Rachel Hollis, a bestselling author and motivational speaker, shares profound insights on navigating life's challenges. She discusses lessons learned from public backlash and how failure can drive personal growth. Hollis emphasizes redefining success beyond financial metrics, focusing on the joy of creativity and work-life balance. She highlights the importance of honest communication in parenting and living mindfully in the present. By fostering connections and embracing vulnerability, she advocates for a more fulfilling and authentic life.
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TikTok Backlash
Rachel Hollis discusses the backlash she received from a TikTok video.
She explains the video was a reaction to online criticism and her frustration with being picked on.
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Painful Lessons
Rachel Hollis wouldn't trade the lessons learned from the backlash.
She believes the most painful experiences offer the most valuable lessons.
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Focus on the Process
Focus on the process of creation, not the outcome.
Find autonomy in your work and don't be overly concerned with external validation.
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In 'Girl, Stop Apologizing', Rachel Hollis challenges women to stop talking themselves out of their dreams. The book is divided into three parts: 'Excuses' to let go of, 'Behaviors' to adopt, and 'Skills' to acquire. Hollis shares personal stories and practical advice on how to overcome common limiting beliefs, develop successful habits, and set goals effectively. The book aims to empower women to be true to themselves, set boundaries, and gain real confidence in life.
Girl, Wash Your Face
Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be
Rachel Hollis
Girl, Wash Your Face is a self-help book that combines memoir, motivational tips, Bible quotations, and common-sense advice. The book is structured around 20 lies that the author, Rachel Hollis, once believed about herself and how she overcame them. Each chapter focuses on a specific lie, such as 'I'll start tomorrow' or 'I am defined by my weight,' and provides personal anecdotes and practical strategies for overcoming these obstacles. The book emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility, self-reliance, and living with passion and purpose. It also includes elements of Hollis's own life experiences, from her family background to her career and personal relationships, making it a relatable and motivational read for many women[1][3][5].
Blue nights
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A poignant reflection on motherhood, loss, and the passage of time, exploring the complexities of family relationships.
DIDN'T SEE IT COMING
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In 'Didn't See It Coming,' Carey Nieuwhof addresses seven core issues that can significantly impact one's life and leadership. He provides clear tools and guidelines for anticipating and avoiding these challenges, as well as steps to overcome them if already encountered. The book covers topics such as cynicism, compromise, disconnectedness, irrelevance, pride, burnout, and the emptiness of success, offering practical solutions, probing questions, and insightful wisdom to help readers grow and achieve their potential.
Ryan continues the second in his two-part discussion with Rachel Hollis about what she learned from the public backlash that she received from an instagram video, how she is currently living her definition of success, why her key to being a good parent is communicating honestly and openly, and more.
Rachel Hollis is an author, podcast host, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, blogger, and mother of four. Two of her three self-help books, Girl, Wash Your Face andGirl, Stop Apologizing, have become massive worldwide bestsellers, and The Rachel Hollis Podcast inspires a wide listenership with interviews and self-help oriented content. Rachel also founded and grew her own media company, The Hollis Company, which produces books, podcasts, movies, social and live events and physical products. Her work can be found at her website msrachelhollis.com.
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