Five Second Rule
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Mel Robbins' method for overcoming procrastination and self-doubt in key moments.
- Identify the moment - when you're procrastinating or have self-doubt about taking action
- Count backwards - five, four, three, two, one
- Physically move - take action before your brain can stop you
- Body overrides brain - prevents overthinking and analysis paralysis
- Works universally - can apply to approaching people, making decisions, taking risks
43:46 - 44:28
Full video: 48:40SP
Shaan Puri
Host of MFM
Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.