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The Daily Motivation

A Drug Addict's Divine Deal That Changed Everything | Nicky Jam EP 836

The Daily Motivation

Lewis Howes

Education, Self-improvement

4.8893 Ratings

🗓️ 21 December 2024

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

"I remember that I told God on my knees, I said, God, there's a whole bunch of talent out there, but none of them got the talent I have. Please, please help me conquer back my career. And I felt that God told me, stop doing drugs. And I'll give you everything back. He didn't give me everything back. He gave me 150,000 more." - Nicky Jam In this raw and deeply personal episode, global music icon Nicky Jam opens up about his extraordinary journey from the depths of addiction to worldwide success through an unwavering faith in God. Born into a world of addiction where both parents struggled with substance abuse, Nicky shares his rock-bottom moment of being incarcerated simultaneously with his father, and how a profound conversation with God became the turning point in his life. Through his candid storytelling, he reveals how his Puerto Rican roots shaped his spiritual foundation, even as he maintains his own unique relationship with faith. The conversation takes an unexpected turn as Nicky bravely discusses the lasting impact of childhood trauma, including witnessing violence and addiction at a young age. He speaks with remarkable honesty about his ongoing battle with anxiety, PTSD, and the challenges of maintaining sobriety while dealing with past demons. In a powerful moment of connection, he and Lewis share their perspectives on trauma, emphasizing how everyone's experience is valid regardless of their background. This vulnerable discussion illuminates the complex nature of healing and the continuous journey of recovery, even amid tremendous success.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hi, my name is Lewis Howes and welcome to the Daily Motivation Show.

0:09.0

When did you start to create a relationship with God or what is your faith like today?

0:17.0

Well, the thing is, Puerto Ricans, we very, very Christians.

0:21.8

You know, like we believe in God a lot.

0:23.9

We have a lot of, you know, we have a lot of faith in God.

0:28.7

And a lot of people who, you know, this world today,

0:33.6

a lot of people do not think about God and care about God.

0:36.4

I've realized that back in the days,

0:38.3

there's a whole bunch of singers, Daddy Yankee, Faruco,

0:41.3

they're in church right now and they're worshiping God

0:46.3

and they're giving the word, they spreading God's word around the world

0:49.3

and people are making fun of it like it's a joke.

0:52.3

I come from everywhere, you can't even joke about that.

0:56.0

So it's always been for me.

0:58.0

God has always been like first for me.

1:00.0

Even if I don't go to church, I have a very big connection with God.

1:04.0

Really?

1:05.0

I respect God and I know that God exists because I'm living proof.

1:09.0

Because I remember that I told God on my knees, I said, God, there's a whole bunch of talent out there, but none of them got the talent I have.

1:18.4

Please, please, please help me conquer back my career.

1:27.0

And I felt that God told me,

1:29.8

stop doing drugs, and I'll give you everything back.

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