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Gabby has been a close friend for over a decade. We “grew up” together in the personal growth field and I have seen first hand her professional success skyrocket. I also know the incredible amount of inner work she has done that has influenced all aspects of her life and made the inspiring leader she is today. Gabrielle Bernstein is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Universe Has Your Back and has written four additional best sellers. She was featured on Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday as a “next-generation thought leader,” and The New York Times named her “a new role model.” She appears regularly as an expert on The Dr. Oz Show and co-hosted the Guinness World Record largest guided meditation with Deepak Chopra. In our chat on Coaches Corner we talk about her training “Spirit Junkie Master Class” which teaches both the inner and outer work that is necessary to get your message out into the world. You can access the FREE training videos she is offering here: http://bit.ly/2sfG00b I am a proud partner for her upcoming course, stay tuned to hear about my VERY special bonuses

CC: Gabby Bernstein: Turn your pain into your purpose

"Sometimes undoing is more important than doing." - Ido Portal

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

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EP 532 The Power of Movement with Ido Portal

On this episode, Joseph examines the crystal-like nature of mind which is intrinsically empty, naturally radiant and ceaselessly responsive.

Joseph Goldstein - Insight Hour - Ep. 45 - Crystal Like Nature of Mind

"I DIDN’T HAVE THE COURAGE TO EXPRESS WHAT I WANTED - WHAT I NEEDED.”

Lately I’ve been traveling around doing a book tour for The Mask of Masculinity. I always like to do a Q&A with my audiences to learn more about them and help answer any questions that may not be in the book.

I recently recorded my talk in Los Angeles with an amazing group. They really dug deep and asked a lot of great questions, including a lot about my past.

My book can only fit so much information and was written to help others more than be a biography. 

So I wanted to share with you this special talk. I really open up and practice what I preach. I talk about my father and open up about how he affected my life. I also share how I’m still learning, how I keep myself on track to keep my aggression in check, and much more, on Episode 569.

The School of Greatness

My Journey of Reclaiming Masculinity

"Our first impressions are always made non-verbally”

One of my favorite guests I’ve had on this show is Jordan Harbinger, from The Art of Charm.


Previously, he gave great advice on how to leave the right first impression, and most importantly it’s not made through what we say.

So little of the impression we give off is through our words. Our body language, says so much more than anything that comes out of our mouths.

This 5 Minute Friday will give you tips to build your confidence and create the impression you want, on Episode 582.

In this episode you will learn:

When first impressions are really made (00:50)

How to test the way we make perceptions (1:54)

Ways to create a good first impression (3:12)

The doorway drill (4:27)

Plus much more...

Build Your Confidence

"WITHOUT YOU THE WORLD WOULD NEVER BE THE SAME."

The new year is here, and I am so excited.

You know how important I think creating a clear vision for your life is.

So I wanted to record this solo round at the start of this year to share my top tips for creating an incredible year.

And you guessed it, it starts with creating a clear vision.

I broke down the 8 areas of life that I believe are the most important ones to have a vision for.


This doesn't mean that these are all of the things you should focus on, but it does mean that these are the ones I've found to make the biggest impact in my life.

I stick to these key areas each year and they haven't failed me yet.

My invitation to you as you listen to this episode is to write down the ones that really stick out to you.

What areas can you push yourself in this year? What areas are you already excelling in? What areas are things you've never focused on?

I want to hear about your vision for your year! Let me know @lewishowes on social media once you write it down.

Let's make this year the best it can be by creating a strategy. Learn how in Episode 584.


The 8 Keys to Winning in Business and Life

Health (physical + emotional) -- Do something everyday that is uncomfortable for your physical or emotional health.  Build that muscle up so you can live a long time in happiness without pain from both.

Relationships - When you connect to the heart of everyone around you, it may take more energy and time from you, but it will make you the richest person in the world.

Finances - Create your money vision for the year and start mapping it out

Clarity for your vision - Create Strategy and Schedule (I’m using a planner that is world's first personalized productivity system based on your brain type!)

Growth mindset - To reach your vision it will require the mind of a child and wanting to be curious and learning.

Build your team - Finding accountability/coaching/tribe. What are the communities you are part of that will inspire you to be bigger than yourself?

Play/Adventure - Remember to live and experience life without being focused on productivity…. Play!

Win/Win/Win - Company wins, customers win, community wins. Leave people better than how you found them.

How to Win in Business and Life (8 Keys to 2018)

“Other people won’t make me happy, it has to be from within me.”  - Nina Dobrev

One of the things that even I struggle with is being complacent. It’s easy for all of us to feel comfortable where we are in life and settle for what we have.

In fact, it can be scary to try to push things even further.

Breaking out of that comfort zone and continuing to grow is the difference between being average and being great. 

Anytime you feel comfortable, that means you’re not challenging yourself and it’s time to make a shift. Maybe you need a new job or just to find ways to push yourself further. 

On this episode of The School of Greatness, we are joined by an inspirational and amazing actress, Nina Dobrev. She’s spent her whole life pushing the boundaries and keeps challenging herself any chance she can. 


You probably know Nina from the hit show The Vampire Diaries. Nina was born in Sofia, Bulgaria. She moved to Canada at the age of two and has lived in Toronto, Ontario ever since. From a very young age, she showed great enthusiasm and talent for the arts: Dance, Gymnastics, Theatre, Music, Visual arts, and Acting!

Modeling jobs led to commercials, which then turned into film auditions. Shortly after, she booked roles in the feature films Fugitive Pieces, Away from Her and the popular television series, Degrassi: The Next Generation.

We've become good friends over the past couple of years, and I'm constantly impressed by how Nina decides to push herself. Through all of her work, acting is her passion, and she sees it as an adventure that has just begun; she believes that the journey and the characters we create along the way will help us understand ourselves.

Discover all of that and much more, on Episode 590.


Some Questions I Ask:

Why did you get behind the #TimesUp movement? (8:20)

What can people do to stop the abuse? (12:48)

Did you have a hunger to work hard at an early age? (22:40)

Do you feel like you were good to everyone on your way up? (26:55)

What is the biggest insecurity you’ve overcome in your ‘20s? (28:10)

Did you see yourself being a star? (30:57)

When Vampire Diaries happened did you expect it to be a success? (33:21)

Did you see yourself doing things bigger than the show, or were you focused on the role? (36:20)

Did you struggle to find new characters to audition for? (40:20)

What do you enjoy more, being a character telling the stories or directing the stories? (44:38)

What’s a story you want to tell that hasn’t been told? (46:40)

What do you think is holding you back from being the woman you want to be? (47:35)

What’s the thing you are most proud of that most people don’t know about you? (52:30)


In This Episode You Will Learn:

About the abuse happening in Hollywood (10:55)

What it was like moving from Bulgaria to Canada (16:10)

The most important lesson her parents taught her (23:51)

Insecurities she had growing up (27:15)

Who taught her the most about abundance in her life (29:30)

Why she loves creating characters (32:45)

How she felt when Vampire Diaries took off (34:30)

What it was like choosing to leave a hit show (38:20)

What she's been writing (42:00)

What she wants to do next (46:15)

What it is about Audrey Hepburn that people love (47:10)

The greatest piece of advice she ever received (50:04)

A question she wishes more people would ask (55:44)

Nina Dobrev: The Balance of Acting, Advocacy, and Using Your Voice

“People have the greatest levels of success when they live and work at the edge of their abilities.” - Susan David

All of us want to be happy. Many of us pursue happiness in different ways, and sometimes that includes trying to block out “less than happy” emotions.

You might have noticed that becoming obsessed with this pursuit can actually make you less happy in the long run.

That’s because all emotions are meant to be experienced. They are meant to pass through you, and when you suppress them or try to pretend they aren’t there they will just come back to you with a vengeance.

So how do we be truly happy?

That’s exactly what Susan David has spent her career studying.


Susan David is a psychologist, originally from South Africa, that has been learning about emotions and people’s pursuit of happiness since she lost her father in high school.

She has recently written a best selling book, Emotional Agility, about the importance of every emotion we go through.

Susan also recently gave a Ted Talk that was one of the most successful campaigns to date. It received over a million views within the first week.

I like to think that things come into our lives at the perfect time and for the right reasons. Lately I’ve been going through some emotional challenges, which I open up about on this episode, and I took so much away from Susan’s advice.

I feel privileged to have Susan on this episode and I know you will learn a lot, on Episode 604.


Some questions I ask:

How did you handle the passing of your dad at a young age? (2:13)

What does disability mean? (5:06)

How should we approach situations in life we’re unhappy about? (7:12)

What are your range of emotions like on a daily basis? (11:24)

How do we evaluate our emotions? (19:05)Would you say that to make a greater impact in the world that you need to take on more stress? (24:05)

How should we approach people going through a difficult time but won’t admit it? (29:33)

What advice do you have for me if I lose my father? (38:40)


In this episode you will learn:

What it was like losing her father in high school (00:58)

The importance of journaling (56:15)

Are we trying to become resilient with our emotions? (4:41)

How do we learn from our emotions? (8:28)

As a trained psychologist, how do you just allow your emotion to be? (14:20)

Are all emotions valuable? (23:09)

What does a healthy relationship with our emotions look like? (27:04)

What should people do when they lose their job? (37:00)

What advice do you have for men who hold in their emotions? (50:03)

Susan David: The Art of Emotional Agility

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Sermon Saturday  TETZAVEH: 02/24/18

“My desire was to figure out a way to impact the most number of people in the most meaningful way possible.”

Success can have a very tricky definition. You can have the ideal job, make a decent salary, have that sports car you always wanted, and still not really be successful.

To truly be happy, the ultimate meter for success, you need to be doing things that fill you up.

Finding your passion in the world can be the difference between struggling to get out of bed in the morning and being excited to get the day started.

Sometimes you need to stop and ask if you’re really chasing the life you want or chasing something someone else wants of you.

This is a lesson that was hard learned by my latest guest, Rich Roll.


Rich Roll has been on my show twice before, and it was a pleasure having him back.

He battled with an alcohol addiction that ruined his life from the age of 17 to the age of 31, when he finally went to a treatment center. Most people only spend 28 days there. He ended up spending 100.

When he got out, he changed his life. He pursued a career most people would consider ideal and made a great living. The problem was, it wasn’t the life he wanted and it took a toll on him physically.

After having a brush with death in his late 30s, he began living his life for him. Since then, he’s become a successful athlete, motivational speaker, podcast host, and all around incredible human being.

You can hear all about his incredible journey and his plans for the future, on Episode 619.


Some Questions I Ask:

What are some challenges you’ve experienced since this book originally came out? (8:25)

What’s the biggest lesson your wife taught you? (13:58)

Do you think your 45 year old self would be proud of your 51 year old self? (16:56)

Do you think you’ll be doing your podcast for another 5 years? (18:56)

Do you think you’ll do a race again at 60? (27:50)

If someone is looking to improve their life, what one aspect is the most important to start with? (35:48)

Food does something to our physical makeup? (38:57)

Why did you stay in the treatment center for so long? (39:56)

How has your relationship evolved over the last 20 years? (48:00)

What’s the big lesson that you try to teach your kids?

What’s the biggest lessons you learned from your parents? (53:57)


In This Episode You Will Learn:

The biggest personal challenge for Rich the last 5 or 6 years (12:32)

How Rich sees his story different now than he did when he first wrote the book (15:13)

The thing Rich is most proud of over the last 7 years (18:13)

The viking endurance race Rich did last year (21:10)

Rich’s long battle with alcoholism (42:13)

The journey of Rich’s marriage (46:34)

How being a recovering addict taught Rich about being compassionate to others (49:36)

The biggest challenge of being a parent (52:52)

The biggest challenge Rich is facing right now (54:38)

Plus much, much more

Experience Your Ultimate Potential with Rich Roll

“YOU HAVEN'T LOST CHANCES TO BE A BETTER PERSON.” 

Are you aware you’re constantly being judged? I bet you are. Are you letting it affect the the way you live your life? I really hope not.

Today, it’s so much easier to feel the burden of judgment. With social media, our lives are always in the spotlight. There are so many people who will hate on us, and the more successful we are the more haters there usually are.

You can’t listen to them. You just need to follow your heart and brush off their comments.

Focus in on listening to those that you really do care about, not some stranger that you’ve never heard of.

I have a special guest who knows more about this than most people: Brooke Ence. 


Brooke is a fitness and Crossfit icon. She also appeared in Wonder Woman as an Amazonian warrior and she's just getting started.

Unfortunately, she’s always received a lot of criticism in her life. Her love of working out has meant she doesn’t have a traditional female body. She can come off as intimidating to people, and there’s always been a lot of backlash on social media because of it.

Last year she suffered a spinal injury that nearly took her life’s passion away from her. She decided not to let it ruin everything she has built.

Through pacing herself she’s learned to get back into the competition world and has been making a massive recovery in such a short amount of time.

Sadly, this pacing of herself has lead to even more people criticizing her. They’ve been trying to make her feel like she’s burnt out or past her prime - but I get the feeling she’s going to come back even stronger and better in the future.

Instead of listening to the naysayers she’s learned to focus her attention to people that truly know her, support her, and gauge her success on their reaction.

On this episode of The School of Greatness, Brooke really opens up about her injury and the struggles she’s gone through as a woman focusing on her passion as opposed to society’s standards.

She really is an inspiration to all people -- don't miss Episode 649.


Some Questions I Ask:

How did you get your injury? (7:48)

Did people think you could come back like you did? (23:18)

Has your build had an affect your confidence? (29:12)

What advice do you give to people that focus on other people’s words all the time? (42:16)

How do you push through every time when it hurts? (51:20)

Do you feel relief that you don’t have to train as hard for the games? (53:42)


In This Episode You Will Learn:

How quickly Brooke had her surgery (20:32)

The ways Brooke is more secure today (26:26)

How Brooke dealt with the lies she was telling herself (37:15)

How she sets herself up to have the best workout (48:28)

Her vision moving forward (52:03)

The thing she’s most proud of since her surgery (1:02:23)

Make a Comeback - Body and Mind Training with Brooke Ence

“ALWAYS THINK POSITIVE THOUGHTS BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHO IS READING THEM”

Lior explains his process of influence and how he is able to use how “power” for good instead of evil.

We discuss such topics as how he can create the illusion of more senses. We talk about the difference between a magician and a mentalist, and how YOU can tap into your intuition.

I have to admit, my mind is still spinning after this one. You’ll want to listen to it, and if you can’t believe your eyes, watch the video and you’ll see the proof of what happened.

So get ready to tap into your powers, on Episode 673.


Some Questions I Ask:

What is it you think you do? (5:34)

How do you really start to understand people with the 5 senses? (6:46)

How many mentalists are there? (12:41)

Do you feel like you have a good childhood? (16:36)

How important is storytelling in mentalism? (18:53)

Why do you keep doing this? (26:17)

Is this a skill that people can learn? (28:29)

What are 3-5 things that if people did more of that they would be more influential? (32:13)

Do you ever wish you couldn’t read people? (35:11)

What happens if something goes wrong? (43:35)

What’s the skill you still get to master? (46:08)

What’s your biggest fear? (50:18)

How many times do you get people who write you letters saying you changed their lives? (57:24)


In This Episode You Will Learn:

The challenge that Lior gives to himself (4:58)

The process of thinking (5:57)

How Lior understood the way I thought (8:38)

The difference between a magician and a mentalist (11:31)

Something that someone’s done that’s blown Lior away (14:07)

The riskiest thing he’s ever done (22:35)

What it’ll take for Lior to help people change their lives (27:14)

How we can use this in our own lives to be better (30:08)

A book test on Christine (35:33)

What people are easier to read than others (42:46)

Lior’s biggest challenge in life right now (44:46)

The person he’d really love to do something with (47:58)

Influence People's Minds with Mentalist Lior Suchard

“MY ONLY KEY TO TRUE SUCCESS IS HAVING THE CONFIDENCE.”

Tony Hawk pushes the limits not just in his sport, but also in his business. His video games have become one of the biggest franchises in history. Spoiler: There’s even more coming in October.

I felt so fortunate for Tony to come in and sit down on the. He’s an incredibly smart and dedicated person.

Tony sat down with me to discuss how he has been able to be successful in his marriage as well as his business life. He also discusses if it’s more fulfilling to be relevant or innovative. 

He shares where his mind goes when the pressure is on for him to perform a huge trick, and how he was able to stay committed to his passion even when there was no money in it.

This is a really powerful one, guys. You won’t want to miss it. 

Learn all about what it takes to break limitations and create a legacy, on Episode 674.


Some Questions I Ask:

Who was the most influential person in your life? (5:46)

How old were you when you were bumped up in competition? (8:20)

How do you stay committed to something when there’s no money in it? (10:11)

What advice would you give to people who have a passion but can’t pursue it on a professional level? (13:36)

How did you manage the emotions of success? (17:18)

Did you ever feel like you weren’t comfortable in your own skin? (20:29)

Do you feel like there was a time when you didn’t communicate well? (23:10)

Do you feel like you still need to chase relevancy? (27:38)

Where does your mind go when there’s pressure? (30:44)

Did your video games take skateboarding to a new level? (29:42)

You have a new game as well? (43:32)

Do you goof around a lot? (45:09)

What’s the thing you’re most proud of? (47:54)


In This Episode You Will Learn:

Why learning new tricks wasn’t cool (7:28)

How Tony’s environment contributed to his success (9:52)

The time when Tony thought he would give up skateboarding (12:01)

How he handled the overnight success (14:57)

How he manages his relationships and success (19:32)

Why people shouldn’t show off on social media (21:17)

The biggest challenge he’s had to overcome (24:44)

How he’s able to raise his kids to not feel like they are riding off his name (28:46)

What it’s like skateboarding in a loop (38:39)

The thing Tony still needs to achieve (41:27)

The thing he wants more people to know about him (46:53)

Tony Hawk: Breaking Limitations and Creating a Legacy

"PERFORMING IS ABOUT CONNECTING” - MICHAEL

I don’t know if you know this, but I used to be TERRIFIED of speaking. I couldn’t get up in front of my class to give presentations. 

I was even scared to read in front of a few friends. Any time I had to speak before a big games, I was trembling. 

Public speaking is one of the most important tools, no matter what your career is. You need to be able to properly present yourself so you seem confident, and people trust you.

Thanks to some training I was able to overcome this fear. Today, I get on stage in front of thousands for people and make a lot of money doing it. For this episode, I decided to give you some tips that can potentially change you life like it has mine.

I wanted to share some of the lessons I’ve learned on what makes a great presenter, which is why I put together this new mashup for you.

This one is really powerful. I hand picked some of the best words of wisdom from people like Michael Port, Bo Eason, Carmine Gallo, and Sean Stephenson.

Don’t miss this one. I know you’ll be able to take a lot away from these guys, so get ready to take notes. This episode could easily change the trajectory of your life.

You’ll be learning all about what makes a great speaker , on Episode 680.


In This Episode You Will Learn:

Why it doesn’t matter if you’re an introvert or extrovert (6:33)

How to be a better performer (7:32)

Where criticism comes into play (10:07)

How to find your voice (11:44)

Where you should start your stories (12:15)

How to get people to connect with you (14:30)

What to do if you don’t think you have a great story (16:38)

How to find your pacing (19:18)

How to properly use body language (22:12)

How to leave someone breathless (23:29)

The thing that makes other people trust you (24:48)

Becoming a Master Speaker and Presenter

“YOU CAN RIDE A WAVE OR YOU CAN START A WAVE.”

If you don’t know Humble, he’s a Canadian spoken word artist and music video creator. His poetry is so powerful, even Apple used it on their commercials.

He opened up with me on this episode about how being from s Sikh background, and the racism he’s faced, has both hurt and helped him in life.

He also discusses some of the problems artists today face and how they they can overcome them. 

I really have to say that this is a powerful episode. You don’t have to be an artist to appreciate it. His knowledge and insights are important to anyone who is on the road to greatness, and anyone who wants to be a leader.

So get ready to learn all about the power of words, on Episode 682.


Some Questions I Ask:

What’s your original name? (6:43)

Why is it a lot of people hope something will solve the problem for us? (13:21)

You can’t see positivity? (25:46)

Why did being a minority help you as a teacher? (31:37)

Do you think artists can be truly happy? (37:45)

What’s your favorite line of a poem you wrote? (44:30)


In This Episode You Will Learn:

How long it took Humble to transition from being a school teacher to a full time artist (10:45)

The biggest mistakes artists make (20:37)

The struggles he faced with racism (28:57)

Why today belongs to the weirdos (34:51)

How often he writes poetry (42:36)

A poem Humble wrote for his father (47:04)

How to Succeed as a Creative Entrepreneur and Artist with Humble The Poet

"You get respect in culture by finishing your projects.” - Steve Aoki

They give some powerful insights into how they make their dreams come true. I put a lot of thought into this, and wanted to make sure you heard from a wide variety of fields.

We have wisdom from an amazing musician/DJ, a comedian/YouTuber, a health fitness guru, and a world class magician.

On this episode of The School of Greatness, they break down their steps to achieving their dreams. They talk about the struggles, and steps they took to get to where they are today. 

Be ready on this one, and get keep a pen handy. I know you’ll get a lot of information out of this one that you can apply to any industry. 

This is powerful stuff guys.

Get ready to hear what it really takes to make dreams come true, on Episode 683.


In This Episode You Will Learn:

How Steve made his decisions when he was younger (7:15)

Ways you can find your culture (9:27)

Where true value lies (11:57)

Why you need to fill your own void (14:08)

The power of YouTube (15:44)

The importance of being a hustler (17:18)

How Cassie got into being an entrepreneur (20:37)

How Cassie finds her trainers (24:42)

What made Julius get into making videos (25:46)

The steps to success for Julius (31:22)

Make Your Dreams a Reality Mashup

YOU MAKE YOUR BELIEFS AND THEN YOUR BELIEFS MAKE YOU.

Marisa was listed in Tatler’s Guide to Britain’s 250 Best Practitioners and was the only woman on the Men’s Health’s list “Best of British.” She has over 25 years of experience whose clients include Olympians, Royalty, CEOs, and superstars.

She’s the bestselling author of four books and makes frequent appearances on TV and radio. She’s helped thousands of people overcome a variety of issues.

Marisa has started a radical #iamenough movement. Just saying those three words, I am enough, you can change your brain’s pattern and come from a place of self-love.

The way we feel really comes down to the pictures we have in our head and the words that we say. It’s as simple as that.

Marisa sees her mind as the horse, and she is the rider. Learn how to master your thoughts to master your world in Episode 695.

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Your Thoughts Will Heal or Kill You with Marisa Peer

IF YOUR LIFE WAS A BOOK, HOW WOULD YOU WANT YOUR STORY TO GO?

Whatever it is that you want to do in this new year- declare it.

Tell everyone.

One of the scariest things you can do is to admit your goals. What if you fail?

But saying your intentions out loud allows the universe and those around you to make them a reality.

Holding yourself accountable to what you really want won’t be easy, but it will force you to dig deep.

No one knows this better than my guest on today’s special episode of The School of Greatness. I’m sharing a speech from this year’s Summit of Greatness with an inspirational athlete and author: Amy Purdy.

Amy Purdy is a para-snowboarder, motivational speaker, clothing designer and New York Times bestselling author. She is a 2014 Paralympic bronze medalist, 2018 Paralympics silver medalist, and co-founder of Adaptive Action Sports. In 2013, She was named one of the top 15 most marketable para-athletes in the world by the International Olympic Committee.

Amy has competed on CBS’s The Amazing Race and ABC’s Dancing With The Stars, eventually becoming the show’s runner-up.

Amy used a tragedy that took her feet to push her to the next level. She teaches us to use obstacles not as a reason stop but as a springboard to new ideas.

So get ready to learn how to write your own story on Episode 743.


Some Questions Asked:

What message would you give to other disabled people? (10:26)

What’s next? (15:28)

How did you become such a great speaker? (17:34)

What do you do to stay motivated? (22:43)


In This Episode You Will Learn:

How to use what you have (11:57) 

How Amy is aware of her time (14:07)

Why it’s important to tell stories that make you feel vulnerable (19:00)

The power of intention (23:40)

And much more...


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Amy Purdy: How to Be Your Best Self

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.