Posts by Craig Ballantyne

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…

What’s the real difference between billionaires and everyone else? In this episode of Early to Rise Radio, I break down the Billionaire Discipline Secrets that allow the ultra-successful to move faster, make better decisions, and create unstoppable momentum. Discover why thinking small is costing you more than you realize, how to delegate like a billionaire,…

Can you be a high-performing entrepreneur and a present, disciplined parent? In this episode of Early to Rise Radio, I reveal the systems and strategies I use to balance business success with raising three kids under three—without burnout or chaos. Discover how buying back your time, setting unbreakable routines, and creating a disciplined household can…

Is alcohol secretly holding you back from the success you deserve? In this episode of Early to Rise Radio, I reveal the truth about drinking and how to quit effortlessly using my three discipline systems: elimination, preparation, and connection. You’ll learn why willpower alone won’t work, how to remove the hidden triggers keeping you stuck,…