This week’s guest on Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu is author, speaker and entrepreneur Hal Elrod. After literally dying in a car crash, Hal woke up in a hospital bed and was told by his doctors that he would never walk again. Thanks to intense visualization and affirmations and perhaps some grace, Hal took his first step 3 weeks later. In this episode he talks about the miracle morning, the key personality traits of successful people and how to overcome any trials and tribulations you face in life. Check out Hal’s book, Miracle Morning here: https://amzn.to/2EyazVg This episode of Impact Theory is brought to you by our sponsors: Shapr: Visit Shapr.co to start networking today! ButcherBox. Use the discount code: "TOM" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON Skillshare: Start learning on Skillshare today with 2 free months at skillshare.com/impacttheory Blinkist. Visit www.blinkist.com/IMPACT to try out the premium service completely free for 7 days! SHOW NOTES: How Hal Elrod gains control of his emotions with the 5-minute rule [2:46] How he went from being told he would never walk again after a fatal car crash to taking his first step just 3 weeks later [4:09] How he lost half his income in 2008 and what he did to turn his business and life around [5:29] Hal’s secret to emotional invincibility [9:08] How he deals with the potential for embarrassment and disappointment by doing it anyway [13:58] Why he never says “why me” in the traditional sense [17:31] How he overcomes fear and why he’s made peace with death [18:48] How he dealt with his cancer diagnosis in the face of leaving his children and wife behind [21:19] How he uses affirmations to overcome fear and negative thoughts [22:46] Hal’s anti-cancer affirmations and practices are what saved him when he had 1 week to live [24:08] What he did to his mindset while he was going through chemotherapy, and how he deals with negative emotions [27:43] The emotions that will most serve you when you’re going through the most difficult, painful and scary times of your life [30:00] How he talked about cancer with his kids [30:58] The miracle equation book he’s been working on, how you create miracles [32:08] The key foundational trait that’s given Hal Elrod the ability to accomplish everything he’s done [34:28] The shocking story of how his baby sister passed away [36:11] The conscious choice to take adversity and turn it into an advantage or find an advantage [37:30] The most fundamental key to success as according to Jim Rohn [39:00] We all want to fulfill our potential [39:37] The impact Hal Elrod wants to have in the world [40:37] PEOPLE MENTIONED David Goggins https://bit.ly/2rYWYk1 [35:48] Jim Rohn [37:50] BOOKS MENTIONED Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod https://amzn.to/2EyazVg John Maxwell Failing Forward https://amzn.to/2EMucdJ [15:23]