I have been discovering a lot of things about myself lately. Some of which I already knew before, while some I’m quite amazed at. Well, one thing I often tell myself is to always expect the worst even while working for the best. I have been reading some book summaries lately and I have been learning some interesting things about myself that I hadn’t even noticed before. For my last book review, I shared my thoughts about the book DARE TO LEAD. And today, I’ll be sharing another spontaneous reading/action self-help book titled 5 SECONDS RULE.
I have read other interesting books but I’m choosing to share this one now because it really spoke to me and I’m very positive it will speak to someone else too who truly needs it. If you are looking for that one book that provokes you to just take action, then this book should be the next on your list if you are yet to read it. This book was written by Mel Robbins. I have seen a few of her books but this is the first I have read. She reminds me of so many things about myself that I have ignored to acknowledge all my life.
I have seen myself hesitate in doing so many things in the past and the more I hesitate, the harder it becomes for me to just take that one step. And after reading the book, I got to find out why. And you should also read it to find out what that is for yourself.
If there was one thing that made this book stand out for me and why it caught my attention, it would be the title. I was so much interested in knowing what the 5 second rule is and after finding out what it is and how it works, I tried implementing it almost immediately and I still feel so good about that single action and I’m hoping to keep trying to play by that rule until it becomes a part of me. As someone once said, it is better to try and fail than to fail to try. I have often found myself in the second category because it just feels a lot easier that way.
I’m just scared of making mistakes and being judged but hopefully, not anymore. I’ll make as many mistakes as there are to make and be open to criticism and corrections and become better. It’s hard. I know I’ll be made to regret this decision for the first few times I’ll try it but I’m really hoping I don’t back down. Mistakes aren’t nice but they are what give room for improvement most times.
The 5 second rule has taught me to stop holding myself back when I should do something that I know I should do or not to do something when I know I shouldn’t. It will be a long ride and I hope I find someone who will be willing to help me be more accountable to achieving this.
I’ll give this book a 4/5 rating. Maybe when I become more successful at using the rule, it will get a 5/5 rating from me.
Thank you for reading through. 💜