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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December 25, 2014 Greatness Is Impact. Impact Is Service | Keith Ferrazzi
"Greatness is impact and impact is service." - Keith Ferrazzi
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December 25, 2014 How to Build a Millionaire’s Network with Keith Ferrazzi

Interested in learning how to build a life and business around doing what you love? So am I. Learn more here.
Have you ever met someone and been so impressed with their presence and sincerity that you wanted to be like them?
I have, and I’ve spent a lot of time developing relationship skills as a result.
If there’s one thing I know it’s valuable to learn, it’s how to create and maintain valuable relationships.
Today’s guest on The School of Greatness is the absolute master at this.
Keith is the author of two NYT bestsellers, including Never Eat Alone, which is practically a networking bible among business people.
His firm coaches the very top companies and individuals in how to practice vulnerability and emotional intelligence to create and develop powerful relationships.
But what really makes me like Keith and his work is my own experiences with him.
He is not only incredibly giving of his time and talent, but he recently hosted a dinner party at his house for me and several of my friends.
Let me say that experiencing Keith’s genuine interest in individuals and how he can help them is amazing.
I not only want you to take a lot of notes during this interview, but I want you to take action on what Keith and I talk about.
Welcome to Episode 118 with the master of networking, mentors, and relationships, my friend Keith Ferrazzi.
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“Greatness is impact and impact is service.”
Some questions I ask:

* Did you have any mentors growing up that taught you these things?
* Is your opportunity network or relational learning more important?
* How does someone find the right support system for their goals?
* Why is it important to lead with generosity in your relationships?
* How do you stay in close contact with thousands of high influencers?
* How important do you think emotional intelligence is in building relationships and business?
* What are the differences between online and offline relationship building?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

* How to find mentors
* Why we need to create a roadmap of people in our lives through whom we learn
* Mentorship is about relational learning

“Everything that I teach people I had to learn myself.”

* Why conflict avoidance is so erosive to human society
* The 4 characteristics of lifeline relationships

– vulnerability

– generosity

– candor

– accountability
* How putting yourself out there (being vulnerable) accelerates a relationship
* Why you should research several ways you can help a person before you meet them

“Just because you’re purposeful doesn’t mean it’s...
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December 22, 2014 There Is Real Freedom That Comes Through Service | Scott Harrison
"There's a real freedom that comes through service." - Scott Harrison
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December 22, 2014 From Nightclub Promoter to Well Digger and The Power of Serving Others
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Today’s guest on The School of Greatness is the founder of an incredible organization called charity: water. His goal is to bring clean water to 100 million people who don’t have close access to it right now.
But he didn’t always have this goal.
In fact, he spent a decade of his early life partying in glamorous nightclubs around the world, thinking only of himself.
Until he stopped, turned his life around, and began to think about others.
5 million of those 100 million now have direct access to clean water thanks to Scott Harrison and the amazing team and donors supporting charity: water.
I was honored and inspired to interview Scott and hear the powerful story of his personal transformation as well as the people his organization has been able to help.
I am a huge believer in the power of service (if you couldn’t tell already). Getting involved in giving that is meaningful to you is an essential part of greatness.
Be prepared to be brought to your knees by this inspiring conversation with charity: water founder Scott Harrison in Episode 117.
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“There’s a real freedom that comes through service.”
Some questions I ask:

* What made you leave your successful club promoter job?
* What was the most surprising thing you learned about humanity during your initial two years of humanitarian work in Africa?
* Why is service such a key to happiness, fulfillment, and living a great life?
* Does service need to be part of your daily life in order to be fully happy?
* How did you present yourself to donors to instill that much confidence into your organization?
* Do you ever get flack from people for focusing on service outside of the U.S. when we need it inside the country as well?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

* 8 years ago 1 billion people on the planet didn’t have access to clean water – now it’s down to 740 million
* The insatiable desire for MORE and how we can channel that selfishly or selflessly
* Why it’s important to use your unique gifts in your service work
* How he created the birthday movement around charity: water
* It only takes about $10,000 to build a well
* They have helped 5 million people get clean water and raised over $150 million

“We’ve chosen to work at the very bottom of the pyramid.”

* 100% of donations go towards building the wells
* What happened when they ran out of money to pay their staff
* Where a mix of vision, vulnerability and honesty will get you
* They are in the top 300 charities in America (based on size)
* How things ARE getting better in developing countries – the contributions are making a difference
* Plus much more…

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* Yanik Silver
* Generosity water
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December 18, 2014 7 Energy Commandments Not Found in Any Medical Book | Yuri Elkaim
"Caffeine is to energy like credit cards are to financial health." - Yuri Elkaim
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December 18, 2014 How to Double Your Energy (The HEALTHY Way)
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When I was in high school, I thought I was invincible.
It didn’t help that I was a football player (who became an All-American) and loved to play sports.
What I didn’t realize was, the food I was eating was holding me back from my best performance.
I ate a pretty terrible diet of grains, sugars, and dairy.
I thought it didn’t matter.
I thought the extreme fatigue I felt after I ate a huge bowl of pasta for dinner or a candy bar before a game was just me being tired.
I was wrong.
Today’s guest on The School of Greatness went through a similar experience.
Yuri Elkaim was a soccer star growing up but struggled with extreme fatigue and digestion problems.
It wasn’t until all his hair fell out at 17 years old (in just a six week period!) that he realized something was really wrong.
Fast forward a couple decades, and Yuri has become a NYT best-selling author, holistic nutritionist, and been a guest on platforms like Dr. Oz, Yahoo! News and Huffington Post.
The reason why I was excited to interview Yuri wasn’t just because of our similar backgrounds with food and sports (thankfully I never lost any hair).
He has made a business around breaking down the incredibly complex world of nutrition and health and explaining the truth about what kinds of foods give us energy and which ones drain us.
We go over many of the common diet questions, but more importantly, he explains how to understand what is going on in your body when you experience fatigue and how to reverse that.
I am excited to share this super helpful information with you in Episode 116 with the one and only Yuri Elkaim.
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“Caffeine is to energy like credit cards are to financial health.”
Some questions I ask:

* Why are you so passionate about your mission to help people get energy?
* What are your 7 commandments of energy (and do you live by them all the time)?
* What can we do to take care of our adrenal glands (which regulate stress)?
* Are there things to be careful about if you start juicing?
* What are the three “sneaky” foods that steal our energy?
* How important is gratitude in relieving stress?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

* Why we are starving for wisdom about our health in an age of abundant knowledge
* The difference between being fit and being healthy

“Anything that slows down your digestion is going to compromise your energy.”

* The story of how he lost all his hair in six weeks as a teenager (due to his diet!)
* That energy in your body is a zero-sum game. There’s a fixed amount to do everything your body needs to do.
* How not eating (for a little bit) can increase your energy and mental clarity
* Why entrepreneurs need to take regular mental breaks from making decisions

“How you heal anything is how you heal everything.”

* What foods help our brains create mental clarity
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December 15, 2014 If Knowledge Is Power, Learning Is a Superpower | Jim Kwik
"If knowledge is power, learning is a superpower." - Jim Kwik
If you enjoyed this episode (and want to see the awesome videos we took during this interview!), visit www.lewishowes.com/115.
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December 15, 2014 3 Ways To Master Your Memory and Unlock Your Inner Superhero
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Who was obsessed with superheroes as a kid?
Who loved the X-Men?
Who wanted to go to the X-Men’s Academy for Gifted Youngsters?
If you answered all those questions “Me!”, you are going to love today’s episode of The School of Greatness.
The first time I saw Jim Kwik speak on stage, my mind was blown.
His memory is nothing short of superhuman.
But it wasn’t always that way.
In fact, as a kid, he struggled A LOT in school (just like me) and almost dropped out of college because he was so discouraged.
And then he decided to focus his work on learning about learning.
Fast forward 20 years and Jim is a world-renown master of memory, speed reading, learning and the brain. He has worked with the biggest names in the world, including the Clintons, Oprah, and Richard Branson, to name a few.
If that isn’t cool enough, he just opened an amazing Superhero Headquarters in the Hollywood Hills. It’s going to be epic.
I got to meet up with him there recently for this interview.
Not only did we have an awesome conversation (which you can listen to and watch below!) but he amazed me yet again at the end with one of his incredible memory tricks.
We didn’t just talk about superheroes and mind games though. Jim reveals extremely useful and simple to learn steps to remembering people’s names, retaining the information you take in, and improving your brain in general.
Episode 115 is a gold mine of information for anyone who wants to take their performance and business to a superhuman level. Prepare to have your mind blown by Jim Kwik.
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“If knowledge is power, learning is a superpower.”
Some questions I ask:

* What inspired you to hack the brain in the first place?
* Why is learning a superpower?
* What are some things people can do to remember names?
* What are some daily rituals you have to sharpen your mind?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:
“We all grew up with a 20th century education that prepared us for a world that doesn’t exist anymore.”

* The 4th R we should learn in school: Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Recall
* The power of writing our goals down (actually using pen and paper)
* The difference between your problem and the story you tell yourself
* What a forced multiplier is and why learning is considered one
* 3 keys to remembering something: MOM

* Motivation
* Observation
* Mechanics

“Two of the most costly words in business are ‘ I forgot.'”

* The secret behind President Clinton’s amazing memory
* The connection between “listen” and “silent” (hint: it’s a word scramble)
* The power of remembering someone’s name after meeting them
* The 7 tips to remembering someone’s name: BE SUAVE

* Believe
* Exercise
* Say the name
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December 11, 2014 Time Management Is No Longer Just Logical. It Is Emotional | Rory Vaden
"Time management is no longer just logical; it's emotional." - Rory Vaden
If you enjoyed this interview, check out show notes and pick up Rory's new book at www.lewishowes.com/podcast/rory-vaden.
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December 11, 2014 How to Boost Your Productivity by Procrastinating
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Quick quiz: Do you ever feel guilty for not doing what is really important to you but isn’t on your to-do list?
Do you find yourself struggling to be productive even though you are busy for 18 hours a day?
Have you ever considered that the issue might not be your ability to just DO MORE?
If you are a human being working at a job, trying to get ahead, I feel very confident that you answered yes to the first two questions (and possibly the third).
If this hits home for you, then today’s episode on The School of Greatness is going to change your life.
Seriously.
I hadn’t heard of today’s guest, Rory Vaden, before he reached out to me about his new book Procrastinating on Purpose. But I’m so glad he did!
Rory is a hugely successful consultant, world class public speaker, NYT best-selling author, and really nice guy.
He also has a great Southern accent.
Not only do Rory and I both have a history with Toastmasters (he got second place in the world championships for speaking), but we both have spent a lot of time thinking about how to maximize our time.
In our interview, Rory not only explains the paradigm-busting framework of the “focus funnel,” but he discusses the WHY behind our struggles with time management.
The biggest insight for me was how he explains our emotional connection to delegating and time management. It’s not just a logical battle we face with ourselves – it has to do with our hearts.
Prepare to be validated, coached, and freed from your productivity crisis. Welcome to Episode 114 with productivity master Rory Vaden.
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“Put off the things that don’t matter so that you can focus on the things that do.”
Some questions I ask:

* What are three lessons people need to be applying when they speak publicly to make them unforgettable?
* What does it mean to procrastinate on purpose?
* How is this different than other productivity strategies?
* Why is it so hard for us to have only a semi-full calendar?
* What are the emotional dynamics that are related to delegating?
* Why are so many people focused on perfection when it’s not possible to achieve?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:
“It’s hard to be nervous when your heart’s on service.”

* What he does right before he goes on stage to give a speech
* The emotional side of productivity
* Inaction that results from indulgence is procrastination. Inaction that results from attention is patience.
* How to multiply your time: Give yourself the emotional permission to spend time on things today that give you more time tomorrow.

“Time management is no longer just logical; it’s emotional.”

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