How to Build a Better Future: 2 Simple Questions That Uplevel Your Life Immediately

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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Society & Culture, Self-improvement, Mental Health, Relationships, Health & Fitness, Education

4.6 • 15.4K Ratings

🗓️ 11 July 2026

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

Two simple questions can change the way you make decisions, spend your time, and build your future. In today’s episode, Mel sits down with Seth Godin, one of the most influential thinkers of our time and one of Mel’s most trusted mentors. Seth has written more than 20 bestselling books, taught millions of people how to think differently, and shaped the way Mel thinks about success, confidence, purpose, business, and making an impact. Today, Seth is sharing the advice Mel wishes everyone could hear, particularly when it comes to business and success. His wisdom will make you rethink how you spend your time, what you say yes to, what you keep avoiding, what you need to quit, and what kind of future you are building. You can use this advice for anything: Your goals. Your career. Your business. Your creative ideas. Your next decision. The thing you keep talking yourself out of. The life you say you want, but have not started building yet. Seth will show you how to stop chasing the wrong things, stop measuring the wrong things, and stop trying to be everything to everyone. In this episode, you’ll learn: -The 2 questions that will help you make better decisions immediately -How to know what is worth your time and what is not (this works for everything!) -Why trying to please everyone keeps you stuck -How to stop hiding behind being busy, perfecting the plan, or waiting to feel ready -Why the right decision and the right outcome are not the same thing -How you know when to quit and when to keep going -Why criticism from the wrong people can pull you off track -Why doing work you’re proud of changes the way you feel about your life -How to build a future that feels more honest, meaningful, and aligned This is not just advice about business or career. It is a masterclass in how to think. By the end, you’ll know what habits to cut out, what to start doing, and where to focus your energy so you can build a better future. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, you’ll love Seth Godin’s first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast: How to Build a Life That Matters & Get What You Want Starting Today Connect with Mel: Order Mel’s product, Pure Genius Protein Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration. Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free Disclaimer

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0:00.0	Hey, it's your friend Mel, and welcome to the Mel Robbins podcast.
0:09.3	Today, you and are going to talk about a topic that I get a ton of questions about, business and career.
0:16.0	How to start one, how to grow one, what are the big mistakes?
0:19.8	How can I be more successful in my career?
0:22.7	I am constantly being asked for advice on these topics. And so I thought, you know what,
0:27.8	I'm going to bring in the man who taught me the fundamentals that inform everything about the way
0:33.8	that I think about business, the way I built my business, the way I run my business,
0:38.5	the way I think about topics like success and career and defining your purpose.
0:43.8	And so whether you're in a job right now and you want to make more money and get promoted
0:48.0	and get ahead, or you dream of having a business of your own, or you've got a side hustle that
0:53.3	you want to grow,
1:00.0	or you're like so many small business owners and you're drowning in the day-to-day, you can't seem to be able to focus on what's going to make it grow?
1:05.4	This is the episode you've been asking for.
1:08.3	Here today is the one and only, Seth Godin. Seth is considered the godfather
1:13.5	of modern marketing and is the best-selling author of more than 20 books. He is also the person that I
1:19.5	have called my mentor from afar for the last 15 years. And he's going to give you the business secrets
1:25.7	that will help you finally move forward.
1:28.5	By the end of this, you won't just feel inspired.
1:31.8	You'll know what to stop doing and what to start doing, what to focus on, and what to forget,
1:38.4	so you can build something amazing.
1:51.8	Thank you. something amazing. Hey, it's your friend Mel, and welcome to the Mel Robbins podcast. I am so excited that you're
1:57.7	here. I'm fired up for today's conversation. It's always an honor to be together
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