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Beat Procrastination with the Five Second Rule
Season 2 · Episode 16

Beat Procrastination with the Five Second Rule

The Pursuit of Progress Podcast · Adam Lang and Benjamin Adams

April 25, 202515m 31s

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Show Notes

⏳ Ready to stop procrastinating and start taking action?

In Episode 16 of The Pursuit of Progress, Ben and Adam explore one of the most powerful tools for productivity and self-improvement: Mel Robbins’ Five Second Rule. This simple technique helps you break the habit of hesitation and create momentum—whether it’s getting out of bed, hitting the gym, or tackling a project you’ve been avoiding.

✔️ How procrastination damages motivation and increases stress
✔️ Why the Five Second Rule works from a neuroscience perspective
✔️ The role of consistency and small wins in long-term growth
✔️ Simple environmental tweaks to encourage daily action
✔️ A challenge you can implement this week to start gaining traction

🎯 If you’ve been stuck in inaction, this episode offers a clear path forward—one step at a time.

📢 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if it helped you take that first step!