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The Most Important Skill
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What is holding you back more than anything else?

In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I discuss the most important skill in the 21st century. All of us, myself included, need to master this skill if we ever want to achieve our biggest goals.

The Most Important Skill in the 21st Century

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I recently attended a webinar with Darren Hardy, publisher of SUCCESS Magazine, and he unveiled what he believed to be the most necessary skill for success in this century.

I was hesitant to believe Darren at first because what he suggested seemed so obvious. But once I fully understood the vast implications of not mastering this skill, I knew how spot on he was.

Behind the Scenes

My running injury from last summer has yet to fully heal, so I’m taking my athletic endeavors in a new direction and I need some advice on purchasing a new bicycle. If you have any suggestions or recommendations on what I should buy, email me. I would greatly appreciate it!

Tip of the Week

This week’s tip is a great life lesson from the famous Samuel Clemens.

I have been through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened.” – Mark Twain

Featured Content

In this week’s episode, I discuss the most important skill that all of us need to master.

  1. What is the most important skill?
  2. How can I make consistent improvement towards mastery every day?
  3. What are the real life implications of getting better at this skill?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

  1. SUCCESS Magazine [published by Darren Hardy]
  2. Insane Productivity [program by Darren Hardy]
  3. Essentialism [book by Greg McKeown]
  4. Nozbe [my favorite productivity system]
  5. Steven Pressfield [author]

Announcements

  1. For my next podcast episode I will be discussing the top 10 energy boosters for the chronically fatigued. If you just never seem to have enough energy, tune in for practical tips to jack up your energy right away!

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