Motiv8 - The Motivation Podcast and Inspiration Podcast Lisa Nichols: You have to Rescue Yourself
Nov 7, 2025
Lisa Nichols, a renowned motivational speaker and author, shares her inspiring journey from hardship to empowerment. She emphasizes the importance of rescuing yourself before you can help others. The discussion covers detaching from past identities for personal growth and prioritizing self-approval over external validation. Lisa reveals her secret to success: seeking mentorship and embracing service as the foundation of wealth. Through radical honesty and daily self-reflection, she illustrates how consistent sacrifice can transform dreams into reality.
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Rock Bottom Moment That Sparked Change
- Lisa Nichols described being on government assistance with $11.42 and wrapping her son in a towel for two days.
- She vowed to never be that broke or broken again and committed to radical personal change.
Letting Go To Become Who You’re Meant To Be
- Nichols says attachment to your past self blocks becoming who you want to be.
- She argues you must 'rescue you first' before helping others to be more valuable to them.
Become A Relentless Student
- Find people who already live what you want and become their student.
- Kill your ego, sit at their feet, and learn until you can finish their sentences.