The speaker learned the five-minute rule during a direct sales career training, where he was advised to allow himself to be negative for five minutes when facing disappointment. This rule helped him acknowledge that negative emotions are self-created by resisting reality. Despite being told he would never walk again after a severe accident, he immediately accepted the situation using the rule, leading to a remarkable recovery. By accepting unchangeable circumstances and focusing on a positive outcome, he was able to defy expectations and take his first steps towards recovery, emphasizing the importance of accepting situations to find happiness amidst adversity.

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