The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks 2262 | Les Brown: “I’ve Had It!”
Sep 8, 2025
Les Brown, a dynamic motivational speaker and author, ignites listeners with his call to declare, "I have had it!" He emphasizes that true transformation starts when we refuse to accept mediocrity. With passionate anecdotes, he inspires embracing resilience to overcome life's challenges. Brown urges us to pursue our dreams and emphasizes that setbacks are merely stepping stones on the path to success. His empowering message is about rising above fears and claiming the extraordinary life we deserve.
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Declare You’ve Had Enough
- Decide decisively that you will not tolerate your current situation any longer by declaring, "I have had it."
- Use that declaration as the catalyst to initiate change and leave limiting circumstances behind.
Leaving An Abusive Relationship
- Les Brown recounts a friend who finally left an abusive marriage after saying, "I have had it."
- Her choice to act, not just complain, led her to a better life.
Poverty’s Daily Humiliation
- Les describes personal indignities of poverty: choosing food by price, hiding income, and parking in a cousin's garage.
- He emphasizes that living in scarcity felt dehumanizing and motivated his decision to change.
