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

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

July 17, 2025

Duration

1h 22m

Channel

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

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

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Will Packer

  guest

• Mel Robbins

  host

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, featuring Will Packer and Mel Robbins, How to Stop Doubting Yourself & Get Anything You Want in Life explores will Packer’s Blueprint: Produce a Blockbuster Life Without Permission 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.

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