Today I’m launching something I’m very excited about. It’s called The School of Greatness. I’m constantly connecting with inspiring individuals such as creative entrepreneurs, world class athletes, and interesting celebrities.  I love hearing their story about how they’ve achieved greatness and wanted to share their message to a broader audience.  For that, I’ve created this […]

Robert Greene: How to Master Anything and Achieve Greatness

Welcome to episode 007 of The School of Greatness. Grant Cardone is the James Bond of business growth and sales.  He’s a New York Times Best Selling Author and unbelievably motivational individual. The last time I interviewed Grant he blew me away with his passion, positive mindset, and persistent pursuit of greatness. Since then, I […]

Grant Cardone: How to Gain Attention and Turn Haters into Admirers

The is the forty third episode with the tree time New York Times best selling author and inventor of the term lifestyle design, Tim Ferriss.

Tim Ferriss: Self Talk, Visualization and The Rituals for Success

Simon Sinek is the mastermind behind Start with Why. His latest work, Leaders Eat Last, is another masterpiece on the topic of leadership. On this episode of the School of Greatness podcast, Lewis Howes and Simon go in-depth on the most pressing concerns for those seeking to create amazing, un-paralleled results with their lives and teams.

Simon Sinek: Why Leaders Eat Last

"Once you style flex, then you can others into your vision." - Chris Lee

Chris Lee is back for his third visit to the School of Greatness to teach all the Greats about the personality matrix and how we can use it to maximize the value in every relationship.

Are you a Supporter, Analyzer, Promoter or Controller?

Come tell us on the blog: 

http://www.lewishowes.com/80

On iTunes

How to Influence and Inspire People By Mastering The Personality Matrix with Chris Lee

"It's time to become the chess player, not the chess piece." - Tony Robbins

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video of the full interview and the show notes at www.lewishowes.com/109.

EP 109 7 Simple Steps to Master the Game of Money with Tony Robbins

"When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful." - Eric Thomas

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video (with bonus material!) and show notes at www.lewishowes.com/121.

EP 121 When You Want to Succeed As Bad As You Want to Breathe with Eric Thomas

"Sometimes people are communicating a much bigger message by what they're not saying." - Chris Lee

If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes and more at www.lewishowes.com/137.

EP 137 The Art of Listening: How to Master Relationships Through Communication

"The only beliefs that make any sense are the ones that will take you from where you are to where you want to go." - Jack Canfield

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the videos, show notes, links, and more at www.lewishowes.com/143.

Ep 143 The 10 Success Principles to Create an Abundant Life with Jack Canfield

"Most people don't lead their life; they accept their life." - John Maxwell

If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes and more at http://lewishowes.com/239

EP 239 John Maxwell on Leadership, Living Big and Choosing a Life That Matters

"Greatness is self-knowledge expressed." - Alanis Morissette

If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes and more at http://lewishowes.com/266

EP 266 Alanis Morissette on Fame, Finding Purpose, and Emotional Healing

"Everything you do or don't do leaves an imprint on your self-worth." - John Assaraf

If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, video, and more at http://lewishowes.com/400

The School of Greatness: Exploring Greatness from Inspiring Business Minds, World Class Athletes and Influential Celebrities

EP 400 John Assaraf: Unlock Your Brain's Full Potential (and the Neuroscience Behind It)

"Greatness is hearing your truth and speaking it, no matter how your voice shakes." - Mel Robbins

If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, video, and more at http://lewishowes.com/452

EP 452 The 5 Second Rule to Change Your Life with Mel Robbins

"Connection is everything in the world of transformation." - Chris Powell

If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, video, and more at http://lewishowes.com/520

EP 520 The Secret to Extreme Weight Loss and Happy Marriages with Chris and Heidi Powell

"Are you going to step up today and move towards the life of your dreams?" - Lewis Howes

If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes and more at http://lewishowes.com/525

EP 525 Become the Hero

"Never make a point without a story, and never tell a story without a point.” - Les Brown

I am so excited to finally be releasing this episode with the amazing Les Brown on The School of Greatness.

Les is a motivational speaker who doesn’t just help people find inspiration, but helps them achieve greatness, and I think that this conversation will help you get a little closer to greatness, too.

Les and his twin brother were adopted as infants and never knew their biological parents. They were raised by a single woman who was strong enough to do it all on her own. 

As a child, Les was diagnosed as mentally disabled, and referred to as DT - the dumb twin. He let this story everyone told him hold him back and keep him from achieving greatness.

One day, in a class room, all of that changed.

On Apple Podcast

Les Brown: Overcome All Odds and Change the World

"We can't use our talent to produce outstanding results if we're in reaction mode."

It's been a while since I've recorded a solo round for the podcast, but I had something to say that got me fired up.

So here you go :)

Lately I've been thinking a lot about the difference between surviving in business and life and thriving.

It makes a massive difference in how you experience each day, as well as each year, but it really doesn't take too much adjustment to flip from one to the other.

This one shift in my life has made a huge difference, so I wanted to record an episode where I break down how to do this.


Most of the powerful advice I've been given in my life has been really simple.

And this key is no different.

But it makes the biggest difference day in and day out in my results.

I'm giving you my very best insights and answers in this episode to how I consistently have been able to deliver powerful results, keep progressing, and stay healthy and motivated.

And it's not as hard as you might think.

Welcome to a straight-talking solo round on some of my best business (and life) strategy in Episode 620.


In this episode you will learn:

The main reason why people fail even when they are working hard (9:10)

The key to winning (11:10)

What keeps you from living in a high level of energy (11:59)

My recommendation for creating consistent strategy in your life (12:40)

The best way to keep your team focused on the big strategy (19:20)

The 5 top ways to manage your energy efficiently (26:25)

Plus much more...

On Apple Podcasts

How to Win (and Why You Fail)

THE MIND IS WHAT CONTROLS THE BODY.

Dr. Joe Joe Dispenza, D.C. is an international lecturer, researcher, corporate consultant, author, and educator who has been invited to speak in more than 32 countries on five continents. 

As a lecturer and educator, he is driven by the conviction that each of us has the potential for greatness and unlimited abilities. In his easy-to-understand, encouraging, and compassionate style, he has educated thousands of people, detailing how they can rewire their brains and recondition their bodies to make lasting changes.

As a researcher, Dr. Joe’s passion can be found at the intersection of the latest findings from the fields of neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics to explore the science behind spontaneous remissions. He uses that knowledge to help people heal themselves of illnesses, chronic conditions, and even terminal diseases so they can enjoy a more fulfilled and happy life, as well as evolve their consciousness. 

The mind is so much more powerful than we give it credit for. Be ready to open your mind, learn how to be present, and heal yourself permanently on Episode 679.


Some Questions I Ask:

What was the theory about water from What the Bleep? (1:17)

What are the four common things people do to heal with their mind? (8:44)

How do we become greater than the body? (14:44)

Do you rehearse where you want to be daily?(23:17)

What does it take to change? (32:35)

Your body will create balance for you? (38:27)

What if we want good things to come faster? (46:22)

When was the last time you felt an overwhelming about of love? (50:44)

What’s your definition of surrender? (58:07)

What challenge would you give out listeners? (1:06:24)


In This Episode You Will Learn:

When Dr. Joe started believing in the philosophy that the mind can heal anything (2:27)

Why we stay stuck in bad relationships and bad jobs (11:07)

How we can change our energy (31:34)

How you can get to the point where you are in the present (35:33)

How to get into the heart (42:12)

When you experience the most love (47:56)

If Dr. feels like he’s answered the questions for himself (57:48)

What Dr. Joe’s mission is right now (59:28)

Dr. Joe’s greatest teacher (1:11:24)

What the Quantum Field is (20:33)

How to change your life (31:04)

The School of Greatness

Heal Your Body with Your Mind: Dr. Joe Dispenza

“REST AT THE END, NOT IN THE MIDDLE.”- KOBE BRYANT

He’s won five NBA championships with the Lakers and led the NBA in scoring during two seasons. He’s an 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team. He holds the NBA record for the most seasons played with one franchise for an entire career: 20 seasons.

In 2018, he received an Academy Award for his animated short “Dear Basketball.” He also just launched a podcast called The Punies that teaches kids morals and history in a really fun way.

Kobe’s known for what he calls his Mamba Mentality, but it’s his big heart that is truly admirable. He is constantly reinventing himself and continuing to pursue new dreams.

There is so much power in his energy and presence. I know you’re really going to love this one.

So get ready to learn all about Mamba Mentality and how to embrace failure on Episode 691.


Some Questions I Ask:

Who was your greatest teacher? (7:10)

What are some other things you do to raise the level of your teammates? (17:00)

What’s been your greatest challenge since leaving the game? (20:30)

What’s a constant theme in your life? (24:40)

Why is storytelling important to you? (25:39)

What’s your greatest weakness? (34:35)


In This Episode You Will Learn:

All about the “Mamba Mentality” (12:20)

Why he has a passion of storytelling (26:00)

Why you should be excited about failure (27:10)

Kobe’s greatest moment in 20 seasons of basketball (36:14)

Kobe’s daily routine (39:00)

Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality and The Mind of a Champion

THE KEY TO LIFE IS RELATIONSHIPS.

Life’s an enrollment game.

You’re either signing people up or pushing them away.

The more you can learn about how the human mind works, the more you can be aware of how your actions influence others.

It’s so much more than just the words that you speak.

The energy that you bring into a room and the attitude you have towards life has a huge effect on the people around you. 

That’s why I’m so excited to share this conversation I had with an expert on human nature and the art of seduction: Robert Greene.

Robert Greene is an American author and speaker known for his books on strategy, power, and seduction. He has written five international bestsellers: The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, and The 50th Law and Mastery.

Robert says that you have to understand human nature in order to get people to follow you.

He argues that how you interact with others determines how far you will get in life.

Are you enrolling people in your vision? Or are you showing up in a way that doesn’t make people want to say yes to you?

Learn how to take responsibility for the energy you put out into the world and harness the power of body language on Episode 713.


Some Questions I Ask:

What is your biggest insecurity? (11:38)

Is there value in detaching from our emotions? (12:51)

How do we understand the strength of someone’s character? (20:28)

How do we break harmful patterns? (24:10)

What are ways we sabotage ourselves? (28:17)

What does it mean to “infect people with the proper mood”? (45:36)

How do you make people want to follow you? (1:16:33) 


In This Episode You Will Learn:

How self-doubt can actually help you (13:42)

The most important thing to think about when hiring someone (21:06)

What it means to have strength of character (22:11)

How the Pygmalion Effect can help you succeed (31:51)

How to become a Master Persuader (36:13)

The key to becoming a better listener (37:14)

The importance of body language (43:35)

What makes someone a successful seducer (48:57)

The number one need that humans have (56:17)

How to find your passion (1:15:05)

Master the Laws of Human Nature with Robert Greene

CHOOSE THE PATH OF MOST RESISTANCE.

Do you avoid challenging yourself?

If you do, you’re cheating yourself of reaching your full potential.

There is so much you can learn through pain.

But we want to avoid it.

We want to stay in our comfort zone.

Growth, though, is found in the discomfort zone.

You have to have the courage to face sickness, disappointment, and discomfort.

That’s why I’m so excited to share this conversation I had with someone who has mastered the art of using pain as a way to better himself: David Goggins.

David Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL and is the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to complete SEAL training (including two Hell Weeks), the U.S. Army Ranger School (where he graduated as Enlisted Honor Man) and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training.

David is indisputably one of the world’s best endurance athletes. He has completed over 60 endurance races, regularly placing in the top five and taken home first place several times.

David says that if don’t give yourself a way out, your body will figure out a way to persevere.

We are capable of so much more than we know. Mental toughness isn’t a class, it’s a lifestyle.

Learn how to change your outlook on the “bad things” that happen to you and to be excited about what you can learn through hardship on Episode 715.


Some Questions I Ask:

What was the hardest obstacle to overcome growing up? (16:53)

What was the greatest lesson your mom taught you? (25:04)

When someone’s lacking confidence, how can they gain more? (33:37)

What’s your biggest insecurity? (36:21)

Do you have any fears today? (1:11:52)

What’s the greatest lesson your father taught you? (1:26:50)


In This Episode You Will Learn:

What made David apply for the Military (23:04)

What David believes the key to life is (35:44)

Why getting sick was the best thing that ever happened to David (37:43)

About the 40 Percent Rule (38:49)

How to retrain your mind when you want to seek comfort (41:10)

What haunts David the most (47:33)

The importance of long-term gratification (1:04:20)

Why you need to be quiet with yourself to succeed (1:11:08)

David’s morning routine (1:17:18)

Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds with David Goggins

WHO ARE YOU TRYING TO IMPRESS?

We are constantly trying to be what we’re not.

We’re trying to look like someone else, perform like someone else, or spend our time in ways that make other people happy.

This is an exhausting way to live.

Like Einstein says, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” 

You are the most powerful when you’re tapped into what makes you unique.

On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I’m sharing a Summit of Greatness presentation from a former monk and master storyteller: Jay Shetty.

Jay Shetty is an award-winning host, storyteller and viral content creator. Since launching his video channel in 2016, Jay’s viral wisdom videos have garnered over 1 billion views and gained over 3 million followers globally. 

He explains the three lies that people tell us and why it’s much more important to listen to your opinions than anyone else’s.

If you take the time to write, reflect, and learn about yourself, you can learn to celebrate what makes you great. No one will be able to hold you back once you do.

So get ready to learn about passion, pain, and purpose on Episode 746.


Some Questions Asked:

How do you figure out what “you are?” (7:08)

How do you help people with ADD focus? (8:25)

What’s your advice for people who are struggling with their past? (13:17)


In This Episode You Will Learn:

How to look at small incremental changes (8:47)

How healing others’ physical pain and help your mental pain (10:00)

The power of journaling (14:07)

Jay Shetty: Small Changes for Lasting Results

GO FROM THINKING TO DOING TO BEING. Your emotions create your reality. You can either be held back by the feelings of your past, or you can create the feelings of your future. Every thought you have affects every atom. So how can we free ourselves from those familiar emotions that are keeping us from our ideal reality? It takes work. You’ll probably feel uncomfortable. You might even miss the old you. But once you harness your thoughts, you’ll be able to heal your body and create your future. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about the power of the mind with a neuroscientist and one of my favorite past guests: Dr. Joe Dispenza. Dr. Joe Dispenza is an international lecturer, researcher, corporate consultant, author, and educator who has been invited to speak in more than 33 countries on six continents. In his easy-to-understand, encouraging, and compassionate style, he has educated thousands of people, detailing how they can rewire their brains and recondition their bodies to make lasting changes. Dr. Joe says that we can collapse space and time by using our thoughts and emotions to create our future. 
So get ready to learn how to have heart and brain coherence on Episode 826.

Some Questions I Ask:
How does someone feel worthy when they’ve always been told they’re not? (14:00)
How do you achieve a coherent heart? (21:00)
What’s more powerful- our thoughts or our emotions? (42:00)
How does someone become aware of their thoughts? (49:00)
For mission-driven people, how can you have a relationship? (1:02:00)

In This Episode You Will Learn:
How to stop being held back by your past (15:00)
Why gratitude is crucial for changing your thoughts (24:00)
About the scientific evidence backing up Dr. Joe’s work (26:00)
How to use quantum physics to accomplish your dreams (45:00)
Dr. Joe’s prediction for the future (1:10:00)
The reason people’s dreams don’t happen (1:16:00)

Dr. Joe Dispenza: Heal The Body and Transform the Mind

ENERGY FLOWS TO AND THROUGH YOU. We tend to minimize what we think we can accomplish. We put ourselves in a box. But we often think that other people can do what we can’t. Why do we believe in others more than ourselves? We all have infinite potential. But we let our “paradigm” define what’s possible. Let’s investigate all the ways your thoughts are holding you back from being happy, healthy, and wealthy. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about shifting your paradigms with a master of the Law of Attraction: Bob Proctor. Bob Proctor is one of the most sought-after speakers in the world and featured in the wildly popular film, The Secret. For over 40 years, Bob Proctor has focused his work and teachings on helping people use the power of their mind to achieve prosperity, rewarding relationships and spiritual awareness. He is the best-selling author of "You Were Born Rich" and has transformed the lives of millions through his books, seminars, courses and personal coaching. Bob says he was going nowhere before he “woke up” to how the universe works. He’s passionate because he figures that if it could work for him, it could work for anyone. So get ready to learn how to develop your six mental faculties on Episode 835.

Some Questions I Ask:
Why do you call your former self a loser? (9:00)
Did you have big dreams as a kid? (24:00)
Which faculty was the hardest for you to tap into? (29:30)
What’s the thing you want to change most in yourself? (59:00)
Do you think you’ll ever realize your potential? (1:03:00)
What is something you’re proud of that most people don’t know about you? (1:23:33) 

In This Episode You Will Learn:
How Bob almost missed the change to film The Secret (5:00)
The power of generosity (14:00)
How Bob changed his outlook on money (15:30)
The 6 faculties to improve the qualities of your life (28:00)
How to develop your intuition (33:00)
The power of self-image (43:00)
The key habits to change your life (1:21:00)

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/835

Bob Proctor: How to Manifest Abundance

FAMILY ISN’T EVERYTHING. How often have you heard phrases about putting family first? Most of us had a plaque on the wall growing up that said something similar. But if you’re letting family walk all over you, you’re doing a disservice to yourself. We get what we tolerate. If you don’t like something, but you tolerate it, you can’t expect people to change. So how do we have better relationships with our families? We have to create a request. And we have to keep our word. Telling people what you need doesn’t always feel good, but it’s necessary to take care of yourself. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about boundaries and reparenting yourself with an inspirational holistic psychologist: Dr. Nicole Lepera. Dr. Nicole LePera is a Holistic Psychologist who believes that mental wellness is for everyone. She evolved her more traditional training from Cornell University and The New School to one that acknowledges the connection between the mind and body. Dr. LePera founded the Mindful Healing Center in Center City Philadelphia where she works with individuals, couples, and families taking gut health, sleep, movement, cellular health, belief, and mindfulness into treatment. Dr. Nicole Lepera shares her three steps to creating healthy boundaries and how to break cycles in ourselves. So get ready to learn how to be a self healer on Episode 844.

Some Questions I Ask:
What were your biggest limiting beliefs? (9:30)
How do we become unstuck? (17:00)
How do we manage the guilt of our family? (23:00)
How do we regulate our nervous system? (46:00)
What does it mean to “reparent” yourself? (1:0200)
How do we become a self healer every day? (1:16:00)

In This Episode You Will Learn:
How emotion is tied to memory (12:00)
What “interdependence” means (20:00)
The three steps to create a boundary (29:00)
How to “depersonalize” (39:00)
Dr. Nicole’s definition of manifestation (57:00)
About the “Small, Daily Promise” (1:13:00)

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/844 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

Become a Self-Healer and Break Free of Emotional Cycles with Dr. Nicole LePera

What does it mean to be a leader? How do you define winning? At its root, leadership is a responsibility to the people around us. Anyone on your team can become a leader. It’s the kind of team trust that transforms your co-workers into a family. Just like leadership, winning is an on-going process. Winning requires an infinite mindset. Every day we study and train so that we can become better than the day before. You must embrace the process. If you do, great leadership awaits you. In today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about the qualities of leadership and how to create a better office environment with a master of organizational leadership: Simon Sinek. Simon is a business consultant, author, and motivational speaker. He teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people. As an author, he has released multiple best-selling books, Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better and Find Your Why. His latest book is The Infinite Game. Simon talks about his journey and why creating a great work environment is so important to him. He also discusses the Infinite Game and why it’s a process that will reap great benefits. So get ready to learn about playing the Infinite Game on Episode 862.
 
Some Questions I Ask:
Why does following your purpose require a personal sacrifice? (05:30)
Is there one person in a business who is responsible for improving the culture? (17:15)
What makes someone a leader? (26:20)
How do you develop self-confidence? (32:05)
What is the Infinite Mind? (41:20)
What is the difference between an Individual athlete and a team athlete? (44:00)
 
In This Episode You Will Learn:
How to avoid sustained stress in business (10:00)
Why you should always be inspired to go to work (21:50)
Simon’s definition of a leader (26:20) 
How to build your self-confidence (32:05)
Why the Infinite Mind is vital to our future success (41:20)

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://lewishowes.com/862 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

Simon Sinek: The Power of the Infinite Mindset

OUR THOUGHTS ARE DREAM KILLERS. The bigger the dream, the more fear you’re going to have. But to grow, you have to take on new challenges. It’s a real catch-22. I’m very curious about fear and self-doubt. In fact, I’m writing a book about it. In this new year, I want to challenge you to change the way you think about the things that scare you. I want you to start embracing difficult situations and stop letting yourself get in your way. Once you do, nothing will stop you. So how can we harness our thoughts so they start to work for us and not against us? On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I’m re-sharing a previous episode about facing fears with the creator of the “Five Second Rule:” Mel Robbins. Mel Robbins is the most booked female speaker on the planet with a 7 figure speaking business. Oh yeah, she’s also a bestselling author, a former criminal defense attorney, a CNN commentator, happily married for 20 years, and a mom of 3 kids. But what I really fell in love with about Mel was her passion, energy, straight-talking truth, and beautiful vulnerability. I’m pumped to re-share Mel’s incredible wisdom about how she overcame procrastination, fear, and low self-confidence after a devastating career blow and financial hardship. Get ready to laugh, cry, and learn how to master your thoughts to create extraordinary results on Episode 887.

Some Questions I Ask:
Once you mastered your thoughts, did you have no more fear? (13:30)
When did you discover the 5 Second Rule? (16:34)
What area of your life has the 5 Second Rule had the biggest impact? (38:22)
 Is there any area of your life that you still lack confidence in? (41:54)

In This Episode You Will Learn:
The definition of habits (the good and bad side of them) (7:19)
Why it’s so important to control your thoughts versus your feelings (11:56)
What anxiety really is (15:45)
How we make decisions (26:05)
The neuroscience behind why the 5 Second Rule works (30:39)
How to use the 5 Second Rule in business negotiations (37:45)
What successful people do in their minds to keep moving ahead no matter how they feel (40:07)
Plus much more…

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes, and more at www.lewishowes.com/887 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

The 5 Second Rule To Change Your Life with Mel Robbins

YOU HAVE TO LET GO.
So many of us make decisions because we feel like we have to do something.
Whether it’s the religion we grew up in, what our parents want, or what we feel is culturally acceptable, we often betray ourselves.
But you can only live this way for so long before you start to break down.
You’ll lose sight of who you are and suddenly realize you don’t know how to find it.
It’s a lonely feeling.
For me, this point came after I got injured in football. I was forced to look at my decisions and figure out what I wanted.
On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about spirituality, relationships, and mental health with one of the most successful musicians of all time: Dan Reynolds.
Dan Reynolds is the lead singer of Imagine Dragons and a recipient of the Songwriters Hall of Fame Hal David Starlight Award.
He shares how he had a crisis of faith after being raised Mormon. He almost divorced his wife and left everything behind. But he was able to make some changes and find himself again.
So get ready to learn how to stop living a people-pleasing life and stay true to yourself on Episode 890.

Some Questions I Ask:
How were you able to make your relationship work? (05:00)
Why do you think people don’t share how they feel? (38:00)
Do you believe it’s more powerful to create from a place of pain or love? (43:40)
What’s your greatest fear? (42:00)
What was the greatest lesson you learned in the last decade? (52:00)

In This Episode You Will Learn:
Why you can’t live a people-pleasing life (00:00)
Dan’s crisis of faith and how Mormonism has affected his life (00:00)
About Dan’s work with the LGBTQ community (19:00)
Dan’s struggle with depression and anxiety (28:00)
Dan’s health journey (45:00)

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes, more at http://lewishowes.com/890 and follow me on instagram.com/lewishowes

Finding Happiness Through Fame with Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons

OVERWORKING ISN’T THE GOAL. So often, we get a pat on the back when we run ourselves into the ground. We get recognition for always staying late at work. We answer emails at night and on the weekend. People ask us, “Wow, how do you manage to DO IT ALL?!” But what we’re really doing is destroying our minds and our bodies. We can only operate at 110% for so long. Professional athletes know the importance of rest and recovery. They work it into their schedule, and they never skip it. Why shouldn’t the rest of us do the same? For this Five Minute Friday, I revisited a conversation I had with Arianna Huffington where she shared how she reshaped her life and health after collapsing from burnout. Arianna Huffington is the founder of The Huffington Post, the founder and CEO of Thrive Global, and the author of fifteen books. She’s no stranger to hard work, but a life-changing event made her drastically change her approach. Learn how to thrive and stop being exhausted in Episode 891.

In This Episode You Will Learn:
Why Arianna collapsed from exhaustion (1:30)
What athletes know better than most people (2:30)
What Arianna implemented at Huffington Post (3:00)

The Power of Rest

CREATIVITY IS HARD WORK. Have you wanted to complete a project but stopped? You might have expected it to be perfect. Or maybe you thought you weren’t qualified enough to make it. You might have finished it but didn’t take the time to shape it into its final form. Completing something we’re passionate about is good for our wellbeing. But it’s not easy. Lin Manuel Miranda took six years to write Hamilton. Put in the time to make your own masterpiece. You never know how what you’ve made will inspire others and change the world. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about creativity with a successful actress, writer, and new mother: Felicia Day. Felicia Day is a professional actress who has appeared in numerous television shows and films. She is currently recurring on the CW show "Supernatural,” and the SyFy series "The Magicians.” However, Felicia is best known for her work in the web video world. Felicia shares the importance of creativity in our daily life and how to push through self-doubt and judgment. So get ready to learn how to incorporate creativity in your world on Episode 892.

Some Questions I Ask:
How do you become a mom and be in Hollywood? (10:00)
What’s your greatest fear? (17:45)
What’s been the lowest point for you? (21:00)
What did you learn from your daughter about creativity? (25:30)
How do you overcome the need to be perfect as a creative? (35:00)
How do you deal with being less relevant? (45:00)

In This Episode You Will Learn:
Some fun facts about Felicia (07:00)
The identity shift Felicia had after having a baby (10:00)
How to focus on what’s important (17:30)
How to love ourselves unconditionally (21:00)
An exercise for shutting out your enemies (38:00)

If you enjoyed this episode check out the video, show notes, and more at http://www.applepodcasts.com/greatness and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

Felicia Day on Unleashing Creativity and Loving Yourself Unconditionally

NOTHING SHOULD STAND IN THE WAY OF YOUR STORY. We've had some pretty amazing women on The School of Greatness. I've learned a lot from each of them. In fact, I learn a lot from all the women around me (almost my whole team is women). Today's guest is no exception. Male, female, old, young - we could all learn from this incredible businessperson. Not only is she the youngest self-made female billionaire in America (wow, right??), she is also the mother of four young kids, the wife of another podcast guest, Jesse Itzler, and the founder and CEO of the massively popular women's apparel brand SPANX. In this episode, I got to sit with and learn from a legend among entrepreneurs: Sara Blakely. During this interview, I kept finding out new things to admire Sara for. She struggled a lot in school (me too!). She sold fax machines door to door FOR 7 YEARS before she had the idea for Spanx. She was rejected by every manufacturing company she took her idea to. But she didn't let any of that stop her. Sara's hustle and can-do attitude is just one thing I learned about her in this interview. We dive into dealing with grief, how to scale companies the right way, what it's like to be mentored by Richard Branson, and much more. Welcome to an inspiring interview with a powerhouse in Episode 893.

Some Questions I Ask: 
How did you meet your husband Jesse? (30:12)
How do you stay so grounded and calm with everything you have going on? (32:00)
What did you learn from being mentored by Richard Branson? (44:47)
What is more challenging for you – running a billion-dollar brand or being a mom? (49:46)

In This Episode You Will Learn:
What happened in Sara’s life to prepare her for entrepreneurship before she had her big idea (7:12)
The list of possible product names Sara considered before she decided on Spanx (11:46)
The hardest part of getting her company off the ground (15:55)
How Sara guerrilla-marketed her first order of Spanx in Neiman Marcus (20:01)
Why being kind to yourself is so important (32:15)
How Sara got Warren Buffet to paint his belly for her new book (36:32)
What grief and loss can teach us (43:01)
Plus much more…

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/893 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

Sara Blakely: SPANX CEO on Writing Your Billion Dollar Story

DOMINATE YOUR COMPETITION. Most of us don’t have unlimited budgets to market ourselves. So how can we compete with people who do? The answer is simple: we have to fascinate. Utilize whatever you have that is unique to capture people’s attention. Stop trying to offer what your competition is offering- instead, do something they can’t. For this Five Minute Friday, I revisited a conversation I had with Sally Hogshead she shared how to fascinate by utilizing the first nine seconds of your audience’s attention. Sally is a New York Times bestselling author, Hall of Fame speaker, “fascination scientist,” and mom of 8 kids. In two weeks, Sally was able to fill up her calendar with speaking engagements by changing one thing in her approach. Learn how to market yourself no matter what your budget in Episode 894.

In This Episode You Will Learn:
The two choices every brand has (02:00)
The four types of competitors (03:00)
About the average attention span and how to utilize that (04:00)

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/894 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

How to Fascinate

THERE ARE FEW PEOPLE I TRUST WHO HAVEN’T BEEN THROUGH SOME SORT OF ADVERSITY.
Many people feel that holding their shame hostage will make them a stronger person. 
This just isn’t true. 
It has become very clear to me: If you’re going to heal, you have to find a way to be open about your issues.
In order to live in today, you have to be open about your past. 
This is the key to being comfortable in your vulnerability. 
This is the key to unlocking the next level of your mental health.
So how do we begin to share our shame?
On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about breaking free of perfectionism with someone who has been through her own deep journey of embracing her shame: Dr. Margaret Rutehrford.

“Narcissism is the diagnosis of the decade ” - @doctor_margaret

Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty-five years. She's the author of "Marriage Is Not For Chickens", and hosts a weekly podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford, where she offers compassionate common-sense directions, ideas and goals toward the changes listeners want to make in healing. 

Dr. Margaret shares her journey on how she became one of the leading experts on embracing our shame and understanding our functioning.

So get ready to learn how to be ok with not being ok on Episode 895.

“Let me question why I do what I do.” - @doctor_margaret 

Some Questions I Ask:
What happens if we hold on to our shame? (12:50)
What would you say are the common things or the common theme that you see as challenges that people have? (18:15)
What is mental illness and do we all have some type of it? (25:10) 
How do we recognize if we have depression if we’re a perfectionist? (36:20) 
What are three to five things we can do to arm ourselves against being susceptible to the things that hold us back? (42:00) 
How do we accept something about our past that we are not proud of? (49:00) 
What are the things that most of us learn from childhood that hold us back? (50:30) 

In This Episode You Will Learn:
About Dr. Margaret’s journey through her own shame that has brought her to the work she does today. (10:00) 
What Dr, Margaret believes therapy can pinpoint in people and why it is integral to embracing vulnerability. (25:00)
What it means to be a perfectionist and how it coincides with being “great.” (29:40) 
The complexity of the human condition on what we might require to start our healing process. (41:00) 
How to find your sense of well-being and why it is important to value our uniqueness. (45:00) 
The power of modeling healthy habits for our children. (57:00)

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes, and more at http:www.lewishowes.com/895 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

Upgrade Your Mental Health with Dr. Margaret Rutherford

NEW DECADE, NEW SLEEP GOALS. So often we glorify not getting enough sleep. We brag about pulling an all-nighter. We “grind” or wake up at the crack of dawn. Some of us think that staying up is helping us achieve our dreams. But sleep is key to our mental and physical health. It even keeps us young. So why do so many of us put quality sleep on the back burner? On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about sleep with a bestselling author on the subject: Shawn Stevenson. Shawn Stevenson is an author of “Sleep Smarter” and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the #1 Health podcast in the country on iTunes. A graduate of The University of Missouri - St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology and kinesiology, and went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn says that often we look at sleep as something we should sacrifice to be more present for other people and our goals. But the word sacrifice actually means “to make sacred.” We need to make sleep a sacred practice that heals our body and mind.

So get ready to learn how and why you should have more restful sleep on Episode 896.

Some Questions I Ask:
What is sleep? (16:00)
How bad is sugar for sleep? (28:00)
What does the research say about eating before sleep (32:30)
What is the optimal evening routine? (52:30)
What is the optimal amount of hours of sleep? (1:07:00)

In This Episode You Will Learn:
The four stages of sleep (19:00)
Why you need sleep to produce Human Growth Hormone (21:00)
About the REM Rebound Effect
The relationship between sleep and aging (40:00)
How the body receives melatonin (47:00)
Hacks for using technology while preparing for sleep (57:30)
Why you should keep your room cold when you sleep (1:02:00)

The Science of Sleep for Ultimate Success with Shawn Stevenson

I am channeling my inner motivational powerhouse today on The School of Greatness.

For this 5 Minute Friday, I’m speaking straight from the heart.

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Lewis Howes is a NYT bestselling author, Lifestyle Entrepreneur, former pro athlete and world record holder in football. The goal of the School of Greatness is to share inspiring stories from the most brilliant business minds, world class athletes and influential celebrities on the planet to help you find out what makes great people great.

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