Dr. Melvin Rabin practiced clinical psychology in Needham, Massachusetts, for many years. His private clinical practice delivered individual, group, and family therapy, and assisted patients with issues such as family conflict, divorce, and trauma. He also delivered coaching to senior corporate executives, as well as other professionals in his field. Dr. Melvin Rabin helped people work through and overcome psychosocial challenges and find socially adjusted pathways forward.
Dr. Rabin maintains extensive training in his field and has earned Council l certification from the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. He is qualified as an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapist and as a provider of basic EMDR training. A Massachusetts probate and family trial court clinic additionally awarded Dr. Rabin the title of chief clinical psychologist.
A Boston University graduate, Dr. Melvin Rabin has presented and taught in his field at his alma mater. He has also served as a clinical instructor in psychology at Harvard University. Among his interests are neuroscience and neuropsychology. He also has extensive knowledge of leading-edge medical and AI advancements.
What is your typical day, and how do you make it productive?
I exercise, meditate, ready and practice magic, and play with grandchildren.
How do you bring ideas to life?
Focus, support, and then take action.
What’s one trend that excites you?
AI.
What is one habit that helps you be productive?
Organization skills and motivation.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Use your talents to make more money.
Tell us something you believe almost nobody agrees with you on?
Certain foods I enjoy.
What is the one thing you repeatedly do and recommend everyone else do?
Take a nap.
When you feel overwhelmed or unfocused, what do you do?
Keep my eye on the ball.
What is one strategy that has helped you grow your business or advance in your career?
Keep learning and keep current with new trends.
What is one failure in your career, how did you overcome it, and what lessons did you take away from it?
With food – I try to be more open and try things outside of my comfort zone.
Do you have a favorite book or podcast you’ve gotten a ton of value from and why?
Beating the Street. It gave me good perspective of business and when to hold and when to fold.
What’s a movie or series you recently enjoyed and why?
Band of Brothers. Good perspective of what war is really like.
Key learnings
- Continuous learning and keeping up with current trends helps you advance your career and grow your business.
- To stay productive, develop organization skills and start your day with exercise and meditation.
- Passion, perseverance, and motivation are critical in life and business.
- Develop and leverage your talents toward entrepreneurial pursuits early on.