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2. Use The Three-Second Rule
The three-second rule is the ultimate spontaneous
success tool. It works for anything that tempts or scares
you, like when you're considering talking to that stranger
sitting next to you on a flight, when you're thinking
about speaking up at work, or even when you're
psyching yourself up to ask someone out on a date.
Here's how it goes: You spot someone you want to
chat with, and instead of overthinking it and getting all
tangled up in your thoughts, you count in your head,
"One, two, three." Boom! And just like that, you make
your move. No thinking, no hesitating. You stride right
on over there and introduce yourself, say something
interesting, or maybe throw a question their way. It's all
about taking action right away.
The crucial part is the timing. You‘ve got to do it
within three seconds. This rule helps overcome the
brain's natural resistance to change by building
momentum and confidence, and overcoming fear and
self-doubt.
That's the magic window. Don't let your brain start
going, "Hey, wait a minute, what if they don't want to
talk to me? What if I embarrass myself?" No, shut that
voice down. The three-second rule is all about bypassing
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