Giving Up Is Not an Option: The Motivation You Need to Hear Right Now

This is a message for every new graduate. Whether you’re graduating from college or graduating from a chapter in your life, you need this message today. Your dreams matter, and what happens next is in your hands. You have a flame inside you that represents the way you were meant to show up in this world. Today I’m teaching you how to throw gasoline on that flame. No matter what you're going through in life, your dreams are alive and well, and they are waiting for you to wake up and turn toward them. If you’re not ready for some Mel Robbins inspirational firepower, bookmark this for another day. Because I’m not f’ing around today. Whether you’re ready to make your mark on the world... Or you’re tired of your excuses... Or if you're like Barbara, who you'll meet in this episode, and you've given up on your dreams because they haven’t materialized yet… This may be the most important 50 minutes of your life. I’m going to show you -the three ways you shut down your dreams -why jealousy is actually a good thing -the one question to ask in the morning that will impact the entire rest of your day And if you don’t even remember what it’s like to dream, I’ve got you. This episode includes a free download of an incredibly powerful, science-backed tool that will help you start dreaming again. Xo Mel In this episode, you’ll learn: 3:30: These are the moments that define your life. 9:15: Here’s what happens before every time I reinvent myself and my life. 10:50: My first dream job never left me and eventually led to this podcast. 14:30: Watch for this evidence of your dreams still being alive in your heart. 18:15: The first way you extinguish your dreams. 18:30: The second way you pour a cold bucket of water on your dreams. 18:50: The third way you shut down your dreams. 21:45: The science-backed habit that’s going to help you start dreaming again. 22:40: Here’s a whole bunch of dream examples, if you need ideas! 24:45: What is the Zeigarnik Effect and what does it have to do with your dreams? 26:15: I have a free download for you! 29:30: Here’s where I gave Barbie some serious tough love because I believe in her. 34:30: The one powerful question you’re going to ask yourself every morning. 35:40 On this date, I finally gave myself permission to make my dream happen. 37:50: When times get challenging, you should be doing this. 40:15: Try this exercise to shine a light on the way you limit what’s possible for you. 47:00: All that hard stuff in your life is for a reason. 49:15: Think you’re too old for your dreams? Then you need to hear this. 51:45: Curious about what happened to Barbara? Listen in. Disclaimer

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You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. Mel Robbins is one of the world’s most widely booked and followed podcast hosts and authors. She’s trusted by the world’s leading brands and medical professionals who use her research-backed tools and strategies in clinical and corporate settings. She’s amassed millions of followers online, with her videos going viral almost daily. 143 Studios Inc., her female-led media company, produces provocative and award-winning content with unprecedented results: millions of books sold, billions of video views, seven #1 audiobooks, and original courses and programming for clients like Starbucks, JP Morgan Chase, LinkedIn, Spotify, Headspace, and Audible. Mel’s work has been translated into 41 languages, her podcast is syndicated in 194 countries, and her TEDx Talk is one of the most viewed of all time. A New York Times bestselling author and self-publishing phenom, Mel’s work includes The High 5 Habit and The 5 Second Rule. Most importantly, her science-backed tools and relatable advice have changed the lives of millions of people worldwide. Despite all this, Mel is one of the most down-to-earth and caring people you’ll ever meet. The person you see every day online is exactly the same in real life. Probably because she learned everything she teaches the hard way: by first screwing up her own life, and out of necessity, discovering the tools and research that transformed her life and got her to where she is today. In The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel gets more personal than ever, welcoming you into her life and taking you behind the scenes in real time. Every episode is packed with deeply relatable topics, tactical advice, hilarious screwups, compelling conversations, and the tools and inspiration you need to create a better life. Tune in and buckle up – your life is about to change. New episodes of The Mel Robbins Podcast drop every Monday and Thursday. To learn more about Mel, go deeper into every episode, find the resources and research she mentions, or submit a topic or question, check out https://www.melrobbins.com. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.