Podcast Summary: The Martell Method w/ Dan Martell
Episode 18: "Tiny Habits That Made Me Rich"
Release Date: April 9, 2025
In Episode 18 of The Martell Method, host Dan Martell delves deep into the 18 Tiny Habits That Made Me Rich, offering listeners actionable insights and strategies that contributed to his transformation from a troubled youth to a successful entrepreneur and bestselling author. Through personal anecdotes, practical frameworks, and candid reflections, Martell emphasizes the power of micro habits in achieving long-term financial success and personal growth without succumbing to burnout.
1. Look at Your Money Daily
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Martell underscores the importance of daily financial awareness. By receiving a Daily Cash Report for all his companies, he maintains a pulse on cash flow, ensuring he doesn't miss critical financial movements.
"If you don't know how much cash is being generated in your bank account, then how can you give it the right attention?" – Dan Martell
2. Value Your Time
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Recognizing that time is a finite resource, Martell advises setting clear boundaries. He highlights the significance of saying "no" more often to protect one's future and goals.
"Rich people say no more than they say yes because a yes is a no to their future." – Dan Martell
3. Set Clear Goals
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Drawing inspiration from the book Good to Great, Martell emphasizes the necessity of having a well-defined vision. He introduced the Rule of 300, advocating for complete clarity and unwavering belief in one's goals.
"A goal properly set is half complete." – Dan Martell
4. Review Your Goals Daily
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Martell practices frequent goal reviews by linking them to daily triggers, enhancing focus through the reticular activating system—a mental filter that sharpens awareness toward one's objectives.
"Connecting your goals to a trigger activates your brain to scan for opportunities." – Dan Martell
5. Automate Your Savings
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Promoting a "set it and forget it" approach, Martell ensures his savings are automatically directed into investments, minimizing the temptation to spend and maximizing financial growth.
"I want to set it and forget it." – Dan Martell
6. Avoid Bad Debt
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Martell distinguishes between good and bad debt, advocating for leveraging debt only for ventures that generate returns. He recounts personal experiences to illustrate the pitfalls of high-interest consumer debt.
"Don't make other people rich off of borrowing money from them." – Dan Martell
7. Exhaust the Body, Tame the Mind
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Addressing his battle with ADHD, Martell highlights the role of physical exercise in mental clarity and focus. Regular gym sessions help him manage his mind's demands effectively.
"Every day I go to the gym to work on my mind." – Dan Martell
8. Use Your Feed on Social Media to Feed Your Mind
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Martell transforms his social media consumption into a learning tool, curating his feeds to include educational content and actively engaging with valuable material.
"I use my social media to teach myself things to micro, learn to use it like a social university." – Dan Martell
9. Read Ten Pages a Day
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Advocating for continuous learning, Martell credits his extensive reading habit (over 1,600 books) for providing knowledge and inspiration essential for entrepreneurial success.
"Reading is the number one habit millionaires have." – Dan Martell
10. Wake Up Early
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Beyond the conventional early rise, Martell ties waking up early to spiritual connectivity and creativity, emphasizing the serene hours between 3 AM and 6 AM as prime periods for ideation.
"Between 3 and 6 AM is where the veil is thinnest to the spiritual realm." – Dan Martell
11. Invest in Your Environment
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Martell believes that a conducive work environment boosts productivity. He shares his experience of modifying his workspace to align with his energy and focus needs.
"Investing in your work environment makes your space feel fun and energizing." – Dan Martell
12. Follow One Course Until Successful
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Emphasizing focus, Martell advises dedicating oneself to a single endeavor for an extended period, avoiding dilution of efforts across multiple projects.
"If you want to create wealth, you have to be concentrated." – Dan Martell
13. Protect Your Space
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Martell stresses the importance of shielding oneself from negative influences. This includes curating social circles and digital feeds to foster a positive and opportunity-driven mindset.
"The quality of your inputs will determine the quality of your output." – Dan Martell
14. Stop Asking for Money
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Shifting the focus from seeking funds to seeking advice, Martell finds that guidance often naturally leads to financial opportunities without the direct plea for money.
"Ask for advice, and next thing you know, you'll actually get money." – Dan Martell
15. Live Below Your Means
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Martell highlights wealth as a ratio of income to expenditure. By minimizing unnecessary spending, he maximizes savings and investment potential.
"Rich people buy things that make them money." – Dan Martell
16. Give Back to Your Community
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Adopting an abundance mentality, Martell believes in the reciprocal nature of generosity. By helping others achieve their goals, he creates avenues for his own success.
"If you want to be rich, you got to help other people be rich." – Dan Martell
17. Reflect on Your Achievements
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Maintaining an Achievement List helps Martell stay motivated during challenging times, reminding him of past successes to fuel future endeavors.
"Massive success is built on tiny little wins." – Dan Martell
18. Be Blissfully Dissatisfied
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Inspired by coach Ed Mylett, Martell embraces a state of grateful dissatisfaction, continuously striving for more while appreciating current successes.
"If you're getting up every day, you might as well go build something." – Dan Martell
Conclusion
In this episode, Dan Martell masterfully outlines how incremental, consistent habits can culminate in significant financial and personal achievements. By integrating these 18 Tiny Habits, listeners are equipped with a blueprint to transform their lives, fostering a mindset geared towards growth, resilience, and sustained success. Martell's candid storytelling and actionable advice serve as a compelling guide for anyone aiming to elevate their business and personal endeavors without the typical strains of burnout.
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Resources Mentioned:
- Book: Buy Back Your Time
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