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The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage by Mel Robbins
forte_forte's review against another edition
Too much rambling and repetition for my liking....could've been 50 pages long for the same effect 🤷🏻
nancykorb's review against another edition
3.0
The 5-4-3-2-1 rule was mentioned throughout. What I didn't like about it was that there was so many emails throughout the book just mentioning how this rule helped them. I started reading this book as I love her podcasts and she goes into her concept on them but she doesn't mention it at all in the book.
sammiehilton's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
3.5
I like the idea of the 5 second rule and what was being suggested and I have already incorporated it into my life. It just felt a bit like a long sales pitch after a while. Though I understand why that would be helpful for some people. I'm more of a tell me your idea, what's the science behind it, and how can I implement it kinda girl.
jessica_anywhere's review against another edition
3.0
Overall I enjoyed the message in the book and have found the 5 Second Rule helpful to implement into my life. Halfway through the book I started to find it rather repetitive with Robbins using anecdotal evidence to show how other people had implemented the rule into their lives. The last chapter was strictly screenshots of people sharing their experience with her with a little snippet from her of why she included their experience. I feel like the book could have been shorter while still getting the same point across.
briarraindancer's review against another edition
2.0
The concept is great--this is a fantastic tool to have in your toolbox. It's the kind of triggering action that can allow you to do really great things if you let it work for you.
But the book was honestly awful. It read like a really long testimonial/sales page, not an actual book, even of the self-help variety. Mel is much better on film. Watch the original TEDx Talk, watch some of her mini videos, or if you must read this, get it from the library.
But the book was honestly awful. It read like a really long testimonial/sales page, not an actual book, even of the self-help variety. Mel is much better on film. Watch the original TEDx Talk, watch some of her mini videos, or if you must read this, get it from the library.
anca_antoci's review against another edition
3.0
“The 5 Second Rule” by Mel Robbins is a book that presents a simple yet effective way of achieving one’s goals. Through her own experience and the stories of others who have applied the rule, Robbins explains how you can use the 5 second countdown to overcome procrastination and take action towards fulfilling your dreams.
This book isn't about being super motivated, it's about being honest with yourself and knowing the only thing stopping you from succeeding is you. Don't hesitate, take action right away. Don't use excuses or talk yourself out of it. The rule is straightforward: when you have a good idea to better yourself, do a “5...4...3...2...1...” countdown and get to it.
Robbins also explains that doing things that scare us can actually make us more confident. By pushing ourselves to take action, even when we’re nervous or afraid, we realize that we can rely on ourselves to get anything done. This builds self-confidence and makes it easier to take on new challenges.
While the idea behind the principle is helpful, the book can be overly repetitive and longer than it needs to be. The many testimonials can become tedious, reiterating the same message. However, for readers who are willing to push through the repetitiveness, “The 5 Second Rule” can be a valuable tool for achieving their goals.
In summary, “The 5 Second Rule” is a book that presents a simple and practical approach to achieving success. While it may be overly repetitive, the idea behind the principle is helpful and can be a useful tool for those looking to overcome procrastination and take action towards their goals.
This book isn't about being super motivated, it's about being honest with yourself and knowing the only thing stopping you from succeeding is you. Don't hesitate, take action right away. Don't use excuses or talk yourself out of it. The rule is straightforward: when you have a good idea to better yourself, do a “5...4...3...2...1...” countdown and get to it.
Robbins also explains that doing things that scare us can actually make us more confident. By pushing ourselves to take action, even when we’re nervous or afraid, we realize that we can rely on ourselves to get anything done. This builds self-confidence and makes it easier to take on new challenges.
While the idea behind the principle is helpful, the book can be overly repetitive and longer than it needs to be. The many testimonials can become tedious, reiterating the same message. However, for readers who are willing to push through the repetitiveness, “The 5 Second Rule” can be a valuable tool for achieving their goals.
In summary, “The 5 Second Rule” is a book that presents a simple and practical approach to achieving success. While it may be overly repetitive, the idea behind the principle is helpful and can be a useful tool for those looking to overcome procrastination and take action towards their goals.
linzeyslife's review against another edition
5.0
Great book that could help every single person. I really can't recommend this book highly enough. I know "life-changing" sounds dramatic, but sometimes it's true.
papidoc's review against another edition
1.0
I've read a fair number of personal and professional development books over the years, both for my own sake and to take any valuable ideas into my classes. Some have been very good - think Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Covey), Mindset (Dweck), Crucial Conversations (Patterson, et.al.), Man's Search For Meaning, and many others. Unfortunately, Mel Robbins' The 5 Second Rule isn't one of them. It is essentially an extended brag rag and advertisement built around a very simple technique that she bills as the solution to everything under the sun. It puts me in mind of snake oil and Carter's Little Liver Pills.
The simplistic idea is, when you have a productive idea, to take action within the first five seconds, or watch your brain put the idea to rest. Knowing that, there is no need to read the book. And there are all sorts of problems with telling people that if they don't act on a good idea within five seconds they might as well give it up.
I have two other problems with the book that reflect my own personal preferences, but may be shared by others. First, it is written in an amateurish style, very informal and conversational, much like I might expect from a high school writing assignment. Second, her language is atrocious -- unprofessional and crude. Hearing it read in her own voice as an audiobook just made it worse. I found both off-putting. YMMV.
The simplistic idea is, when you have a productive idea, to take action within the first five seconds, or watch your brain put the idea to rest. Knowing that, there is no need to read the book. And there are all sorts of problems with telling people that if they don't act on a good idea within five seconds they might as well give it up.
I have two other problems with the book that reflect my own personal preferences, but may be shared by others. First, it is written in an amateurish style, very informal and conversational, much like I might expect from a high school writing assignment. Second, her language is atrocious -- unprofessional and crude. Hearing it read in her own voice as an audiobook just made it worse. I found both off-putting. YMMV.
ksorensen's review against another edition
4.0
"The 5 Second Rule" is a book that undoubtedly will be helpful to many people. It's centered on the idea that we often make decisions out of fear. If we want to do something, we often think too long about it and come up with a bunch of reasons not to. Mel Robbins' solution is simple: count down from 5 and then just go do it.
My biggest takeaway is the confirmation of something I've known for a long time: the people who succeed are the people who try. I probably quote Wayne Gretzky once a week "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take" and Robbins quotes him too.
The book will be particularly beneficial for people who struggle with procrastination - that feeling of 'I should have done that'. While nothing is a sure fix in this world, this book will get you closer to your goals, if you take action - or as Wayne would say 'if you take the shot at goal'.
I rated it 4/5 as I wasn't crazy of how the book was formatted. Mel also uses a lot of screenshots from social media - fantastic stories all- but for me, it broke the reading experience a bit. It doesn't ruin the message to be sure, but it made it harder for me to truly focus on the book.
My biggest takeaway is the confirmation of something I've known for a long time: the people who succeed are the people who try. I probably quote Wayne Gretzky once a week "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take" and Robbins quotes him too.
The book will be particularly beneficial for people who struggle with procrastination - that feeling of 'I should have done that'. While nothing is a sure fix in this world, this book will get you closer to your goals, if you take action - or as Wayne would say 'if you take the shot at goal'.
I rated it 4/5 as I wasn't crazy of how the book was formatted. Mel also uses a lot of screenshots from social media - fantastic stories all- but for me, it broke the reading experience a bit. It doesn't ruin the message to be sure, but it made it harder for me to truly focus on the book.