The Daily Motivation CRUSH Indecision in 5 SECONDS | Mel Robbins EP 470
Dec 21, 2023
Bestselling author and speaker Mel Robbins shares her 5-second rule to overcome hesitation and fear by counting down and taking action. She explains how emotionally-driven decisions hold us back, and emphasizes the power of small daily wins to build confidence. By seizing power in moments of decision, we can transform our lives through tiny steps outside our comfort zone.
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Feelings Drive Most Decisions
- 95% of our decisions are driven by feelings in the moment, not by logic or goals.
- That emotional decision-making explains why we default to comfort instead of long-term gain.
Act First To Build Confidence
- Do push yourself into action even when you don't feel ready because action builds confidence.
- Use small consistent steps to develop the skill of courage and a bias toward moving.
The Rocket Ship Wake-Up
- Mel Robbins describes a night when a commercial inspired her to try a rocket-launch style start the next morning.
- She counted 5-4-3-2-1 and stood up, surprised that the simple act changed her behavior.