The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes

“If you’re constantly being influenced and moved by what other people think about you, it means there’s a deficiency in what you think about you.”Ed Mylett is one of the premier business leaders, peak performance experts, and motivational speakers in the world. He has a passion for mentoring and coaching others on what it takes to become a champion in all areas of life. He has shared the stage and has very close personal relationships with other business legends such as Tony Robbins, John Maxwell, Phil Knight and many others.Hear his insights on the key to building self-confidence in this 5 Minute Friday clip from our past interview. Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX

“I am what I think you think I am.”QUESTIONSWhy is identity something you focus on? (2:15)How do we listen to that inner voice? (7:20)How do we manage comparison in life that requires competition? (10:34)Why do we live in fear and desire motivation if it only causes us pain? (15:51)How do we let go of the fear of fear? (23:05)How do we balance ego and self-confidence? (27:41)How does someone find purpose in chaos? (36:51)What’s been the most painful thing since leaving monkhood? (40:31)What’s been the biggest lesson for you in the last year? (50:32)What is your purpose and when did you discover it? (52:43)Why is it so hard to be in an intimate relationship? (1:08:04)How do we balance giving and receiving? (1:14:27)YOU WILL LEARNThe importance of starting at the root (3:47)How to unlearn what we think we know about ourselves (5:21)How to fill your life with a deep sense of love (16:53)How we fear the wrong things (10:02)Where the ego likes to live (28:31)The impact of serving others on self worth (30:41)The di

“Be what you were before the world told you what to be.”QUESTIONSWhat’s the thing you are the least proud of and most proud of in your relationships? (10:02)What’s the biggest challenge with untaming things? (19:22)How do you reflect on attraction in your prior relationship? (24:13)When looking back, would you choose to forgive others faster if you could? (31:21)How do those with relationships that are good get to great? (39:38)What are your greatest hopes for your children? (45:37)What do you admire the most about yourself? (53:32)What advice would you give to any kind of family during quarantine? (1:01:01YOU WILL LEARNHow to undo the social programming and social conditioning of putting others’ needs before your own (6:31)How we give permissions to traits that have been traditionally gendered (19:31)How giving yourself permission helps others to give permission (30:12)How women with ambition have had to overcome fear (40:41)Why telling the truth about who we are is important (47:12)Why not letting hate into

“When the heart is healed, everybody gets the signal, the body is out of the past.”I’ve got an expert and a favorite guest on the The School of Greatness today to help calm some of our fears and teach us how to positively rewire our minds in order to heal and stay healthy.Dr. Joe Dispenza is an international lecturer, researcher, corporate consultant, New York Times bestselling author, and educator who has been invited to speak in more than 33 countries on 6 continents. As a lecturer and educator, he is driven by the conviction that each of us has the potential for greatness and unlimited abilities.I’ve had Dr. Joe on The School of Greatness a couple times now, and I was so excited to have him back on in this episode. We couldn’t meet in person due to the coronavirus, but we conducted a video interview together that I think you’re really going to enjoy. I chose a clip for this 5 Minute Friday where he explains how we can free our bodies from the past and heal from anything.If you enjoyed this episode, show no

“2% of the people think, 3% think they think and 95% would rather die than think.”QUESTIONSHow do you get people to get back to their most abundant thinking? (1:23)Which are the hardest faculties to master? (4:39)What happens when we try to resist in our life? (9:41)What should we be thinking about the most right now? (11:41)Why do we feed people what scares them? (18:11)What is the path from doubt to confidence? (20:31)How do we reshape our self image to serve us? (25:21)What is the one idea or concept to get yourself to another level? (30:11)What was a lesson from the WWII era that we could learn in this quarantine? (40:11)How important is writing down what we think everyday is important? (44:19)What routines would you go back and tell yourself to do thirty years ago? (47:23)How can those listening get more mentorship from you? (51:21)YOU WILL LEARNHow we grow up through our five senses (3:12)How to view expansion and creation as God’s work (10:01)How faith over fear is key to success (12:11)The steps of fe

“Tell yourself a better lie, you’ll live a better life.”QUESTIONSHow do we heal from decades of thinking negatively? (1:16)How do we change our interpretation of flee or freeze to flow? (5:18)How do we best influence our kids? (35:31)What’s the difference between feelings and thoughts? (50:18)What’s the main cause of addictive behavior? (1:04:10)How do we become more self confident? (1:09:11)YOU WILL LEARNHow our ancestral brain works (4:30)Why the pictures and words we use are so important (9:05)Why the conversation you’re having with yourself is the most important (13:16)How role, function and purpose work (19:01)The five child’s needs (24:10)How tagging works in children with unmet needs (30:33)How children keep the things parents say with them (39:12)The importance of having an honesty policy with your kids (47:22)How proper hypnotherapy excites the imagination (57:21)The importance of installation in therapy (1:02:09)LINKS MENTIONEDRapid Transformational TherapyIf you enjoyed this episode, show notes and

“When you really learn to appreciate fresh foods, things can taste so much better than you’re used to.”I talked about my weight loss experience a while back with my friend Abel James on his podcast Fat-Burning Man and in this episode on The School of Greatness he’s coming on as my guest to talk about his experiences in getting healthy.Abel has a pretty awesome story himself about his transition from overworked and unhealthy consultant to incredibly fit and healthy entrepreneur.Abel is an awesome guy and I got re-inspired to eat better during our conversation. I chose a clip for this 5 Minute Friday episode where he explains why every body is different and it pays to play to your natural advantages when optimizing your health.If you enjoyed this episode, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/948 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTikt

“Say no to good to say yes to great.”QUESTIONSHow do we learn with the dominant hand rather than the opposite hand? (6:30)What are the two questions you’ve asked yourself that have been dominant? (26:00)How important is acquiring new skills (41:00)What’s the process of mastering a new skill especially when it’s really challenging? (53:20)YOU WILL LEARNHow to learn anything faster (1:20)Why the idea of “knowledge is power” is a lie (12:00)Why questions are the answer to subscribing to either negativity and opportunity in your life (17:04)How to unlearn that we are limited (19:12)The three questions to turn knowledge to power (22:30)How sleep apnea has been a struggle in Jim’s life and how he overcame it (27:30)How to quit asking limiting questions and ask empowering questions (30:50)How genius leaves clues (43:00)How many times to try something new (48:30)What a lie is (59:00)The key to sustainable motivation (1:00:20)How the Zeigarnik Effect works (1:09:21)Why we backread and subvocalize (1:15:21)The 4 superv

“Trust the seeds you’ve planted.”QUESTIONSWhat have you learned about each other during the quarantine? (1:21)How do you stay humble in success? (10:11)How do you manage energy? (16:12)What’s a new entrepreneurial skill you’ve learned in this time? (29:41)When was the moment Jesse knew that Sara was the right partner? (34:25)What’s the most important conversation to have before you get married? (43:21)How do you cultivate intimacy in an entrepreneurial lifestyle? (49:31)YOU WILL LEARNHow understanding the different styles of processing will help you create (3:10)Why focusing on success through different avenues will help you (14:31)How planning factors into good energy (19:31)How to stay connected in this time of separation (26:18)How people who invest in a message of comfort will win right now (29:10)How to be flexible in a marriage (37:39)How important humor is (41:41)How essential intimacy is (50:21)LINKS MENTIONEDRed Backpack FundBig Ass Calendar ClubIf you enjoyed this episode, show notes and more at htt

“Acknowledge the people around you right now and how you can get the most out of them.”Jeff Goins is a popular blogger and author. In our conversation, we cover the heart of the matter: what if we don’t have one purpose in this life? What if we’re built to do many things and it’s about the journey of discovering those talents that teaches us what we’re here to learn?In this clip for 5 Minute Friday, I am sharing Jeff's advice about being an accidental apprentice to the people in your life instead of waiting for the perfect mentor to show up.If you enjoyed this episode, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/945 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX

“Are you in love with a person's presence or absence?”QUESTIONSWhat is your energy around managing relationships during this difficult time? (2:42)What do you say to relationships going through trouble during this time? (12:41)How do you create music in a relationship if there’s no in between? (15:52)What is the thing you need to do to improve when you’re single and when you’re in a relationship? (46:16)YOU WILL LEARNHow being mindful and creating space can help in relationships (5:23)How important engineering space is to a relationship (17:12)How partners can provide time for each other (22:25)How to manage heartbreak (25:15)How to handle solitude and loneliness during this time (38:57)How active attention can help in improving emotional intelligence (49:36)How to create useful hours and active leisure during the pandemic (56:31)How to use care with creativity in dating (101:23)How to help your lovelife and love life (107:12)LINKS MENTIONEDHow to Get the Guy ProgramsIf you enjoyed this episode, show notes an

“Some people are looking for the challenge, some are looking for security.”QUESTIONSWhat were some wake moments for you as an entrepreneur? (1:25)Can one get rich without being bold? (11:28)What’s the next step to get through this pandemic market? (16:18)What does “define benefit” mean? (40:51)What’s your projection of real estate right now? (48:17)YOU WILL LEARNWhat Robert learned from his first big success and failure (6:42)How young people have a lot of opportunity due to the pandemic (14:21)The three types of people in this world (18:15)The difference between peacetime and wartime leaders (24:13)Robert’s feelings about the stock market (28:10)What the pandemic is doing to the economy (36:18)LINKS MENTIONEDWho Stole My Pension?Rich Dad Poor DadCashflow Classic GamePatrick Bet-DavidGeorge GammonThe Creature from Jekyll Island by G. Edward GriffinInvestment Biker by Jim RogersDave RamseyAntifragile by Nasium TalebIf you enjoyed this episode, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/943 and follow at

“Done is better than perfect.”Than has taught me so much over the years about how to build a successful business and I’ve watched him scale his from 30 employees to over 300 in just a few years.I wanted to bring him on the podcast because I know scaling your business can be one of the most challenging obstacles entrepreneurs face.However, when I asked Than for his best advice on this, we ended up talking about how to hire the right team and empower them to make decisions for you.This whole conversation is a gold mine for anyone in business. For this 5 Minute Friday clip, I am sharing his thoughts on leading by example, taking care of yourself so you can perform well, and managing your time wisely.If you enjoyed this episode, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/942 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX

“When you cleanse from the outside, you automatically cleanse from the inside.”QUESTIONSHow was the experience of being with all the athletes and business partners in Poland for a week? (2:41)How have you been responding to the quarantine time during all this stress? (8:23)What are three things we can do on a daily basis to have more control on our own mind? (12:21)When was the last time you got the flu or got sick? (18:31)What should people do everyday to help increase their immune system? (22:41)How does breathing affect your immune system? (24:09)Is there too much stress we can put on ourselves? (32:10)What's the best way to overcome self doubt? (35:21)How important is it to be playful in the quarantine? (37:48)What do you learn from your 2 year old? (40:23)YOU WILL LEARNHow Wim is treating inflammation and stress (0:42)Why what you cannot control is the most important (5:50)How to release stress through cold showers and deep breathing (13:41)Why Wim submitted his blood to universities for study (21:10)How

“In a relationship, we expect one season to always be the season.”QUESTIONSHow do we stay connected and loving without hurting each other in these times of isolation? (1:42)What do you think is a good portion of time away from your partner? (5:21)What are the lessons you have learned within your relationship? (9:31)How do we implement peace over panic during these times? (19:28)How can we cultivate intimacy without sex? (39:17)What do you do for your family to make things better in your partnership everyday? (45:13)YOU WILL LEARNWhy setting expectations for each day is important for the relationship (4:36)Why the model relationship has to be imperfect (9:41)How having a genuine commitment to your partner is essential (13:48)How understanding control will give you peace (22:21)Whether communication or sex helps a relationship become better (28:21)Why focusing on how this isolation will help us is important (38:12)How helping your partner find success will help your relationship (48:12)How praise and gratitude

We’ve talked about the upside of dark emotions, how to turn stress into serenity, and now today’s guest, Dr. Lissa Rankin, is coming back on the show to share how we can heal ourselves (physically and emotionally) when we understand fear.Lissa is an incredible example of this in her own life, but for her new book on fear, she actually traveled the world and talked to many different people in varied cultures to better understand our concept of fear in the West.In our conversation she pulls the covers back on how fear affects our physical health, how our society perpetuates a sick relationship with fear, and how we truly have the power to heal ourselves when we understand what is behind our fear. For this 5 Minute Friday, I wanted to share a clip from a past episode where Lissa explains how we can become friends with our fear by learning to trust our intuition.If you enjoyed this episode, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/939 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes Get more from Lewis! Get my

“You don’t die from fear.”QUESTIONSWhy is right now in these financially hard times the best time to make money? (1:20)What lessons have you learned from the recessions you have endured? (6:30)What do you tell people that have not been financially responsible? (13:21)What’s the worst investment and best investment someone could be making right now? (21:29)What was the greatest lesson that your father taught you? (31:41)What’s the wisdom you’ve learned from your partner? (33:40)YOU WILL LEARNWhy losing your job is an opportunity (2:00)What a recession is (4:11)How many jobs are being lost per case of coronavirus (5:12)Why now is the time to invest (9:42)What pressure is good for (17:01)How desperation and greed can poorly affect your investment (21:10)The purpose of repentance (28:21)How listening to your partner can help (36:18)If you enjoyed this episode, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/938 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling boo

“You don’t need permission to do big things.”QUESTIONSHow do we do something in our own backyard that will make us money? (1:00)Why are there not high paying jobs out there for people just graduating? (4:45)What can you do to learn how to earn? (6:21)Why did you start World Domination Summit and why are you ending it? (18:30)What will it take to stand out as an individual or brand to breakthrough? (24:31)How does one find the right mentor? (28:12)YOU WILL LEARNWhy it doesn’t pay off to be cynical (6:00)How curiosity and hard work pay off (9:23)What kind of people impact you the most (22:20)The greatest skill you can have (25:31)Why finding your own way is essential (31:30)LINKS MENTIONEDThe Money Tree: A Story About Finding Fortune In Your Own BackyardMoneytreebook.comTeach for AmericaSide Hustle SchoolWorld Domination SummitIf you enjoyed this episode, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/937 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book,

“You’re going to learn the most about yourself now, in this moment, for the next few months.”QUESTIONSQuestion from Kathy: What is some positivity to reach out to in moments of need? (4:32)Question from Franco: How do I choose where to focus my energy with so many priorities? (9:26)Question from Erika: How can I help my partner switch from negativity to positivity during self-isolation? (18:25)Question from Andrew: How do you bring focus and intention to what matters most in your work? (34:54)Question from Mariana: What is the best way to build my business as a coach while helping people in need during a crisis? (49:58)YOU WILL LEARNThe top 3 ways to increase your happiness a little bit (5:00)How to create a clear mission statement for your life (36:01)The process of grieving parts of our lives that we are all feeling the loss of (42:31)LINKS MENTIONEDDr. Laurie SantosChris LeeEsther PerelJohn Krasinski good news showIf you enjoyed this episode, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/936 and follow

“A leaky gut is the cause of all disease.”QUESTIONSWhat are specific ways to heal your heart without surgery? (7:20)What’s the difference between a good virus and a bad virus? (18:03)What are the foods that heal leaky gut and defend against viruses? (28:50)Why is peanut butter such a bad thing? (37:25)What boosts the immune system? (59:43)Is it possible to have such a strong immune system that you can reject any virus? (1:06:40)How important are probiotics right now? (1:09:35)YOU WILL LEARNWhy fixing the heart medically can only help your health so much (1:06)Why we need germs and bacteria to stay healthy (13:45)The benefits of time-restricted feeding (20:25)What causes aging (23:17)How mental illness comes from the gut (43:30)Why food labels can’t be trusted (49:20)The importance of human connection for your heart during a time of social distancing (1:12:55)How bacteria choose who you are attracted to (1:15:01)LINKS MENTIONEDThe Plant ParadoxDr. Gundry PodcastDavid KesslerTerry WahlsThe Longevity ParadoxDr.