Posts by Craig Ballantyne

Think discipline is all about cold plunges, waking up at 5 a.m., and resisting chocolate cake? Think again. In this high-impact episode, Craig Ballantyne reveals the real secret to scaling your income, slashing your work hours, and dominating your day without burnout—his 5 non-negotiables for peak performance. You’ll discover why systems—not willpower—create freedom, and how…

Is your obsession with discipline silently destroying what matters most? In this provocative episode, Craig Ballantyne unpacks the hidden dangers of overachievement—and why cold plunges, 5 a.m. routines, and dopamine-chasing might be sabotaging your success. You’ll learn the real difference between productive discipline and toxic avoidance, and how to identify your true “level 10 problem.”…

What happens when a driven 8-figure entrepreneur becomes a new dad? In this brutally honest and refreshingly unconventional episode, Craig Ballantyne shares the unfiltered truth about balancing business, baby bottles, and buying back time. From sleep strategies and teething nightmares to empathy muscles and marriage-saving systems, this is the advice no Instagram parenting reel will…

What if the very discipline you rely on to succeed is actually sabotaging your life? In this eye-opening episode, bestselling author Craig Ballantyne exposes the hidden dangers of extreme productivity and the illusion of “doing it all.” You’ll hear real-life stories of entrepreneurs who chased discipline at the cost of their health, family, and deepest…

What if everything you’ve been told about discipline is actually holding you back? In this eye-opening episode of Early to Rise Radio, Craig Ballantyne and co-author Daniel Woodrum unpack the hidden downside of white-knuckled willpower—and reveal the game-changing power of personal standards. You’ll discover how one subtle shift can help you work fewer hours, boost…

If you could rewind time, what would you do differently to reach success faster? In this raw and revealing episode of Early to Rise Radio, I share the 12 game-changing lessons I wish I’d learned earlier—from eliminating distractions like alcohol and pro sports to mastering sales, public speaking, and radical responsibility. You’ll discover how emotional…

What if your life operated like a high-performance machine—guided by a personal operating system built for success? In this episode, I reveal the 12 rules that have shaped my life, scaled my business, and helped me stay disciplined through chaos, pressure, and parenthood. From mastering mornings and eliminating distractions to avoiding petty drama and designing…

What if your biggest weakness could become your greatest productivity superpower? In this episode, discover how high-performing entrepreneurs with ADHD unlock laser focus, simplify their days, and skyrocket their income. We dive into counterintuitive strategies that challenge traditional productivity advice—and actually work. Learn why doing less can earn you more, and how structure creates freedom…

If you could go back in time, what discipline habits would you teach your younger self? In this powerful episode of Early to Rise Radio, I share the mindset shifts, strategies, and systems I wish I had at the start of my journey—from overcoming binge drinking to building level 10 discipline in business, health, and…

What truly separates self-made millionaires from the middle class? In this episode of Early to Rise Radio, I break down the 11 mindset and behavior shifts that helped me—and countless coaching clients—go from overwhelmed and overworked to wealthy and free. From planning tomorrow today, leveraging the power of saying no, and eliminating the five words…

What if the key to scaling your business and reclaiming your life wasn’t doing more—but doing less of the right things? In this episode of Early to Rise Radio, I reveal the CLEAR Method I used to go from 60-hour workweeks and burnout to scaling a 7-figure business while spending more time with my family.…

What if the secret to success wasn’t about working harder—but working smarter? In this episode, we dive deep into the power of strategic laziness, uncovering how the world’s most successful entrepreneurs achieve more by doing less. Discover unconventional productivity hacks, time-leveraging techniques, and mindset shifts that allow you to scale your income without sacrificing your…