The Millionaire Real Estate Agent | The MREA Podcast

23. Change Your Life in 5 Seconds With Mel Robbins

Mar 25, 2024

Author Mel Robbins discusses the power of the '5 second rule' to make impactful changes in life. She explains how counting down from 5 can help short circuit negative self-talk and lead to taking immediate action for positive outcomes. The podcast delves into the importance of changing self-talk to foster a positive mindset and the significance of taking action to achieve success.

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Mel Robbins

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The 5 second rule by Mel Robbins provides a practical method to combat hesitation and self-doubt by taking immediate action after counting down from 5.

Negative self-talk originates in childhood experiences, shaping adult beliefs; Mel advocates for self-compassion and positive self-reinforcement to improve mental well-being.

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The Power of the Five Second Rule

The five second rule presented by Mel Robbins offers a simple yet effective way to overcome hesitation, fear, and self-doubt by counting down 5-4-3-2-1 and taking immediate action. This technique can be applied in various situations like approaching potential clients in real estate or overcoming social media hesitations. By redirecting the brain's focus through counting backward, individuals can seize opportunities and avoid overthinking, leading to increased motivation and confidence in decision-making.

Introduction

2min

Mastering the Five-Second Rule

7min

Understanding and Overcoming Negative Self-Talk

20min

Emotional Musical Moment and Lasting Memory

2min

The Power of Action and Grit in Achieving Success

4min

5, 4, 3, 2, 1. A rocket blasts off, a musician starts their song, a classroom focuses. Those five seconds, counted backward one by one, can make magic. That’s the message of Mel Robbins in her newest book, “The 5 Second Rule.”

Mel joins us today to explain what the “5 second rule” is and the research behind it. Little children learn negative self-talk just like they learn the language around them: English, French, etc. They are natural sponges. Plus, because of the way their brain works at that age, they attribute everything in the world around them to their own actions– even the bad things. That’s why a lot of us as adults have a negative voice in our head. We’re constantly checking ourselves, talking ourselves out of standing out in any way or changing our lives.

How do we short circuit this voice in our brain? By taking action. Specifically, counting down from 5 and then– boom, taking that action. No delay. No overanalyzing. Click send, pick up the phone… whatever it is, just do it. Rather than assuming thoughts will lead to action, do actions and see how your thoughts, and your life, follows.

It’s a huge treat to have Mel Robbins on the show. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Resources:

Read Mel Robbins’ newest book: The 5 Second Rule
Listen to the Mel Robbins Podcast
Watch Mel’s Daughter Kendall sing at Carnegie Hall
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