The School of Greatness

By Lewis Howes

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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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1023 5 Things YOU MUST Elim...

10.23.2020

“It’s hard to be positive in a negative environment.” On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis reflects and expands on the ideas that were shared in his interview with Matthew McConaughey. In the last podcast interview, Lewis asked McConaughey, "What five things ...

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10.23.2020 1023 5 Things YOU MUST Eliminate From Your Life “It’s hard to be positive in a negative environment.” On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis reflects and expands on the ideas that were shared in his interview with Matthew McConaughey. In the last podcast interview, Lewis asked McConaughey, "What five things ...
10.20.2020 1022 Matthew McConaughey: Keys to Success, Making it in Hollywood & Mastering Yourself “Are you putting out something today, in your resumé of life, that is going to write your eulogy after you’re gone, which is going to introduce you forever?” On the podcast today is Academy Award winning Best Actor, Matthew McConaughey. ...
10.18.2020 1021 How to Connect with Presidents, Royalty & World-Class Celebrities w/Terrence J “Be specific to who you are and don’t worry about trying to please everybody. You’re not going to be able to please everybody!” On today's podcast, Lewis sits down with three-time Emmy nominee, actor, host, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Terrence ...
10.16.2020 1020 4 Ways to Stay Positive When You Feel Overwhelmed “We can’t always give a hundred percent to everything all at once.” On today's 5-Minute Friday, Lewis lays out four techniques that can keep you in a positive mindset even when you feel like you're neck-deep in problems. Life has ...
10.14.2020 1019 Build a Global Community, Leverage Viral Video & Change Lives w/Zach King “It’s not about these surface-level achievements, it’s about being a person who’s putting good into the world.” Master of digital trickery and visual illusions, filmmaker and internet personality, Zach King joins Lewis for a fun, yet deep conversation on today's ...
10.12.2020 1018 The Spiritual Guide to Inner Peace, Mastering Grief & Understanding God w/Rob Bell “Consciousness is the great mystery at the heart of the human experience and it’s the endless black box for science.” Former pastor, speaker, and best-selling author, Rob Bell joins Lewis for a deeply profound conversation on today's podcast. Named in ...
10.09.2020 1017 5 Keys to Lasting Love “If you haven't worked out the past, then you'll be carrying it with you in the present.” On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis goes over the five secrets to relationship success from psychotherapist and author, Lori Gottlieb. Are you ready to ...
10.07.2020 1016 The Science of a Success Mindset with Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman “I think gratitude is wonderful, it resets the system so that you can be in pursuit.” In part two of Lewis' interview with neuroscientist and Stanford professor, Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., they discuss neuroplasticity and why it’s the key to learning ...
10.05.2020 1015 Hack Your Brain for Unlimited Potential w/Andrew Huberman “We know that when the mind isn’t where we want it to be, we need to use the body to intervene.” Stanford University professor Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist who runs the Huberman Lab and has a deep understanding ...
10.02.2020 1014 The Secret to Manifesting Abundance “When we are grateful, we attract more things to be grateful for in our life!” On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis lets you in on two secrets of an abundance mindset. These simple truths can help you attract more wealth, business ...
09.30.2020 1013 Overcome Shame, Process Pain & Maximize Mental Health w/Lori Gottlieb “If we don’t rewrite our story, we relive our story.” Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and the author of "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone." In today's interview, she discusses tools to help you heal from a difficult past, the ...
09.28.2020 1012 Paris Hilton: Dangers of Fame, Building an Empire & Healing Trauma “It’s exhausting having to pretend to be this Barbie Doll who has no brain all day long, when in the back of my mind I know exactly what’s happening.” We all might think we know Paris Hilton, but for the ...
09.25.2020 1011 Do This Exercise to Find Your Purpose On today's 5-minute Friday, we wanted to revisit a process Lewis learned from Dr. Ivan Joseph, a sports psychologist and high-performance coach. This exercise can help you identify what really matters to you, and then figure out how to chase ...
09.23.2020 1010 Healing, Forgiveness & Finding Freedom w/Holocaust Survivor Dr. Edith Eger “I’m not a victim. I was victimized. It’s not my identity. It’s what was done to me.” Dr. Edith Eger is a Holocaust survivor, clinical psychologist, and author of the book, "The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life." In ...
09.21.2020 1009 Pursuing Happiness w/Ravi Patel “Principles only serve you if they’re serving you. And more often than not we’re principled at our own expense.” Actor and documentarian Ravi Patel returns to the School of Greatness for a profound, and hilarious, conversation on his worldwide quest ...
09.18.2020 1008 How to Stay Calm in the Midst of Chaos “Give yourself permission for discomfort.” On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis details a five-step process to help you stay in control in moments of stress, letdown, or confusion. This simple plan can help you make the most of your toughest times. ...
09.17.2020 Wondery presents Say Yes! with Carla Hall You might know Carla Hall from her time on Top Chef and as a TV personality on GMA and Netflix’s Crazy Delicious. But, the biggest moments in Carla’s life have come when she decided to face adversity head on. Her ...
09.16.2020 1007 An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Success w/Guy Raz “Entrepreneurship isn’t about the money, it’s about a sense of purpose.” Whether you're a successful longtime entrepreneur or just considering launching your first business, this episode is for you. Award-winning journalist Guy Raz has interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs on his ...
09.14.2020 1006 The Positive Side of Stress & Science of Self-Control w/Kelly McGonigal “There are ways of thinking about stress that can make your body’s response to it healthier.” Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., is an expert on stress, willpower, compassion, and the mind-body response to exercise. In this wide-ranging interview, she ...
09.11.2020 1005 Be Patient, Not Perfect "Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." - Vince Lombardi On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis unpacks the dangers of perfectionism, illustrating the importance of focusing on habits, routines, and processes instead of comparing outcomes. ...
09.09.2020 1004 How to Stop Aging (Can Humans Become Immortal?) w/Dr. David Sinclair “Maybe if we are able to upload ourselves somehow or rebuild ourselves from scratch, that’s immortality.” Dr. David Sinclair, a Harvard geneticist and author of the book "Lifespan," has been researching some of life's biggest questions. He joins Lewis to ...
09.07.2020 1003 Jay Shetty: Mindset Habits for Happiness, and Thinking Like a Monk “What movement does for the body, stillness does for the mind.” Lewis sits down with the incomparable Jay Shetty to discuss how to craft your life instead of coasting in the passenger seat, why you should establish an intentional morning ...
09.04.2020 1002 My 3 Truths + Definition of Greatness "The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates On today's inspiring 5-minute Friday, Lewis shares his definition of greatness, as well as his three biggest truths about life. After 1,000 podcast episodes, he distills all the life lessons he's ...
09.02.2020 1001 Lessons on Greatness, Growth, and Healing w/Kobe Bryant, Preethaji, & More “Face what’s difficult. Don’t run away from it. Use failure as a teacher.” On Part II of our big 1,000th Episode Special, Lewis continues to revisit the most meaningful episodes in School of Greatness history, discussing the importance of embracing ...
08.31.2020 Episode 1,000: A Journey to Greatness (This Will INSPIRE You!) “My definition of greatness is still evolving, but I have come to grasp a certain set of principles, habits, routines, thought-processes, and actions that lead to a more fulfilling life.” On today's special Episode 1,000, Lewis looks back on the ...
08.28.2020 999 Why You're Afraid of Success (and How to Overcome That Fear) “Don’t miss the moment because you’re thinking about everything that comes with it.” We all want to be successful, but many of us are actually afraid of what comes with success. On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis explains the psychology behind ...
08.26.2020 998 Turn Passion Into Profit (The Psychology of Money) w/Adam Davidson “Marriage is hard, but I think business partnerships are really really hard.” Lewis chats with Adam Davidson, award-winning business journalist and host of The Passion Economy podcast, to figure out how to make it in our evolving economy. They discuss ...
08.24.2020 997 Joe Dispenza on 3 Secrets to Unlock the POWER of Your Mind “When you're no longer identifying with your body, your environment, and time, that’s the moment you’re pure consciousness.” Lewis is joined by groundbreaking researcher Dr. Joe Dispenza to discuss how to align your brain and heart, stop being controlled by ...
08.21.2020 996 This Evening Routine Will Transform Your Life On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis details a simple evening routine that will help you wake up feeling refreshed and hit the ground running the next day. Follow these four steps to build a more successful, productive life. Kobe Bryant on ...
08.19.2020 995 Self-Image, Intimacy, and the Dangers of Comedy w/Nikki Glaser "I just want to be extraordinary. I don't want to be average. I don't want to be forgotten. I don't want to be not seen. Because I felt that way so much." Lewis sits down with comedian Nikki Glaser for ...
08.17.2020 994 Secrets of Attraction, Dangers of Sex, and Keys to Finding THE ONE w/Stephan Speaks "Society has brainwashed us to believe that love and identifying it takes time. That’s a lie." Lewis is joined by relationship expert Stephan Labossiere, aka Stephan Speaks, to break down everything you need to know about love in 2020, from ...
08.14.2020 993 Learn to Love Yourself (the BLUEPRINT to Acceptance) “Nothing else matters if you don’t find a way to love yourself for who you are.” On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis discusses the importance of accepting yourself and addressing your shame. He shares a plan for learning to love yourself, ...
08.12.2020 992 Money Mindset and How to Win in Business w/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 w/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 A Mental Health Toolkit: Defeat Loneliness & Learn to Love Yourself w/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 & History’s Greatest Geniuses w/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 w/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 w/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 & Building Success Habits w/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) w/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 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 ...
07.15.2020 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 ...

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