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How to Make 2026 the Best Year: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

Notable books mentioned: The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong, Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

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The Emperor of Gladness
Ocean Vuong

The host mentioned 'The Emperor of Gladness' as one of the highlights of their year, reflecting on the positive moments captured in their photo rol…

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Mentioned at 35:44
Let Them Theory
Mel Robbins

The host mentions the Let Them Theory book as a significant highlight in their life and career, emphasizing its widespread impact and popularity. T…

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Do you want to make 2026 your best year yet? An amazing year doesn’t happen by chance. It happens by choice. And there are only 6 questions to ask yourself for instant clarity and insight. Your answers will show you what the very next steps are in your life. The brand new companion workbook to this episode can be found at melrobbins.com/bestyear. In this episode, Mel walks you through her empowering, research-backed, year-end ritual designed to set you up for success. By the end, you’ll know exactly where to steer your energy to make next year your best yet. She will cover: -The powerful year-end ritual she has used for the past 22 years -The simple question to ask yourself to know what you really want -Why doing this every single year is the key to her own success - and how if you've done this process in the past, you can take it up a notch this year -How to use your camera roll to highlight your year -The one best step you should take after listening to this episode -Her own reflections on the year and the goals she is setting. This episode comes with a 20-page companion workbook. This brand new workbook is designed to help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get your hands on it. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/bestyear. To learn more about Pure Genius, which Mel mentioned in today’s episode, click here to get on the waitlist. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How to Reinvent Your Life Starting Today Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration. Get on the waitlist for Pure Genius 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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Highly Recommended(1)Passing Reference(1)
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Individuals seeking positivity and personal growthIndividuals seeking personal empowerment and positive change

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The Emperor of Gladness cover
Best for Individuals seeking positivity and personal growthOften cited around personal reflections and highs

The speaker mentions reading one of their favorite books of all time, 'The Emperor of Gladness', as a high point of the year.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals seeking positivity and personal growth
Key quote: I read one of my favorite books of all time. This was a high, The Emperor of Gladness this year.
The host mentioned 'The Emperor of Gladness' as one of the highlights of their year, reflecting on the positive moments captured in their photo roll. This book resonated with the host, emphasizing the importance of recognizing small joys in life.
ASIN: B0DJCVJXXQ
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Let Them Theory
Mel Robbins
Best for Individuals seeking personal empowerment and positive changeOften cited around impact of Let Them Theory

The speaker discusses the success and impact of the 'Let Them Theory' book, highlighting its popularity and the empowerment it brings to readers.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals seeking personal empowerment and positive change
Key quote: The Let Them Theory book is the number one book in the world.
The host mentions the Let Them Theory book as a significant highlight in their life and career, emphasizing its widespread impact and popularity. They express gratitude for the book's empowering message and its ability to resonate with millions of readers and listeners.
ASIN: B0DFMZMKFJ
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FX's Love Story, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bissett

Confidence: 90%

It explores the complex courtship of the iconic couple considered to be American royalty, whose love story captured the attention of the nation.