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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
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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 Business Thought-Provoking Coaching Habits Nonfiction Self Love Self Control

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I enjoyed this book immensely. I think the learning from it is simple and could be explained in a single paragraph, but the stories from people who have used the rule are truly inspiring. The author/narrator comes across so passionately right the way through and it feels like she is speaking directly to you, in an almost conversational way. On a personal note, I really like the teaching and I can't wait to start to use this rule in my every day life... in fact I just did in writing this review!!

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I already have recommended this book to friends, even while I was half way through. 'Life-changing' is a fair description in my opinion - provided you put it into practice.

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Outstanding book. I listened to it in one sitting, but I will listen to it again several times until this becomes my habitual way of dealing with procrastination. I noticed several spots in the book where a mistake was made in the reading, so Mel reread it, obviously with the intention of an editor editing out the mistake, however these were not edited out. If she paid someone to edit this, then she needs to get them to put this right. I would be horrified if I was to hand a voice-over file back to a client with these errors in. Mel, if you want someone to edit your future audio books, I would be more than happy to do it. You will find me on your email list.

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Amazing and inspirational

I loved this book. The stories were fantastic and it has really helped me realise that I can do the things in life I want to do, 5,4,3,2,1.... Do it!! Xx

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Reborn

I never understood how to push against my feelings, to get where I want in life and what I really want. Very practical and easy to undertand.
Thank you Mel Robbins

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great book, made me review how I make decisions

very engaging, I would recommend it if you want the push and tools to make decisions.

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Listen to it, implement it and change your life

Brilliant audiobook! I love the way she reads it, so effortlessly and naturally! it's like she is having a chat with you over coffee.

I picked up this book after having watched her TedX years ago. I immediately recognized her name and bought it (5,4,3,2,1... ;) )

When I was halfway through the book I thought that everything had already been said, and that it was just going over the idea to fill in more pages, but to my surprise, she had many great content and advice on the second half, too.

From day one of starting this book I began implementing the rule with small things, mainly around the house; a week later I am now working on bigger projects and habits that I had been postponing for years, thanks to just this audio.

Really recommended.

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Why have I not read this before now?

Loved every minute of this. I’m going to listen to it all over again starting right now. And start putting the 5 second rule into action. It’s already working with getting me up out of bed can’t wait to see what other areas of my life this improves. Thank you Mel xx

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Some books are life changing; this is one of them

I'm so happy Mel (the auther) narrated this herself; she has read it perfectly, and I will be searching for more of her work. This is the first time I have heard of her and I have no idea how I came across this book, but I'm pleased I did. Some books are life changing; this is one of them.

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GET THIS BOOK!!

This book is extremely moving, relatable and inspiring. It’s what I think everyone is actually looking for, the link between knowing what we should do and how we actually do it. This isn’t motivational, it’s practical!

Thank you Mel Robbins!!

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My favourite audio book yet!

Such a simple idea expanded to include a lot of topics but was still informative. Really enjoyed this read!

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