1 The 5 AM Miracle with Jeff Sanders #211: Traveling Like a Pro with Comedian Rik Roberts July 10, 2017 Introduction [Play Double Stoker ] Announcement 2017 Podcast Awards! Create an account at PodcastAwards.com Vote 1 time in each category by July 31st Done! The 5 AM Miracle People s Choice Health Is it possible to be a highly-productive road warrior? My guest this week travels constantly and shares how he manages to get it all done. [Fade Out Music] This is The 5 AM Miracle - Episode #211: Traveling
2 Like a Pro with Comedian Rik Roberts [Intro Song] Good morning and welcome to the 211th episode of The 5 AM Miracle. I am Jeff Sanders and this is THE podcast dedicated to dominating your day before breakfast. Every Monday morning my goal is to help you bounce out of bed with enthusiasm, create powerful lifelong habits, and tackle your grandest goals with extraordinary energy. Here on The 5 AM Miracle Podcast we discuss early mornings, and we dive deep into topics like healthy habits, personal development, and rockin productivity! This week I chat with Rik Roberts about his travel schedule, and we dive into his expertise in comedy and creativity. In the Tip of the Week segment I share how to tackle big creative projects in very short time spans. But first, the Audiobook for The 5 AM Miracle is now live on Audible, Amazon, and itunes! This has been a work-in-progress for many months, and I m so excited to be able to share it with you
3 now! This audiobook is full of specific how-to advice and action steps to help you wake up early, dominate your day, and achieve your life s grandest goals. Just visit 5amBook.com to get your copy today. Once again, that s 5amBook.com. Now, let s begin with this week s feature segment! [Fade Music Up and Out] My guest today is a Nashville-based comedian and keynote speaker focusing on providing 100% clean comedy. He hosts The School of Laughs Podcast and teaches comedy writing workshops across the country. I saw Rik perform earlier this year in Orlando and he is hysterical! I am very honored to speak with Rik Roberts here on The 5 AM Miracle Podcast. Welcome to the show Rik! [Play Interview]
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7 [Fade Out Music] This week s Tip is a simple strategy to get the breakthrough you need on your next big creative project. 2-day Speech Prep 12-Hour Breakthrough on Day 1 Big creative projects take time Block off the time you need Great for... Writing Designing Planning Complex work Annoying repetitive work [Opening Night Music] Action Steps: #1 Create a Mobile Productivity Plan. The more time you spend on the road, the more important it becomes to figure out how to get work done when you re not in the office.
8 Spend some time this week crafting your custom plan to stay productive no matter where you end up. #2 Subscribe to Rik s podcast, The School of Laughs. Twice a month Rik shares great advice on comedy, creativity, and the lifestyles of traveling entertainers. You can also learn from Rik directly in his School of Laughs Course at SchoolOfLaughs.com. #3 Schedule 1-2 Full Workdays for Big Creative Projects. Some work just takes time. If you have a big creative project on your plate, it s time to schedule a big chunk of time to tackle it. Get out your calendar and carve out the time you need to do your best work. [Fade In Music] As always, if you would like to see the complete list of the links I mentioned in this episode, please visit the show notes page at JeffSanders.com/211, as in Episode 211.
9 Finally, on the podcast next week I will be going back to the basics and discussing one of my core productivity and health strategies: standing desks! Well, that's it for this episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast. Until next time remember, you have the power to change your life, and the fun begins bright and early. [Fade Music Up and Out]