This is a special 5 minute Friday about the 8 ways to be calm and prepared during a crisis, specifically the pandemic we are facing now known as the Coronavirus. We discuss things like how to have compassion for people, how to simplify, and how to keep your mind healthy and strong while others around you may be in a panic.
Are you your own worst enemy? There are going to be hundreds of obstacles that we face when trying to pursue greatness. Some people will tell you that you're not enough. Others will say your ideas are unconventional and crazy - "it's never going to work!" Maybe your own family doesn't believe in you. The pressure from other people can be insane and paralyzing, but sometimes, we are our own worst enemies. We can get in our own way when it comes to our dreams. Insecurity has a way of tripping us u...
Forgiveness is a gift. Forgive and forget. We've all heard this phrase at some point, but it's way easier said than done. We are all hurt at some point in our lives. Maybe a close friend has betrayed your trust, a family member ignored your hospitality, or a partner cheated on you. Sometimes, these conflicts end, and the other person admits their wrong and asks for forgiveness, but other times, they don't. Maybe they couldn't care less that they hurt you. Sometimes, people intentionally hurt us....
“ You know energetically if someone is adding to or subtracting from you.” If you’ve never experienced or been a part of a toxic relationship, congratulations! You will still benefit from listening to this episode on The School of Greatness , however. For the rest of us, this conversation with Transformation Coach Chris Lee (back for the 5th time by popular demand!) is powerful. Take it from me: toxic relationships are not worth it, whether they are romantic, professional, family, friends, whate...
“It’s okay to love people more than you might have been taught was okay.” What hard things do you do daily to seek pain? (3:05) What is the biggest fear you have yet to conquer? (13:35) How have you stay focused on your wife and family as your fame and success has grown? (16:28) What is something you don’t want people to know about you? (39:45) What do you need to let go of in order to step into your fullest potential? (42:19) How to overcome the fear of anything (8:21) How Dave learned how to g...
Want to be successful? You gotta fail first. If you want to accomplish anything great in life, it's most likely not going to be an easy path to get there. Sometimes, things fall into place for us. But more often than not, things fall out of place, and we find ourselves sitting in failure. Sometimes it's our fault, sometimes it's not, but whatever the case, failures are hard to handle. I myself understand failure. I used to live on my sister's coach. My injury immobilized me, and for months, I wa...
“I would like to live in a world where it’s not the loudest voice that wins, but instead it’s the best idea that wins.” If you enjoyed this episode, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/921 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes
You can always be healed. So many people struggle with chronic illness or pain. Whether it's back trouble, ringing in the ears, or headaches, we've almost all been in a situation when we know that something is wrong but we don't know what to do and how to fix it. Thankfully, we have doctors and health professionals to diagnose us, and they're often right! But happens when the doctors aren't sure what's wrong or how to fix the problem? What if I were to tell you that there was someone who could "...
You have the power to change your story. Have you ever felt like your life story was not your own? There's always the pressure to become someone who you aren't. Maybe you're comparing yourself to the people you see on social media. This is so easy to do. We often just post the best of ourselves on the internet, and then the illusion is that everyone is living these perfect lives. But we know that isn't true. You can't compare your real life to a filtered version of someone else's. Sometimes the ...
Don't settle for being a pawn. If you've played chess before, then you'll know there's several different pieces in the game. You have the queen and king, obviously the most important pieces, and then on the other side of the spectrum, you have the pawns. Pawns can't do a lot. They have limited movement, and a lot of them get knocked over pretty early. There's always the chance they could win the game, but that chance is pretty low. When it comes to investing your money, it's easy to be a pawn an...
“I want to make self-education the new norm.” QUESTIONS What’s the greatest lesson you’ve learned about intimate relationships that applies to business relationships? (8:00) What are the keys to constantly deepening your love in a long-term relationship that apply to business? (14:13) How to create a hunger within yourself to achieve great things (23:20) What did you learn last year that you’re letting go of this year? (35:49) YOU WILL LEARN Ways you can learn to build a profitable career withou...
Wealth without health isn't wealth at all. Let's say you're the richest person in the world. You have anything and everything you could ever want. You've started companies, written books, gone on tours—you name it. But your body isn't in the best shape. You've put it second to your career goals. And now, it's starting to show. Your health is a different kind of wealth. Taking care of your finances is important, but so is taking care of your body. If you neglect your body, your body will neglect ...
“Remember: everyone is important.” Can you imagine being in charge of 40,000 employees? How about running operations at Disney World? Or traveling the world as a renowned public speaker AFTER you retire? Today’s guest on The School of Greatness has done all of these and he’s not stopping anytime soon. Lee Cockerell is a powerhouse of energy, wisdom, and service and it was my privilege to interview him on this episode. Lee has not only led thousands at companies like Disney, but he has written se...
So, you want to start a podcast? Well...it's definitely easier said than done. Entrepreneur and podcaster Chris Harder invited me to a special Q&A at his Mastermind where I answered some questions about podcasting. Honestly, I get this question a lot, “What’s your advice on starting a podcast?” ...And I tell most people...they shouldn’t. With more and more people starting podcasts everyday, it will take so much work to stand out in the crowd. You can have the right intentions, but if you don't s...
Don't let anyone stop you from becoming your best self. For this episode of The School of Greatness , I wanted to revisit the wisdom of some amazing women from our Summit of Greatness conference in 2017. These women are so empowering, and their words have stayed with me for these past few years. Mel Robbins is the most booked female speaker on the planet with a 7 figure speaking business. She is the author of the international best seller The 5 Second Rule, and she now she has a daytime talk sho...
“Accountability is a huge thing with changing lifestyle practices.” I interviewed my friend Rich Roll years ago about the incredible lifestyle and health transformation he went through in his 40s. I pulled out a clip from our conversation where we cover the why behind his meditation practice and how it has transformed his productivity. I have a ton of respect for Rich and the way he lives his life and pursues his mission. I always learn a lot from talking to him (not just about food and meditati...
“Happy people create healthy relationships.” Habit 1: Have a vision and life-fulfilling goals (1:45) Habit 2: Create healthy relationships with boundaries (4:16) Habit 3: Express gratitude and appreciation (7:02) Habit 4: Have a positive attitude when things go bad (9:10) Habit 5: Volunteer your time, give back, mentor and help others (11:24) Habit 6: Work out and be healthy with nutrition and mental health (13:12) Habit 7: Take responsibility for your actions, thoughts, and life (14:16) Habit 8...
“The breath is the carrier of consciousness.” If anyone has mastered their mind, it's extreme athlete Wim Hof. Wim Hof got his nickname “The Iceman” by breaking a number of records related to cold exposure. His feats include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in shorts, running a half marathon above the Arctic Circle on his bare feet, and standing in a container while covered with ice cubes for more than 112 minutes. He developed the Wim Hof Method: a natural path to an optimal state of body and mind. H...
“Exercise allows you to diversify your identity.” Tim Ferriss is a stand out entrepreneur, author, consultant, athlete, bio-hacker, and life-hacker. If you haven’t heard of him yet, who knows where you’ve been. But in this past episode of the show, I wanted to learn some things about Tim that I and most people don’t know. I asked him about what habits have made the biggest impact on him - and his answers were super insightful. I am featuring that clip of our conversation for this 5 Minute Friday...
“If you’re going to have a story, have a big story.” - Joseph Campbell I was heartbroken to hear the news of the fatal helicopter crash that caused the death of legendary Kobe Bryant, along with his oldest daughter Gigi and seven others. Kobe inspired me for years, and I know he inspired so many other people across the world. My heart goes out to his family and the families of those involved with the crash. There are no words to express my sadness. When I interviewed Kobe in 2018, I asked him wh...
“It’s not who you think you want to be, it’s who you actually are that’s going to lead you out of the darkness into the forever light.” If you had seen Justin Bieber on American Idol, do you think he would have made it to the final round? (2:20) Why do great shows stop when they are still popular? (10:33) What got you into music in the first place? (15:40) Who are the greatest musicians you have played with? (23:23) Who is the most unique artist out there right now? (25:40) What are the top 3 mo...
Leaders value their people. Dale Partridge is an incredibly successful serial entrepreneur who has not only made several fortunes, but has spoken on stages like Facebook HQ, created a massive social media following, and is a well-known author. But what I’ve learned from Dale about business, relationships, leadership, and life is beyond any of that. Sometimes you need to look far outside your circle to get insight on how to reach the next level. I was in this position a few years ago. I wasn’t le...
Even the most successful people are insecure. There is one guest I keep having on the podcast who is unlike any other. He always says exactly what he thinks. He talks about money in a real, relatable way. And when he comes on the show, he shows his soft side and cries. Yes, I'm talking about my good friend, Grant Cardone. Grant was in town a couple of weeks ago and stopped by to record an episode with me. Since this is becoming a yearly tradition, we covered a lot of what he has learned in the l...
Aging is a disease. Everyone gets old. But did you ever think of the symptoms of aging as a disease that can be cured? I'd heard about Dr. David Sinclair and his ground-breaking longevity research, and I knew he would be a fascinating person to interview about this idea. We ended up going really deep into the science of why we age, how to reverse it, and what is actually in our control. David told stories he'd never shared before, and I kept asking questions because I was so interested in what h...
Entrepreneurs need vision. If you could interview 200 of the top entrepreneurs in the country, do you think you’d find some similarities? Amy Wilkinson guessed that she would. And she did. Over 5 years of research later, she wrote a book that examines the top 6 traits that very successful entrepreneurs share. Amy is a brilliant woman who has worked at the White House and co-founded a company in Silicon Valley (as well as taught at Ivy League universities). In our conversation, we discuss these t...
There's a way to always get what you want. And it doesn't mean you need to be a tyrant. The art of negotiating is what each of us can learn in order to consistently and confidently get people on our side. To learn this art, I brought back a super popular guest from a few years ago, former FBI negotiator Chris Voss. Since our first interview, he has only grown in popularity, and I knew he'd have new insights about how to use the art of negotiation in business and life. Chris is not just a teacher...
I KNOW I ALWAYS SAY I'M EXCITED ABOUT EACH EPISODE OF THE SCHOOL OF GREATNESS. But I’m REALLY excited about this episode. And not just because the guest is another Ohio boy! (But I wore one of my best Ohio shirts and hats when he came by the studio.) You probably already know him from his multiple hit shows on MTV. Or from his long list of world records in skateboarding. Or for his incredible branding with labels like DC shoes. Even if you’ve somehow never heard of Rob Dyrdek , you’re in for a h...
“I didn’t ask for success, I asked for wonder.” - Abraham Joshua Heschel We talk a lot about building businesses, physical health, and a champion’s mindset on The School of Greatness. What we don’t talk about as often is the part of greatness that is harder to define and explain: spirituality. But that’s not because it’s not important. I had never heard of today’s guest until a friend told me I had to get him on the show. And once I learned about him, I agreed. Rob Bell is an author, pastor, and...
THIS ONE IS WORTH A REPEAT. Yes, one of the MOST requested guests on the show (since I launched it), has been this incredible woman. She has one of the most watched TED talks of all time. She is a three-time #1 NYT bestselling author (and soon to be four). She has changed the face of emotional intelligence, relationships, and self-acceptance for millions of people. But her area of expertise is one that not many people are willing to talk about — shame and vulnerability. I’m talking about the one...
CHANGE STARTS WITH YOU. Most of us have faced one big failure so far in our lives. A huge rock bottom. A super hard time. But Dhar Mann has faced 3 massive failures and he's only in his mid-30s. I knew about Dhar years ago, when he was a mega-successful Instagram influencer living the life. Or so it seemed. Dhar Mann is a serial entrepreneur who has experienced the highs and lows of success. From funding millions of dollars in real estate loans at 19, to his time in the medical marijuana industr...
