Most people know Mel Robbins for her viral “5 Second Rule” or her bestselling book The Let Them Theory. But what they don’t know is the raw, messy story behind how she went from $800,000 in debt and hiding from bill collectors… to building one of the biggest self-improvement empires in the world....
Most people know Mel Robbins for her viral “5 Second Rule” or her bestselling book The Let Them Theory. But what they don’t know is the raw, messy story behind how she went from $800,000 in debt and hiding from bill collectors… to building one of the biggest self-improvement empires in the world.
In this episode, Mel opens up about the moment she almost lost everything — her home, her marriage, her hope — and what finally snapped her out of it. She reveals the brutally honest conversation that changed her life, how she clawed her way back one tiny habit at a time, and why she says every entrepreneur has to “fight for the first 15 minutes of the day.”
If you’ve ever wondered how to actually rebuild when life falls apart — or how to finally defeat failure, jealousy, and burnout — this conversation is for you.
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Check out Mel Robbins' bestselling book "The Let Them Theory" here: https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/
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00:00 Introduction
01:29 Mel's Journey of Starting Over
06:21 Entrepreneurial Challenges and Family Background
08:11 Transitioning Careers and Finding Purpose
12:11 The Reality of Entrepreneurship
16:48 Coaching and Building a New Career
22:28 Facing Hardships and Personal Growth
26:41 The Power of Vulnerability and Honesty
38:49 Oprah's Enormous Gift
39:14 Embracing Excitement and Celebration
39:43 The Power of Savoring Success
40:01 Innovative Education with Joe Lamont
43:25 The Importance of Spirituality
46:44 Finding Joy in Small Moments
50:27 The Hot 15: Morning Routine for Success
01:05:56 Closing the Day with a Clear Mind
01:09:32 Struggles with Jealousy
01:11:51 Financial Hardships and Career Beginnings
01:12:34 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Podcasting
01:13:48 Understanding and Harnessing Jealousy
01:16:15 Personal Growth and Family Dynamics
01:18:32 Building a Successful Business
01:25:37 The Challenges and Rewards of Touring
01:37:11 Impact and Legacy
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