PART 02

You'll probably begin applying the Rule as soon as you understand it to stay on track with your objectives.

When you're not "feeling it," utilize the Rule to motivate yourself to go to the gym like Margaret does.

Perhaps you may apply the Rule to increase your influence at work. Mal first applied the Rule in order to get the guts to meet with his supervisor and discuss his professional aspirations (something that so many of us fear). It not only occurred because of the Rule, but everything went very well:

Another distinctive feature of the Rule is that, despite the fact that I may have invented it, it is not only my experience. You'll meet people in this book from various areas of life who are utilizing the Rule, in both significant and minute ways, to take control of their lives. Your understanding of precisely how many possible uses for the Rule and its advantages will be aided by their varied experiences.

The Rule can help you increase your output. Laura used to create countless to-do lists, sit around making excuses, and be a jerk to herself before learning the 5 Second Rule. Now, Laura's life is all about action and has no room for justifications. Laura has finished her bachelor's degree, raised her monthly income by $4,000, and trekked a few 4,000-footers. Run a marathon next.

The Rule can help you get out of your comfort zone and improve your networking skills. The day after learning about the 5 Second Rule at the Project Management Institute National Conference, Ken used it to network with influential people. Alan utilized it to meet "a dozen people," while Matthew used it to make cold calls to C-Level executives.

utilized it to connect with "a dozen people I wouldn't have otherwise" during a PGA Tour competition.

The Rule can also be used to self-regulate and manage your emotions.

Jenna practices "patience instead of snapping at" her children by using the Rule as a mother.

Also, she uses it as a sales tool for her brand-new direct selling enterprise. The Rule provides her the confidence to just start selling and encourages her to stop worrying about how daunting it is to do so.

The Rule is being used by executives at some of the most reputable brands in the world to assist their managers with transformation, sales growth, team engagement, and innovation. Consider Crystal at USAA, whose whole sales staff is utilizing the 5 Second Rule. The outcome has been fantastic; they have risen to "#1 in our location."

The #5SecondRule is so simple to understand and vital for confidence that leaders all over the world, like Muz, are educating their staff on it.

The tales of individuals who are finding the strength to stop contemplating and begin acting upon their ideas will also motivate you. Mark utilized the Rule to finally get the concept "out of my head" and "into action" after years of contemplating launching a nonprofit ice hockey league for inner city youngsters. He has now formed partnerships to develop camps, clinics, and leagues with former Olympians and NHL players.

The Rule is an effective weapon in the fight against addiction and depression. On a Reddit thread, Bill came across the #5SecondRule, and it was the "Correct message. Perfect time and location." He started utilizing the "countdown method" from the Rule to stop drinking, and it's "wonderful!" He recently celebrated turning 40 while abstaining from alcohol.

Also, it could possibly save your life. Recently, a coworker of mine reached out to me and shared a #5SecondRule story with me that was quite moving. He experienced a severe depression following his divorce from his wife. As things became really terrible, he "contemplated suicide."

He applied the Rule to "put it down and call for help" when he was at his weakest. He was about to lose his life until he summoned the guts to ask for assistance after counting to five, four, three, and two.

In using the Rule for more than seven years, and hearing from people all over

the world, I’ve come to realize that every single day we face moments that are

difficult, uncertain, and scary. Your life requires courage. And that is exactly what

the Rule will help you discover—the courage to become your greatest self.

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