Give Me 60 Minutes and I'll Eliminate Your Self-Doubt Forever with Benny Blanco
About this episode
<p>In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop doubting yourself and get anything you want in life.</p><p>Mel is thrilled to introduce you to her incredible guest today – someone she’s admired and followed for years, and who is here today for YOU.</p><p>Benny Blanco is one of the most successful and sought-after music producers and songwriters in the world and one of the defining hitmakers of the 21st century. </p><p>Benny is a 12-time Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer with 29 #1 hits and 19 songs that have over a billion streams on Spotify.</p><p>But, Benny didn’t start his impressive career with everything figured out. He didn’t grow up with money, some magical level of confidence, or everything figured out.</p><p>He built his career by showing up, failing, getting rejected, trying again, and learning through experience.</p><p>Today, Benny reveals what most people never see: the rejection, the fear, the self-doubt, and the countless moments when everything could have fallen apart.</p><p>And he will show you the life-changing tools and strategies that have helped him push through nonstop rejection and setbacks.</p><p>Benny has also written a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1668205246?tag=simonsayscom" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>fantastic brand-new book called “F*ck Failure”</u></a> – which happens to be exactly the message he’s here to share with you today:</p><p>Every single failure is leading you somewhere, even if you can’t see it right now.</p><p>Your life can look entirely different a year from now. If you want the dream job, true love, unshakeable confidence, better friendships, or more happiness, Benny wants you to know there’s one rule:</p><p>Keep showing up. </p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn: </p><p>-The simple mindset shift Benny uses to erase failure and keep moving </p><p>-Why you’re only one small move away from changing your life for the better </p><p>-Why waiting to feel ready is a losing game </p><p>-The wild story behind a #1 hit that almost never happened, and why it proves you can’t give up </p><p>-How to stop letting self-doubt make your decisions </p><p>-How to keep showing up when you’re exhausted, embarrassed, or convinced you have no idea what you’re doing </p><p>-How to face the fears you’ve been avoiding for years </p><p>-How a list Benny made before he started dating his wife, Selena Gomez, can help you stop settling in your own life </p><p>This conversation will make you rethink every failure, every rejection, and every excuse you have been using to stay stuck. </p><p>As Benny will show you, failure doesn’t have to break you. It’s the very thing that can make you unstoppable. </p><p>If he can turn his failures into hits, you can turn yours into the life you’ve been wanting to live. </p><p>For more resources related to today’s episode, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-431/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>click here</u></a> for the podcast episode page. </p><p>If you liked the episode, check out this one next: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-282/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>A Process for Finding Purpose: Do THIS to Build the Life You Want</u></a> <br> </p><p>Mel also wants to tell you:</p><ul><li><a href="https://puregeniusprotein.com/MP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>Try the 23g protein shot I drink every single morning</u></a></li><li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>Join 2 million readers loving my weekly newsletter - full of tips, tools, and inspiration</u></a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>The Let Them Theory: read the book everyone’s talking about</u></a> </li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>Watch the episodes on YouTube</u></a><u> </u></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>Connect with me on Instagram</u></a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>Follow the show’s Instagram for clips, behind the scenes, and more</u></a><u> </u></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>Find some daily positivity on my TikTok</u></a></li><li><a href="https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>Want zero ads? Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free</u></a></li><li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>Disclaimer</u></a></li></ul><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>
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