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

Published: March 9, 2023, 5 a.m.

b"Today\\u2019s episode is a trip.\\n \\nI can\\u2019t 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.\\n \\nAfter all, life is a journey. And no one\\u2019s path is exactly the same. \\n \\nSo today, I\\u2019m asking you to think about this road trip called life. \\n \\nAnd I\\u2019m going to be asking you to consider some thought-provoking questions:\\n \\nAre you the driver or the passenger of your life?\\n \\nAre you even on the right road? \\n \\nDo you need to pick a new direction? \\n \\nAre you heading where you want to go, but speeding so fast you can\\u2019t enjoy the ride?\\n \\nIs it time to update the road trip playlist (in your head)?\\n \\nAnd most importantly, what lies on the road ahead? \\n \\nWhether you\\u2019ve just graduated, you\\u2019re an empty nester, or you\\u2019re somewhere in between, this episode is the perfect gift to send to absolutely everyone in your life.\\n \\nChange is scary, but it doesn\\u2019t have to be. I\\u2019m here to help you navigate the road ahead. \\n \\nThis episode will empower you to take the wheel in your life.\\n \\nBecause you, my friend, have choices. \\n \\nAnd there\\u2019s a million ways to get to where you want to go.\\n \\nThe best days of your life are ahead. I believe that, and after you embrace the opportunity of this road trip called life, you\\u2019ll believe it too! \\n \\nXo Mel \\nCheck out research and other resources at melrobbins.com/podcast.\\n\\nAnd if you want to start owning your mornings, join my free Wake Up Challenge.\\n \\nIn this episode, you\\u2019ll learn:\\n\\n1:00: You\\u2019re often asking me about my career history, well here it is!\\n3:00: What does reinvention mean anyway?\\n6:00: The #1 piece of advice to remember before you reinvent your life.\\n8:45: 90% of the questions coming into my inbox are about this.\\n9:40: This is my favorite metaphor when it comes to demystifying life\\u2019s journey.\\n12:45: When you are stuck or you\\u2019re going through hell, do this first.\\n14:15: What happens when life doesn't go the way you expected it to?\\n17:30: When sh*t happens in your life, please don\\u2019t do this.\\n18:30: Embrace these two truths about life, you\\u2019ll tap into your power.\\n20:30: Do this activity to start loving the most important person in your life.\\n22:00: What do you do when your life feels \\u201cblah\\u201d and uninspiring? \\n26:45: Don\\u2019t miss these science-backed steps to create more excitement!\\n31:45: I texted this study from Laura Vanderkam to all my parent friends.\\n35:30: Your relationship to time is always going to be about this.\\n36:15: This study with university students doesn\\u2019t make sense logically.\\n40:00: Denise was thinking about this for 20 YEARS; listen to what happened.\\n \\nWant me to answer your question on the podcast? Submit it here.\\n \\nWant more help with your dreams? Listen to \\u201cYour Dreams Are Not a Joke\\u201d and \\u201cGoal-Setting Toolkit.\\u201d\\n \\nDisclaimer"