The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage Hardcover – Unabridged, February 28, 2017

Heard about this book on the radio and was so glad I found it.Very well written and helpful.

A great explanation of a simple (not easy) to live your life! Worth picking up, regardless of age, job, marital status, etc. Everyone should read this book, and then go out and live your life!

I love this book. While reading it I have already been putting the 5 second rule in effect in my life. I have already seen change in my life and I’m sure as I continue to use the 5 second rule I will see much more changes coming in the future.

After stumbling across Mel Robbin's TV show and watching a few episodes, I was excited to read her book. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am always looking for tools which will assist clients in creating and sustaining healthy change in their lives. After reading "The 5 Second Rule," I can see how implementing this technique is a good fit for a therapist who works from a Cognitive Behavioral or Solution Focused approach. However, for a therapist such as myself who works in the areas of abuse and trauma, it is important to note that while "5 Second Rule" addresses impediments to wellness such as procrastination, worrying, anxiety, and fear, it is also critical to address deep underlying issues in order to achieve a more whole and well way of being. This kind of recovery requires time, energy, and a full commitment to the process. It is hard work.Although I agree with the criticism about the overuse of testimonials, I have learned as a therapist that we never know when someone else's story may be the "one" which moves another individuals to seek wellness. I would recommend this to folks who are feeling "stuck" and want concrete steps for making immediate changes in their lives. One of the highlights of "The 5 Second Rule were the quotes by Mel Robbins and others. I found them to be quite inspirationalIn conclusion, "The 5 Second Rule" is A Helpful Tool For A Therapist's Toolbox.Holli Kenley - Author "Daughters Betrayed By Their Mothers: Moving From Brokenness To Wholeness" and "Breaking Through Betrayal: And Recovering The Peace Within" 2nd Edition

Another really great read to motivate you from procrastinating

Just like everyone else has said.... It seemed stupid to high 5 myself every morning, but now when I'm running late in the morning and don't have time to stop and high 5 myself, I miss it! What a great book, what a great self confidence builder!

I am so torn. I love the #5SecondRule. Mel Robbins is a rock star. I love her TED Talk, and other interviews I've seen her on. The book is filled with solid, actionable information that I am putting into action in my own life with awesome success. Kudos Mel Robbins! For that I'd give it 5 stars, no doubt.The constant stream of "social proof" via the social media posts broke the flow of the text, and constantly took me out of the experience. One at the end of each chapter to bring home how to integrate the information into the reader's life? Sure. But one almost every page, and sometimes twice? C'mon! The format was simply too long for the amount of actionable information given, and the social proof stuff felt like fillers to justify the length of the book. Another reviewer wrote that the actual information given could've easily fit into a blog post, and I think they're correct. For that I'd give it 3 stars.For the love of humanity, somebody - preferably a PROFESSIONAL editor - please, please, PLEASE edit this freaking book! I have a rule that once I start a book, I finish it, but the editorial mistakes were so pervasive that it was almost unreadable. (And I'm not talking about the "UR" or other grammatical errors on the social media posts either!) It got so bad that it actually started to piss me off. So much so that I actually took note of the publisher, and will avoid books from them in the future because of the epic editorial fail. If Ms. Robbins paid for an editor, she got ripped off. I was so grateful to reach the last page because it meant I was through with the book, but I don't think any author wants people to close their book in relief to be done with it. For that, I'd give it -0 stars if that were possible, and demand that the publisher's slew of proofreaders/editors give her her money back. The publisher did her an enormous disservice. Shame on them!I've actually given this book as a gift to several people I know who will get a lot of it, but it comes with the caveat that the editing is sub par, for sure.

Read it twice. I got even more out of it the second time. This book has helped me to move past my analysis paralysis and do things out of my zone. Talk to strangers, explore places I have never been, bring up that compliment that will brighten someone’s day, try new coffee shops, etc. Personal growth on steroids. Life is too short to avoid risks. Your new life is one book away. Read it. 😀