Hal Elrod
Born 1979 · Age 46
Author, speaker, and creator of The Miracle Morning; survivor of a near-fatal car accident and cancer; international keynote speaker and podcaster.
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Life & Career Timeline
Sister dies in front of him (childhood trauma)
At age 8 Hal witnessed his sister die — an event he cites as formative in his life and perspective.
Became a radio DJ with weekly show
At 15 Hal landed a weekly radio DJ show — an early media/communication experience he calls a dream come true.
Hired by Cutco Cutlery (direct marketing)
At 19 Hal joined a direct-marketing sales company (Cutco Cutlery) and began a career in sales; he became one of the company's top salespeople.
First step after accident
Approximately three weeks after the accident Hal took his first step as part of recovery from injuries and brain damage.
Near-fatal car accident — found dead at the scene
Driving home after giving a speech, Hal's Mustang was hit head-on by a drunk driver at >70 mph. He broke 11 bones, suffered brain injury, stopped breathing and his heart stopped for six minutes; he was found dead at the scene.
Woke from coma six days after accident
Hal awoke from a six-day coma and was told he might never walk again. He took his first step about three weeks after being found dead.
Began rebuilding career after recovery
After recovery from his accident Hal returned to professional life; sources reference subsequent success in sales, coaching, and business leadership in the 2000s.
U.S. economic crash; income and housing loss (Hal's account)
Hal reports the US economic crash (2007/2008) caused him to lose over half of his income, rack up significant debt (he cites $52,000 in credit-card debt in one account), and lose his home to foreclosure.
Business failure and heavy personal debt
At about age 29 Hal's business failed; Angelo University profile reports he found himself drowning in roughly $500,000 of debt.
Created the 'Miracle Morning' routine (SAVERS)
In response to financial and personal crisis, Hal developed a daily ritual of six practices (Silence, Affirmations, Visualization, Exercise, Reading, Scribing) — the origin of 'The Miracle Morning.'
Doubled income within two months after starting routine
Hal reports that after implementing the Miracle Morning ritual he doubled his income within about two months, prompting him to write and teach the method.
Began training for a 52-mile ultra-marathon
As part of his life turnaround Hal began training for a 52-mile ultra-marathon — a personal and symbolic goal tied to his transformation.
Decided to write The Miracle Morning book
After early success teaching the ritual to clients and seeing rapid improvement, Hal began writing a book to share the Miracle Morning system more broadly.
Original publication of The Miracle Morning (approx.)
The Miracle Morning book was published (original publication year inferred from references to a 10-year anniversary edition released around 2024). Exact original publication year varies across sources; 2014 is an inferred estimate.
Major international sales milestone — Brazil plaque
Hal reports a book signing in Brazil where he received a plaque indicating over 500,000 copies sold in Brazil; the Miracle Morning reached #1 in Brazil and Korea and top rankings in other markets.
Appearance on Rich Dad Radio (Robert Kiyosaki connection)
After Robert Kiyosaki reportedly read The Miracle Morning multiple times and embraced it, Hal was invited to appear on Rich Dad Radio — raising visibility.
Diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
At 37 Hal was diagnosed with an aggressive form of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and told he had a 20–30% chance of surviving; he chose an optimistic, proactive approach to treatment.
Underwent intensive chemotherapy regimen (650 hours over 7 months)
Hal reports undergoing roughly 650 hours of chemotherapy across about seven months and concurrently implementing extensive holistic supports and supplements.
Father of two — family becomes priority and motivator
At diagnosis Hal had a 7-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son (ages reported at the time); he publicly credits his family as central to his purpose and healing commitment.
Announced Miracle Morning movie/documentary project
Hal's Miracle Morning movie/documentary (featuring figures like Robert Kiyosaki, Mel Robbins, Brendon Burchard and others) was promoted as a project showcasing transformations; release timing cited as a recent project on his site.
Beat cancer (survival after treatment)
Following treatment and holistic regimen Hal recovered and survived his cancer diagnosis; he cites this as a major life pivot and continues to promote health and resilience.
Miracle Morning app released (approx.)
Hal references an official Miracle Morning app with guided practices, journaling, and features; exact release date not provided — estimated in the late 2010s.
Growth of Miracle Morning community and corporate adoption
Companies (e.g., RubinBrown) integrated the Miracle Morning into culture and hiring; Hal reports corporate adoption and ongoing monthly company challenges.
The Miracle Morning movement adapts during the COVID-19 pandemic
Hal described doubling down on the Miracle Morning community during the pandemic, adding new advanced content and emphasizing what people can control.
Reported book sales milestone (2+ million / 2.5+ million copies)
Multiple sources cite The Miracle Morning having sold over 2 million to 2.5 million copies worldwide and having thousands of five-star Amazon reviews; numbers vary by source and date.
Miracle Morning community size reported (Facebook group ~350k members)
Hal reported that the Miracle Morning Facebook community included roughly 350,000 people from over 100 countries who practice and support the ritual daily.
Ongoing public engagements, media and podcast appearances
Hal continues media appearances (podcasts, interviews, keynote events) discussing The Miracle Morning, the 10-year anniversary edition, and lessons from his accident and cancer survival.
Speaker bureau listing and fee range reported
Keppler Speakers lists Hal with a speaking fee range of $30,001–$50,000 and markets him for corporate, motivational and wellness engagements.
Released updated 10-year anniversary edition of The Miracle Morning
An updated 10-year anniversary edition of The Miracle Morning was released with ~70 pages of new content including advanced practices and customization guidance.
Continues as international keynote speaker and podcast host
Hal is active as an international keynote speaker (speaker fee ranges cited by bureaus) and host of the 'Achieve Your Goals' podcast; he speaks to corporate and public audiences worldwide.
Author of a multi-book catalogue (reported 12 books)
Profiles list Hal as the author of 12 books, including The Miracle Morning and The Miracle Equation; the count is reported in speaker/biographical summaries.
Miracle Morning movement recognized internationally (rankings and translations)
The Miracle Morning has ranked highly in multiple countries and been translated into dozens of languages — multiple source counts include 19, 37, and 42 languages (numbers vary by source/time).
Documentary/film features major influencers
The Miracle Morning documentary features interviews with Robert Kiyosaki, Mel Robbins, Brendon Burchard, Lewis Howes, Laila Ali, Joe Polish and ordinary people transformed by the practice.
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