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[@jackneel] (NEW!) Ashton Hall’s First Official Podcast

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@jackneel - "(NEW!) Ashton Hall’s First Official Podcast"

Link: https://youtu.be/N0yHHop1GM8

Short Summary​

Most Important Takeaway: Prioritize starting each day with faith and intentionality by dedicating time to prayer, scripture reading, and self-care, regardless of how early you wake up. This sets a positive and confident tone for the day and allows one to more effectively help and inspire others.

Executive Summary: Ashton Hall, the viral creator behind extreme morning routines, emphasizes the importance of starting the day intentionally and with faith. While his routine is designed for personal discipline, he ultimately advises prioritizing a connection with the Lord and taking pride in self-care to build confidence and ensure success is achieved without compromising one's values.

Key Quotes​

Okay, here are 5 quotes extracted from the provided transcript that represent valuable insights, data points, surprising statements, or strong opinions:

  1. "They should think I'm on some type of performance enhancement drug cuz my workout routine is not normal. It's not like theirs. So, we're not going to be built the same." - This quote highlights the extreme nature of Ashton's approach and acknowledges why people might perceive his results as unnatural, while also asserting that his dedication and routine are simply different.

  2. "The first frame reels them in. So yeah, we intentionally go viral. We intentionally get people to watch the content. I think that's everybody's goal, right? And then through that content, I push my message. I push my lesson." - This quote provides insight into his content strategy, emphasizing the importance of the initial hook and his intentional efforts to drive viewership, which he then uses to disseminate his message.

  3. "My morning routine started because I used to go to sleep every night at like 2:00 a.m. 3:00 a.m. And for me, I realized that I would go to sleep so late because I was afraid to put the pencil down. I was afraid to stop working." - This quote reveals the origin of his morning routine, born from a place of overwork and a fear of slowing down, connecting it to a deeper personal struggle.

  4. "Um my biggest thing with my team, you know, we're huge into faith, right? We pray before a lot of the videos that we make or just days in general. Um, but one thing that we hold tight to is getting far, being successful. You know what I'm saying? Achieving and reaching your goals without compromise. Cuz if you compromise, it doesn't matter." - This details the importance of his faith and the faith of those he is doing business with. It is surprising because of the depth to which his faith is applied.

  5. "Like I was telling you, the first frame is very very important on Instagram. He said something about that. The first three or 4 seconds. I already knew that about Instagram, but for YouTube, he said it's the first like four or five seconds." - This quote demonstrates how key advice from content creation expert Mr. Beast reinforced his own strategies. It highlights the importance of the first moments to reel viewers in on both Instagram and YouTube.

Detailed Summary​

Here is a detailed summary of the YouTube video transcript, presented in bullet points:

Key Topics:

  • Ashton Hall's Background and Rise to Viral Fame
  • Morning Routine Philosophy and Criticism
  • Content Creation Strategy and Going Viral
  • Business Ventures and Personal Development
  • Faith, Values, and Mission

Ashton Hall's Background and Rise to Viral Fame

  • Ashton Hall is described as the "most viral creator in the world."
  • He was a former pro athlete (NFL aspirations) who lost everything due to missed opportunities, leading to depression and weight gain.
  • He built a recognizable personal brand in personal development, generating billions of views through his morning routine and millions through his coaching business.

Morning Routine Philosophy and Criticism

  • Ashton's morning routine (starting at 3:53 AM) has received both attention and criticism.
  • The routine includes extreme elements like cold showers, tape on the mouth, and unusual beauty hacks.
  • His purpose is to be intentional with his day and callous his mind.
  • He believes waking up early provides him with time for prayer, reading, and preparation before the chaos of the business day begins.
  • He acknowledges that morning routines aren't for everyone and that his is just what works for him.
  • He starts the day with water and electrolytes to rehydrate after sleeping

Content Creation Strategy and Going Viral

  • Ashton is intentional about making videos go viral.
  • He incorporates "rage bait" elements (intentionally controversial or unusual actions) to generate comments.
  • He stresses the importance of the first second or frame of the content to grab attention.
  • Thumbnails on youtube, or "first frame" on instagram must be interesting enough to grab attention in a short space of time
  • He researches successful creators (like Mr. Beast) and studies their strategies.
  • He uses his content to deliver a message of pushing through discomfort and achieving goals.
  • He emphasizes the importance of pivoting content when something stops working.
  • ASMR videos of his day created questions for the brand to capitalize on

Mr. Beast Collaboration

  • Ashton collaborated with Mr. Beast, which was his first official collaboration.
  • He was impressed by Mr. Beast's dedication, his team, and the level of investment in his brand.
  • The experience influenced Ashton to expand his team and invest more in content quality.

Business Ventures and Personal Development

  • Hall's business initially focused on fitness coaching and has evolved into lifestyle and business coaching.
  • He is starting a supplement company called Bio Renewal in partnership with others, beginning with electrolytes.
  • His business partner Luke identified Hall's desire and capacity to deliver content that inspired action.
  • Hall has been approached and offered millions by gambling and crypto companies
  • He has turned down millions of dollars in offers that didn't align with his values.

Faith, Values, and Mission

  • Faith is a central component of Ashton's life and business.
  • His mission is to master various aspects of life, share his story, and bring people to his faith.
  • The love of money is the root of evil, but in general money isn't
  • Freedom to him is never having to cook and being able to buy the best products such as water
  • He values hard work, grinding, and moving with speed.
  • He is OCD in the sense that he wants to do everything right.
  • He sees his mother as an inspiration for her hard work and dedication to family.
  • He has not had a girlfriend in 12 years because he is only interested in marriage and wants to find the right person.
  • Ashton Hall's favorite quote: "Create an offer that's so good that people will feel dumb if they said no to it"
  • One thing to keep in any morning routine: "Start with the Lord"
  • Best investment: self-development and becoming more confident
  • 60 minutes of good decisions daily will get you in shape