a variety of different supplements, some of which include Vitamin B12, D3, Magnesium, Oil of Oregano, Colloidal Silver, and Probiotics.

4. Read

I like to spend 10 minutes every morning reading a book on my Kindle. If you only read 10 pages of a book every day, that means you will be reading 300 pages, which is one book per month. Over one year, that's 12 books.  A lot of people start their days by looking at social media or their emails.

I think you should check social media and emails after you've completed your morning ritual. The moment that I check my phone I'm distracted. I'm hit with an insane amount of demands in my business. Not surprisingly, I get stressed. It's all downhill from there. This is why I like to feed my mind with positivity and focus on learning first thing in the morning.

5. Journal

I like to write in my 5-Minute Journal. This is a simple process that helps me to focus on the good. I write down three things that I'm grateful for, what would make my day great, and a daily affirmation. Then I write in my Productivity Planner, which helps me plan out my day so that I set myself up to win.

In the evening, I journal about three amazing things that happened and how I could have made the day better.

6. Lie on my PEMF mat

A PEMF mat is a portable mat that radiates pulsed electromagnetic fields around your body. Every morning I lie on this mat for 10 minutes while I'm doing my meditation. I also stretch for 5 minutes on my mat.

There are so many amazing health benefits of using a PEMF mat, some of which include reducing inflammation and improving sleep. I lie on my mat in the morning and in the evening before I fall asleep.

7. Stand in front of my JOOVV red light

The JOOVV device has LED lights on it that emit both red and infrared lights. I spend 5 minutes standing in front of it. While I'm doing this, I practice a heart activation exercise. I focus on feeling grateful for my heart and its ability to beat and keep me alive.

If you haven't yet, I encourage you to read the book The Heart Math Solution by Howard Martin and Lew Childre. Inside the book, the authors talk about how accessing your heart's intelligence can improve your focus and creativity, lower your stress and anxiety levels, and strengthen your immune system.

Red light therapy helps your skin produce more collagen which is great for anti-aging. It also helps to increase testosterone for men. I've noticed great benefits from using this device, some of which include helping with muscle pain and reducing wrinkles.

8. Ask my primary question

We all have a question that we ask ourselves throughout our day. Oftentimes, people's primary question is negative. It may be, “Why am I not good enough?” or “Why can't I do anything right?” Whatever you consistently ask yourself is what you will focus on. In turn, that is what you will manifest in your life.

The primary question that I ask myself every day is, “How can I enjoy and appreciate my life even more, while feeling even more fully alive, growing and making a difference in the lives of others?”

The question presupposes that I enjoy and appreciate my life already which is important. On top of that, there is an emphasis on how I can expand and become more. I usually spend a few minutes reciting this question out loud and reflecting upon my answer.

9. Jump on my rebounder

A rebounder is like a mini-trampoline. I like to have my rebounder positioned in my office, along with my vision board, sports memorabilia, and inspirational photos. When I need a break from working I will hop on it.

While I'm jumping on my rebounder, I will look at my vision board and recite affirmations, while listening to music. Instantly, I get a boost of energy because every cell in my body is getting a workout.

There are so many health benefits to rebounding, some of which include improved circulation, digestion, and flexibility, increased endurance, and reduced back pain.

10. Practice my public speaking skills

I like to find incredible speakers who inspire me. I'll watch videos of their talks and study their verbal and non-verbal communication. From there, I'll pay someone to transcribe their talks. Once I have the transcriptions I'll print them out and practice saying the words from the transcript.

When I do this, I like to imagine that I'm speaking in front of a large audience. As I'm speaking, I'm focusing on strengthening my communication skills.

I'm emphasizing certain words and using my body language while speaking with emotion. Practicing and perfecting my public speaking skills translates to many areas of my life.

This is what the morning ritual of a millionaire entrepreneur looks like.

I wouldn't be the person I am today if it wasn't for my morning ritual. The empowering habits that I have created have transformed my entire life. For this reason, the mornings continue to be my favorite part of the day. Becoming a morning person isn't easy at first.

However, once you see the impact that a ritual has on every aspect of your life, you too will be addicted to feeling happy and healthy in your mind, body, and spirit.

If you need help kickstarting your healthy habits, I wrote a book called, 67 Morning Ritual Habits For Your Body, Mind, And Spirit. I have personally tested and utilized each of these rituals at different stages of my life.

If you are ready to develop an empowering morning ritual and start living every day with unshakeable confidence, passion, and energy, check out my Morning Ritual Mastery course. You've got nothing to lose and everything to gain by making yourself a priority every morning.

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It's time to do things you keep putting off.

Do you have a goal that you want to pursue, but have been unable to take necessary action on it?

Procrastination is the enemy of success. It keeps you stuck and incapable of reaching your true potential in life.

Success doesn't come to those who wait on the sidelines. Nothing in your life will work unless you take action.

There will never be a perfect time to start anything. If you're ready to discover how to stop putting off things once and for all, keep reading.

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The longer that you procrastinate on something, the more stuck you will feel, and the less likely that you will take action. We've all procrastinated at some point in our lives. Sometimes you just want to be lazy and do nothing. That is OK. Relaxation is a great reward for hard work.

However, when procrastination becomes a bad habit it can negatively affect every area of your life. Research shows that one in five people are chronic procrastinators. Not surprisingly, these types of people dabble and aren't able to finish anything. As a result, they end up struggling in life.

If you feel like you're falling into a procrastination trap where you're continuously putting things off, now is the time to make a change. I'm going to help you break free from the never-ending cycle of delay, which only causes unnecessary stress and pain. However, before I do it's important that you understand something.

If you want to create change in your life, you have to be willing to change.

Nothing in your life will change unless you change. Let me use the example of starting an online business to prove my point. Right now there are a lot of opportunities to work from home, whether you want to start a side hustle or create financial freedom. A lot of people have the desire to start an online business but they never take action on it. Why? The answer lies in what drives human behavior.

Human beings are driven by the need to avoid pain and the desire to gain pleasure. This is otherwise referred to as procrastination. The decisions you make, the actions you take, and the habits you indulge in, are all based on this pain-pleasure principle.

Going back to my example… an online business can give you a lot of pleasure down the road, in the form of working from home, being your own boss and living the laptop lifestyle. However, you may be held back from building an online business because you associate more pain than pleasure to it.

The pain that a lot of people associate with starting an online business is that the process is hard, timely, and risky. I'm not going to sugarcoat it…. success isn't a walk in the park. There is no short-term benefit of working hard. Building a business is a long-term game. If you're not willing to do whatever it takes to achieve success, you won't get far. Yes, it's a lot more comfortable to watch Netflix versus working on building your business.

It comes down to you deciding how bad you want something.

However, it's also very important that you reinforce the pleasure principle. When you think about starting an online business or whatever it is that you've been putting off, ask yourself, “What is the benefit that it will give me if I decide to pursue it?” Write these benefits down on a piece of paper. Maybe it's your desire to travel the world, spend more time with your family, create financial freedom, or become a philanthropist.

When you feel pleasure towards something, but you know that there will still be some level of pain that you have to endure, naturally you will experience an inner conflict. This is what causes people to get stuck in analysis paralysis, which is nothing short of a productivity killer.

The real question is, “How do you trick your brain into taking action, no matter how much pain you associate with doing so?” First, you need to use your pain as motivation, meaning that you have to start linking more pain to NOT taking action than to taking action.

Jim Rohn once said, “We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is that discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” Yes, there is pain involved in being disciplined.

However, trust me when I say that having regrets is much more painful. Knowing that you settled for a life of mediocrity and didn't maximize your true potential will eat away at you. It is possible for short-term pain to result in long-term pleasure. However, you have to willing to embrace the pain.

What is the consequence of not doing the thing that you've been putting off?

Make a list and write those pain points down. Going back to my online business example, maybe it's having a 9 to 5 job that doesn't pay you a lot of money, working for someone else, or living in scarcity. This is why I chose to be an entrepreneur.

When I was younger my parents went through a really bad bankruptcy. As a result, I grew up with a scarcity mentality because we didn't have a lot of money. In my mind, I linked not having money with pain. The feeling of being broke terrifies me. This is why I made a commitment to myself from an early age that I was never going to bring a child into this world until I was financially free. I used my pain as motivation to become successful.

What are the benefits associated with taking action? How would your life transform if you chose courage over comfort? What amazing life experiences would you have? Imagine a version of you who is a strong and confident leader.

Be someone who has the resourcefulness and creativity to take massive action and turn a dream into a reality. I dare you to stop putting off the things that you want to do and start playing big. If you are someone who aspires to build an online business but doesn't know where to start, check out my FREE business course where I share the 7 business models that made me an Internet millionaire in less than 3 years.

It's time to do the things you keep putting off.

In closing, I encourage you to journal and write down all of the reasons why you aren't taking action. Reflect upon the pleasure you will get from taking action and the pain you will experience from not taking action.

There is no perfect time to do anything. Sometimes you've just got to dive in and try. In the words of my mentor, Tony Robbins, “The path to success is to take massive, determined action.” Be one of the few who take action versus the many who dabble. Trust me when I say that the payoff is worth it.

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Working from home has become the new norm.

The Coronavirus pandemic has forced a lot of people to stay home as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the virus.

If you're not used to working from home, being stuck inside can make you feel less motivated.

It is possible to be productive and be efficient with your time while at home.

Do you want 7 productivity hacks that will help you achieve laser-like focus? If so, keep reading!

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Are you working from home right now?

In the U.S. alone, more than 100 million Americans have been told to stay at home to protect themselves and others from spreading the Coronavirus. During times like these, the Internet has proven to be a critical tool for companies and business owners around the world.

If your company has forced you to work from home and it's a new experience from you, I want to help you stay productive. The same thing goes for business owners or students. I understand the challenges that come with working from home. Yes, it's great to have the freedom and comfort of working in an environment that you're familiar with. However, it can also be hard.

I've been working online for over 12 years now. As an entrepreneur, I know how easy it is to get distracted at home. Scrolling on social media, checking your phone, or turning on the TV only serve to take your focus away from important tasks at hand.

According to a University of California Irvine study, once you get distracted, it takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to get back to the task. Can you relate? If you spend time doing things that aren't moving the needle forward in your work and/or your online business, you will only stay stuck in one place.

Over the years I have learned how to master the art of setting boundaries and creating healthy habits. Doing so allows me to get the most out of myself and my days. Today, I have become a master of my time. I want to help you do the same. Let's explore 7 productivity hacks that will help you be productive while working from home.

1. Plan Your Day

Improving your productivity starts with planning. When you don't have a plan for your day, you fall into the trap of reacting to everyone else's demands. As a result, you end up missing out on the highest leverage actions that will make the biggest difference in your day.

This is why I'm a big believer in being proactive versus reactive. Before I even open my computer each day, I make sure that I do my morning ritual. I start by taking out a journal or Evernote and I create a plan for my day. I ask myself, “What do I want to accomplish today?”

Once I write that down, I get clear on why I want to accomplish this goal.

This gives me the emotional juice behind why I do what I do. After that I ask myself, “What is everything that I could do to achieve this outcome?” I don't create a to-do list. Rather, I create a could-do list. Usually, I come up with 3 important things that I want to accomplish on a given day. Once I have this list of actions, I prioritize the list.

It's important for you to understand that not all of the actions on your list need to be treated equally. Some will move the needle more than others. This is referred to as the 80/20 principle, meaning that 20% of what is on your list is going to equal 80% of your results. I take it one step further and I schedule my could-do list into my computer using Google Calendar.

2. Eat The Frog

You want to spend the first part of your morning working on your hardest and most important task. This is what is referred to as “your frog.” It is the task that you will procrastinate on the most if you don't make it a priority. Your willpower is at its highest early on in the day.

In the words of Mark Twain, “If the first thing you do in the morning is to eat a live frog, you can go through the rest of the day knowing the worst is behind you.” If you leave something that's really important until the end of your day, you will be more distracted and have less energy.

Have you ever tried going to the gym after a long day of work? I don't know about you, but my motivation is at its highest when I exercise first thing in the morning. The longer I wait, the harder it gets. When it comes to your business or your career, make it a priority to execute your highest leverage task first, before doing anything else. I promise that it will make a huge difference in your productivity levels.

3. Eliminate Distractions

We live in an age of digital distraction. We are constantly “on” which means that our attention is being pulled in multiple different directions. When you work from home it’s very easy to get distracted. Distractions disrupt your focus and take you away from what you need to do. 

This is why it’s really important that you limit or switch off anything that will distract you from completing important tasks. If you have an overactive mind, I highly recommend starting a meditation practice. It helps to calm the mind so that you are less inclined to fall back into compulsive behaviors.

4. Set A Timer

This has been a game-changer for me. I like to work with a sense of urgency because I believe in the speed of implementation. A lot of people aren’t productive because they move too slow. If I’m working on a project, whether it’s writing a blog post, creating content, or crafting an email, I like to set a timer. I give myself a realistic amount of time to achieve an activity. 

When I set that timer I’ve created a deal with myself. If I don't get a task done in time, I have to live with that result and move onto my next task. Creating a sense of urgency will allow you to work faster and more efficiently. High standards are great. However, at a certain point, you just have to take messy action. Trust me… success loves speed.

5. Manage Your Emotional State 

Your emotional state is going to dictate your behaviors throughout the day. How you feel determines how you perform. If you want to be unstoppable, you need to be at your best. This is why I'm such a big believer in creating a morning ritual. Top athletes and performers always carry out a routine before they play a game or go on stage.

This could be in the form of stretching their bodies, listening to music or meditating. Rituals like these help them perform to their maximum potential. The same line of thinking applies to you in your business or your career. If you spend time every morning nourishing your mental and emotional state, you will be more productive in your job and you will feel more grounded. It's a win-win.

I have a very detailed morning ritual. No matter where I am or what is going on in my life, I never waver from it. Every morning I exercise to loosen up my body and turn on my mind, take supplements, practice gratitude, recite affirmations, read a book, and meditate. I believe that how you start the day is how you end the day.

Engaging in these rituals allows me to be in a peak state. As a result, I'm faster and more efficient throughout my day. If you are interested in creating a morning ritual, I encourage you to download my free morning ritual habits cheatsheet. Inside you will find 21 rituals that will help nourish your mind, body, and spirit. If you want to go deeper, I've also got a 30-day Morning Ritual Mastery program.

6. Have an Accountability Buddy

One of the biggest challenges that I had when I was building my business is that I lacked accountability. I didn't have a boss because I was my own boss. Hence, it was easy to slack off and waste away my days. The best solution that I found was to get an accountability buddy. This is someone who is also working from home and in a similar situation as yourself.

My accountability buddy and I did check-ins every morning at 9 am via Skype. Both of us shared 3 things that we were committing to achieving every day. We held one another accountable for accomplishing these tasks. At the end of every day, we touched base and debriefed about how our days went.

If we accomplished our 3 tasks, we congratulated one another. If we didn't, we troubleshot why this happened and how we could learn from it. The power of a debrief like this is far-reaching. It allows you to get better and be more productive in moving forward.

7. Reward Yourself

If you have a productive day, reward yourself. Whatever gets rewarded, gets repeated. When you reward yourself, you are more likely to build positive habits moving forward. If you don't have a productive day, don't beat yourself up. This will only cause you  pain, frustration, and anger.

It teaches your brain to give up. The line of thinking becomes, “Why even try if I keep experiencing pain?” Before you know it, you will fall into a mode of learned helplessness. You won't even want to try because you will link pain to taking action. Instead, acknowledge yourself for things that you do well. You deserve it.

These are my 7 productivity hacks for how to be productive.

I hope these strategies help you be more efficient while working at home. Keep in mind that it takes time to adapt to new habits. This is why I try to set up a different environment in my home that is designated solely for work. Play around with what works for you.

I have no doubt that if you implement these 7 productivity hacks into your daily life, you will be more productive than you've ever been. Which productivity hack will you experiment with?

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My fiancée, Tatiana and I want to talk about how we get so much done.

If you want to be successful in life, you have to become a master of your time.

In our work, we come across a lot of aspiring entrepreneurs who struggle with productivity. Everyone wants to get more done in less time, but don't necessarily know how to do it.

Are you ready to discover our productivity secrets for how we get so much done in so little time?

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Tatiana and I pride ourselves on being productive.

As entrepreneurs, it is our responsibility to grow and develop our businesses. To do so, we need to be hyper-aware of how we are prioritizing our time. What we put into our businesses is what we get out of them. Hence, we don't have time for lazy days!

Time management is a challenge that every entrepreneur faces at some point in their journey. Both Tatiana and I can attest to the fact that running a business can be overwhelming at times. In the business world, “time is money.” How you manage your time determines how much money you will make.

However, it's important to realize that getting more done doesn't mean that you have to work harder on your goals. Rather, it's about learning how to work smarter with the time that you have. Our ability to master this concept has been integral to our business success.

Here are 3 productivity secrets that allow Tatiana and I to get so much done.

1. Get Clear On Your ‘Why'

Before I started an online business, I thought that I was a lazy person because I would only do the bare minimum in my 9-to-5 job. I would always be looking for ways to waste time. However, as soon as I created a solid vision for my future, the game changed. All of a sudden, my motivation skyrocketed. I started to access parts of myself that I never knew existed because I was finally building something that was mine. In short, I was living on purpose.

2. Believe In Yourself

If you want to create momentum towards the achievement of your goals, you must have a strong belief in yourself. Confidence is what turns thoughts into actions and it is this “action” side that relates to productivity. In the beginning stages of building an online business, you won't see results right away.

This can be extremely frustrating for a lot of people, to the point where they lose their motivation. Not surprisingly, this is when productivity takes a nosedive. Don't get attached to the outcome. Rather learn to fall in love with the process of becoming the best version of yourself and your business will thrive as a result.

3. Eliminate Distractions

You cannot mistake activity for achievement. A lot of people are very active in their daily lives, but they aren't necessarily doing things that are moving their lives forward. Tatiana and I are obsessed with focusing on the highest leverage tasks that will grow our businesses. We have been able to enhance our productivity by eliminating distractions that get in the way of our progress.

On our to-do lists we know what matters most, so we focus on those tasks before anything else. We still have fun and relax, but those are things that we schedule in during our week. Doing so ensures that we are continuously making progress in every area of our lives.

This is how we get so much done in a short amount of time.

If you aren't already, I encourage you to follow Tatiana on Instagram and subscribe to her YouTube channel. She publishes a lot of great content related to how to build a business on Amazon.

Everyone has the same amount of time every single day. What you do with your time is entirely up to you. In the words of Henry David Thoreau, “It is not enough to be busy… the question is: What are we busy about?”

Make it a priority to master your time, or else your time will master you.

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Do you want to know how to STOP being lazy and start taking massive action?

We all struggle with feeling lazy at times. However, when laziness becomes a bad habit it has the power to negatively affect every area of your life.

In order to quit lazy patterns of behavior, you have to get real with yourself and commit to change.

The 3 simple steps that I'm going to share with you will ensure that you know how to stop being lazy once and for all! If you are ready to become more productive, keep reading!

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Laziness is a form of procrastination.

I'm very familiar with the habit of laziness, as I used to be a very lazy person. I skipped school a lot when I was a teenager because I was addicted to video games. As a result, I had zero motivation. I was merely looking for a life of comfort. Comfort is the enemy of a great life. As long as you're comfortable, you're not growing. 

The good news is that laziness can be replaced by productivity. It comes down to the desire to shift your mindset and commit to adopting new and healthy ways of behaving. Today, I am the opposite of lazy. Taking action is what allows you to make progress in life, rather than just sitting around all day being lazy.

How do you feel when you aren't doing the things that you know you should be doing? I'm going to assume that your self-confidence plummets because you feel guilty.

Without adequate self-confidence, you won't believe that you're capable of doing something successfully. This inner conflict is what creates confusion and inaction for a lot of people. Here are 3 simple steps for how to STOP being lazy and start taking massive action.

1. Have A Vision That Excites You

Do you have a personal vision for your life? If not, now is the time to create one. Having a solid vision that motivates you to wake up every morning is what gives your life direction. If you don't have a “why” you will be more inclined to fall into a laziness trap because you will feel uninspired.

You've got to associate so much pleasure towards your vision that you are pulled towards it naturally. Research shows that envisioning your best possible future will boost your positive emotions, happiness levels, and willl improve your coping skills. When you have a strong enough why, the how will take care of itself. In this state, procrastination will no longer be a part of your vocabulary.

2. Understand how pain and pleasure work

The reason why you are lazy is that you associate doing the things that you know you should do as painful and uncomfortable. In effect, you are associating pleasure towards the things you are doing to distract yourself. You've got to link and associate to the pain of not doing what you know you should do, so much so that you hit an emotional threshold.

If you are struggling with laziness right now, what is the consequence of not taking action? As an example, if it's exercising, imagine what will happen if you don't make health a priority. Feel the pull of wanting to be fit so that you don't have to feel the pain of sickness.

Secondly, what has not taking action already cost you in the past? Take a look at all the things you've missed out on as a result of being lazy. Don't settle for a life of mediocrity because you deserve great things. Laziness is costing you too much.

Lastly, what pleasure will you receive by taking action and being productive? Your self-esteem will most likely go up. When you do the things that you know you should do, naturally you will feel good about yourself. The better that you feel, the more pleasure that you will associate to an experience, and the more likely that you will take action.

3. Find an accountability buddy

There will be times when you won't feel like being productive. However, that's where you need the most help. Most people move throughout their lives not asking for help. Rather, they brave it on their own. I don't know anyone who has become successful on their own. 

They've all been in close proximity with others who hold them to a higher standard, whether that's in the form of coaches, mentors or accountability groups. The quality of your life is in direct proportion to the expectations of your peers. Find an accountability buddy or join a Facebook group, like my Project Life Mastery Global Facebook community!

We've got thousands of people from all over the world that come together to support one another. Find someone who you is motivated and ready to make a change in their life. Call one another and share 3 things that each of you is committed to doing in a given day.

If you break your commitment, have a consequence for doing so. Maybe that means donating $10 to a charity. Conversely, if one or both of you follow through with your commitments, make an effort to reward one another. What gets rewarded, gets repeated.

This is how to STOP being lazy once and for all.

If laziness is sabotaging your goals and dreams in life, it is time to break the cycle. Take back control of your life by following the simple steps that I outlined above. Commit to building new patterns and rituals that motivate you to take action.

All that matters is that you make progress. If you have a setback, don't beat yourself up. Every day is a new day to start fresh. Are you ready to become more productive?

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Do you wake up at 5am every day?

If not, I'm going to tell you how you can, even when you don't feel like it.

According to a new study, the time you decide to rise and shine could impact your overall mental and physical health.

Let's face it… getting up super early isn't always fun, especially if you're not used to doing it. 

Implementing a new habit into your life can be challenging. However, once you get passed the first few weeks, it becomes natural.

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Are you a morning person?

Morning people tend to be “get up and go” types who feel proactive in the morning, wide awake at an early hour, and prefer to be productive before lunchtime. If this doesn't describe you, but you have the desire to wake up earlier, I want you to know that I admire your commitment to personal growth.

If you want to start waking up at 5am, you need to know the benefits of doing so and associate something positive to those benefits. Secondly, you need to know why you want to wake up at 5am. Your “why” is what is going to discipline you to get through the uncomfortable period of developing this new habit. Write down what those reasons are. They will motivate you to follow through.

I know that by waking up at 5am, I am building discipline, willpower, and setting up my day for success. Psychologically, this gives me a huge advantage.  Don't get me wrong… waking up early didn't always come naturally for me. I had to work at it. However, because I made it a core part of my morning ritual, over time it became easier. Today, I look forward to starting my day at 5am.

Half of the battle of waking up at 5am is knowing what time you have to fall asleep.

If you want to have a productive day, you must be getting a sufficient amount of sleep, at least 7 hours worth. I like to plan and schedule my bedtime. I do this by setting an alarm on my phone one hour before I intend to fall asleep.

If you tend to be a nighthawk, I recommend taking Melatonin which is a natural supplement that helps make you drowsy. Similarly, if you are someone who tends to use your computer or phone before bed, I encourage you to invest in blue-blocking glasses. They will help make sure that your body continues to release melatonin. 

To ensure that you wake up at 5am, put your alarm clock on the other side of the room, so that you are forced to get out of bed to turn off the alarm. Also, try changing your alarm clock sound to a song that gets you pumped up and excited to start the day. When I hear my alarm go off, I smile. In doing so, I condition my mind to feel good about waking up early.

If you want to take it a step further, find an early-riser friend and make a deal that you will call them at 5:10am. This is a great way to hold yourself accountable for waking up early. On that call, tell him or her 1-3 things that you will commit to accomplishing that day.

This is how to wake up at 5am. 

Anyone can become a morning person. It starts with creating an empowering morning ritual and committing to sticking with it. I promise that once you become accustomed to waking up at 5am every day, your life will change for the better.

Are you ready for the challenge? You can do it! I believe in you.

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Chad Mureta is revolutionizing the way that people plan their days.

He is the co-founder of Project Evo, a customized planner and app that is custom tailored for your unique Brain Type.

Chad and his team help entrepreneurs and working professionals find their flow by discovering who they are and what they do best.

Ready to discover how to plan your day and get into a “flow” state by unlocking your Brain Type? If so, listen to Chad Mureta!

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Chad Mureta helps people find fulfillment in their work.

He was inspired to create his planning system when he started to see how many people were stuck in careers that were unfulfilling and uninspiring.

Unfortunately, global disengagement is at an all-time high. According to the recent State of the Global Workplace report, 85% of employees are not engaged or actively disengaged at work.

Chad had personally experienced this in his own work, to the point where he fell into burnout.  He saw this as an opportunity to shift his own and other people's perspectives around work. He believes that, once people are able to identify their unique abilities, they are able to find meaning in their work.

In turn, they experience a state of “flow” and increased levels of productivity.

Flow is a mental state of such profound task absorption and intense concentration that makes a person feel one with an activity.  Finding your flow state is a great way to access your brain's most productive state. This is exactly what the Evo planner and app are designed to do.

Here is a sneak peek of my interview with Chad Mureta where we talk about how to plan your day and get into a “flow” state by unlocking your Brain Type. Let's dive in!

Do you mind sharing your story and how you got to where you are today?

I've had an interesting journey. In my early 20's, I threw myself into the world of entrepreneurship. I had a real estate company but I got into the market at a really bad time. As a result, I ended up losing a lot of money.

During this time, I got into a bad car accident as well. I almost lost my arm. That really motivated me and allowed me to look at life from a different lens.

I remember being in my hospital bed and reflecting upon why I chose to be an entrepreneur in the first place. I knew that I wanted a better life so I started building multiple app companies. These apps did really well and I eventually sold them off.

Three years ago, I got to a point where I knew that I wanted more fulfillment.

When I sold my app companies I made a bunch of money but I knew that there was more to life. I didn't feel like I made it. It made me go inward and ask myself, “What am I missing if this isn't the road to where I want to be?” That got me thinking about the concept of “flow.”

At this point, I started reflecting upon who I was, how I learned, and what I should be doing in this world. At a Mastermind event, my friend and I started talking about developing a Brain Type assessment tool.

We wanted to give people a language through which they could identify and understand how their brain works. It took us into a vision of what we have now, which is Project Evo.

Can you talk more in-depth about the process that you went through for creating the Brain Type assessment tool?

There was a lot of research and learning involved in the process. I was attending a lot of conferences at the time and was hungry to learn. However, I wasn't able to take all of the information and implement it as well as I would have liked to. I felt like I was wired in a different way from my friends and colleagues.

There would be times when I would show up and crush it at work, while other times I would feel sluggish. I wanted to know why this occurred. My friend and I met Beckett Hanan, who became the brain behind our assessment tool.

We were able to merge a lot of Beckett's theory with our own ideas.

We all do different things to thrive and feel inspired. Most people aren't even aware of what those things are. This was the aha moment that I had. Once we built our assessment tool, we tested it on over 100,000 people.

We really wanted to understand if our assumptions were correct and if the assessment would help people thrive. All of a sudden, we started to notice patterns.

When you discover your Brain Type with other tools like The Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), it can be challenging to deconstruct what is being said. I knew that if I gave people a language that was easy to understand, they would know how they worked as a human being. That is exactly what happened.

What are the different Brain Types?

There are four Brain Types; Oracle, Alchemist, Explorer, and Architect. The Explorer wants to have fun and be adventurous. This is my Brain Type. I would always want to do these things during my day. However, I felt like I had to mute myself because I was supposed to be working as an entrepreneur. It didn't feel weird to me to walk in nature while doing a conference call. It gave me energy.

The Oracle needs to disconnect and find focus time in order to thrive.

The Alchemist needs variety. They are super creative and they can pull upon new ideas easily. I've got a lot of Alchemists in my life, which is great because I always feel like I'm getting the best information.

Lastly, the Architect is structure-based and more linear. In order to plan their day, they need to know what their most important tasks are.

This assessment tool has been revolutionary on so many levels. Once you know where you are spending most of the time in your brain, you can focus on your strengths and set up your day and life in a productive way.

Can you describe for people what “flow” state is?

Flow is when you step into something and time ceases to exist. The feeling that you have is euphoria and knowingness. No matter who you are, everyone has had this feeling. This is life. We have the ability to feel more flow and less of the things that rob us of our natural energy.

That is our mission at Project Evo. I want to instill people with the idea that they can be who they are, show up that way, and actually measure it.

Do you mind sharing with people the importance of being proactive and planning your day?

Life is getting faster and faster. You make it a lot easier on yourself when you leverage habits and routines. This is what we preach at Project Evo. Let technology work for you. Set aside specific times where you engage in habits and check them off when you accomplish them. If you want to go to the next level of being you, there are certain habits that you need to practice.

Can you recommend any productivity hacks?

The best hack that I can suggest is to increase your flow. Commonly, productivity is associated with doing more. However, if you increase your flow, you will accomplish your tasks. You may be doing less, but in turn, you will be doing more. Leveraging your mornings is so important.

Most of our users are getting incredible results because they have a morning and an evening routine.

Make sure that you are aware of your patterns. For example, if I drop my flow score on Friday because I go out on Thursday night, I need to change that pattern. My productivity hack consists of making sure that people know my patterns so that I'm held accountable for following through on what I say I will do.

What is your morning ritual? How does engaging in these activities allow you to get into “flow” state?

The moment that I wake up, I jump out of bed and I listen to the song, Hakuna Matata. It makes me happy. After that, I either jump into a cold shower or I get outside and move my body. Sometimes I take SoundCloud music that I love and I put my voice in the background of it. I'll do an incantation walk and speak the things that I want to attract into my life, based on my vision board.

I believe that life is about out-conditioning your conditioning. When I come home, I make a shake, I do Keto stuff and get my nutrition on. Lastly, I jump on my trampoline and sometimes put my legs up against the wall. If I look at my phone before 9 am, my entire day is messed up.

When you know how to effectively plan your day, you master your time.

Having a clear plan for your day is critical to accomplishing the most important things in your life. Interruptions and distractions don't have to mess with your flow. At the end of the day, when it comes to reaching peak performance, it's all about determining what works best for you and your life.

Ready to plan your day more effectively and get into a “flow” state?

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Ready to unlock the power of your Brain Type? CLICK HERE to access Chad's FREE Brain Type Assessment!