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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August 14, 2014 How The World’s Strongest Man Transformed His Body To Become The Fittest With AJ Roberts
What do you think it would take to break the world record in powerlifting?
Our next guest did it. He committed to being the strongest man in the world and spent the next 10 years of his life focused on that goal.
In this episode he shares what it took from him to lift more than any other man in history.
Once he did it, he decided to retire and move towards a new path. The transformation is mind blowing!
Thank you for downloading this eighty third episode of the School of Greatness with AJ Roberts.
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“I want to break the world record. I want to be the strongest man who ever lived.” – AJ Roberts (Tweet)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

* The weight that AJ lifted to break world records
* Why AJ selected body building for his transformation
* AJ’s laser focus on becoming the best through commitment and focus

“800 pounds felt light.” – AJ Roberts (Tweet)

* How AJ uses Time Blocking to make achieving goals less challenging
* Why the skill of achieving greatness can translate to all aspects of life
* Powerful advice for using structure to maximize productivity

“I’m kind of an ‘all or nothing’ guy.” – AJ Roberts (Tweet)

* The decisions and commitments that led to the world record
* The moment that 10 years came together and the peace that followed
* AJ Roberts vision for the future
* Plus much more…

“You can get, do, have, whatever you want in life. It just takes time.” – AJ Roberts (Tweet)
Continue Seeking Greatness:

* Connect with AJ Roberts:

Instagram | Facebook Personal |Twitter | Website

* Check out Onnit and their optimal performance products. Use the code “greatness” to get 10% off your next order:

* Music Credit: Mob Boss by King Treb

Did you enjoy the podcast?
What’s the biggest idea on understanding mindset you took away from AJ in this episode? Please leave your thoughts in the comments section below and share with your friends on Twitter and Facebook if you find AJ’s story as inspiring as I do.
“The idea of greatness is not just in one area anymore. It’s about all areas of your life.” – AJ Roberts (Tweet)
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August 13, 2014 He Broke a World Record, Then Started Over | AJ Roberts
"The idea of greatness is not just in one area anymore. It's about all areas of your life." - AJ Roberts
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August 12, 2014 UFC Heavyweight Brendan Schaub on Fighting, Mindset and Chasing Your Dream (No Matter What!)
He’s a beast.
He gets to hit grown men in the face for a living, and gets paid well for it.
He once entered the top amateur boxing competition in the USA as a first time contender and won every bout by knockout.
Despite the fact that he’s probably the only guest thus far who could dismantle me with his bare hands, he’s a big lovable bear that I have the most in common with than anyone else.
In this interview we discuss relationships, how to transition your dreams, the mindset of a champion and what it takes to have it all.
Welcome to episode 82 on the School of Greatness with UFC contender Brendan Schaub.
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“100%. You should demand that out of yourself.” – Brendan Schaub (Tweet)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

* Insights into the importance of entertainment in the UFC
* The mindset behind high performing athletes
* Why it’s hard to fall in love being in the UFC

“Every single day I feel like I could lose it all.” – Brendan Schaub (Tweet)

* What inspired Brendan to pursue MMA in his spare time after football practice
* The story of how Brendan accidentally singed up for and won the golden gloves regionals

“If you have a belief system in yourself and a heart, it’s going to take you a lot of cool places.” – Brendan Schaub (Tweet)

* How Brendan won the Black Belt division of the Jiu Jitsu competition as a white belt
* How the Ultimate Fighter reality show works and what it takes to join the UFC
* Why even as a veteran UFC contender, Brendan still doesn’t feel comfortable in the octagon

“Nothing make me more excited then to wake up monday morning and kick the shit out of the Prius.” – Brendan Schaub (Tweet)

* How UFC sponsorships work
* How his fans changed his name from “The Hybrid” to “Big Brown”
* Brendan’s pre-fight ritual/philosophy for a great performance in high pressure situations
* Plus much more…

Lewis and Brendan Fun Common Facts

* All-State high school football athletes – TRUE
* Division III college football players – TRUE
* Both transferred colleges to play football- TRUE
* Professional arena football players – TRUE
* Practiced with the Buffalo Bills – TRUE
* Guests on a national TV show – TRUE
* 31 years old – TRUE
* Born in March – TRUE
* Both are Picies – TRUE
* Born on days adjacent to St. Patties – TRUE
* Both took up other sports after pro football and compete on world class levels – TRUE
* 6’4’’over 225 pounds – TRUE
* Drove/drive a Prius – TRUE
* Live in Los Angeles, California and live near the beach – TRUE
* Have their own podcast (Check out The Fighter and the Kid) – TRUE

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1h 27min
August 11, 2014 From Pro Football to UFC Heavyweight | Brendan Schaub
"Nothing make me more excited then to wake up monday morning and kick the shit out of the Prius." - Brendan Schaub
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1h 26min
August 08, 2014 How to Create a 7 Figure Social Media Empire with Branden Hampton
Ever wonder how some people get millions of followers on their social media accounts while others can’t seem to get a few hundred?
What are those people doing differently and how do some seem to make it so easy while others work countless hours and still come away with no results?
On this episode of the School of Greatness, we bring the owner of one of the largest private collections of social media followers (over 31 million followers in fact).
Not only has he managed to build a tremendous following via online, he’s also been successful at monetizing them like never before. Welcome to episode 81 with social media expert, Branden Hampton.
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“The modern day celebrity is the social media influencer.” (Tweet)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:

* How Branden built and monetized one of the largest private social media holdings in the world
* How cross promotion works across different social media niches
* Which social media platform is Branden’s favorite and which is most profitable

“You are not your brand on social media you are your industry” (Tweet)

* The baffling story of how he left his initial mortgage company
* What it’s like to lose it all, then make it back

* The $1,000 Sundrop Soda Instagram photo
* How to change social media usernames on Twitter and Instagram
* About the personality crisis at Twitter

“I realized how much money I could make very quickly. I’ve always been interested in the dynamics of how people work and being able to influence decisions in a positive manner.” (Tweet)

* The secret for building massive followings on social media
* Branden’s process for managing content for more than 50 social accounts
* The future of social media real estate
* The social media mistake that almost everyone makes
* Plus much more…

“You have to create relatable content that applies to the masses.” (Tweet)
The Decisions You Need to Make:

* Who am I as a brand and/or individual?
* What is my goal? Who am I trying to acquire as an audience?

“If you sell wedding rings, your goal is not to talk about wedding rings all day. Your goal is to post wedding videos, your goal is make suggestions on building and writing and managing a wedding checklist, your goal is to talk about EVERYTHING WEDDINGS, EXCEPT FOR RINGS. So now you become a trusted source for information regarding the topic so when it’s time to buy a ring, they come to you.” (Tweet)
Continue Seeking Greatness:

* Check out Branden on Social Media

Instagram.com/Money | Instagram.com/fitness | Twitter.com/CEO
Twitter.com/notebook | Twitter.com/fltness

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59min
August 07, 2014 He Built 31 Million Followers From Scratch | Branden Hampton
"The modern day celebrity is the social media influencer." - Branden Hampton
This is Branden and he has millions of twitter followers. He holds some of the worlds most valuable pieces of social media real estate and he's here to teach The School of Greatness how to excel in social media.
Come join the conversation and get your hands on the resources: www.lewishowes.com/81
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August 06, 2014 The Four Personality Types That Control Every Relationship | Chris Lee
"Once you style flex, then you can others into your vision." - Chris Lee
Chris Lee is back for his third visit to the School of Greatness to teach all the Greats about the personality matrix and how we can use it to maximize the value in every relationship.
Are you a Supporter, Analyzer, Promoter or Controller?
Come tell us on the blog:
www.lewishowes.com/80
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August 06, 2014 How to Influence and Inspire People By Mastering The Personality Matrix with Chris Lee
Some of the most successful people in the world are master communicators.
They understand how to connect with all of the various personality styles out there.
This episode is all about preparing you to be the best communicator possible and understand how to connect with anyone by understanding their style.
The first key is to understand what your personality style is (why you are that way) and learning to quickly see the tells of everyone else’s style.
How do we get to the next level in all areas of life? It all comes down to how well we build powerful, value rich relationships with others. It’s the key to turning your vision from a thought to a reality.
This is an episode you will want to listen to over and over. Please welcome his third appearance on the School of Greatness, Chris Lee.
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“A leader is not concerned about other people changing. A leader is concerned about meeting people where they’re at.” – Chris Lee (Tweet)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:

* The one thing that all powerful people have in common
* A tool for being able to impact the maximum number of people in the world
* How to identify personality types and play to their strengths and weaknesses

“It’s not about being fake. It’s about shifting your approach to be able to reach people.” – Chris Lee (Tweet)

* Learn about style flexing and how to cultivate the craft
* Why some people show up in different quadrants at different points in their life
* Learn where Chris and I fall on the personality quadrant

“I was Mr. Start-Everything-and-Never-Finish.” – Chris Lee (Tweet)

* How to develop your non-dominant quadrants (and why this is important!)
* Plus much more…

“You want to be a Jedi master of the quadrants.” – Chris Lee (Tweet)
The 4 Quadrant Personality Matrix

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Analyzer

Opposite of the promoter.
The gift of an analyzer is that they are detail oriented, discipline, systematic, process driven, structured and organized.
How to sell to an analyzer: You must know everything about what you’re working with. Think about the smallest details.
Details:
They are their word. When an analyzer says they will do something you can take it to the bank.
They lack passion, spontaneity and they can show up as if they were hardly alive.
Analyzers are visual and logical.
Analyzers are formal in their way of being.
They can be easy going in the sense that they don’t really push through their ideas.

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Controller

Opposite of the supporter.
The gift of a controller is that they can get things done. Decisive, confident, goal oriented and focused.
How to sell to a controller: Show up powerfully and dressed well. Agree with them and speak in a leading way that implies that they believe your idea was theirs. Stroke their ego. Connect with them at their level.
Details:
The biggest expense they pay is in their relationships.
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August 02, 2014 Why Saying NO Will Bring You Health, Abundance and Happiness
Do you remember the movie Yes Man with Jim Carrey?
He is a guy that says “no” to so much because he doesn’t want to be tied down to anything. Then he takes on a new journey to increase his happiness by saying “yes” to everyone and everything.
He has amazing experiences, does outrageous activities and his life changes for the better by the end of the movie.
Seems fun in theory, but saying yes to EVERYTHING and EVERYONE is really saying no what you want and living your dreams.
We live in a culture where “yes” is the considered the right answer. But it’s not always the answer that will help you achieve your vision in the world.
In this episode we talk about the power of no, and what it will do to bring you abundance (and keep your sanity). Welcome to episode 79 on the School of Greatness with James Altucher.
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“People who believe in angels need to also pay the bills.” – James Altucher (Tweet)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:

* To see a new side of No
* How to choose the stories that serve you
* About gratitude meditations
* A voicemail strategy for cultivating abundance and gratitude

“If you’re not choosing, your excusing.” – James Altucher (Tweet)

* The power of negative chatter and the three keys to to say NO to it
* What came up for James while co-authoring a book with his wife, Claudia
* Stories of relationship dynamics on a silent retreat

“Gratitude is actually the same thing as abundance.” – James Altucher (Tweet)

* James Altucher’s strategy for identifying the best people to engage with
* What Ice-T‘s gastroenterologist taught James about NO
* All about The No Complaint Diet and how to implement it for instant abundance

“Explaining is draining.” – James Altucher (Tweet)

* What James means when he says, “I’d rather be healthy than right.”
* The “Right Disease” and why it causes lost life through disease and war
* Plus much more…

“We reach god much more easily through other people’s ears.” – Claudia Altucher (Tweet)
Continue Seeking Greatness:
Buy the book:

* Listen to Tucker Max discuss the success of Eckhart Tolle
* Pick up a copy of The Power of No by James and Claudia and Others:
* Have you read the Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle?
* Learn about the business Marie Forleo has built
* Pick up the book James mentioned, Show your Work by Austin Kleon

* Connect with James Altucher:

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1h 16min
August 01, 2014 The Power of No Can Bring You Abundance | James Altucher
"If you're not choosing, your excusing." - James Altucher
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