The 5 Minute Secret to Changing Your Life ｜Alex Ikonn, The 5 Minute Journal
What if the secret to happiness, clarity, and success took just 5 minutes a day?
In this episode, we sit down with Alex Ikonn — co-founder of the viral sensation The Five Minute Journal, used by the likes Emma Watson, Tim Ferriss, and millions of others. From being fired at a bank to building a 7-figure business and redefining personal fulfillment, Alex shares the mindset hacks, journaling techniques, and life lessons that transformed his journey.
🎙️ In this episode:
Why The Five Minute Journal works (science + psychology behind it)
How to build morning habits that shift your brain toward gratitude and growth
From burnout to breakthrough: Alex's honest story of success and emptiness
The real power of physical journaling in an AI world
What happens when CEOs, creatives, and everyday people start writing things down
🔍 Topics Covered:
Self-growth & Gratitude Journaling
Mindset Shifts for Success
How to Be Happier (Backed by Neuroscience)
Mental Health & Daily Habits
From Idea to Impact: Building a Movement
Celebrity Endorsements and Brand Building
Finding Fulfilment in Work and Life
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Dan Murray-Serter and Chris Donnelly are two serial entrepreneurs who've built, sold, scaled & failed companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. In Secret Leaders we get inside the greatest minds and greatest moments in business, because we believe the best way to learn about business is to hear from the people who make it happen.
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