In this episode of the 5-Hour Formula, we’re diving into the truth about prioritization—why most people get it wrong, and how the most successful people in the world approach it differently. Spoiler: they don’t start with to-do lists. They start with better questions, better boundaries, and better systems. If you want to work fewer hours while gett…

Episode Summary In this episode, I share the single most powerful strategy that changed everything for me during my Five Hour Workday experiment: habit design. I explain how I went from running on willpower to designing my day with intention using a simple formula that helped me stick to the habits that mattered most. I talk through: How I learned …

Episode Summary: When I look back on my best workdays, they usually have one thing in common: solid routines. And the same goes for my worst days—when I feel scattered or drained, it’s almost always because I skipped my key habits. In this episode, I share the three core routines that have helped me thrive while working five-hour days since 2016. T…

In this episode of The 5-Hour Formula, host Alex Gafford welcomes Mike Miller, founder of the Vision Creators Club, host of The Boardroom Sessions podcast, and leader of OCTP networking group. Together, they dive into the power of creating a clear vision for your life, setting intentions, and taking daily action to bring your biggest dreams to real…

In this episode, I share how I discovered that a 5-hour workday can be just as productive as an 8-hour one—without sacrificing income. I break down the four key shifts in thinking that transformed my relationship with time, helping me unlock an extra three hours per day. 🔹 How we restructured work to maintain productivity in fewer hours 🔹 The surpr…

In this episode, I sit down with Dave Rhoads, Founder and CEO of Blue Street Capital, to discuss how he implemented a five-hour workday and saw an increase in revenue and productivity. Dave hired me 12 years ago, and I was part of the initial five-hour workday experiment in 2016. Today, you’ll hear his perspective on how it transformed his company,…

What if you woke up every morning with a crystal-clear picture of where you're headed—not just in your career, but in your relationships, health, and the impact you want to leave on the world? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the power of a Vision Statement—a personal roadmap that simplifies decisions, boosts motivation, and ensures your daily…

Host Alex Gafford introduces The 5-Hour Formula, a podcast designed to challenge the way you think about work, productivity, and time. In This Episode: What inspired Alex to start the podcast and his own 5-hour workday journey since 2016. How working fewer hours with more focus can transform both work and life. What to expect in upcoming episodes: …