Before The Sun
by Michael Humphrey
025: The Power of Failure - Lessons from Walt Disney, Harrison Ford…
About this podcast
“Before the Sun” is your daily dose of morning motivation—designed to inspire you to wake up, take action, and conquer the day before the world even opens its eyes. Join Mike Humphrey every morning at 4 AM as we break the silence of the early hours, attack our goals, and start each day with unstoppable energy. Whether it’s personal growth, productivity hacks, or mindset shifts, this podcast is your secret weapon to winning the day before the sun even rises. Get up, get moving, and make today your victory.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 25 episodes
- 025: The Power of Failure - Lessons from Walt Disney, Harrison Ford, and Simone Biles · 7 minIn this transformative episode of Before The Sun, we uncover the hidden power of failure and how it can pave the way to greatness. Through the inspiring journeys of Walt Disney…
- 024: Own Your Identity - Embrace Who You Are and Thrive · 8 minIn this empowering episode of Before The Sun, we dive into the transformative power of owning your identity. Using inspiring stories of resilience, like Lady Gaga's persona…
- 023: Embrace the Discipline—Lessons from Jocko Willink’s Warrior Mindset · 7 minIn this episode, we dive deep into the unwavering mindset of Jocko Willink, former Navy SEAL commander, author, and advocate for "extreme ownership." Discover how Jocko’s…
- 022: Challenge Yourself in Silence - The Power of Solitude and Reflection · 9 minIn today’s episode, we dive into the often-overlooked strength found in solitude and self-reflection. In a world filled with constant noise and distraction, taking time alone to…
- 021: Disrupt the Comfort Zone: A Plan for Radical Growth · 5 minIn Episode 21 of Before The Sun, we’re diving into the hard truth: growth doesn’t happen where you’re comfortable. Today’s episode, "Disrupting the Comfort Zone," is all about…
- 020: Hustle vs. Flow - Finding the Balance for Sustainable Success · 6 minIn this episode, we’re diving into the dual power of hustle and flow—two forces that, when balanced, can push you to new heights. Hustle is all about grit, determination, and…
- 019: Rise of the Warrior – Cultivating the Underdog Mindset · 7 minIn Episode 19, we’re diving deep into the power of the underdog mindset. Whether you’re facing doubt, setbacks, or the weight of expectations, there’s a warrior within you…
- 018: One Goal, One Day – Achieve More with Focused Discipline · 5 minIn today’s episode of Before The Sun, Michael Humphrey delivers a powerful message on the impact of setting just one high-impact goal each day. Dive into the science of…
- 017: Your Inner Critic vs. Your Inner Coach: Who’s Winning? · 7 minIn Episode 17, we’re getting real about the two voices inside each of us—the inner critic and the inner coach. The critic is the one holding you back, doubting your every move…
- 016: The Power of Consistency - Building Strength, One Rep at a Time · 7 minIn Episode 16, "The Power of Consistency: Building Strength, One Rep at a Time," we're diving deep into what separates those who make lasting gains from those who burn out…
- 015: Mastering Willpower and Self-Control for Success · 7 minUnlock the science and secrets behind building unbreakable willpower and self-control in this powerful episode of Before The Sun. Learn proven strategies to boost your mental…
- 014: The Power of Resilience · 9 minIn this episode, we dive deep into resilience—the key to turning setbacks into success. Life is going to throw obstacles in your way, but those who rise are the ones who learn to…
- 013: Unleash Relentless Discipline – The Power of Self-Belief · 10 minIn Episode 13 of Before The Sun, we dive deep into the transformative power of relentless discipline and unbreakable self-belief. It’s you versus the world, but more importantly…
- 012: The 1% Rule - How Small Daily Improvements Transform Your Life · 8 minIn Episode 12 of "Before The Sun," we’re exploring the powerful concept of the 1% Rule—the strategy of making small, consistent improvements each day that lead to massive…
- 011: Embrace the Chaos: How Michael Jordan, Elon Musk, and Others Turned Struggles into Success · 7 minIn this powerful episode of Before The Sun, we explore how chaos and setbacks are not barriers, but opportunities for growth. Discover how legends like Michael Jordan, J.K…
- 010: The 5 AM Advantage – Why Waking Up Early Wins the Day · 8 minIn Episode 10 of Before The Sun, we dive into the powerful advantages of waking up at 5 AM. You’ve heard the saying "the early bird catches the worm," but today we break down why…
- 009: Gratitude In the Grind · 6 minIn this episode, we dive deep into the power of gratitude, especially in the toughest moments of your grind. It's easy to get caught up in the struggle, but if you can find…
- 008: Overcoming the Fear of Failure: Take the Leap and Win · 9 minIn today’s episode of Before The Sun, we’re tackling one of the biggest barriers to success—fear of failure. Too many people let fear hold them back from taking action and…
- 007: Silence the Noise and Do the Work · 6 minStruggling with distractions? Whether it's your phone, social media, or that constant internal chatter, distractions are everywhere. In this episode of Before The Sun, we tackle…
- 006: Embrace the Struggle: Pain Fuels Progress · 4 minIn Episode 6, we’re flipping the script on how you see struggle. Most people run from it, but if you want to achieve greatness, you need to lean in. The grind isn’t supposed to…







