The Daily Motivation

CRUSH Indecision in 5 SECONDS | Mel Robbins EP 470

Dec 21, 2023

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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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Taking action precedes motivation and overanalyzing emotionally-driven decisions stifles growth.

Using the five-second rule helps interrupt hesitation, trigger the prefrontal cortex, and build confidence and bias towards action.

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Introduction

4min

Overcoming Indecision: The Power of the Five Second Rule

2min

Promoting Podcast, Newsletter, and Black-Owned Brands with Walmart

2min

Bestselling author and speaker Mel Robbins debunks the myth that you need confidence and courage to make changes, advising instead that action precedes motivation. She details how we make emotionally-driven decisions, stifling growth by overanalyzing. Robbins shares how she created her "5-second rule" to push past hesitation and fear by counting down then acting. This habit trains the mind to override doubts, building confidence through small daily wins. Robbins explains hesitation signals danger to our brains, but counting down triggers focus and conscious choice to lean into growth. She emphasizes seizing power in moments of decision to stop negative patterns, transforming life through tiny steps outside your comfort zone.

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