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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October 10, 2014 What Goes Wrong for You Can Become Your Gift | Krista Tippett
"The things that go wrong for you have a lot of potential to become part of your gift to the world." - Krista Tippett
For show notes and to learn more about Krista Tippett, visit us at lewishowes.com/98
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October 10, 2014 The Shocking Truth About Spirituality, Religion and Faith (and why we should care)
When people start talking about religion and spirituality, it can get awkward.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
In fact, it shouldn’t be. Exploring and discovering what faith and spirituality are about is essential to human progress.
That’s why I brought on a very special guest today for Episode 98 of The School of Greatness.
Krista Tippett is one of the leading voices in American radio on this very topic. She is a former freelance foreign correspondent for the New York Times, a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster and a New York Times bestselling author.
In our open and fascinating conversation, she discusses what she has learned about humanity in her ten-years of hosting OnBeing, a top-rated iTunes podcast about faith.
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“Compassion is learned and gained and accumulated through what goes wrong.” Click to Tweet
In This Episode, You Will Discover:

* Her thoughts on the number of religions in the world
* How she views sacred texts
* How beauty is a litmus test in religion
* Why uncertainty is important in spiritual progression

“Theology is this fabulous repository of human thinking about hard huge questions.” Click to Tweet

* What she has learned about herself in ten years of studying spirituality
* The words that are missing from American culture that are part of greatness
* Where the word compassion comes from
* The purpose of pain and suffering in our lives

“The things that go wrong for you have a lot of potential to become part of your gift to the world.”

* Einstein’s concept of time and how it relates to our self-perception
* Why we are obsessed with perfection if we are all flawed
* How 9/11 forced Americans to deal with vulnerability

“Every moment, in fact, is not defining.” Click to Tweet

* The effect of the internet on our society and our responsibility for it
* The essential human questions that we must ask ourselves
* How she changed from her own struggle with perfectionism and depression
* Plus much more…

Continue Seeking Greatness:

* Read Krista’s books Einstein’s God: Conversations About Science and the Human Spirit and Speaking of Faith: Why Religion Matters–and How to Talk About It
* Check out her podcast OnBeing
* Watch her Ted Talk Reconnecting with Compassion
* Connect with Krista

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October 07, 2014 We Are Both the Parents and Children of Technology | Kevin Kelly
"We are both the parents of technology and children of it at the same time." - Kevin Kelly
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October 07, 2014 Simple Ways to Master Technology and Create True Fans with Kevin Kelly
If you’re a big fan of the Dos Equis commercials (who isn’t?) then you’ll be excited to know that I got to interview the most interesting man in the world.
No, he isn’t an actor, but he has one of the most diverse and interesting life stories I’ve come across.
From dropping out of college to becoming a travel photographer in Asia to co-founding Wired Magazine, Kevin Kelly has seen it all.
He has studied how the Amish use technology, developed a catalog of Cool Tools to improve daily lifestyle, and met Steve Jobs on several occasions.
Allow me to introduce you to the man who’s lived many lives, Kevin Kelly, as we explore his thoughts on technology (and much more) in Episode 97 on The School of Greatness.
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“We are both the parents of technology and children of it at the same time.” Click to Tweet
In This Episode, You Will Discover:

* How Kevin’s article 1000 True Fans explains the power of true fans versus publicity from a third party
* When to interact with your fans yourself and when to outsource it
* How many true fans you need to be successful if you are a small business

“You basically want to turn customers into true fans.” Click to Tweet

* Of all the hats Kevin wears, what his favorite is
* Why he sees editing as “packaging ideas”
* Editing tips from Kevin
* The role of empathy in editing

“The entire success of an article is really in the structure.” Click to Tweet

* Why he went on a book tour the year before he wrote his book
* Why he dropped out of college
* How his travels in Asia influenced him

“I became addicted to learning new stuff every day.” Click to Tweet

* How he interviewed college graduates for hire at Wired
* His thoughts on the effect of technology on communication and what he learned from the Amish
* Why he encourages vacations or “Sabbaths” from technology rather than rejecting it
* Whether it’s better to have money or time when you travel

“Travel is still the most intense mode of learning.” Click to Tweet

* His favorite travel guides and resources
* What he thought of Steve Jobs after meeting him several times
* Plus much more…

Continue Seeking Greatness:

* Add Wired Magazine to your favorites list
* Read about the Long Now Foundation
* Check out the Cool Tools website and book
* Look for freelancers to do your next graphic design or book jacket art at www.
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1h 10min
October 02, 2014 How to Promote Yourself and Become the Brand Others Talk About
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” -Theodore Roosevelt

I’ve been talking to so many young people lately who are not sure how to make a name for themselves. They feel stuck at a certain level and aren’t sure what it’s going to take to start making the income they want doing the things the love.
The key is promoting yourself . . . but in the right way.
That’s what this episode is all about. How to hustle for the long run and get what you want.
Welcome to episode 96 of the School of Greatness with my friend and New York Times bestselling author, Dan Schawbel.
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“The more effort you put in, the more you set yourself up for being lucky.” Click to Tweet
In This Episode, You Will Discover:

* The interesting lifestyles changes in social networking with people
* How Dan Schawbel defines what a brand means
* The story of Dan’s career and what he learned about the importance of brands

“Bridges lead to sales and new opportunities.” Click to Tweet

* What it was like to co-create the first social media manager position ever
* How Dan found corporate sponsorships for his book
* Hilarious stories of the Details Magazine shoot and why Seth Godin wouldn’t participate

“I have to keep reinventing myself so that I stay relevant to the marketplace and people want to keep hiring me.” Click to Tweet

* How the power of brands got me and Dan the spread in Details Magazine
* Why personal branding is the best place to invest
* The necessary foundation of building a powerful personal brand today

“The whole thing is a mess because corporations and the education system are not aligned like they should be.”

* The things you really need to do that no one teaches you in school
* The gap between the school system and the corporation
* The best brands and why they are great
* Plus much more…

Continue Seeking Greatness:

* Check out the Brand Called You that Dan mentions
* Listen to past guests mentioned in this show James Altutcher, Tim Ferriss and Ryan Holiday
* Pick up a copy of Dan’s books:

Promote Yourself | Me 2.0

* Connect with Dan Schawbel:

Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn |
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51min
October 01, 2014 Effort Is What Sets You Up to Be Lucky | Dan Schawbel
"The more effort you put in, the more you set yourself up for being lucky." - Dan Schawbel
To get a list of every resource mentioned in the show, head on over to LewisHowes.com/96
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September 29, 2014 Simple Ways to Overcome Stress From Unmet Expectations in Life with Christine Hassler
It’s a universal truth that emotions can be hard to feel.
But that doesn’t mean you should suppress them. In fact, it’s extremely damaging if you do.
So how do you understand and process emotions in a healthy way? To answer these questions, I brought on one of my favorite relationship experts, Christine Hassler, for Episode 95 of The School of Greatness.
Besides being a premier life coach featured on The Huffington Post, Cosmo, and numerous TV channels, Christine walks her talk when it comes to handling emotions and relationships. She has written several books, and in today’s episode we discuss her new book, Expectation Hangover.
If you’ve ever been in a relationship, you’ll appreciate and learn from my friend and coach Christine Hassler.
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“Surrender is one of those sexy spiritual words, but it is HARD.” Click to Tweet
In This Episode, You Will Learn:

* The role of expectations in searching for Greatness
* Defining an expectation hangover

“The thing about expectations is there is this sense of weighted obligation that comes with the attachment.” Click to Tweet

* A system for being with the pain of a breakup
* The differences between releasing and recycling emotions
* The Three Types of Emotional Hangovers

* A Desired Result Does Not Occur
* A Desired Result Occurs but it Doesn’t Feel the way You Expected
* Unexpected Curve Ball

“I want to take the shame off of disappointment.” Click to Tweet

* Coping strategies – What works and what doesn’t work
* The Four Areas to Address in a Treatment Plan (in order):

Emotional – Mental – Behavioral – Spiritual

“We live very outside in.” Click to Tweet

* How to truly experience emotions
* What it means to “make a date with your feelings”
* What Pendulum Thinking is

“The past life was more based on survival. We’re evolving out of just surviving right now.” Click to Tweet

* Sneaky compensatory strategies and how to shift behavior
* What to do when you find yourself comparing yourself with another
* Defining spirituality and how that connection supports people

“Whatever you’re yearning for from out there, from someone else, is really something you’re looking for inside yourself.”

* Plus much more…

Continue Seeking Greatness:

* Pick up a copy of Expectation Hangover: Overcoming Disappointment in Work, Love, and Life
* Learn more about the University of Santa Monica’s Masters in Spiritual Psychology
* Subscribe to Jordan Harbinger’s Art of Charm Podcast
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1h 13min
September 28, 2014 What You're Yearning for Out There Is Inside You | Christine Hassler
"Whatever you're yearning for from out there, from someone else, is really something you're looking for inside yourself." - Christine Hassler
To read all the show notes and connect with those mentioned in the show, head on over to www.LewisHowes.com/95
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September 25, 2014 Self Defense Strategies – Survive The Most Critical Moments of Your Life with Tim Larkin
She awoke atop her college bunk bed with a 250 pound rapist on top of her and the first thing she thought was, “He’s not close enough yet.”
Was she able to defend herself or not?
What happened next will blow you away.
This is the story our next guest on the School of Greatness shares with us. Not only this, but he also helps us shift our perception of violence from that of criminal activity to a tool that everyone should know about in order to protect themselves in any harmful situation.
Thanks so much for joining us on this ninety fourth episode with Tim Larkin.
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“Violence is rarely the answer, but when it is the answer, it’s the only answer.” Click to Tweet
In This Episode, You Will Discover:

* What the universality in humans is that doesn’t require that we are bigger, faster and stronger
* About the division in the self defense industry
* Examples of women effectively defending themselves

“There is nothing to learn from a victim’s perspective.” Click to Tweet

* How Tim Larkin learns from interviewing people in prison
* How to train your brain to associate with the winning side of violence
* The purpose of Target Focus Training and how it works

“Violence is merely a tool; how it’s used is whether it’s good or bad.” Click to Tweet

* The role of sports injury data in identifying violence prone areas
* How Tim thrived in the Navy SEALs despite a life threatening injury
* Plus much more…

Continue Seeking Greatness:

* Learn more about Tim Larkin’s system at Target Focus Training
* Learn more about Tim Larkin on his personal website
* Pick up a copy of Tim’s book Survive the Unthinkable
* Music Credit: Sleepless Nights by West District

“If we had to be bigger, faster, stronger as a species, we wouldn’t be alive.” Click to Tweet
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59min
September 24, 2014 When Violence Is the Answer, It's the Only Answer | Tim Larkin
"Violence is rarely the answer, but when it is the answer, it's the only answer." - Tim Larkin
For show notes and to learn more about Tim Larkin we welcome you to LewisHowes.com/94
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