Morning Miracle: The Power of Owning Your Morning

When it comes to personal finance, one of the most popular pieces of advice is to “pay yourself first.” This means taking a portion of your income and setting it aside for investments before anything else. The idea is rooted in the power of compound interest—the most powerful financial tool available. Without money set aside to invest, you miss out on this powerful wealth-building opportunity. Similarly, if you don’t allocate your time wisely, it can be consumed by less important tasks.

Time is just like money. The most effective way to improve yourself is to invest your time wisely, especially in the morning. Promising yourself that you’ll find time later in the day often doesn’t work; other things always come up. Just as the last dollars of your paycheck often get spent, so does your time. By noon, it's often too late to tackle the most important tasks.

Using the first part of your day in intentional ways can significantly increase your personal value. “Miracle Mornings” are like paying yourself first in terms of wisdom, productivity, and clarity. When you make the most of your mornings, you’re skimming the cream off the top of the day and investing it in yourself for significant returns. Among all investments—real estate, annuities, stocks, and startups—the best investment is always in yourself. And the perfect tool for this investment appears every day at sunrise.

Mornings have a unique quality. They hold potential in ways you might not yet realize. While simply waking up early won’t make you wealthy, mornings can be the difference between struggling financially and achieving financial success. Becoming a morning person is a skill you can learn. You can wake up feeling excited and energetic, ready to tackle the day as an early bird.

Taking control of your mornings means taking control of your entire day. You set the agenda and prioritize what matters most to you. You act rather than react. Imagine a day where you determine the course of events, where your priorities are clear, and the path ahead is exciting. This is what the Miracle Morning offers—not just financial potential, but also peace and a sense of control over your life.

Mornings are magical. They’re where you cultivate the mindset needed to achieve wealth and turn your dreams, passions, and talents into reality. Mornings are where it all begins.

Book Recommendation:

The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) by Hal Elrod

The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life. by Robin Sharma

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

My Morning Routine: How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired by Benjamin Spall and Michael Xander

Miracle Morning Millionaires: What the Wealthy Do Before 8AM That Will Make You Rich by Hal Elrod and David Osborn

Own Your Morning: Reset Your A.M. Routine to Unlock Your Potential and Make Every Day Great by Liz Baker Plosser

With all my heart,

Salima