The School of Greatness

By Lewis Howes

Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, 2x All-American athlete, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. The School of Greatness shares inspiring interviews from the most successful people on ... more

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January 09, 2015 The Beauty of Life Is in the Ups and Downs | Lewis Howes
"The beauty of life is the challenges, the uncertainties, the going through the ups and downs." - Lewis Howes
If you enjoyed this episode (and want more 5 Minute Friday episodes), leave me a comment at www.lewishowes.com/123
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January 09, 2015 How to Have It All (in 5 minutes)
Interested in learning how to build a life and business around doing what you love? So am I. Let’s connect.
I’ve been listening to my listeners (because you guys rock) and hearing that you love the solo rounds.
I love sharing as much as I can, and I’m trying to up the quantity of the podcast without going too crazy.
So I’ve come up with an experiment I’m calling “5 Minute Friday” where I will share a quick little bit of inspiration on The School of Greatness with you to take you into the weekend.
Since this is the first episode I’m doing this on, I need lots of feedback (share in the comments section below). I’m doing this for you, so let me know what you think.
The topic that’s been on my mind recently is our hungry chase after the ideal of “having it all.”
It’s a catchy phrase, but what it really represents is happiness, peace, and fulfillment with all parts of our life.
This is what I’m up to in the world (as well as serving 100 million people to help make a full time living doing what they love).
If you are a business owner, passion-seeker, or anyone else who’s juggling a lot, listen up.
You can have it all, but it takes some big mental work to understand what that means.
Check out Episode 123 as I explain what it means to me to have it all and how I’m going about that in my journey.
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“The beauty of life is the challenges, the uncertainties, the going through the ups and downs.”
Mentioned in the Show:

* Chalene Johnson

* Music Credit: Round 1 by Dex Arson

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This is the first 5 Minute Friday episode! What do you think? Let me know if you want me to keep doing these in the comments below or if I should stick to something else
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January 07, 2015 Sleep Is Something Your Genes Expect of You | Shawn Stevenson
"Sleep is something that our genes expect of us." - Shawn Stevenson
If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, links Shawn mentions, and more at www.lewishowes.com/122.
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January 07, 2015 The Key to POWERFUL Sleep for Ultimate Human Performance with Shawn Stevenson
Interested in learning how to build a life and business around doing what you love? So am I. Let’s connect.
I’m going to take a wild guess that you already know that sleep affects how well you function.
You’re also probably aware that sleep quality is part of the equation (not just quantity).
But did you realize that what time of day you go to bed, what you do for the two hours leading up to that, and what you do when you wake up have a big impact on your sleep?
Because I’m obsessed with learning how to optimize everything for greatness that I can, I’ve started paying more attention to the little habits in my life that can have big results.
So when I heard about today’s guest on The School of Greatness, Shawn Stevenson, I knew I had to get him on the show.
Shawn is not only a sleep expert and best-selling author, but he has spent the last ten plus years studying how to optimize all parts of your daily routine to help you function at maximum capacity.
He is a fountain of knowledge about everything from eating right to setting up your bedroom to how sex affects sleep!
I asked him a ton of questions and he gave helpful answers to all of them.
If you’re one of many who struggle to get quality sleep, Episode 122 is a must listen.
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“Sleep is something that our genes expect of us.”
Some questions I ask:

* How important is hydration for your body to sleep and recover?
* How does sleeping more and exercising less get you better fitness results?
* Does coffee/caffeine in the morning help us or not?
* What would the perfect sleeping and eating routine look like for a human?
* What can you do if you’re having trouble falling asleep?
* Does not having sex affect your sleep?
* How is your room set up for good sleep?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

* Why cutting down on our sleep demolishes the rest of our work
* Why quality of sleep is more important than quantity of sleep
* How exercising early in your day helps you sleep better (even just 5 minutes)

“The change that happens within your body doesn’t happen while you’re at the gym. It happens while you are asleep.”

* That cortisol is the arch-nemesis of melatonin
* What kind of water we need to be drinking (and why water quality is so important)
* What BPA is and how to avoid drinking it
* Why kids have so much more energy than adults
* Why we crave sugar when we are sleep-deprived
* The difference between our willpower and our biology (and how to stack them both in your favor)

“If you don’t follow the rules of your body, you’re going to get pain.”

* Why 10 pm is the optimal bedtime
* How eating late at night effects your cortisol levels (and thus your sleep)
* How you can get sleep benefits from meditation
* Plus much more…

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January 05, 2015 Succeed as Bad as You Want to Breathe | Eric Thomas
"When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful." - Eric Thomas
If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video (with bonus material!) and show notes at www.lewishowes.com/121.
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January 05, 2015 When You Want to Succeed As Bad As You Want to Breathe, Then You’ll Be Successful with Eric Thomas

Interested in learning how to build a life and business around doing what you love? So am I. Let’s connect.
If you feel like the obstacles in between you and your greatness are too big to overcome, listen up.
Put yourself in these shoes: your mom gives birth to you at 17, you never meet your father, you drop out of high school, and are homeless as a young man.
But despite this, you go to college (even though it takes you 12 years to get through your degree), then you build your own business, become a world-class speaker, and finish your PhD at age 44.
Yes, this is a true story, and today’s guest on The School of Greatness is the main character.
Eric Thomas, aka the Hip Hop Preacher, is a true example of greatness in action.
You may have heard his voice on a YouTube video giving a now world-famous speech with the line, “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful.”
We cover a lot including his thoughts on education, the power of executing your plans, how mentors influence your path, and the potential of hard work and focus.
Welcome to Episode 121 with Hip Hop Preacher Eric Thomas.

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“I’ve got average skill but I have phenomenal will.”
Some questions I ask:

* Why is accountability so important to you?
* Why are you so committed to excellence and greatness in your own life?
* How important is having mentors and coaches throughout your life?
* What are 3 big mistakes entrepreneurs make?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:
“You can’t scoreboard watch and play the game at the same time.”

* The difference between degrees and education
* How purpose can help you find your passion
* Our gifts and talents do not perfect and hone themselves (we have to do this!)
* In every 24 hours, we can either break our life or make our life
* Why he gets up at 3 am every day

“Innovation is rewarded. Execution is worshipped.” – Dan Gilbert

* How he sets up boundaries for his work time
* Why your content will be stronger if you disconnect from all distractions daily
* How execution is the heart of your business – if it stops, your business dies
* The story behind why his son graduating from high school is his greatest accomplishment
* Why most companies don’t make it past 3 years
* The power of the discipline to wait
* Plus much more…

“Success is accomplishing what you say you are going to accomplish.”

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January 01, 2015 If You Please the Crowd, You Lose Yourself | Baratunde Thurston
"If you do it just to please the crowd, you'll lose yourself." - Baratunde Thurston
If you enjoyed this episode, check out videos, show notes, and more at www.lewishowes.com/120.
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January 01, 2015 How to Manage the Digital World and Life Transitions with Baratunde Thurston
Interested in learning how to build a life and business around doing what you love? So am I. Let’s connect.
I first heard about today’s guest, Baratunde Thurston, while watching a YouTube video in 2009.
I was laughing out loud at his hilarious creation of a Twitter account for the Swine Flu.
We became friends when I lived in New York, and he is finally coming on The School of Greatness in this episode.
Baratunde has done so many cool and interesting things that it’s hard to give him a short introduction.
He is a stand up comedian, a NYT best-selling author, the former digital manager at The Onion, and most recently a TV host.
Beyond that though, Baratunde is deeply aware of the effect of social media in our lives and has followed its evolution from the beginning.
He has also navigated the challenges of countless life transitions through the years and built a powerful platform and presence through them all.
In Episode 120 we talk about a lot of topics, but the connection in our conversation is the power we have to practice mindfulness, love, and presence no matter what forces are around us.
Welcome to a new year and a new perspective with the one and only Baratunde Thurston.
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“If you do it just to please the crowd, you’ll lose yourself.”
Some questions I ask:

* Why do you think there are so many shifts in social media?
* What is it that we are trying to do with all these devices and information?
* What do you think would happen if the world shut down technology for 30 days?
* How do you manage transitions in your life well?
* How do you love yourself in the middle of uncertainty?
* How important is self-love when you’re up to big things in the world?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

* Why our current “gold rush” mentality around social media isn’t sustainable
* How ownership of our social media content is important
* About his 25 day fast from social media and what he learned

“The majority of what makes Facebook Facebook is us, not Facebook.”

* How hard it is to technically disconnect from our phones and notifications
* The three kinds of love that combine to form a sweet spot: want, need, and deserve
* How change and uncertainty combined can overwhelm us
* When you are practicing self-care, even if your sales go down, your sense of self doesn’t go down with it
* Plus much more…

“Quiet failure is so important.”

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December 29, 2014 Get Disgustingly Clear on What You Actually Want | Lewis Howes
"I'm not here to live sometimes happy." - Lewis Howes
If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes and more at www.lewishowes.com/podcast/2014-top-lessons.
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December 29, 2014 Top 10 Lessons and Breakthroughs of 2014
Interested in learning how to build a life and business around doing what you love? So am I. Let’s connect.
To wrap 2014, I wanted to take an episode to reflect on this past year and the biggest things I learned.
It’s been an incredible year not only for The School of Greatness, but for me personally and for my business.
I am so grateful for all of the growth and opportunity I’ve experienced, as well as all the people who have supported me (including you listeners!).
But what really got me thinking was the conversations I’ve had this year with friends, clients, coaches, listeners, and random people I’ve met about how they’re trying to achieve greatness.
As you may know, I’m really passionate about helping others build a business around their dream lifestyle.
When I talk to people about how they’re doing that and how I can help, some recurring ideas keep coming up.
I’ve summarized them in this episode (I limited myself to 10 even though I could have gone on for hours) and my hope is that they will serve you in going to the next level in your life and business this year.
Please join me in this brief but powerful Episode 119, the solo round, on my biggest lessons and tips from 2014.
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“I’m not here to live sometimes happy.”
My Top 10 Lessons from 2014
1. Be clear on your vision.
Most of the problems people have with getting what they want come from lack of clarity. Figure that out first. Then go after it.
2. Know that some opportunities are really distractions in disguise.
There are way too many good things to go after these days. Keep focused on your mission and say no to pretty much everything else.
3. Fall in love with people.
This may sound cheesy, but it’s a game changer. If start really investing in getting to know the people around you, you’ll find out what I mean.
4. Get excited about pain- go beyond your threshold.
Even if this is just a few minutes a day, push yourself into discomfort somehow. This is how you grow.
5. Meditation is massive.
Since I really started practicing this regularly again, my anxiety, focus, and productivity have all improved. Plus it’s really helpful when you’re managing a lot of stuff.
6. It’s hard to inspire and enroll others when you aren’t healthy.
No matter what kinds of sales you’re bringing in, if you’re not taking care of your body, it’s not sustainable. Put self-care high up on your priority list.
7. Find ways to make others succeed – be an interruption for people.
Tough love can be the best kind, especially when your friend is going in the wrong direction (business or personal). Care enough to help others succeed.
8. If we aren’t creating a win/win then what’s the point of everything?
Just because you’re winning doesn’t mean someone else has to be losing (except in sports). Look for ways to make all of your actions positively affect the other people involved.
9. Invest in your brand.
There’s never a better time to start developing your brand (even if it’s your personal brand) than right now.
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