Use Two Questions to Improve Decisions
Two simple questions can immediately help you make better decisions and determine what is worth your time.
11617The Mel Robbins Podcast
Two Simple Questions to Uplevel Your Life and Build a Better Future
Mel Robbins interviews mentor Seth Godin on using two key questions to improve decision-making, time management, and personal alignment.
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Stop Trying to Please Everyone
Trying to please everyone keeps you stuck; success involves stopping the chase for universal approval.
1418Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism
Stop hiding behind busyness, perfecting plans, or waiting to feel ready to start building the life you want.
1319Align Work with Meaning
Doing work you are proud of changes how you feel about your life and helps build a future that is honest and meaningful.
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How can two simple questions change decision-making?
They help you identify what is worth your time and what to quit, leading to better decisions immediately.
11617Why is trying to please everyone detrimental?
Trying to please everyone keeps you stuck and prevents you from focusing on what truly matters.
1418How do you know when to quit or keep going?
The advice helps you determine when to quit and when to keep going by evaluating what is worth your time.
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This guide is based on the episode 'How to Build a Better Future: 2 Simple Questions That Uplevel Your Life Immediately' from The Mel Robbins Podcast, featuring Seth Godin.
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Two simple questions can change the way you make decisions, spend your time, and build your future.
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In today’s episode, Mel sits down with Seth Godin, one of the most influential thinkers of our time and one of Mel’s most trusted mentors.
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Seth has written more than 20 bestselling books, taught millions of people how to think differently, and shaped the way Mel thinks about success, confidence, purpose, business, and making an impact.
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Today, Seth is sharing the advice Mel wishes everyone could hear, particularly when it comes to business and success.
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His wisdom will make you rethink how you spend your time, what you say yes to, what you keep avoiding, what you need to quit, and what kind of future you are building.
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You can use this advice for anything:
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Your goals.
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Your career.
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Your business.
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Your creative ideas.
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Your next decision.
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The thing you keep talking yourself out of.
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The life you say you want, but have not started building yet.
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Seth will show you how to stop chasing the wrong things, stop measuring the wrong things, and stop trying to be everything to everyone.
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In this episode, you’ll learn:
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-The 2 questions that will help you make better decisions immediately
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-How to know what is worth your time and what is not (this works for everything!)
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-Why trying to please everyone keeps you stuck
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-How to stop hiding behind being busy, perfecting the plan, or waiting to feel ready
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-Why the right decision and the right outcome are not the same thing
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-How you know when to quit and when to keep going
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-Why criticism from the wrong people can pull you off track
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-Why doing work you’re proud of changes the way you feel about your life
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-How to build a future that feels more honest, meaningful, and aligned
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This is not just advice about business or career.
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It is a masterclass in how to think.
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By the end, you’ll know what habits to cut out, what to start doing, and where to focus your energy so you can build a better future.
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For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
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If you liked the episode, you’ll love Seth Godin’s first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast: How to Build a Life That Matters & Get What You Want Starting Today
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