Posts by Craig Ballantyne

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,…

What if discipline wasn’t about doing more but doing less—and doing it better? In this episode of Early to Rise Radio, I dive into the dark side of discipline, revealing how chasing endless productivity hacks can actually destroy your success. Learn why putting a level 10 effort into level 1 problems is the biggest mistake…

What if discipline could be effortless? In this episode of Early to Rise Radio, I break down the three effortless discipline systems that eliminate bad habits, supercharge productivity, and help you get rich and ripped without relying on willpower. Learn how to escape the “doom loop” of procrastination, distractions, and self-sabotage by using simple yet…

What if everything you thought about discipline was actually holding you back? In this episode of Early to Rise Radio, I dive into the dark side of discipline, revealing how chasing the wrong habits—like extreme workouts or cold plunges—can sabotage your success. Learn why putting a level 10 effort into level 1 problems is a…

Everything you know about discipline is wrong—and it might be the very thing holding you back. In this episode of Early to Rise Radio, I reveal the ultimate test of discipline and why putting a level 10 effort into level 1 problems is the biggest mistake ambitious entrepreneurs make. Discover why cold plunges, reading a…