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The 5 Second Rule

by Mel Robbins · 2014

2 episodes · 1 guest · last mentioned 4 Dec 2023

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  • Guest's book 4 Dec 2023

    Named in the description of the episode with Mel Robbins

    Listed in the episode description

  • Guest's book 29 Nov 2021

    Mel Robbins in the episode with Mel Robbins

    At about 00:37:51 (audio)

About the book

A self-help book that introduces a simple metacognition technique—counting backward from five to one—to interrupt self-doubt and prompt immediate action. It explains how this method can override the brain's hesitation habits to improve productivity, confidence, and everyday decision-making.

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