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The 5 Second Rule

Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage

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The 5 Second Rule

By: Mel Robbins
Narrated by: Mel Robbins
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About this listen

How to enrich your life and destroy doubt in five seconds.

Throughout your life, you've had parents, coaches, teachers, friends, and mentors who have pushed you to be better than your excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having the confidence and courage to enrich your life and work is simply knowing how to push yourself?

Using the science of habits, riveting stories, and surprising facts from some of the most famous moments in history, art, and business, Mel Robbins will explain the power of a "push moment". Then, she'll give you one simple tool you can use to become your greatest self.

It takes just five seconds to use this tool, and every time you do you'll be in great company. More than eight million people have watched Mel's TEDx Talk, and executives inside of the world's largest brands are using the tool to increase productivity, collaboration, and engagement.

In The 5 Second Rule, you'll discover it takes just five seconds to:

  • Become confident
  • Break the habit of procrastination and self-doubt
  • Beat fear and uncertainty
  • Stop worrying and feel happier
  • Share your ideas with courage

The 5 Second Rule is a simple, one-size-fits-all solution for the one problem we all face - we hold ourselves back.

The secret isn't knowing what to do - it's knowing how to make yourself do it.

©2017 Mel Robbins (P)2017 Mel Robbins Personal Development Personal Success Inspiring Leadership Business Thought-Provoking Feel Better Management Meditation Coaching Health Habits Sports Money Nonfiction Self Love Self Control

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I've been a fan of Mel Robbins since I discovered her TED talk "how to stop screwing yourself over" she speaks plainly, straight from the heart and doesn't BS.

Looking forward to this book since I 1st heard that she was writing it and it doesn't disappoint.
I've been familiar with the 5 second rule for quite sometime now but since I started listening to the book I've applied it with more consistency and have easily had the most productive yet stress free week I've had in a loooong time.

I think everyone need to read and apply the 5 second rule

Truly a must have book

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Shame on some of the reviewers! They almost put me off purchasing this book because they said it was a long drawn out explanation of a simple rule. I can't stress how wrong they are! I honestly think they just decided to write a review without actually reading or listening.

After listening to this book this is hands down one of the best audio books I have ever listened too. Mel has done an amazing job. I also love how she makes a few reading mistakes in the book, but has kept them there anyway. It adds more authenticity to the book in my opinion. Her voice is nice and soothing also. I normally get a bit bored with the narrator after a while, but not with Mel. This book was smashed in no time.

Yes Mel explains the 5 second rule in great detail, but she also gives invaluable advice based on other peoples experiences and her own. She talks about everything from productivity, to anxiety problems and dealing with stress. A must have for anyone trying to push themselves that little bit harder in life.

Thank you Mel. Very inspiring.

Gavin

It's more than just the 5 second rule

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I have just listened to this for the fourth time. Mel's content is not only well researched and relevant but her natural, easy going, funny style is engaging. It is definitely one of those books that you keep going back to and each time you do, it feels like it's the first time. It is easy to connect with both the material and with Mel Robbins. One of my favourite books and inspirational speakers. Love it!!!

Absolutely brilliant!!

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When simplicity meets efficiency. Mel is one of the best narrator you could have asked for. I've listened to this book twice already in the last month. It nourish my will power.

What a great book!

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This is HOW you do it. We don't need more books about WHAT to do because we already know that. Mel Robbins got the answer. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Go.

Amazing!

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