The School of Greatness

By Lewis Howes

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What's The School of Greatness about?

Find out what makes the greatest people great and how to apply those lessons to your life. Join NYT bestselling author Lewis Howes as he shares inspiring stories from the most brilliant business minds, world class athletes and influential celebrities on the planet.

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992 Money Mindset and How t...

08.12.2020

“You’re one contact away from your life changing. If you start valuing your contacts like a book of business, everything changes.” Lewis is joined by entrepreneur, investor, and content creator Patrick Bet-David to discuss his new book, “Your 5 Next ...

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08.12.2020 992 Money Mindset and How to Win in Business with Patrick Bet-David “You’re one contact away from your life changing. If you start valuing your contacts like a book of business, everything changes.” Lewis is joined by entrepreneur, investor, and content creator Patrick Bet-David to discuss his new book, “Your 5 Next ...
08.10.2020 991 Live Longer and Hack Your Health with Dr. Steven Gundry “We missed the fact that there was this symbiotic, sentient being that was not only living within us, but was directing us.” Lewis sits down with a School of Greatness icon, health and nutrition expert Dr. Steven Gundry, to discuss ...
08.07.2020 990 The 6 Steps to Happiness, Guaranteed On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis reflects on one of his favorite guests ever: Dr. Laurie Santos, a Yale Psychology Professor and an expert on happiness. Lewis re-examines Dr. Santos' six-point plan to become truly happy. Mel Robbins: The “Secret” Mindset ...
08.05.2020 989 The Mental Health Toolkit: Defeat Loneliness and Learn to Love Yourself with Kati Morton “With great vulnerability comes great connection and courage.” Lewis chats with Kati Morton, a clinical psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and viral YouTube personality whose mission is to decrease the stigma around mental health issues. They discuss the steps ...
08.03.2020 988 The Morning Routine of Millionaires, Superstars, and History’s Greatest Geniuses with Robin Sharma “Genius is less about genetics and much more about your daily habits.” Lewis is joined by leadership expert and bestselling author Robin Sharma to discuss how "The 5 AM Club" can help you reframe your mind, rebuild your heart, and ...
07.31.2020 987 Relationships in Quarantine: Finding Love, and Thriving On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis lets us peek inside his heart and home, unpacking the last 6 months of a challenging yet deeply rewarding relationship with his girlfriend, Yanet. He describes how they've grown closer and stronger during the quarantine. ...
07.29.2020 986 Fighting Child Sex Slavery with Tim Ballard “If everybody would focus focus focus on child crimes, we could end it. It’s not going to be governments alone. It’s going to be people getting loud.” With July 30 being the UN's World Day Against Human Trafficking, Lewis sits ...
07.27.2020 985 How to Read People and Make Winning Decisions with Maria Konnikova “If you pick the easy route, then you’re picking it to give yourself an out.” Lewis is joined by New York Times bestselling author and Psychology PhD Maria Konnikova, who recently attempted to become a poker champ in order to ...
07.24.2020 984 If You're Feeling STUCK... Listen to This On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis realizes that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were supposed to start this week, which prompts him to reflect on those whose big plans have been postponed. Lewis then gives a four-part program to make sure you're ...
07.22.2020 983 Overcoming Negative Self-Talk and Building Success Habits with Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings "The process is a beautiful thing, and I love it. I’ve just forgotten that I love it." Lewis is joined by three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings for a wide-ranging conversation on the thin line between failure and success, ...
07.20.2020 982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) with Dr. Ivan Joseph "The tiniest step is the one that moves us toward our goal." Lewis is joined by Dr. Ivan Joseph, a sports psychologist and high-performance coach, to discuss the secret to self-confidence, to walk through a simple exercise to determine your ...
07.17.2020 981 The 4 Ways How to Master Your Mind During Tough Times On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis acknowledges the tough moment we're facing in the world and gives actionable advice on how to use this time to set yourself for future success. - Brene Brown teaches you how to create true belonging ...
07.16.2020 Wondery presents The Next Big Idea Hosted by Rufus Griscom, and featuring thought-leaders Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Adam Grant, and Daniel Pink, The Next Big Idea brings you the most groundbreaking ideas that have the power to change the way you live, work, and think. On ...
07.15.2020 980 Decoding Greatness: Lessons from LeBron James, Tom Brady, Simone Biles, and More "Genius recognizes genius" Lewis is joined by filmmaker Gotham Chopra, who has worked closely on projects with LeBron James, Tom Brady, Simone Biles, Kobe Bryant, and more. Gotham discusses the distinct qualities shared by the world's greatest athletes, the dark ...
07.13.2020 979 Lisa Nichols: How to Find Your Life's Purpose and Embrace Your Imperfections "You can’t have a life in the castle with a mindset in the doghouse." Lewis is joined by Lisa Nichols, one of the world's most successful motivational speakers, to discuss how to cultivate a growth mindset, why you need to ...
07.10.2020 978 The Secret to Building Bulletproof Confidence On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis discusses the School of Greatness team's new wellness goals, and why keeping your word to yourself is the most important commitment. -Mel Robbins unveils a new way to think about confidence: https://lewishowes.com/970 -This Les Brown ...
07.08.2020 977 Embracing Discomfort and Chasing Your Dreams with Luvvie Ajayi Jones "I think oftentimes we deny our gifts, deny our purpose, because we’re afraid of what can come with it." Lewis is joined by author, speaker, and professional troublemaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones to discuss why you shouldn't be afraid of failure, ...
07.06.2020 976 How to Stop Choking Under Pressure with Psychologist Sian Beilock "When you get really good at something, you can mess yourself up by thinking too much." Lewis is joined by Sian Beilock, the President of Barnard of College and a cognitive scientist who specializes in performance under pressure. They discuss ...
07.03.2020 975 Keep a Growth Mindset When Your Life Is on "Hold" On today's 5-minute Friday, we take stock of the first half of 2020. Although it's been a difficult year, Lewis reminds us that challenges can be opportunities for growth, and every day is another chance to make a positive impact ...
07.01.2020 974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America "It’s important to hold space for the suffering and acknowledge it, but it can’t be all there is." Lewis is joined by Emmy Award-nominated actress and Emmy-winning producer Laverne Cox for a powerful conversation on gender, race, self-doubt, success, and ...
06.29.2020 973 Creativity Hacks and Building Mass Influence with Hank Green “Curiosity is the only way we bridge gaps, the only way we build knowledge.” Lewis is joined by #1 New York Times best-selling author, multi-billion viewed YouTuber, and Internet entrepreneur Hank Green to discuss why attention is the most valuable ...
06.26.2020 972 Why Money and Success Aren't Always the Answer On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis shares an unsettling experience he had last week and meditates on the complicated relationship between wealth, success, happiness, and fulfillment. -For more: https://lewishowes.com/972
06.24.2020 971 Les Brown: How to Defeat a Negative Mindset and Why You Were Born to WIN "Someone’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality." Lewis chats with motivational speaking icon Les Brown to discuss how to define your own reality, why mental resolve is the most important skill there is, and how to ...
06.22.2020 970 Mel Robbins: The “Secret” Mindset Habit to Building Confidence and Overcoming Scarcity “When the world feels upside down, you always have the power to make it right.” Lewis sits down with motivational speaker, author, and old friend Mel Robbins to discuss how to make the most of challenging situations, break negative patterns, ...
06.19.2020 969 Commemorating Juneteeth & Remembering We Still Have Work to Do On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis acknowledges Juneteenth, America's oldest national holiday commemorating the end of slavery. Then Reverend Michael Beckwith discusses ongoing systemic racism, and how we can start to heal this country. -For our full interview with Reverend Michael ...
06.17.2020 968 Dangerous Health Myths, New COVID-19 Facts, and How to Heal Yourself with Doctor Mike "It’s mindbody. There’s no distinction between the two. It’s not mind and body. It’s not mind-body. It’s mindbody." Lewis talks health with family medicine practitioner Doctor Mike, who's also a YouTube star offering entertaining, reliable, evidence-based medical information. They discuss ...
06.15.2020 967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick "Psychological stress has a pretty profound effect on the immune system." Lewis is joined by Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a biomedical science PhD, to discuss her research on nutrition, aging, and stress. They discuss the four must-eat foods for longevity, the ...
06.12.2020 966 4 Self-Care Tips You Need Right Now On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis discusses the importance of taking care of yourself—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—especially during this unique and challenging time. He gives four concrete daily steps to making sure you have the energy and focus to face ...
06.10.2020 965 Sadhguru on Creating Happiness & Ending Personal Suffering "If you are constantly stepping into unfamiliar situations in your life, that means you are growing at a rapid pace." Lewis sits down with influential yogi, mystic, and visionary Sadhguru to learn how to transform your approach to thoughts, feelings, ...
06.08.2020 964 NFL Star Michael Bennett: Activism, Racism in Sports, & Making a Difference "It’s time for us to put our titles down and acknowledge that we’re all human beings." Lewis is joined by Super Bowl Champion Michael Bennett to discuss the NFL's response to the protests against racial injustice, Michael's opinions on the ...
06.05.2020 963 Uncomfortable Conversations and the Value of Truly Listening On today's 5-Minute Friday, Lewis discusses what he's been meditating on during this challenging and eye-opening week in America: being a good listener. Having a compassionate ear and an open mind are essential attributes for growth, and truly listening has ...
06.03.2020 962 Racism, White Privilege, and Healing America with Reverend Michael Beckwith "I am here to contribute to a kind and just global society. Let me be an instrument of peace." As thousands around America continue to protest racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd's death, Lewis is joined by Reverend ...
06.01.2020 961 The 5 Keys to Long-Term Happiness and Prosperity with Dr. Laurie Santos “Focusing on others will make you happier than focusing on yourself.” Lewis is joined by Dr. Laurie Santos, a Professor of Psychology at Yale University and the host of The Happiness Lab podcast, to discuss the science of well-being. They ...
05.29.2020 960 You'd Be Shocked to Find That These Foods Are Killing You On today's 5-Minute Friday, Lewis revisits one of his most impactful interviews with health expert Dr. Steven Gundry, who has carefully studied what we put into our bodies. Believe it or not, some of the foods we consider healthy might ...
05.27.2020 959 How to Deal with Backlash, Find the Truth, and Live in Gratitude with Dave Rubin “If you dip your toe in the pool, you might find out the pool is not that cold.” Lewis is joined by Dave Rubin, host of the Rubin Report and author of New York Times Best Seller "Don't Burn This ...
05.25.2020 958 Dan Harris on Conquering Fear and Becoming 10% Happier Everyday "The quality of your relationships say a lot about the quality of your life.” Lewis is joined by TV anchor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Dan Harris to discuss what it means to become 10% Happier. They talk ...
05.22.2020 957 3 Life Lessons from Kevin Hart In this special 5-Minute Friday episode, Lewis reveals the three biggest takeaways from his impactful Kevin Hart interview this week. Lewis sat down with Kevin to discuss the comedian's path to superstardom, his most relatable life lessons, the attitude and ...
05.21.2020 956 Kevin Hart on His Secrets to Success and Building an Empire "You have to experience some down to know why you’re getting up." This week, Lewis sits down with Kevin Hart to talk about his path to superstardom, from his early days as a struggling comedian to his current goal of ...
05.18.2020 955 Gary Vaynerchuk on Mindset, Family and The Future of Business “Leaning into humility and gratitude will be the springboard to everything you want.” Gary Vaynerchuk is the chairman of VaynerX, a modern-day media and communications holding company, and the active CEO of VaynerMedia, a full-service advertising agency servicing Fortune 100 ...
05.15.2020 954 Build a Reputation with Yourself “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 ...
05.13.2020 953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday “I am what I think you think I am.” QUESTIONS Why 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 ...
05.11.2020 952 Glennon Doyle: Live Untamed and Unapologetic In Business and Life “Be what you were before the world told you what to be.” QUESTIONS What’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 ...
05.08.2020 951 Free Your Body from the Past “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 ...
05.06.2020 950 Bob Proctor on The Science of Success (SECRETS TO UNLOCK YOUR MIND) “2% of the people think, 3% think they think and 95% would rather die than think.” QUESTIONS How do you get people to get back to their most abundant thinking? (1:23) Which are the hardest faculties to master? (4:39) What ...
05.04.2020 949 Change Your Mind to Attract Love, Abundance and Wealth with Marisa Peer “Tell yourself a better lie, you’ll live a better life.” QUESTIONS How 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 ...
05.01.2020 948 Play to Your Natural Advantages “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 ...
04.29.2020 947 Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster and Become Limitless with Jim Kwik “Say no to good to say yes to great.” QUESTIONS How 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 ...
04.27.2020 946 Sara Blakely and Jesse Itzler on Marriage, Money and Entrepreneur Mindset “Trust the seeds you’ve planted.” QUESTIONS What 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 ...
04.24.2020 945 Become an Accidental Apprentice “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 ...
04.22.2020 944 Matthew Hussey: Breakup, Healing, and Dating Advice During Isolation “Are you in love with a person's presence or absence?” QUESTIONS What 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 ...

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