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# An Open Letter to Mel Robbins
- URL: https://lisaromerodugal.com/blog/an-open-letter-to-mel-robbins/
- Published: 2023-05-22T15:42:21.000Z
- Updated: 2023-05-22T15:42:21.000Z
- Author: Lisa Romero Dugal
- Tags: education, inspiration, 5 second rule, believe in yourself, class of 2026, college education, goals, health promotion and wellness, healthy lifestyle, imagine believe achieve, inspire others, kinesiology, mel robbins, personal growth, presidents list, ragin cajuns, transformation, university of louisiana at lafayette, #wordpress

Dear Mel,

I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the profound impact you've had on my life. Your book, "The 5-Second Rule," and your messages of motivation and inspiration on social media have been transformative. You stirred a passion within me which gave me courage to overcome self-doubt and return to college at the age of 56\. Your unwavering belief in the power of taking action and seizing opportunities reminded me that it's never too late to pursue my dreams.

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Thank you for instilling in me the courage to pick up where I left off so that I can finish what I started 36 years ago. This one decision has been life changing!!! 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Lets Geaux 🙌🏼

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Gratefully,

Lisa

P.S. I am thrilled to share that I have now completed two semesters and achieved a 4.0 GPA in each of them. Hello President’s List 🤩

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