Nikki Sixx – Starting Life Over

Nikki Sixx is a legendary musician, bestselling author, devoted father, and the founding member and bassist for Mötley Crüe, one of the most successful rock bands in history. Nikki is not only a successful musician but also an advocate for addiction awareness, mental health, and personal growth. Today, he joins Larry to talk about his journey as a father and husband, his sobriety for 22 years, and the advice he would give to the current generation of teens.

Embracing sobriety can lead to unexpected benefits in our lives. For Nikki Sixx, sobriety transformed his life in more ways than he could have ever anticipated. He shared his experience of becoming sober and how it has enabled him to explore new opportunities and passions. Remarkably, he mentioned that he never thought he would write books, participate in photo exhibits, and showcase his photography in galleries. Furthermore, he highlighted the importance of managing his time and not diverting attention away from his family.

The most astonishing benefit Nikki has observed from sobriety is the courage it provided him to confront his issues and be honest about them. He emphasizes that facing our issues is the key to changing our lives and those of the people around us. Additionally, he talks about how we can use sobriety to create healthier and more fulfilling lives, simplify our lives, and focus on the present moment.

In essence, sobriety is a gift that should be wholly embraced, as it can bring unexpected benefits to our lives, such as the courage to face our issues, the creation of a healthier and more fulfilling life, and simplification of our lives. Sobriety can help us establish a life of joy and freedom.

By concentrating on nature and simplicity, we can create a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Larry’s Takeaways

1. Change the world with intention.
2. Take responsibility for your life.
3. Stay away from drugs.

What You’ll Learn

00:00:00 Deal with your demons to succeed.

00:06:19 Discover yourself through music.

00:17:22 Deal with reality when mature.

00:20:04 Take responsibility for yourself.

00:24:12 Forgive and accept others.

00:34:04 Forgive, heal, and grow.

00:37:03 Focus on nature and simplicity.

00:43:00 Take responsibility and be honest.

00:52:43 Simplify for more joy.

00:53:45 Stay away from drugs.

01:00:25 Live sober and stay safe.