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The 5 Second Rule Mel Robins

1. The 20/20/20 Formula

The first hour of your day (5:00–6:00 AM) should be split into three 20-minute blocks:
20 mins – Move: Exercise to activate dopamine and energy.
20 mins – Reflect: Meditate, journal, or plan your day.
20 mins – Grow: Read, study, or learn something new.
This is the heart of the book.


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2. Victory Hour = Daily Self-Mastery

Sharma says your first hour sets the tone for your entire day.
A strong “Victory Hour” creates calm, focus, and high performance for the next 23 hours.


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3. The Four Interior Empires

Instead of just mindset, you must balance four “empires”:

Mindset — your thoughts

Heartset — emotional wellbeing

Healthset — physical fitness

Soulset — purpose and spirituality
True success = balance in all four.



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4. Habit Formation: The 66-Day Rule

Sharma explains that any new habit goes through three stages:

Destruction (Days 1–22) – breaking the old pattern

Installation (Days 23–44) – difficult middle phase

Integration (Days 45–66) – the habit becomes natural
Stay consistent for 66 days to lock in the 5 AM habit.



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5. Solitude Is a Superpower

Waking up at 5 AM gives you a “world-class” quiet zone.
No phones, no noise, no interruptions—just pure time for yourself.
This solitude helps creativity, clarity, emotional strength, and deep thinking.

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