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The Mel Robbins Podcast · September 7, 2026 · 01:16:29

Stop Making Excuses: How to Change Your Life Right Now

Gary Vaynerchuk
Show Notes

Mel Robbins sits down with Gary Vaynerchuk, a mentor she credits with shaping her career trajectory. The conversation centers on overcoming the excuses that keep people stuck — fear, comparison, worrying about others' opinions, and the belief that it's too late. Gary challenges listeners to take one action now, emphasizes that peace of mind matters more than status, and argues that the longer you wait to pursue what you're good at, the more it costs you.

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Curious

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Start living your life with your funeral in mind
Gary suggests using the awareness of mortality as a filter for how you spend your time and energy now.
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Highlights

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The people you listen to shape who you become
Gary argues that the voices you consistently pay attention to — whether mentors, media, or your algorithm — shape your beliefs and actions more than you realize.
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Your embarrassment can become your advantage
Gary suggests that what embarrasses you — your quirks, your past failures, your unconventional background — can be transformed into a differentiator rather than a liability.
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Peace of mind matters more than status
Gary argues that pursuing peace of mind is the secret to a rich life, and that status-seeking is a weaker goal than internal contentment.
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One action could change the entire direction of your life
Gary's core message is that a single, decisive action — starting the business, making the call, posting the content — can redirect your trajectory.
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Misc

✧Mel says Gary Vaynerchuk has been a mentor from afar for more than 12 years and that she would not be where she is today without him.
✧Gary Vaynerchuk is described as a six-time New York Times bestselling author and the force behind VaynerX, VaynerMedia, and VeeFriends.
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