The 5 Second Rule: Review

Can You Change Your Life In An Instant? Yes, Absolutely.

We are the product of the choices we make.?We cannot control what happens to us but we can control how we respond.?And that is at the core of Mel Robbins’ new book: The 5 Second Rule.

Like many of you, I’m fascinated and inspired by real-life stories of those who have accomplished incredible things, while overcoming tremendous adversity.?Everyone’s story is unique, yet there are important, common threads.?In each case, there is a defining moment, where the individual chooses and acts upon something that alters the direction of their life.??While it may have taken many years to reach this point, there is an inflection point where ultimately the decision is made in an instant.

Drawing upon personal experiences of overcoming her own crippling condition of anxiety, and supported by cognitive and neurological research, Mel Robbins hands us a gift, a tool of conscious conviction, which we all possess inside us: The 5 Second Rule.?

The 5 Second Rule is a process and mindset that we can tap into as many times as necessary, to disrupt what’s often holding us back, and allows us to refocus on what’s truly important.?Quite simply, it’s a personal tool of accountability and productivity.

We live in a world that is increasingly complicated and full of relentless distractions.?These distractions, many of which are trivial, will suck the life out of us if we allow them to.?Mel’s approach with readers is candid, intelligent and compassionate.?She provides guidance, inspiration and the steps to interrupt what’s pulling us away and centers us back to the important task at hand.?Throughout the book, Mel shares real life stories of regular people who have accomplished amazing things and overcome great obstacles by using The 5 Second Rule.

As an added benefit, those who purchase her book receive access to 31 free webinar sessions.??I found this refreshingly generous and it underscores that Mel’s in this for the right reasons.

I’m a lover of quotes.?One of my favorites is “simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”?Life can be simple.?It’s often humans that complicate life by the unhealthy stories we often feed ourselves.??It’s time to change the story.???

I have two guiding principles I’m focused on 2017.?The first is Gandhi’s “BE the change you wish to see in the world.”??Thank you Mel Robbins for your role helping to be a change agent for others.

The second is “focus and do”.??And it all starts with 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1.?

About the Author

Peter Russell is Founder & CEO of Kindling - a video based, online mentorship platform that empowers young adults to thrive personally and professionally. For more details, go to www.gokindling.com