From Coma to Marathon: The 6 Morning Habits That Created a Miracle

Hello, friend. Let’s talk about a man who faced the impossible and won. At a young age, Hal Elrod was already a top salesman at his company, excelling in every aspect of his life. He was happy, successful, and on top of the world. Then, one day, everything changed. On his way home from giving a speech, he was in a catastrophic car accident that put him in a coma.

After six long days, he woke up to devastating news. The doctors told him he had severe brain damage and would never be able to walk again. He was shocked and heartbroken. While the medical experts saw no hope for recovery, Hal decided to prove them wrong.

He remembered a powerful piece of advice from his mentor: no matter what negative things happen, you cannot worry about them for more than five minutes. Within those five minutes, you can cry, grieve, and feel the pain, but after that, you must accept your reality and approach life with a positive mindset.

This is exactly what Hal did. He stopped grieving and accepted his new situation. He told himself, "The doctors said I can't walk. Fine. Then I'll be the happiest man in the world in a wheelchair. Or… I'll start walking and prove them wrong."

By shifting his focus to positivity, his stress vanished. He began to feel happy again. And then, something shocking happened. By approaching his life with relentless positivity, he started walking again in just three weeks.

His life returned to normal. He was earning good money, he got married, and he was living a happy life. But another disaster struck. During the 2007-2008 economic crash, his business was destroyed overnight. This, he said, was the darkest phase of his life. He was sinking deeper into poverty. It was at this rock bottom that his wife suggested he meet a friend who was thriving despite the recession.

Hal met the friend, explained his situation, and asked for business tips. The friend's response was unexpected: "You don't need business tips. You just need to do two things: 1. Exercise every morning. 2. Read a self-improvement book."

At first, Hal was annoyed. But after thinking it over, he decided to give it a try. He immediately noticed positive changes. Starting his day with intention gave him the momentum to accomplish more throughout the day. This simple routine inspired him to create a powerful set of six habits that transformed his life from the ground up.

Before starting these habits, he was $50,000 in debt, on the verge of selling his home, and incredibly unhealthy. After starting them, his income doubled in just two months, he saved his house, became fit enough to run a marathon, and became a truly happy person. He called his discovery The Miracle Morning.

Let’s explore the six habits that can help you achieve your own miracles.

The SAVERS: Your 6-Step Morning Ritual for Success

Hal created the acronym SAVERS to make these six life-changing habits easy to remember and practice every single day.

1. S for Silence (Meditation)
Most of us wake up and are immediately flooded with the stress of the world. We grab our phones, get overwhelmed with information, and start worrying. Successful people do the opposite. They start their day in silence, through meditation or prayer. This calms the mind and allows your brain to function at its peak performance. Hal initially thought meditation was just a spiritual practice, but when he realized that the world's most successful people use it to achieve incredible focus, he began to take it seriously. Top CEOs meditate to unlock their brain's highest potential.

2. A for Affirmations
An affirmation is a positive statement that you repeat to yourself. When you consistently repeat a belief, you program it into your subconscious mind, which then works to make that belief a reality. For example, if you repeatedly tell yourself, "I am a confident person," your brain will begin to believe it, and you will start acting with more confidence. You can achieve anything if you first convince your mind that it's possible.

Image Prompt: A person looking into a mirror. Their reflection is a stronger, more confident version of themselves. A speech bubble from the reflection says, "You are capable of achieving anything." The image is empowering and motivational. Alt Text: A person seeing their confident and successful potential in the mirror through affirmations.

3. V for Visualization
This is similar to affirmations. While affirmations use words to program your mind, visualization uses mental images. If you want to achieve a goal, you must first see it clearly in your mind. Imagine it in vivid detail. If your dream is to own a Rolls-Royce, visualize the car, imagine yourself driving it, and picture yourself at the dealership purchasing it. This mental rehearsal prepares your brain to turn that vision into reality.

4. E for Exercise
Exercising in the morning is one of the best things you can do for your body and mind. It increases the oxygen flow to your brain and releases endorphins, which help you think more clearly and feel better. Your energy levels for the entire day will be significantly higher. You don't need to go to the gym; even one minute of skipping or doing Surya Namaskar can boost your energy levels by ten times.

5. R for Reading
This isn't about reading the news or a storybook. It's about reading something that will improve you. The knowledge you gain from books can be applied directly to your life, improving your intelligence and skills. The more you learn, the more you grow. We recommend books that give you actionable knowledge to help you improve.

6. S for Scribing (Writing)
Writing is not just for passing time; it's a tool for creation. Write down your goals, your dreams, and your desires. There is a kind of magic that happens when you put your goals on paper—the chances of achieving them become incredibly high. Richard Branson, the billionaire chairman of Virgin Group, says, "I always have a book with me to write down my goals and dreams. This habit is what made me a billionaire."

Make it a habit to write down your thoughts and ideas in a physical notebook. Don't be lazy and just use your phone. This simple act can be the key to unlocking your greatest achievements.

These ideas are from the book "The Miracle Morning" by Hal Elrod. This book has helped millions of people transform their lives before 8 AM. If you’re ready to discover your full potential, you can find the book here: The Miracle Morning