The Miracle Morning

Lesson 1- Live your dream

Everybody has dreams, but not everybody is capable of making their dreams come true. As children, we often felt immune to all those factors which prevented us from dreaming. However, as we grow up, we realize that not all dreams are meant to come true. Hal Elrod assaults this particular notion vehemently. Instead, he presents us with a dose of buoyant optimism. 

The first step is a change in attitude. One has to start by believing in their potential to break away from a life of mediocrity.  It requires developing self-worth and realizing one's potential. Next, related to the previous one, is not settling for anything less than the best. Mediocre thoughts breed mediocrity. One ought to strive to achieve the levels of success which they absolutely want and not just got. Until one achieves it, they have to struggle and keep their head in it. However, the primary factor determining the levels of success of one's life is the morning routine. The logic is that an unproductive and mediocre morning will lead to an unproductive and mediocre day, which will manifest itself in a mediocre life.

Hal Elrod establishes an unwavering relationship between a positive attitude and a good life. One's attitude and approach will shape their life accordingly. What one sees will become what is and transform into what will be. Adopting a positive morning routine is analogous to planting a seed that will germinate into a successful life. Only by having an excellent start to the morning can one truly be capable of having a good life.

Hal uses his practical life experience to help the readers to understand how they can reach their maximum potential. Following a car accident at the age of 20, Hal was clinically dead for six minutes. He spent several days in a coma as well. When he woke up, the doctors told him that he had suffered brain damage and will suffer from physical disabilities. Despite facing such terrible news, he never lost his willpower. Instead of sulking over this, he created the life of his dreams and fulfilled his potential. 

Making a turnaround enabled him to achieve a life of success. However, with the 2008 Global recession, he found himself in enormous debt. For him, the debt was worse than death. He struggled to keep his feet but eventually found a way, which was essentially linked to an excellent start to the morning. 

Lesson 2- What causes mediocrity?

People are victims of mediocrity. They accept whatever conditions they are in and lack the desire to break free from chains that prevent individuals from