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William “King” Hollis, is an international motivational speaker with one of the most inspiring stories. Born to a teenage mother who had started selling drugs at the age of 14, King Hollis had to learn life the hard way. He helped his mother as she struggled with drug addiction, abuse, and hopelessness. His every word is imbued with passion, confidence, and energy. Open up and let his experiences encourage you wherever you are in your journey. Facing struggles is not a curse, it’s a gift when you find the strength to use its power and take control.

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SHOW NOTES:

Best Gifts | William explains why he believes the best gifts come from the bottom [1:39]
William’s Story | William shares his incredible story of pain, set-backs and hurt [2:49]
Save Your Life | How trying to save his mother’s life taught him how to save his own [7:37]
First Speech | William shares what he said at his mother’s funeral [8:58]
Find Your Story | William shares where his story transition him to becoming a man [12:16]
Suicidal | William explains how telling his story for the first time left him suicidal [16:17]
Belief | William break down whats it means to have faith, keep going & focus on solution [20:22]
Success | Choosing what you love and starting the journey to find success 24:44]
Made Into A Man | William shares his experience forced to be a man before time [26:08]
Giving Up | Why people give up and don’t get in the gam [28:03]
Hit ‘Em In the Mouth | How to “Beat them getting up” in business [30:53]
Find Your Gift | William’s advice for rediscovering your gifts and what you once loved [33:07]
Control Your Life | William on what it takes to be the greatest version of yourself [36:28]

QUOTES:

“I started to realize that I wasn't hurting. That’s where I was being made” [2:12]

“In our mentalities when people are nice to us, we feel endangered. When people are mean to us, we in our habitat, we're fighters.” [13:08]

“you gotta want the best out of your life for you. Because we only have a moment on this earth.” [20:27]

“ You cannot be great if you cannot operate in chaos [....] because if you can operate in chaos, the world becomes Disneyland. problems become scratches.” [21:33]

“sometimes you're gonna have to be a man before you become one, but you ready for it, and you built for it.” [26:09]

“most people never get out the stands and get in the game. They stay fans their whole life. So I tell everybody get out the stands and get in the game, get in the game of life, and leave your mark here.” [28:41]

“the same formula to get you your first opportunity will get you your second, but this time you execute, this time you'll be mentally ready. this time you will remember how you failed. ” [31:32]

“get back to the child and laying on your mother's lap, there was the child that dream, believed
in the world.” [35:44]

“Think for yourself. Question everything, and believe in yourself. When you’re falling, don't pretend like you're not. When you hurting don't pretend like you're not” [36:35]

Bio: William "King" Hollis is an international motivational speaker, author, & coach. From being homeless to quickly becoming one of the top motivational speakers in the world, he has truly spoken his way to success. From everyday listeners to celebrities, actors, professional athletes, and leading corporations, his speeches continue to make him a household name in personal development. He continues to pursue his mission with a hunger for inspiring tomorrow’s leaders within every community.

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