If I bumped into you today and asked, how are you doing?

And you responded by saying, busy, you would fall right in line with just about everyone.

Because being busy is the new normal, or it's been the new normal for a long time.

And it shouldn't be.

There is a better state of being.

This is the 5 a.m. Miracle, episode number 563.

Productive, not busy.

How to slow down and clarify what matters to calmly get things done.

Good morning and welcome to the 5 a.m. Miracle.

I am Jeff Sanders and this is the podcast dedicated to dominating your day before breakfast.

My goal is to help you bounce out of bed with enthusiasm, create powerful lifelong habits,

and tackle your grandest goals with extraordinary energy.

I am a keynote speaker and corporate trainer,

specializing and delivering high energy,

interactive and action-oriented presentations and workshops,

focused on productivity, wellness, and personal and professional growth.

If you want to learn more, head over to jeffsanders.com slash speaking.

Now, in the episode this week, I'll break down why being busy is never what we truly

want it to be. How to simplify your life to directly tackle the stress and overwhelm

you likely feel in most days, and how to shift into a state of calm productivity. Let's get to it.

We all know how to be busy, but do we know how to be productive? I was on a sales call recently for a speaking engagement,

and the client was describing a big event they were hosting

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