The reason why it is so freeing to use the #5SecondRule is because you are not
only seizing the moment, you are also taking ownership of your life. You are
changing your “NOs to YESes.” As Jim says, “never underestimate the power of
you”—he’s used the Rule to beat “analysis paralysis” and have “one incredible
year.”
As Wilson and Aristotle said, “Do good, be good.” Change your behavior first
because when you do, you change how you perceive yourself. That’s exactly what
Anna Kate discovered while using the #5SecondRule. She’s a marketing
professional who used to stay quiet when the room was watching, worried that her
colleagues would think she’s “silly and inexperienced” only to learn that once she
found the courage to change her behavior at work, something she never expected
happened—her “creativity flourished.”
“Hi Mel,
Here is my 5 Second rule story:
While I reluctantly drag myself out of bed (in 5 seconds) in order to do my 30 before 7:30 (inspired by you!) and
other morning routines, my career has been impacted the most by the 5 second rule.
I’m in marketing, so we are constantly on alert for new ideas. Each new idea can take off and develop into a full on
campaign garnering major results for our clients. Yep, just one little inkling. In order to keep it all together, I like to carry
a small notebook in my bag with me wherever I go and use it to jot down quick tasks but mostly ideas.
With the 5 Second Rule, I don’t think it out or consider the long term life of my idea, nor do I send it up the ladder
for approval - I’ll deal with that later. I just need to get it on paper. Later, I revisit and take the time to evaluate a sound
strategy.
I used to be such a sissy when it came to sharing ideas or even writing them down! I was self-conscious and worried
about what people would think, or if they would see me as silly and inexperienced. Since I have casted my scaredy cat