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Confidence Is the Willingness to Try Mel Robbins is a bestselling author, a former criminal defense attorney, a CNN commentator, happily married for 20 years and a mom of 3 kids. She also runs a 7-figure business.

By Lewis Howes Edited by Dan Bova

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Blake Eiermann

We all need a tool chest filled with things that will help us with confidence, and motivation -- especially if we want to be successful. One of the most powerful, useful, and important ones you need is the 5 Second Rule.

On this Five Minute Friday I felt I had to bring you this tip from our episode with Mel Robbins.

She's a bestselling author, a former criminal defense attorney, a CNN commentator, happily married for 20 years, and a mom of 3 kids. She also has a 7-figure speaking business and is an inspiration of mine.

Robbins was easily one of my favorite interviews, and I know this is a tool that can launch you further than you ever expect.

Hear all about her secret weapon and how to utilize it on Episode 570.

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Lewis Howes

New York Times Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Coach

Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness and The Mask of Masculinity. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men’s National Handball Team athlete. He hosts a top 100 iTunes ranked Apple podcast, The School of Greatness. Howes was recognized by the White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. Details magazine called him one of “5 Internet Guru’s that can Make You Rich.”  Howes has been featured on Ellen, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The New York Times, People, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health and other major media outlets.

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