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Behind the Brand with Bryan Elliott

STOP Procrastinating in Business! | Mel Robbins | Podcast series / Marketing

Apr 9, 2019
Mel Robbins, a motivational speaker and author, joins Bryan Elliott Behind the Brand to discuss the power of the five second rule to overcome self-doubt and take action. They also explore the concept of self-monitoring and emotional intelligence in personal development.
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  • The five-second rule interrupts self-doubt and empowers individuals to take action despite fear or discomfort.
  • Self-monitoring and emotional intelligence are essential for personal growth, focusing on what matters, and making choices aligned with values and goals.

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Overcoming Financial Turmoil and Despair

The podcast episode shares the personal story of Mel Robbins, a best-selling author, who faced financial turmoil in 2008. Despite appearing successful externally, Robbins and her husband were on the verge of bankruptcy with liens on their house and their restaurant business failing. Robbins emphasizes the feeling of despair and the struggle of hitting rock bottom. However, she highlights the power of a single five-second decision that changed her life. This decision led her to invent the five-second rule, which interrupts self-doubt and empowers individuals to take action despite fear or discomfort.

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