Morning routines are touted as the secret sauce for success, but with so many opinions, "formulas" and books on the topic, it can be overwhelming.

Today, I walk you through the top 12 morning habits of highly successful people. Then, I'm going to demystify the entire process by sharing MY morning routine and the flexibility I provide myself. (Did  my response to my alarms snooze button freak you out?)

Remember, you shouldn't be a slave to your morning routine- it should serve you!

You can pick up Hal Erod's popular book Miracle Morning HERE*
Pick up the complimentary journal HERE*

Top 12 Ingredients to a Fine Tuned Morning Routine:

1. Take a cold shower
2. Read empowering affirmations
3. Seek calm and clarity
4. Meditate
5. Connect with loved ones
6. Avoid checking smartphone for 30-60 min
7. Exercise
8. Set intentions
9. Read a book
10. Journal
11. Work on your "frog" task
12. Review long term goals

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Fix and flips, subdividing land for a $1M profit, investing in the Seattle market and more! 
Leka Devatha is the Madonna of real estate as she's constantly pushing beyond comfort to become the investor of her dreams!

In this episode we cover:

• How to live outside your comfort zone
• The importance of networking with different types of people from a variety of industries
• The importance of vetting referrals
• Learning from the hard knocks
• The risks/rewards of investing in the Seattle market
• The integral role investors play in a community
• Buying super distressed properties
• Navigating the waters of rentals/knowing your market/demographic
• The humanitarian efforts of investors to help care for residents during the pandemic
• Her "crystal ball" for the Seattle market
• Leka's most creative exit strategy (three year play)
• Her recent book release The Only Woman in the Room

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Power up your 2021 schedule! Let's unpack...

• How habits serve you well...think "autopilot" 
• Responding vs reacting to your day/events
• How to have the power to choose your best yes, no or not at this time
• How to actually progress in what's important to YOU
• How to free energy by making fewer decisions 
• How to leverage personal disciplines to accomplish more in all areas of your life
• How to create a schedule that removes ambiguity 
• How to schedule for YOUR energy flow

Here's a link to one of my favorite John C. Maxwell books Thinking for a Change*
and Brendon Burchard's High Performance Habits book* (that's sculpting my life in huge ways) and here's the planner*.



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Joshua Rhodes from Rhodes to Wealth delivers EVERYTHING you need to know about launching your podcast!

In this episode we go in-depth on these topics (and more)

• Why start a podcast
• How to book guests 
• How to prepare for recording your episode
• How to respond following the recording
• How to launch a successful podcast
• How to choose a podcast host (I love Buzzsprout* because it's easy to use)
• What level of commitment do you need to thrive as a podcaster
• What equipment, skills and knowledge you will need

Be certain to check out Rhodes to Wealth Podcast!

Also lay hands on Entrepreneurial You by Dorie Clark here*

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After losing big Chris Prefontaine learned to go big and take others with him! In this episode we'll cover:

• How to come out ahead during a down economy
• How to avoid being a casualty
• Why you need a mentor at every stage of investing
• What Christ learned through two down economies
• How to get THREE pay days on every deal
• How to buy on terms without 'getting it on the chin'
• How to avoid/overcome the pitfalls of terms
• How to maintain success after attending seminars
• Specific 'next steps' for beginners, intermediate and seasoned investors
• Why wholesalers are turning to buying on terms
• The joy of watching students going from A-Z
• Understanding the power of community through coaching programs
• How to negotiate a coaching program when you don't have the money

Be sure to check out Smart Real Estate Coach to schedule a free strategy session!

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What do you do when the interest rate changes and you're set to close? Impressively, Four Oaks Capital made a tough decision when 2019's interest rates made an unexpected shift.

Director Brian Briscoe explains sleepless nights while problem solving. As you listen you'll learn why I'm one of Four Oaks Capital's raving fans! When Four Oaks Capital decided to put their word to their investors over personal gain they leaped ahead of most investment groups.

Four Oaks is comprised of four of the most genuine savvy investors around: Brian Briscoe, Eric Shirley, Todd Butler and Brian Mallin. Their shared values and goals make them a powerful team, a team that weathers the gauntlet of finding, acquiring a solid asset while communicating well with investors.

Be certain to connect with Four Oaks Capital to learn what opportunities might compliment your investment goals on their website Click Here

If you're in the Gaithersburg area check out Brian Briscoe's new meetup group who recently featured Michael Blank! Click Here

These guys are on fire and always dishing up solid content to support passive investors as well as support fledgling general partners. Head over and "like" their Facebook page so you don't miss a beat! Click Here

Click Here to connect directly with Brian Briscoe who is apt at explaining the investment process and how it can help you reach your goals!

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Take a deep dive in soberly evaluating if your schedule, work, relationships, failures and successes are serving you or enslaving you. 

This episode is a "must" as you prepare your 2021 goals!

Practically:

• The power of your calendar
• The power of saying "no"
• How to be present where you're at
• Gaining clarity on your occupation
• Finding courage to overcome fears that hold you back
• How to level up the people in your life
• How to live a purposeful life
• How to use your successes AND failures to springboard success

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Devin Elder of DJE Management Group brings the details you need to fuel your mind and grow your business! He shares his forecast for 2021 and why he chooses to invest in specific asset classes and how his mindset towards losing $100. 

• DJE response during COIVD
• Why reverse engineering is important to meeting the needs of your investors
• How to improve investor relations
• How to grow and expand wisely
• Managing shiny object syndrome
• Effects of money/population growth
• How cheap debt impact investing
• Why DJE ruthlessly cut costs to maintain a strong cash position
• The power of increasing investor relations in uncertain times

Be certain to connect with Devin on his website DJE Management Group

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The writing was on the wall but nobody expected a black swan. Monick Halm, former lawyer turned savvy real estate investor and founder of Real Estate Investor Goddesses, shares her insights on the market and more.

Monick's real estate investment journey began after being laid off from her firm and giving birth to her first child during the Great Recession. If anyone understands what it takes to strategically hustle, it's Monick!

Her heartbeat to help other women succeed is tangible! Regardless of where you are in your investment journey, if you're a woman, be certain to join the Real Estate Investor Goddesses community. Together, these professional women learn and help each other create passive income streams through real estate investing. Don't miss a beat- follow on Instagram too!

Life gets complicated, but Monick prioritizes her relationships and quality time. Carefully, she organizes her time to ensure quality time with family and her daughter. Makes sense as the most influential person in her life is her husband, Peter.

Be certain to connect with Monick's podcast: The Real Estate Investor Goddesses Podcast

One of her favorite books is
The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn

Currently she's reading
Ego is the Enemy: The Fight to Master Our Greatest Opponent by Ryan Holiday

Some go-to songs for mindset include:
“Tubthumping (I Get Knocked Down)” - Chumbawamba
“Rise Up” - Andra Day
“Eye of the Tiger” - Survivor

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Coronavirus and economic recession doesn't need to define your life. Certified High Performance Coach Faisal Ensaun and Julie Holly discuss mindset strategies to help you thrive during times of uncertainty.

Faisal is a well to draw from and helps clients "reframe their perspectives towards understanding and feeling their true potential to reach higher and sustained levels of performance in their personal and professional lives."

He takes clients "step by step, through a process which empowers them to dig deeper and seek their truth by gaining clarity, sustaining a heightened level of energy, mastering productivity, reclaiming their courage and serving their loved ones and the world with a higher level of influence and inspiration."

Truly, he lives up to his mission statement: Helping entrepreneurs live happy, fulfilled and successful lives.

Be certain to visit and follow Faisal across the platforms and at his website to ensure you get a daily dose of encouragement to help you on your journey!

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Drop a comment and let us know what encouraged or challenged you!

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