Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)
Mel Robbins: The Let Them Theory, Build a Business and Life on Your Terms | Human Behavior | E329
13 Jan 2025
On her son’s prom night, Mel Robbins fussed over details that didn’t matter. Her daughter grabbed her arm and said, “Let them. Let them run in the rain. Let them eat where they want. Let them.” Those two simple words hit Mel like a ton of bricks and completely changed how she thinks about control. In this episode, Mel shares some of the pivotal moments that shaped her career, her innovative strategies for overcoming adversity, and how the Let Them Theory can help you navigate business challenges, strengthen relationships, and unlock your true power. In this episode, Hala and Mel will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:57) The Power of Action (04:22) Mel's Unforgettable TED Talk Debut (07:00) The 5 Second Rule (07:52) Building Unshakable Confidence (12:04) Turning Adversity into Strength (22:00) The Power of Showing Up for Others (30:40) Why Details Matter in Business (42:32) Understanding the Let Them Theory (51:14) The Let Them Theory in Business Mel Robbins is a motivational speaker, the host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, and a bestselling author of several influential books, including her latest, The Let Them Theory. Known for her groundbreaking 5 Second Rule, she has helped millions of people take action and transform their lives. With 30 million views, her TEDx talk made her a recognized voice in behavior change. Mel is also the CEO of 143 Studios, a female-driven media company creating award-winning content for top brands like LinkedIn and Audible. She is a Forbes 50 Over 50 Honoree and one of USA Today’s Top 5 Mindset Coaches. Resources Mentioned: Mel’s Books: The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About: https://amzn.to/4h6quLh The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage: https://amzn.to/3WdAgTX Sponsored By: OpenPhone - Get 20% off 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/PROFITING Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://www.youngandprofiting.co/shopify Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at https://www.airbnb.com/host Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/profiting Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new All Show Keywords: Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset. Career, Success, Entrepreneurship, Productivity, Careers, Startup, Entrepreneurs, Business Ideas, Growth Hacks, Career Development, Money Management, Opportunities, Professionals, Workplace, Career podcast, Entrepreneurship podcast
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The moment you have an instinct to move, you have to move within five seconds or your brain will kill your motivation to act.
When you had the five second rule come out, it was such a big hit and it actually was a huge inspiration for me to start my podcast in 2018.
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My secret to success is very simple. I get out of fucking bed when I don't feel like it. End of story.
And there's no timeline, right? You started your first book, 49, 54, starting your production company, 50 years old, starting your podcast.
Yes. You're never going to get what you want if you don't begin. And if you don't know what you want, here's how you figure that out. There's one thing in life you can never control. It's other people. The Let Them Theory is the single most powerful thing I've ever discovered. It is a simple mindset tool that shows you immediately what is in your control and what is not in your control.
And here's how you use it. There's two steps. That's step one.
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