Mel Robbins
The 51% Rule (and 3 More Strategies to Think Like a Millionaire) with Steven Bartlett
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Do you want to learn the 4 essential steps towards better decision making that will lead you to more #success, #happiness, and #opportunity?
Because here’s the truth: if you want to change your life, you have to understand how to change your decision making.
And today you are going to learn the tools that you can use, from one of the world’s best thinkers and most successful people, to make better decisions.
Steven Bartlett is an entrepreneur, speaker, investor, author, and host of Europe’s #1 podcast, @TheDiaryOfACEO . He has cracked the code on how to leverage your business online, rise above any obstacle, and excel in anything you set your mind to.
There is a reason he sits on the boards of many global brands – because he has one of the greatest entrepreneurial success stories of all time. Steven was a broke university dropout at age 18 when he built an industry-leading social media marketing company. At 28, he co-founded Flight Story, a marketing and communications company and a software platform, which was valued at $600M. He then went on to launch the #1 ranked The Diary Of A CEO podcast.
Today, he is sharing the 4 tactics he uses to make any decision for the best results. The tactics he shares are from his personal life as well as top-tier industry and thought leaders, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and athletes that he interviews on his wildly successful show.
In this episode, you’ll also learn:
- The art of decision making
- How to determine what drives you (and why it’s important to know)
- How The 51% Rule will help you make better decisions
- The difference between Type 1 and Type 2 decisions (and why it matters)
- What to do when you feel trapped in your job or relationship
- Why Steven says you are operating at 1% of your potential
- One of the most successful CEOs says THIS is how to launch any business
- The ONE question to always ask before you go to others for answers
- The #1 goal for entrepreneurs must always be this
- 20% of relationship issues come from this one thing
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I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode.
In this episode:
00:00: Intro
09:14: How Steven’s feeling of being ‘not enough’ pushed him.
10:57: What is the art and science of decision making?
11:47: What’s it like growing up with an addicted parent?
13:02: How to determine what drives you (and why it’s important).
14:41: Steven didn’t think he needed ‘normal’ schooling, so this is what he did.
20:57: Do you tell yourself “it won't work out for me”?
22:48: Does wanting to be ‘good enough’ drive you?
24:44: If you’re feeling trapped in the job or relationship, do this.
27:02 A entrepreneurs #1 goal must always be this.
30:21: The difference between type 1 and type 2 decisions.
36:19: Why risk and urgency in decision making is essential.
39:04: The surprising reason why failure is a good thing.
40:03: What you need to do today if you want to start a business.
41:53: Ask yourself this ONE question before you go to others for answers.
43:16: 10-20% of relationship issues come from this one thing.
46:02: Did you know you’re operating at 1% of your potential?
50:18: The Steven Bartlett way to launch your business.
59:46: The 3 decisions you make everyday that rob you of success and happiness.
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Published Feb 8, 2024
