Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Implementing a new habit rarely feels life-changing at first. Going for a morning walk and getting a few minutes of sunlight, or visualizing checking something off a to-do list, might sound like activities that barely move the needle.
Yet over time, those small actions often become the difference between feeling stuck and becoming the person you're capable of being. And after reading the first chapter of Jon Gordon’s newest book, The Power of Positive Habits, I felt the benefits from that one simple action in the first 5 minutes.
Jon is the bestselling author of 33 books, including The Energy Bus, which has sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide. But before becoming one of the most respected voices in leadership and personal development, Jon struggled with negativity to the point that his wife told him their marriage wouldn't survive unless he changed. That wake-up call led him on a journey that transformed his mindset, career, and life.
In our conversation, Jon shares the habits that reduce friction and make it easier to follow through, why becoming your own greatest encourager can change everything, and how letting go of the past can unlock the mental blocks that prevent you from becoming the best version of yourself.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
00:00 Introduction
01:28 Why Jon Wrote The Power Of Positive Habits
03:40 The Morning Habit That Changed Everything
07:34 The Habit Before The Habit
11:12 Using Visualization To Follow Through
17:18 Become Your Own Greatest Encourager
21:43 Learn From Everyone: The Habit & Mindset
25:20 Forgive Fast And Start Growing
26:57 Don't Let Old Battles Block New Victories
30:58 Don't Let Good Get In The Way Of Great
37:06 The Beginning of Success for the Savannah Bananas
41:57 How Reading Jon’s Book Will Payoff On The First Day
43:19 How You Can Learn More with Jon Gordon
#personaldevelopment #selfimprovement #mindset
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Implementing a new habit rarely feels life-changing at first. Going for a morning walk and getting a few minutes of sunlight, or visualizing checking something off a to-do list, might sound like activities that barely move the needle.
Yet over time, those small actions often become the difference between feeling stuck and becoming the person you're capable of being. And after reading the first chapter of Jon Gordon’s newest book, The Power of Positive Habits, I felt the benefits from that one simple action in the first 5 minutes.
Jon is the bestselling author of 33 books, including The Energy Bus, which has sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide. But before becoming one of the most respected voices in leadership and personal development, Jon struggled with negativity to the point that his wife told him their marriage wouldn't survive unless he changed. That wake-up call led him on a journey that transformed his mindset, career, and life.
In our conversation, Jon shares the habits that reduce friction and make it easier to follow through, why becoming your own greatest encourager can change everything, and how letting go of the past can unlock the mental blocks that prevent you from becoming the best version of yourself.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
00:00 Introduction
01:28 Why Jon Wrote The Power Of Positive Habits
03:40 The Morning Habit That Changed Everything
07:34 The Habit Before The Habit
11:12 Using Visualization To Follow Through
17:18 Become Your Own Greatest Encourager
21:43 Learn From Everyone: The Habit & Mindset
25:20 Forgive Fast And Start Growing
26:57 Don't Let Old Battles Block New Victories
30:58 Don't Let Good Get In The Way Of Great
37:06 The Beginning of Success for the Savannah Bananas
41:57 How Reading Jon’s Book Will Payoff On The First Day
43:19 How You Can Learn More with Jon Gordon
#personaldevelopment #selfimprovement #mindset
To get access to all links and resources mentioned, visit: miraclemorning.com/641
For access to Hal's Miracle Morning books, please visit: miraclemorning.com/books
To upgrade your morning routine, try downloading the Miracle Morning App by visiting: https://miraclemorning.app/
Subscribe to our channel and receive the latest YouTube interviews!
youtube.com/c/HalElrod
Achieve Your Goals Podcast on:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/achieve-your-goals-hal-elrod/id820889267
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/001LpiG9kIeNLmlr4iuRvC?si=3911f6be1561490d
Connect with Hal Elrod!
Facebook: facebook.com/yopalhal
Twitter: twitter.com/halelrod
Instagram: instagram.com/hal_elrod/?hl=en
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hal-elrod-aa054324a
TikTok: tiktok.com/@halelrod
