Why the World Is Changing Faster Than You Think & How to Stop Feeling Left Behind | Mel Robbins (Fan Fav)

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Jun 21, 2025

In this engaging conversation, Mel Robbins, a motivational speaker and author of 'The High 5 Habit', passionately shares her insights on personal growth. She discusses the transformative power of self-encouragement through simple gestures like high-fiving yourself. Mel emphasizes reframing jealousy as a motivational tool, urging listeners to take responsibility for their lives. She also explores the significance of 'aha moments' and the impact of positivity on perception, reminding everyone that success often lies in overcoming fear and embracing change.

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ANECDOTE

Uber Driver's Dream Struggle

Mel Robbins shares a story about a Dallas Uber driver with a dream to become an Oscar-winning actor.
She encourages him to act on his dream despite doubts and fears, highlighting how people often cheer for others but not for themselves.

ADVICE

High-Fiving Your Reflection Habit

Start your day by high-fiving yourself in the mirror to set a positive intention and boost your confidence.
This simple habit leverages neurobics and rewires your brain to override negative self-talk and empower you.

INSIGHT

Power of a Genuine High Five

A simple high five outperforms traditional praise in motivating effort during challenges.
It fulfills fundamental human needs of feeling seen, heard, and acknowledged, creating trust and partnership.

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Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on September 28, 2021. The truth about life, success, and failure is everything depends on you. The problem is that you, and nearly every other person around, defaults to being at the mercy of the people, the environments, and unfortunate situations that mark the course of life.

Mel Robbins is the personification of motivation on steroids packed with a high potency of raw truth. You could say she’s joining Tom to discuss her newest book, The High 5 Habit, but it’s more fitting to say she’s back to give you the kick in the ass you’ve been waiting for. Mel is not only talking about why high fiving yourself is powerful, she’s reminding you that you have a responsibility to heal yourself and do the work. While you’re chasing your dreams, understand that what the world sees as failure may just be a massive success in the timeline of your life, as has been the case for Mel Robbins.

Order Mel’s new book, The High 5 Habit: https://www.amazon.com/High-Habit-Take-Control-Simple-ebook/dp/B096JQSWQ6

SHOW NOTES:

0:00 Introduction Mel Robbins

1:42 | A-Ha Moments In Life

7:20 | Why High 5 Yourself

19:54 | Feel Worth Celebrating

25:15 | R.A.S. Looking for Hearts

34:59 | Powerful of Jealousy

37:44 | Life Is Your Responsibility

47:38 | Interrupting Destructive Worry

51:37 | Mel’s Vermont Painting

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