The 5 Second Rule

Transform your life, your work, and your self-confidence with everyday courage.

National Bestseller!

How to enrich your life and destroy doubt in 5 seconds.

In your life, you’ve had parents, coaches, teachers, friends, and mentors who pushed you to be better than your excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having the confidence and courage to enrich your life and work simply lies in knowing how to give yourself a push?

Mel Robbins explains the power of a "push moment" through the science of habits, captivating stories, and surprising facts from some of the most famous moments in history, art, and business. Then she provides you with a simple tool to become your best self.

It takes only five seconds to use this tool, and every time you do, you are in great company. More than 8 million people have watched Mel's TEDx talk, and leaders in the world's largest companies use the tool to boost productivity, collaboration, and engagement.

In "The 5 Second Rule," you will discover that it only takes five seconds to:

Become confident

Break the habit of procrastination and self-doubt

Overcome fear and uncertainty

Stop worrying and feel happier

Share your ideas with courage

The 5 Second Rule is a simple, universal solution to the one problem we all face – we hold ourselves back.

The secret is not knowing what to do – but knowing how to make yourself do it.