Hate Your Job? Laid Off? Reimagine Your Future & Take the Next Right Step | The Mel Robbins Podcast

Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — In this episode, I’m on a mission to open your eyes to new possibilities. What do you really want from your life? And how can you reimagine your next #career move to help you fulfill it? If you’re feeling stuck in a #job you hate, were just laid off or #fired, just graduated, or you have no idea what you want to do with your life, this episode is my gift to you. I’ve arranged for you to meet with one of the best experts on the planet for a zero cost masterclass and coaching session on getting clear on your next career move - @AmyPorterfield. Her new book, Two Weeks Notice, is the playbook for how you build a successful side hustle or business with zero prior experience. Amy’s taught more than 50,000 people just like you how to go from dreading their job to designing the life and work they’ve dreamed about. Today Amy is coaching you, and when you’re done listening to our conversation, you’ll think differently about what you’re capable of, and you’ll get a taste of what COULD be. Xo Mel In this episode, you'll learn: 00:00 Intro 06:29 Laid off or in a job you hate? Here’s what you need to know right now 08:40 Sounds crazy, but I had this profound insight over Pad Thai. 11:22 Amy explains her “Pad Thai” moment while working for Tony Robbins. 16:09 No you don’t need all the answers before you start changing your life. 17:14 Jealousy is a good thing when it does this for you. 19:04 This is all you need to start pivoting your life in a new direction. 20:55 Don’t know what to do next? Start with the Sweet Spot Formula. 21:52 Think you need to know everything before you start? Think again. 24:14 What if you’re unemployed or just graduated? Got you covered. 26:23 Adopt this mentality and you’ll start leveling up in all areas of your life. 30:05 Wish I’d known this when I was fired from my job. 32:29 Truth is you’re never going to shine if you’re always looking for this. 33:06 If you want to be your own boss, start with this big question. 38:19 Where should you go for advice? 41:40 Here’s what separates those who do and those who don’t. 43:38 My #1 pro tip to get a free education. (Check the resources at melrobbins.com/podcast for more ideas.) 48:10 Here’s what happens to you once you take action. 52:15 Think you’re too old to be your own boss? Listen to this story. 55:10 Stop telling yourself everyone else is already doing what you want to do. 1:00:42 My top two tips when it comes to feeling more confident. To check out Two Weeks Notice and to get Amy's book bonuses, go to: https://twoweeksnoticebook.com/ — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com​ — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins​?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah