Episode · The Mel Robbins Podcast · 2025-11-03
Books mentioned on 3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Figure Out What You Really Want
If you’ve ever had that quiet thought – “There’s more I’m meant to do” – this episode is your sign to pay attention. What if the life you want isn’t as far away as it feels?
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Designing Your Life
Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans is a practical guide written by Stanford professors that applies design thinking principles to personal career development and life planning.
Recommended“And by the way, the professors have also written a book called Designing Your Life.”
Where to get it
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Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits by James Clear is a bestselling guide on habit formation, personal development, and how small daily adjustments compound into massive long-term results.
Recommended“And you know my good friend James Clear, he's the author of the seinal atomic habits.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book THE 5 SECOND RULE
“I wrote the 5-second rule.”
Own book The High 5 Habit
“I wrote the high- five habit.”

