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The 5 Second Rule

Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage

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The 5 Second Rule

Written by: Mel Robbins
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How to enrich your life and destroy doubt in five seconds.

Throughout your life, you've had parents, coaches, teachers, friends, and mentors who have pushed you to be better than your excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having the confidence and courage to enrich your life and work is simply knowing how to push yourself?

Using the science of habits, riveting stories, and surprising facts from some of the most famous moments in history, art, and business, Mel Robbins will explain the power of a "push moment". Then, she'll give you one simple tool you can use to become your greatest self.

It takes just five seconds to use this tool, and every time you do you'll be in great company. More than eight million people have watched Mel's TEDx Talk, and executives inside of the world's largest brands are using the tool to increase productivity, collaboration, and engagement.

In The 5 Second Rule, you'll discover it takes just five seconds to:

  • Become confident
  • Break the habit of procrastination and self-doubt
  • Beat fear and uncertainty
  • Stop worrying and feel happier
  • Share your ideas with courage

The 5 Second Rule is a simple, one-size-fits-all solution for the one problem we all face - we hold ourselves back.

The secret isn't knowing what to do - it's knowing how to make yourself do it.

©2017 Mel Robbins (P)2017 Mel Robbins
Personal Success Inspiring Habits Business Self Love Self Control
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About the Creator and Performer - Mel Robbins

About the Creator and Performer

Mel Robbins became one of the most trusted experts in the world on confidence and motivation the hard way: by first screwing up her own life.
That’s why she’s in a category all her own. As one of the most widely booked and followed podcast hosts and authors in the world, she’s sought after by the world’s leading brands and medical professionals for her research-backed tools and motivation. At the same time, Mel has amassed millions of followers online, with her advice going viral online almost daily.
A New York Times bestselling author and self-publishing phenom, Mel’s work includes The High 5 Habit, The 5 Second Rule, and the #1 ranking The Mel Robbins Podcast.
Her female-led media company produces provocative, life-changing content, with millions of books sold, billions of video views, six #1 audiobooks, and one of the most viewed TEDx Talks in the world.
Her work has been translated into 41 languages and has changed the lives of millions of people worldwide. And despite all this, Mel is one of the most down-to-earth and caring people you’ll ever meet—because it was out of necessity that she discovered the tools and research that transformed her life and got her to where she is today.
Mel lives in New England with her husband of 26 years and their three kids, but she is and will always be a Midwesterner at heart.

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The author really does a great job at narrating her book. It's the kind of performance you wished every audio book was like. She's not just reading word for word but really she's telling a story.

The content itself is mostly good, but she's repeating the same thing several times, in almost the same words. At some point I felt like she was talking to a child. There's nothing hard to understand here. I usually listen to my audio books twice back to back because I know I missed some details. Listening once for this book will be enough.

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I am inspired

What a beautiful person to share a simple concept that can change the way we think in five seconds.
I loved all the emails Mel read, they were truly inspiring.
I am so excited to take on the five second rule to change in me what don't like and enhance in me what do like.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is questioning their life or anyone needing a boost (and we all do).
By the way, I have never written a review and I read at least one book a week. What did I do, I 54321 go and wrote the review.
Enjoy the book, read Iit or listen and then read or listen till it is burned in your mind. Yo will not regret it,

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Simply brilliant

Mel Robbins is amazing. She speaks so clearly, like she’s sitting there having a chat with you. This 5 second rule is so simple, but so incredibly powerful. Life changing book from an amazing person.

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Awsome book for beginners

I love this book. It has transformed my habits. Mel Robbins nailed it. Highly recommended. #Audible 1

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Powerful

This book is greatly enhanced with Mel Robbins' narration of the audiobook. The book is inspiring and backed by extensive research on the material. I have been implementing the 5 Second Rule since I started Oct 24th (1 month prior to completing the book, as I took notes and really took time to absorb everything) and it has been changing me. I am becoming a better person with baby steps, using the Rule to push me along in life to get to doing the things I don't want to, but have to. It's helping me to be mindful of myself, my moods, my general state of being, and to push out of my comfort zone to communicate better with my loved ones. The 5 Second Rule is a book that everyone should read, regardless of where you are in your Journey. Read this book. Learn from it. Become the best version of yourself. This book will be one that I will listen to over and over. That is certain.

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Good lessons but the book could have been shorter

Really enjoyed some of the methods Mel spoke about in the book and I’m certainly trying to make them a habit. In all honesty the book could have been 4 chapters... Too many unneeded testimonials and self congratulating back rubs. #TLDR

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Amazingly awesome

I love this book and it’s direction. It was easy to follow, gave great examples of what and when to use this rule. I am using this rule in my daily life and it’s helping me get through the hard things I face.
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Inspiring, motivating, the best kick in the pants ever!

Mel,
I can't thank you enough for your inspiration. Truly, the best kick in the pants I've had in a long time! Keep it up 😊#Audible1
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Powerful

Loved listening to her and her message! It was like she was talking specifically to me! It fits into every aspect of your life. A must read for anyone of any gender, age or calling. Love it! #Audible1

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Glad I did

I found a lot of useful content here. What's more, I found actual tools and actions I can take now instead of just thinking about concepts and.trying to figure how they apply to my life.

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