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title: The Miracle Morning
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# The Miracle Morning

Post by [Sallie Draper](https://welstech.wels.org/author/sallie-draper)   
 January 3, 2017

The start of a new year and hanging of a pristine new calendar, often stirs in us a desire to review our plans, goals, and personal productivity. Hal Elrod’s book, [*The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM)*](https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Morning-Not-So-Obvious-Guaranteed-Transform/dp/0979019710), details one approach to invigorating and accelerating the goals you’ve adopted. The approach is simple … discipline yourself to wake up one hour earlier and use the time for focused concentration on important areas of your life. While Elrod’s motivation may be different than some, this short read can serve as a springboard to adopting a healthy early-morning habit.

### Application/audience

This book and the concept of starting your day with Bible study, prayer, exercise, journaling, reading and planning are something everyone can consider. As Christians, we are called to work while it is day at the tasks the Lord has prepared for us. Many WELSTech-ers have calls in the public ministry while many others are dedicated volunteers and leaders in their congregations and schools. Why not consider adding an early morning routine to your day to find out if it helps you as you carry out your public and personal ministry.

### Related resources

- [TheMiracleMorning.com](http://TheMiracleMorning.com)
- [TMMbook.com](http://TMMbook.com) – Download free resources including a 30-day challenge and sample journal

There’s no shortage of self-help/personal productivity books on the market. Elrod himself advocates for reading other authors during your designated 10 minute reading time and adapting your “Miracle Morning” regime based on things you uncover during your reading. Here are just a few possibilities to get you started.

- [Simply Tuesday: Small-Moment Living in a Fast-Moving World](https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Tuesday-Small-Moment-Living-Fast-Moving/dp/0800722450) by Emily P. Freeman
- [StrengthFinder 2.0](https://www.amazon.com/StrengthsFinder-2-0-Tom-Rath/dp/159562015X/) by Tom Rath
- [Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity](https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0143126563/) by David Allen
- [Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time](https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/1576754227) by Brian Tracy

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