Kick Ass with Mel Robbins: Life-Changing Advice from the Author of “The 5 Second Rule” by Mel Robbins
- Publisher: Audible Studios, 2018
- Genre: Self-Help Book
- Format: Audiobook
- Length: 6h 25m
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
In this audiobook, we hear the life stories of eight incredible individuals.
First, I was surprised how good each and every one of them were at talking. The live sessions of them with Mel were really enjoyable and we, as listeners, really feel the emotions in their room through their voices, pauses, and word choices.
Then I started to appreciate the perspectives Mel was able to provide them with.
It’s only when you’re transparent about your past, that you have the power to own and change the future.
Personally, I look back into my childhood for patterns of my current behaviours that I want to change a lot more than most people do, so this audiobook sort of caters to my likings. There are a few tips and things that Mel mentioned throughout the eight stories, and I am just going to write about those that rang a bell to me.
- Everyone have their own addictions, may it be scrolling through social media every two minutes or smoking a cigarette every half hour. Plan an alternative for the addiction so that whenever the craving hits, do the alternative ritual.
- Mel emphasised a lot on feelings: when you feel your old self, turn the page. I really like the fact how observant about herself Mel is, because almost everything has a sign, and if we catch it and identify it before it turns bad, then we avoid a personal malfunction. Look into 2 years ahead of time, and picture what you’d like your life to be. That’s your new chapter. Name the past chapters, too, and acknowledge that you have now turned the page, and should you ever find traces of past chapters, remind yourself to turn the page.
- Lying is a kind of manipulation. If you manipulate others, and others get upset, it’s on you; if you’re being true to yourself and they get upset, it’s on them.
- Embrace past mistakes. Be proud of how far you’d come. Focus on the progress you have made, and not just dwell on past wrongdoings.
- Assume good intent. I love this one. By assuming good intent of others, we can avoid so many misunderstandings between each other.
Mel may be a little mean at times, but I believe all the people involved already knew that beforehand. These sessions might be too much for some people, but if you are interested in listening to some life stories and advices, it is always worth it to give this try. [31 Jul 2018]
