BigDeal #103 Mel Robbins: The Trick To Unlocking A Happier Life
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Nov 12, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, Mel Robbins, a best-selling author and motivational speaker, shares her inspiring journey from being $800,000 in debt to creating a thriving self-improvement empire. She dives into the pivotal moment of honesty with her husband that spurred her transformation and emphasizes the importance of owning your challenges. Discover her 'hot 15' morning routine to kickstart your day, as well as the significance of savoring small victories. Mel also reframes jealousy as a signal to pursue your true passions, demonstrating that failure can lead to remarkable growth.
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Restaurant Expansion That Bankrupted Them
- Mel and her husband expanded a successful restaurant into failing locations and used savings, 401(k)s and credit to fund it.
- The second site failed quickly, five Nor'easters and the 2008 recession left them $800,000 in debt.
Experiment Before You Leap
- Experiment while employed: test roles part-time to see if you enjoy them before quitting.
- Build a reliability threshold (e.g., 10 paying clients for months) before you leave a steady job.
Brutal Honesty Sparks Action
- Personal honesty snapped Mel out of paralysis and forced accountability in her marriage and finances.
- She switched from blaming to action, taking multiple jobs to solve the crisis.
