What if the one thing that matters most for your success isn’t talent, luck, or intelligence, but something you can build starting today?

In this eye-opening conversation, renowned psychologist Dr. Angela Duckworth joins Mel to reveal the real science of success and what drives achievement – and it’s not what you’ve been told.

You’ll learn why grit – the combination of passion and perseverance – matters more than talent, intelligence, or motivation alone. And today, you’ll learn exactly how to build it.

Dr. Duckworth is a pioneering researcher in psychology, professor at The University of Pennsylvania, a MacArthur “Genius” Grant winner, and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Grit, which has changed the way millions of people understand success.

In this powerful, research-backed conversation, she unpacks the truth about what it really takes to succeed and how you and your family can tap into this research in your daily life.

You’ll learn:

-The four traits gritty people have (and how to build them)

-Why most people quit too soon and how to stay motivated

-How to develop a growth mindset at any age

-What elite performers know about discipline that you don’t

-Why your environment is quietly shaping your success

Success isn’t reserved for the gifted, it’s built by those who refuse to give up.

If you’re feeling stuck, unmotivated, or ready to give up, don’t. Not before you hear this.

Because grit can be learned. And this episode shows you how.

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If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or like you’re not living the life you’re meant to, this conversation is for you.

Today’s episode is a guide to how you can transform your life – at any moment.

Mel sits down with New York Times bestselling author, ultra-endurance athlete, and host of one of the world’s top podcasts, Rich Roll, to reveal the lessons from his three jaw-dropping reinventions.

From being an alcoholic who couldn’t make the ends meet, to an overweight lawyer who could barely climb a flight of stairs, to one of the fittest men alive with a global platform inspiring millions – Rich’s story will show you what it really takes to change, not once, but over and over again.

You’ll learn:

-How to create a new version of yourself at any age

-How to discover your authentic self at any age

-What most people get wrong about transformation

-How to recognize when you’re stuck in the wrong life and listen to the voice calling you forward

-The mindset shifts that transform setbacks into catalysts for change

-Why patience and self-compassion are essential for long-term reinvention

-How to help someone in your life who is struggling

This episode is a roadmap for your own transformation and how you can reinvent yourself at any age.

Whether you want to break free from old habits, find your purpose, or start living a life you truly want, this episode will prove that you can rewrite your own story – starting now.

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If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Are You the Driver in Your Life or Just the Passenger?

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If you feel like nothing feels exciting or fun anymore, you’re not alone.

In today’s episode, Mel shares 6 small ways you can break out of autopilot and live with more joy, fun, and energy.

If you’re tired of feeling numb, heavy, or stuck in a routine, this episode is your wake-up call.

Mel proves to you today that you can have more fun, even when life feels hard.

Practice these simple shifts, and over time you’ll feel brighter, lighter, and more alive than you have in years.

This episode will teach you:

-Why having fun is the secret to a healthy life

-How to stop taking everything so seriously

-The most important truth about joy that is proven through research

-How to start saying yes to fun instead of talking yourself out of it

-Why being bad at something is the secret to more joy

-How to drop the fear of judgment

-To reconnect with the things that make you feel truly alive

-How to start being the “fun person” in your group of friends

Bring the fun back to your life. Learn the simple steps that bring back your energy, spark your own joy, and make life exciting again.

Every day is a chance to smile. Laugh about the stupid stuff, and feel more alive. Don’t waste it.

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If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How To Make Your Life Exciting Again

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