The Wake UP Pray UP Boss UP Podcast

Episode 36: Be a Lighthouse, Not a Tugboat

Margi Nazario Ruiz

What if the reason you’re exhausted isn’t because you’re doing too much but because you’re doing the wrong thing? Most of us live like tugboats, pulling, pushing, and dragging people toward change, only to end up burnt out. But what if your real job is simply to stand firm and shine?

In this episode, you’ll discover the power of being a lighthouse: protecting your light, fueling it daily, and letting it guide others without losing your peace in the process.

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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:17 Life Updates and Personal Stories
01:38 The Lighthouse Analogy
04:03 Wake Up: Protect the Light Source
06:08 Pray Up: Keep Your Lamp Fueled
06:58 Boss Up: Shine Consistently
07:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts