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The 5 Second Rule

The 5 Second Rule

- Mel Robbins

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Courage is the ability to do things that feel difficult, scary, or uncertain. It isn't reserved for just a chosen few. Courage is a birthright. It's inside all of us. And it's waiting for you to discover it. One moment of courage can change your day. One day can change your life. And one life can change the world. That's the true power of courage; it reveals you. The greatest version of you. Discover your courage, and you will be capable of accomplishing and experiencing anything you dream about. Yes, even changing the world.

Basically, the Rule is as follows –

5 4 3 2 1, Go!

If you're excited, nervous or tired with whatever it is, tell this in your mind and you're all set to go.

Taking the first step is what matters than the result itself. Don't let your fears stop you from taking the main step, simply go ahead with the rule.

Also, count the numbers backwards! Why, you may ask. Because counting from high to low helps you make the move, else you can go on and on with your counting abilities.

Counting backwards distracts you from worries and focuses your attention on what you need to do, and prompts you to act and interrupts the habits of hesitating, overthinking and holding yourself back.

The #5SecondRule is only ever working on one thing – YOU. You have greatness inside of you. Even at your lowest point, greatness is there. The Rule will give you both clarity to hear that greatness and the courage to act on it.

"The most obvious, important realities are often the ones that are the hardest to see and talk about." – Wallace

You are one decision away from a completely different life.

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When you set a goal, your brain opens up a task list. Whenever you are near things that can help you achieve those goals, your brain fired up your instincts to signal to get that goal completed.

The 5 Second Rule: The moment you have an instinct to act on a goal, you must 5-4-3-2-1 and physically move or your brain will stop you.

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The prefrontal cortex is the part of your brain that you use when you focus, change or take deliberate actions. This is activated when you begin a new habit – helping you change your behavior.

Pushing yourself to take simple actions creates chain reaction in your confidence and your productivity. By pushing yourself to take the simple steps of moving your life forward, you create momentum and experience a sense of freedom and power that's hard to accurately describe.

The more you believe that you are in control of your life, your actions and your future, the happier and more successful you'll be. There's one thing that is guaranteed to increase your feelings over your life: a bias toward action.

Forget motivation; it's a myth. It's complete garbage.

If you want to improve your life, you'' need to get off your rear end and kick your own butt. It is the power of a push.

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Before starting an action, you hesitate. That hesitation triggers a mental system that is designed to stop you. And it happens in less than five seconds. As you use this Rule, you'll experience a shift inside yourself that is much deeper, a transformation that impacts confidence and inner strength.