Are You the Driver in Your Life or Just the Passenger?

About this episode

<p>Today’s episode is a trip.</p><p> </p><p>I can’t wait to introduce you to my favorite metaphor - a road trip - to inspire you to have more fun and enjoy the ride on this thing called life.</p><p> </p><p>After all, life is a journey. And no one’s path is exactly the same. </p><p> </p><p>So today, I’m asking you to think about this road trip called life. </p><p> </p><p>And I’m going to be asking you to consider some thought-provoking questions:</p><p> </p><p><i>Are you the driver or the passenger of your life?</i></p><p> </p><p><i>Are you even on the right road? </i></p><p> </p><p><i>Do you need to pick a new direction? </i></p><p> </p><p><i>Are you heading where you want to go, but speeding so fast you can’t enjoy the ride?</i></p><p> </p><p><i>Is it time to update the road trip playlist (in your head)?</i></p><p> </p><p><i>And most importantly, what lies on the road ahead? </i></p><p> </p><p>Whether you’ve just graduated, you’re an empty nester, or you’re somewhere in between, this episode is the perfect gift to send to absolutely everyone in your life.</p><p> </p><p>Change is scary, but it doesn’t have to be. I’m here to help you navigate the road ahead. </p><p> </p><p>This episode will empower you to take the wheel in your life.</p><p> </p><p>Because you, my friend, have choices. </p><p> </p><p>And there’s a million ways to get to where you want to go.</p><p> </p><p>The best days of your life are ahead. I believe that, and after you embrace the opportunity of this road trip called life, you’ll believe it too! </p><p> </p><p>Xo Mel </p><p>Check out research and other resources at <a href="http://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-47" target="_blank">melrobbins.com/podcast</a>.</p><p>And if you want to start owning your mornings, join my free <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/wakeup" target="_blank">Wake Up Challenge</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong><br /><br /> </p><ul><li>1:00: You’re often asking me about my career history, well here it is!</li><li>3:00: What does reinvention mean anyway?</li><li>6:00: The #1 piece of advice to remember before you reinvent your life.</li><li>8:45: 90% of the questions coming into my inbox are about this.</li><li>9:40: This is my favorite metaphor when it comes to demystifying life’s journey.</li><li>12:45: When you are stuck or you’re going through hell, do this first.</li><li>14:15: What happens when life doesn't go the way you expected it to?</li><li>17:30: When sh*t happens in your life, please don’t do this.</li><li>18:30: Embrace these two truths about life, you’ll tap into your power.</li><li>20:30: Do this activity to start loving the most important person in your life.</li><li>22:00: What do you do when your life feels “blah” and uninspiring?</li><li>26:45: Don’t miss these science-backed steps to create more excitement!</li><li>31:45: I texted this study from Laura Vanderkam to all my parent friends.</li><li>35:30: Your relationship to time is always going to be about this.</li><li>36:15: This study with university students doesn’t make sense logically.</li><li>40:00: Denise was thinking about this for 20 YEARS; listen to what happened.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Want me to answer your question on the podcast? Submit it <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/ask-a-question" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Want more help with your dreams? Listen to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-dreams-are-not-a-joke-its-time-to-dream-big/id1646101002?i=1000585717691" target="_blank">“Your Dreams Are Not a Joke”</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/goal-setting-toolkit-why-behavior-change-often-fails/id1646101002?i=1000592550554" target="_blank">“Goal-Setting Toolkit.”</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>