@melrobbins: Stop waiting for the right moment. Stop listening to your excuses. Just START. On this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, @benny blanco shares why failure isn't the problem, your excuses are, and how taking one small step can completely change the direction of your life. Benny is a 12-time Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer with 29 #1 hits, and he's teaching you why excuses are often just fear in disguise. 🎧 How to Eliminate Self-Doubt, Overcome Failure, & Reset Your Mind for Success Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube - search "Mel Robbins Podcast Benny Blanco"
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Thursday 03 September 2026 20:00:00 GMT
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The Highest Version Method™ :
Most people aren’t afraid of failing. They’re afraid of finding out what they’re capable of if they actually try. So they keep waiting for the perfect moment. But the life you want won’t begin until your excuses end. Start today.
2026-10-15 10:22:19
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VanessaBB77 :
Benny is just a fantastic human being. He’s unashamedly himself he’s unique and wonderful to listen to.. I could listen to him all day
2026-09-06 01:48:37
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Dr. Melanie - Psychologist :
As a psychologist, I’d add that embracing failure is especially hard for high achievers because failure can feel like a threat to identity, not just an outcome. Learning to fail without turning it into a verdict on your worth is a huge part of building real confidence. I talk more about perfectionism, anxiety, and high achievement on my page.
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ANDREW ONLINE FITNESS COACH :
This is one of the biggest differences between people who eventually build something and people who keep preparing to build something. The first version rarely needs to be good. It needs to exist. Once it exists, you finally have something to improve.
2026-09-03 20:31:00
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The Venice Ledger :
Just start somewhere! Profound advice
2026-09-03 20:05:43
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My Midlife Reset :
the first step is always the hardest
2026-09-03 20:17:09
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DianaPinckneyDavis :
❤️Can’t wait to watch the whole podcast…🤓
2026-09-04 04:19:55
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Mary Jane Smith :
I like him
2026-09-04 04:51:22
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The Private Chat 🔒 :
This is so real!
2026-09-03 22:33:03
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CHOSEN BY LIGHT 🌟✨ :
i watched and I was empowered thank you
2026-09-04 06:33:56
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🥥 :
I love the let them theory I'm not even 18 yet, but I can already apply it I did have some difficulties from about halfway through, but I read it anyway, and it's so good and inspiring.
2026-09-03 21:17:08
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Tony.Angel.01 :
The first step is the one that takes more time and difficult than the others 😎
2026-09-03 21:02:28
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soda_pop_🇨🇦 dog :
Asking people to move the needle 3.5” forward is genius! We got this… let’s move it. Embrace your vision and move the needle! ❤️
2026-09-04 08:10:56
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musketeer ceiling sealer :
do you like video games mel
2026-09-09 21:08:22
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Sis Shoppe :
this is gold!
2026-09-11 13:45:31
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Jan :
Yes!,,,
2026-09-04 00:25:28
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jeannad :
benny is real thank you 🙌🙌
2026-09-04 02:34:11
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Ramona Bludau :
Thank you!
2026-09-04 01:27:00
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musketeer ceiling sealer :
theory yes
2026-09-09 21:08:25
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Unfiltered with Brij Thankey :
The key to success is failure
2026-09-07 13:43:26
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Leisawilson :
🥰🥰🥰🥰 Just start now … I hear that
2026-09-09 03:38:17
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Nightingale :
Its not failure it's bad people sabotaging you 💔
2026-09-06 18:00:27
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Cuthbert Orson :
Guys, Q4 is finally here again and I’m genuinely excited! There’s something about this season that makes me want to lock in and make the most of it
2026-09-09 01:49:31
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KC_PA-C :
Mel was SO engaged in this interview. Loved it ❤️
2026-09-07 22:25:04
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musketeer ceiling sealer :
you're really cute
2026-09-09 21:06:56
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