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Rachel Hollis On Learning From The Worst Moments, Measuring Success, And Doing Your Best

Jul 8, 2023

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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Episode guests

Rachel Hollis

Highlights

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Episode notes

Managing Intensity and Emotions in Relationships

01:00

The Emotional Toll of a Controversial Video

02:01

The true masters are very chill

01:33

Personal experiences of unexpected losses

00:52

Intro

4min

The Power of Learning from Failure and Seeking Support

3min

Embracing Growth Through Adversity

14min

Evolving Perspectives on Work and Success

7min

Striking a Balance: Family, Work, and the True Meaning of Success

5min

Embracing the Fragility of Life and Parenthood

13min

Evolving Family Dynamics and the Importance of Connection

6min

Redefining Success and Personal Growth

17min

Productivity and the Shift to Remote Collaboration

3min

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.

Part one can be heard here: dailystoic.com/rachel-hollis-on-empathy-and-emotional-acceptance

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 and Girl, 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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