Skip to content
The Mel Robbins PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast

How to Stop Doubting Yourself & Get Anything You Want in Life

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, you’ll learn the secret to getting anything you want in life. You’ll also learn how to build unshakable self-confidence, turn rejection into fuel, and push through doubt to create a life you're proud of. Today, legendary film producer Will Packer is here to help you create a blockbuster life. He is one of the most successful producers and filmmakers in the world, with ten #1 box-office hits and over $1 billion in ticket sales. Will pulls back the curtain on how he thinks, how he moves through fear, and what it really takes to make it in any industry, on your own terms. You’ll learn: -How to use rejection as redirection -Why you don’t need all the answers before you start -The #1 mindset shift that helped Will bet on himself -What every dreamer needs to hear about failure, detours, and self-worth -The surprising strategy behind Will’s biggest career leap -How to stop overthinking and start building the life you want This isn’t just a conversation about success. It’s a masterclass in trusting yourself, doing the work, and building a career – and life – you believe in. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-308/ Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. In this episode: 00:00 Welcome 10:54 Healthy Arrogance: What It Is & Why You Need It 19:32 Will's Mantra That Built His Career 25:52 Recognize Your Potential Starting Today 31:49 How to Keep Your Energy Locked In On Your Vision 35:56 Getting Others to Believe in You 39:55 How to Use “No” to Level Up 48:41 Pressure, Conflict & Curveballs in Hollywood 1:05:52 Do the Work When No One’s Watching 1:14:15 Choose Your Community Wisely — 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

Will PackerguestMel Robbinshost
Jul 17, 20251h 22mWatch on YouTube ↗

At a glance

WHAT IT’S REALLY ABOUT

Will Packer’s Blueprint: Produce a Blockbuster Life Without Permission

  1. Mel Robbins interviews record-breaking producer Will Packer about how to build an “unstoppable mindset” and produce a blockbuster life, regardless of age, location, or current circumstances. Packer explains his core philosophy, captured in the question “Who better than me?”, and introduces tools like “healthy arrogance,” fabricating momentum, and treating rejection as useful data. Through vivid stories—from student films and Beyoncé’s six nos to Kevin Hart’s chaos and the Oscars slap—he shows how to stay focused on the bigger vision, pivot after setbacks, and execute instead of just preparing. The conversation centers on self-belief, deliberate action, curating your inner circle, and redefining success on your own terms.

IDEAS WORTH REMEMBERING

5 ideas

Adopt the question “Who better than me?” to reset your self-worth.

Asking “Who better than me?” forces you to confront the truth that no one inherently deserves success more than you, shifting you from waiting to be chosen to choosing yourself and acting accordingly.

Cultivate “healthy arrogance” so you feel you belong in any room.

Healthy arrogance is private, grounded confidence that the room is better because you’re in it—not that you’re better than others—helping you override imposter syndrome and show up fully for your opportunities.

Fabricate momentum with tiny wins instead of waiting for the big break.

Break big goals into micro-steps (buy the shoes, drive by the mountain, make the $75K version of the film) so you can prove to yourself you can execute, build confidence, and escape the “I haven’t done anything yet” trap.

Treat every “no” as valuable data that can improve your offering.

By asking why you were rejected—as Packer did with Beyoncé repeatedly—you can refine your project, pitch, or behavior; even if that person never says yes, the process makes your work stronger and your next yes more likely.

In crises, stop fixating on what happened and focus on what you can control now.

When things go off-script (from family drama to live TV disasters), immediately ask, “What can I control?” and lock onto the main objective—finishing the show, salvaging the event, protecting the relationship—rather than spiraling.

WORDS WORTH SAVING

5 quotes

There is not a person on this planet that is more deserving of success than you are.

— Will Packer

Who better than me? You’re challenging yourself to name somebody else that deserves it more than you.

— Will Packer

Healthy arrogance is the feeling that you belong in any room that you’re in, no matter who else is in that room.

— Will Packer

If you want to have what others want, you gotta be willing to do what others don’t.

— Will Packer

Having a great idea is like having the perfect shoes at the beginning of a marathon. It doesn’t matter until you actually go out and execute it.

— Will Packer

The mindset of “Who better than me?” and deserving successHealthy arrogance vs. toxic arrogance and overcoming self-doubtProducing your life: execution, momentum, and avoiding preparation paralysisRejection as data, the power of the pivot, and learning from noMaking the main thing the main thing: focus, energy, and prioritiesEnrolling others in your dream through listening and shared winsChoosing your cast: community, environment, and where you start (Atlanta example)

High quality AI-generated summary created from speaker-labeled transcript.

Get more out of YouTube videos.

High quality summaries for YouTube videos. Accurate transcripts to search & find moments. Powered by ChatGPT & Claude AI.

Add to Chrome