The Daily Motivation

The richest person you know might have almost nothing, as long as they wake up full of gratitude for it. Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1218DM Tony Robbins, the life and business strategist, told Lewis that billionaire investor Sir John Templeton once gave him the secret to wealth in one word: gratitude. A billion dollars lived pissed off and frustrated is still a pissed off, frustrated life. Tony was broke and working 18 hour days when he pulled over on a California freeway near midnight. He wrote in his journal, “the secret to living is giving.” Then he cried. He saw he had only been asking what he wasn't getting. Scarcity left him that night, and the boy whose family had no Thanksgiving meal has since fed 42 million people. Try his morning habit tomorrow: three and a half minutes naming what you are grateful for, starting with something as small as the wind on your face. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the purpose you are chasing was never yours to begin with? Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1993DM Shi Heng Yi, a Shaolin master, told Lewis that it can go very wrong to spend your lifetime building a vision that came from someone else. He named the worst case plainly: you follow it, you achieve it, and then you realize it doesn't give you what you were looking for. What he offers instead is gentle. Learn how to deal with failure, and learn to accept the way you are instead of trying to stay beautiful. He isn't judging anyone's goals. He asks you to check whose idea you are actually living. Afterward, you may catch yourself asking which of your dreams really started with you. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The money you want might be waiting behind a belief about deserving it that you never chose. Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1526DM Rhonda Byrne, creator of The Secret, told Lewis she once opened bills with her stomach dropping to her knees. She had mortgaged her own home to make the film, and the debt was piling up everywhere else too. So she started to play. Rhonda pretended each bill was a check, then added zeros until $1,200 became $150,000. When she paid, she pictured the money as a donation that fed the families of the company’s employees. Every item on her desires list showed up, down to the house overlooking the ocean. Her point is that we are unlimited, and we shrink ourselves to fit what we think we deserve. Try her game on your next bill and read it as a check before you pay it. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your stress response was built to save your life, and you might be leaving it switched on all day. Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1992DM Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist, told Lewis that stress may be the biggest health threat we face, even on its own. Tara pictures people walking around with the dial stuck at 10 over a bad phone call or a fight with a coworker. That system was made for escaping a predator, so the body keeps pushing back until it simply burns out. Her medical training gave her zero lessons on emotions. She wants every diagnosis handed out with a prescription for how to walk through it. You will start noticing the small moments that crank your dial up, and you will want to learn how to turn it back down. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1581DM Alex Honnold recounts that though he has witnessed tragic climbing accidents and the sobering fragility of life while pushing extremes, staying open to loss and grief is essential, as going numb leads people to underestimate risks and make poor choices. He notes while the emotional stakes differ, the fear of failure in competitive arenas can subjectively feel as intense as mortal danger depending on one's psyche and neuroses. Honnold believes managing fear and persevering through discomfort are skills climbing specifically hones, yielding some of life's most potent lessons in overcoming self-doubt and developing courage. Though he recognizes the gravity involved in his sport, Honnold feels embracing fear, responsibility and vulnerability allows him to mine the thrill and beauty without losing his humanity. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fear you keep running from could become your superpower, starting with one speech you read without looking up. Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1888DM Lewis Howes, host of The School of Greatness and author of The Mask of Masculinity, talks straight to you in this solo episode. He remembers being so nervous before speaking to 20 people that he read his first speech word for word and never looked up once. Years later he faced a much bigger fear: telling his podcast audience about the sexual abuse he lived through as a kid. He was sure he would lose his friends and his business. Instead, hundreds of listeners wrote in to say they were finally starting to heal. One line from Lewis sticks: “Courage is not a personality trait. It's a daily decision.” Pick one fear you have been hiding behind and take a single step toward it today. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The best marriage advice might come from the people who stayed married, and from the ones who didn't. Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1991DM James Sexton, a divorce lawyer, told Lewis that everyone should spend an hour with someone like him before the wedding. As he puts it, in marriage, there's no way to know if you're doing well at it. Is a fight every week a lot? Nobody can say, because we post the best vacation photos and keep our real daily lives to ourselves. James borrows a line from his sister, a dentist: by the time your tooth hurts, it's too late. So talk candidly with couples who would still pick each other, and with people whose marriage broke down. You will want to look hard at your own stuff and say it out loud to the person you love. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1506DM Erwin McManus delves into the shadows that haunt him and the constant struggle to overcome the fear of not living up to his full potential. McManus emphasizes the importance of living a life of intention rather than obligation, recounting his personal journey as a Christian pastor who also pursues unconventional passions like fashion design. He shares the liberating realization that his inner voice, advocating for intentional living, holds more power than the external criticisms he faces. McManus encourages listeners to define their life's purpose and give themselves permission to pursue joy, regardless of societal expectations.  Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1990DM Brad Beeler spent 25 years in the Secret Service getting people to admit the worst things they've ever done. His top communication tip: be interested more than you try to be interesting. A nervous suspect sits at 120 or 130 beats a minute, deep in fight or flight. Beeler wants that heart rate down before he asks anything hard. So he bought one suspect Wendy's and a Frosty. Nervous people don't eat, and this man scarfed it down. Beeler had combed the man's Facebook and found a pit bull in photo after photo. He asked about free time and let him beam about that dog for ten minutes. Then the man disclosed something done to him as a kid, at about the same ages as his victims. Beeler went back to the dog. Treated well it's amazing, but shock it and feed it only when it fights and you create a monster. That gave the man an off-ramp to the truth without excusing a thing. He got 47 years in prison. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1580DM Charles Duhigg highlights research showing social connections, not prestige or wealth, most determine happiness and longevity, with double the close friends equating to 20 more years; he argues combating isolation begins with conversation skills, which historically were taught but now are overlooked, causing uncertainty. Duhigg defines "supercommunicators" as those who make us feel heard and valued, a learnable skill not innate charisma, just as babies babble to master language; by demystifying emotional intelligence as a set of competencies like reading, we can reshape our culture to raise kids purposefully developing this "emotional vocabulary". Though digital life enables detachment unlike ever before, we know integration with people truly enriches existence; prioritizing these tools could help reverse trends of loneliness and depression strangling society. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1989DM Grief can stay dry-eyed when a mother dies and then pour out over a dog. Terry Bradshaw, a professional football player, told Lewis he didn't shed a tear when his mother died. Then his dog James died, and he sobbed uncontrollably in the car with the little casket in the back seat. It still bothers him. He built his mother a house and still got guilt for traveling too much, so he swallowed the resentment for years and never said a word. Then he worked it out. “That dog was so sweet to me,” Terry says, and he realized that love and kindness are what break him open. If you're a people pleaser carrying guilt you never earned, take a look at who gives you kindness. And go easier on yourself about the tears that did or didn't come. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/wim-hof-breathe/ Wim Hof explains how plunging into icy waters showed him the power of conscious breathing to regulate body chemistry and adapt to stress. He advises that by training ourselves to breathe deeply, we can withstand heat, cold, grief - any extreme situation life throws at us. Hof wants to demystify human limits, show how adapting brain connections expands consciousness and perception. If we consciously connect neurological channels, he believes spirituality becomes a practical, accessible way of life rather than an abstract concept. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: http://lewishowes.com/309 Andy Puddicombe spent years as a monk, certain he'd given up the dream of ever having a child. Then he landed in America and found out overnight he had testicular cancer. Advanced, aggressive, surgery in four days. The doctor told him if he wanted kids, he had three or four days to get to the sperm bank. Next came the scans. Had it spread? Had it reached his brain? What saved Puddicombe was being okay with not knowing. Sitting in that doctor's chair, he was alive and in no pain. “Everything else is an idea.” His image for it: stay present on the side of the road instead of hopping in the cancer car and driving miles down the what ifs. Two months after the operation, his wife got pregnant. Their son is 18 months old now. Exhausting, he says, and the thing he's most grateful for. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1988DM David Bach heard a CNBC guest say renting in Brooklyn and investing the difference beats owning. He thinks that math is wrong. Put $20,000 down on a $100,000 home. It grows 10% and you just made $10,000 on $20,000. That's a 50% return. Then the tax piece. Sell your own home after two years and the first $250,000 of profit is tax free. Married, it's $500,000. Bach has done it with a San Francisco home and two in New York. His first place was a complete dump he bought with his best friend. Every dollar went in, with under six months of expenses saved on a commission only job. He called his dad, scared he couldn't make the mortgage. His dad said, “Well, son, nothing will motivate you like that.” His plan is three homes over a lifetime. Rent out two, pay off the third. Can't afford it? Buy anyway and rent rooms to your friends. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1513DM Rich Paul, a prominent sports agent, reflects on his journey from playing multiple roles, including stylist and jeweler, to becoming a powerful figure in the sports industry. He emphasizes the importance of relationships, hustle, and adaptability. Paul shares valuable lessons, highlighting the business aspect of sports and the need for a long-term mindset. He discusses the observer's paradox, the value of consistency, and the significance of evolving, managing transitions, and creating opportunities. The interview provides insights into Paul's multifaceted career and his commitment to impactful business development. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1987DM “Been busy?” is the worst question you can ask anyone. Vanessa Van Edwards says it sends the other person's brain hunting for negativity. They either list how exhausted they are or admit nothing is going on. No win. “What do you do?” comes second. Everyone has answered it so many times the brain stays on autopilot. Her fix when someone asks you: start with a clear label and who you do it for. Then share your why and toss it back. Or just be funny. “How are you?” “Seven out of 10.” Van Edwards calls herself a recovering awkward person. For years she walked into conversations trying to razzle dazzle. What changed everything: being easy to talk to beats being impressive. She splits people into entertainers and appreciators. Two appreciators together stall out, so learn to flex into the other role. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1485DM Mark Manson explores the dynamics of long-term relationships, emphasizing the importance of alignment on key values while acknowledging the natural evolution of individuals over time. Mark delves into the challenges that arise when partners diverge in their beliefs around money, religion, and family, suggesting that surviving misalignment on one but not all of these issues is possible. He also shares personal experiences of intentional evolution within his own marriage, communicating significant changes in career and health priorities to maintain alignment with his partner. Mark encourages couples to evolve together consciously, fostering understanding and adaptability to bridge any gaps that may emerge. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1986DM Jo Koy used to stand in the shower and pretend he was winning the Apollo. Full self-introduction, no jokes written. Just the intro. His first real set: 18 years old, lied and said he was 21, drew a mustache on with his mom's eyeliner, wore a borrowed suit into a bar on Eastern and Tropicana. He did nothing but sex jokes. Dead room. Then cottonmouth hit and he kept going anyway. A woman at the back yelled “put a condom on it.” She got the standing ovation. He got to wipe the mustache off in the parking lot. The Lionel Richie impersonator who crushed right before him found him after and said, “I don't know what you got, but you got something on stage.” Koy went home, walked past his mom without a word, laid in bed and remembered a comic saying he bombed 18 times before his first laugh. His thought: okay, I got 17 more. He won the Apollo for real. The shower bit came true. His dad's line, the one he still lives by: don't ever say what if. Just do it. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1496DM Cedric the Entertainer shares valuable insights into his mindset shift throughout his career, from his early days in St. Louis to his current success. Cedric emphasizes the importance of humility, hard work, and the constant need to earn success, debunking the idea of entitlement. He reflects on moments of self-awareness during periods of fame and how he navigates the changing landscape of comedy, expressing admiration for the unique talents of the younger generation. Cedric's collaborative mindset, rooted in his Midwestern values, shines through as he discusses the joy of helping others succeed in the entertainment industry. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/r-set-boundaries-build-thriving-relationships/ Chris Lee said something about forgiveness that I keep replaying. Lee's example: if someone was sexually abused and refuses to forgive the abuser, "they keep abusing me." Forgiving never meant calling it okay. It was a conscious decision to take power back, because anger hands someone your energy, and energy is power. Lewis compared it to a remote control. React to someone and you let them push your buttons. Boundaries came next. Friends calling at all hours of the night, crashing into sleep, is a respect problem. Chris and Lewis say their friendship works because either one can say “that doesn't work for me” and the other just adjusts. Lewis spent his whole childhood afraid to be alone, gripping relationships too tightly. So he took himself to dinner alone, then to movies alone, until he actually liked his own company. Lee's explanation for why solitude feels so hard: 90% of the chatter in your head is negative. Notice it, then swap in a better thought. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1985DM Jonathan Fields told Lewis Howes that when everything finally lines up, career, relationships, the whole thing, that's exactly when the old patterns come back to burn it down. His answer wasn't more willpower. It was scaffolding. Inner practices plus an environment engineered so the right action happens by default, before you've spent a single unit of cognitive bandwidth deciding. Fields has done a breathing and meditation practice every single morning for over a decade. Not for bliss. So that when the day goes sideways he responds instead of reacts. On being stuck, he reaches for Byron Katie's The Work. Four questions. Is it true? Can you absolutely know that it's true? Where's the evidence for it? Where's the evidence against it? The stuckness is almost never about the thing you think it's about. Find the bigger thing underneath and the rest loosens on its own. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1578DM Dr. Ellen Langer's decades of research shows our mindsets directly impact physiology, evidenced by her landmark study where elderly men regained youthful strength and cognition simply by living one week as their younger selves. She posits we must challenge the harmful tendency to cling to absolutes since external realities are constantly changing, so mindful awareness of novelty is key to wellbeing. Dr. Langer stresses that psychology, not just biology, will be the future of medicine as data continues to demonstrate that presuppositions shape our bodies, but most still fail to recognize mind-body unity. By revealing the fallacy of certainty, she hopes to revolutionize how we perceive and thus experience aging, illness and the inevitability of change. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1984DM Lewis Howes says you will never become the thing you speak badly about. Your nervous system won't let you turn into the person you just insulted. Lewis admits he used to get jealous and insecure when someone got ahead of him. Swirling in comparison and not enough-ness. That energy went nowhere. The shift: someone ahead of you shows up and the first thing out of you is a question. How did they do that? Who did they have to become? Then go further and clap. Congratulate them out loud. You're celebrating the thing you want to achieve later. He saw a stranger online do a big launch. Doesn't follow them, never met them. Sent a DM saying he was happy for their success, keep going. They wrote back thrilled. Money goes where it's respected. You can't respect something while trashing everyone who has it. If a stranger's win still stings, that's the season you haven't left yet. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1508DM Pastor Michael Todd stresses that counseling helps release and heal trauma, yet too many avoid it; just verbally airing feelings to a safe person starts positive change. He finds successful leaders lose self-awareness as they rise, so must proactively self-evaluate despite external praise. Todd believes rest is a powerful weapon - facing fear of losing progress, leaders should set enough goals then purposefully rest to tap the best ideas. He notes that without purpose, achievements never satisfy; do things for meaning versus acclaim to find true fulfillment. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1983DM Codie Sanchez spent 16 years grinding to keep up with people she says she doesn't even like. Her line that stopped me: most of the people giving you business advice online were miserable long before success, and still kind of miserable after it. So why take their map? Sanchez points at Jeff Bezos puttering in the morning. Tim Cook working out for his first hour, back when he was an employee. Work fit into a life, not the reverse. The number that stings: most entrepreneurs pull $46k to $64k a year. Minimum wage in California is $78k. Why? Almost nobody optimizes for profit. Revenue is the applause, and owners pay themselves last. Walmart's margin is about 6%. Average business, 15%. Your million dollar company pays you $150k. Dean Graziosi told her he's had a plane longer than his hyper growth friends, because cash flowed to him first, then to the business. Five years trying to get pregnant finally made her ask why she was running the race at all. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1512DM Yung Pueblo advises choosing a partner who amplifies your power and helps you shine brighter together through complementary strengths. He would tell his younger self to start meditating sooner for the self-awareness to communicate lovingly, receive openly, understand each other's pain. Pueblo suggests knowing your respective strengths so you can lead or support appropriately in different situations. To assess a potential partner, he would ask about their relationship with emotions, interest in growth, and vision for a healthy relationship to reveal if you can build a home together. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1735DM Leila Hormozi didn't believe she could make money. Not doubted. Flatly did not believe it. Then at 21 she closed a $1,300 personal training package. Words out of her mouth, money in her hand. She thought: I never have to worry again. That belief had to be re-earned at every level. $1,300, then $20,000, then $50,000. Each time she assumed she couldn't until she had. Her rule, borrowed from Steven Hayes: act the opposite first. Don't wait to feel like the thing. Behave like it and work your way in. Hormozi says confidence never comes before competence. Experience builds the skill, the skill builds the belief. She bought a company two years back. Close to $10 million, lit on fire. She holds the majority, so walking away isn't an option. Same decision-making formula bought another company that's crushing it. Bad outcome, good process. She keeps the process. Her math: lose $10 million to make $100 million. Fixating on not losing is the thing that keeps you small. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1982DM Cal Newport tracked down the development lead for the first iPhone. Nothing about the tech ever required you to look at it constantly. Steve Jobs was a minimalist. A beautiful object you pulled out to play a song, call your mom, find an address. Then the Facebook IPO hit and the apps needed revenue. They re-engineered everything around likes, retweets, photo auto tags. Newport's word for it: social approval indicators. Now you check in line, in the bathroom, walking the dog. Lewis Howes names the trap. The more likes you collect, the less worthy you feel, so you post again to prove you're enough. Your social brain has no idea what to do with a number next to a thumbs up icon. It knows faces, time, someone who bothered to show up. Friend has a baby? Congrats with three exclamation points costs you nothing, which is exactly the problem. Drive over with snacks and towels. That hour is what connection is made of. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1516DM Rob Dial advises living life on the front foot by proactively planning each morning to build momentum, avoiding starting reactive and behind. He suggests small wins like waking on time, making your bed, preparing gear for a workout generate positivity to power bigger goals. Dial notes that like money, self-love is an inside job - no achievement or bank account alone changes core feelings about yourself. To him, easing daily progress maximizes freedom to grow, create, serve others versus scrambling to catch up. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1981DM Dr. Kim Foster says you can decide to be a different person in a single moment. The part that takes time is convincing your own brain. You look in the mirror and say “I'm very confident,” and your mind goes: “Interesting. Based on what?” That's why grandiose affirmations collapse. Foster's fix is a bridge identity. Not “I'm a social butterfly,” but “I'm someone who can start a conversation even when I feel uncomfortable.” Believable, still a stretch. Then you go gather proof. One awkward conversation a day, logged, noticed, counted as a promise kept. The tell is what a bad day means to you. A runner who skips a rainy run just took a break. Someone without the identity says “see, that's never been me anyway.” Same skipped run. Two completely different views of a relatively simple situation. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1484DM Shawn Stevenson explains that by focusing on adequate protein intake, we prompt more calorie burning because protein digestion utilizes the most energy. He advises against isolating macros, saying we evolved eating whole foods not calories; real ingredients build better tissues and gene expression. Stevenson notes calorie counts are rough estimates, not precise lab measurements, so quality matters more than quantity for metabolic health. Though calories can loosely guide appropriate intake, he stresses we should ultimately judge food as human fuel versus processed non-food. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1980DM Lewis Howes was in his early 20s making a couple hundred bucks a week when he begged a guy earning multiple six figures to sit down with him at a Starbucks in Columbus, Ohio. He asked for the secret to money. The guy asked him what he was most afraid of. Public speaking. Lewis couldn't get through five people without stuttering and stumbling. The guy told him that fear was the exact thing blocking his income, and handed him a challenge: one speech a week, every week, for a year. He signed up at Toastmasters that same week. Two minutes or twenty, he showed up and spoke. By the end of that year he was making $5,000 a speech. He hadn't made $5,000 in the six months before he started. For years he was certain his problem was having no money. The problem was every belief about money he'd inherited. Whatever fear you're routing around, that's the address. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1575DM The Glucose Goddess believes the key to balancing health with enjoying sugary treats is understanding how our physiology interacts with different foods, not extreme restriction, since deprivation inevitably fails. She advises maximizing pleasure while minimizing blood sugar crashes and inflammation by only having sweets after a full meal, never on an empty stomach, as spiking glucose then crashing causes addictive cravings. Knowing how to indulge smartly, like saving sweet breakfast pastries to enjoy later as dessert, provides sanity in our food environment without forcing people to fully cut out their favorite comforts. Ultimately, rediscovering simple, ancestral wisdom about how our bodies work allows for moderation and self-care rather than all-or-nothing, unhealthy relationships with food. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1672DM Karamo Brown grew up in an immigrant house where no A was ever good enough and “what are you doing with your life” was background noise. He went numb to disapproval. What got in were the words. He was 6'2 by ninth grade with a full beard by tenth, so nobody came at him directly, but he dissected every comment people made about him. Brown calls them cringe moments. Decades later, in the shower, a memory surfaces of the room where someone made a joke about people like him and he laughed along instead of speaking up. His granny: you got two ears and one mouth, you’re supposed to be doing one of those double time. It made him a listener who absorbed everything, the good and the corrosive. Hip hop made him feel invincible. Once nothing could touch him, other people’s words stopped deciding what he was worth. Asked to rate his self love out of ten, he says nine and a half. He withholds the ten on purpose. There's always room for growth. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1979DM Michael Beckwith says you've never met a racist baby. It's taught, every time, by people still living inside the idea of the other. Beckwith's frame: the infinite doesn't repeat itself or do do-overs. Different skin, language, culture are variations on a theme. All of it's music. Imagine staying exactly as you are, forever, no growth. He calls that hell. Religion means return to the source. It's a boat meant to carry you to the transcendent. Once you arrive, you honor the boat instead of clinging to it. Which is why there's no such thing as a Christian mystic or a Buddhist mystic. Cross over and the labels fall away. The test he gives: a fundamentalist believes two plus two is four. He has to convert you because deep down he's scared he's wrong. Someone who actually knows walks out of that argument. “Peace and blessings. You do your math, and I'll do mine.” Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/lisa-nichols/ Lisa Nichols shares how she hit rock bottom on government assistance, unable to afford diapers for her baby. She realized her mindset of scarcity from her upbringing was limiting her, and pledged to change her mental zip code. Nichols advises turning down the volume on your environment and listening to your heart to breakthrough conditioned assumptions of what someone like you can or can't achieve. Though she now earns in the top 1%, she recognizes the cultural habit to quickly give money away and wants to learn how to keep and grow wealth. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1978DM Kier Gaines grew up where anger was useful. It kept him from getting bullied. It was his sword and his shield. Then it became his anchor. The same thing that protected him started blocking love, connection, every relationship he wanted. It took seven or eight years to loosen. No single turning point. He compares it to glaucoma, vision narrowing so slowly you never notice until it's gone. What actually shifted it: new city, new friends, young professionals around him, travel. He found out there was an identity under the anger. Lewis shares how he hit every goal and made the money, and the anger was still sitting there with him. Accomplishment doesn't touch the wound underneath. Therapy, workshops, retreats. He had to heal the story the anger was attached to before grace for himself was even possible. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1159DM Rob Dyrdek explains how releasing stuck stress expands your capacity to take on more. He automated and outsourced parts of his life and business that drained energy until they became effortless. Dyrdek believes any creative endeavor goes through stages - diligence, planning, failing at launch, finding product-market fit, then optimizing and scaling. By optimizing his production process, he now films 6 episodes of his show a day in 6 hours versus 2 episodes in 10 hours previously. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1977DM Angela Duckworth said she wouldn't be where she is without her marriage. Not her grit. Not her network. Her marriage. A Silicon Valley VC told her off the record: he screens founders for grit, sure, but he's really screening for a stable marriage. First night meeting her husband, she dreamed she was walking down the aisle. Turned around, it was him. She wrote it in her journal before their second date. Her husband was the one who pushed her to write about their marriage crisis, not the happy years. She calls it the most courageous thing he's ever done. Two relentless overachievers built a marriage on “just outwork it.” Worked great until it didn't, and they'd never told anyone what broke. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1403DM Rory Vaden explains how top performers multiply time instead of just managing it. He details the evolution of time management from efficiency to prioritizing and now to significance. Vaden advises calculating importance not just urgency, asking how long something will matter. Multipliers break free of one-day thinking, giving themselves permission to invest time today that creates more time tomorrow. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1155DM Sleep scientist Matthew Walker explains that six hours of sleep a night for years isn't neutral, it's compounding damage to your heart, your brain, your blood sugar. One week at four to five hours of sleep and your blood sugar looks pre-diabetic. One week. Daylight savings is basically a global experiment on 1.6 billion people. Lose one hour in spring, heart attacks jump 24% the next day. Gain that same hour back in fall and heart attacks drop 21%. Bidirectional. Fast. Real. Federal judges hand out harsher sentences the week after losing an hour of sleep. Their mood tanks and someone else pays for it. We're the only species that voluntarily robs itself of sleep, so evolution never built us a safety net for it. Shorter sleep, shorter life. Not a metaphor, an actual mortality predictor. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1976DM An expert on behavior change admits it flat out: academic research still hasn't cracked identity, even though it drives everything. “I'm only this smart, I'm only this capable”, that sentence alone is the ceiling most people never question. Believing you CAN change is its own separate barrier. Not a mindset detail, a prerequisite. Housekeepers were split into two groups. One group was told their job counts as CDC-recommended exercise. Same work, same hours. A month later: that group had lost more weight and had better blood pressure. Nobody changed their job. They changed their belief. The placebo effect isn't just sugar pills. It's a hotel vacuum being reframed as a workout. Katy Milkman now volunteers to run down from her roof deck for forgotten ketchup, just to get the “extra exercise” from her townhouse stairs. Growth mindset is basically an identity fight: are you someone who can grow, or someone who's just “this capable”? The wildest part came from a children's book about Ben Franklin exposing a French con man named Mesmer, which is where the word “mesmerizing” comes from. Change your story about who you are, and your choices, stairs instead of elevator, leaning in instead of standing back, start changing themselves. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1540DM After a devastating accident, Joe Dispenza refused surgery and instead used his mind to heal his broken back. Dispenza shares how he visualized reconstructing his vertebrae and focused on connecting to the intelligence within his body. He studied others who healed themselves and found common threads like managing stress and reinventing oneself. Dispenza details how we can reprogram our brains and bodies through presence, focus, and tapping into the quantum field. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1975DM Retirement at 65 is a myth Sharran Srivatsaa doesn't believe in anymore. He says financial freedom starts the day your passive income beats your monthly expenses, and he's got a four-step system to get there. Step one isn't investing. It's making sure your paycheck actually covers your life. From there he builds what he calls a "money factory," a system where every dollar that comes in gets automatically split and put to work instead of sitting in checking. His 14-year-old son already owns his first TIGA, a tiny income generating asset. Then Sharran describes the moment his first $50 passive income check hit his account. He didn't do anything for it. That feeling, he says, is the whole point. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1218DM Tony Robbins shares his insights on investing without fear. He explains market corrections versus crashes, says winter is coming for the markets but you can be prepared. Robbins advocates becoming an investor and owner despite fear of losses. He gives historical stats showing long term gains for those who stay invested. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1974DM A guy walks in with back pain at a 9.5, ready to book surgery. One session later it’s a zero. Instantly. The cause wasn’t his spine. It was a ball of trapped anger from being wrongly accused of embezzling 20 years earlier, just sitting in his low back this whole time. He’d been a self-described rageaholic for years, road rage, fights with his wife, anger management that never stuck. Nobody connected it to a decades-old grudge lodged in his body. Release the trapped emotion and the pain vanishes on the spot, guy’s literally bending and twisting in the office asking “where did it go?” Days later he comes back saying the pain’s still gone, but also, the rage is gone. Things that used to set him off instantly just don’t anymore. Dr. Bradley Nelson’s theory: trapped emotions are invisible balls of frequency stuck in your tissue, distorting your body’s energy field until they’re released. 90% of physical pain, according to him, traces back to emotional baggage, not injury. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1485DM Mark Manson reflects on the unexpected challenges that accompanied his rise to success, emphasizing that achieving goals doesn't eliminate problems but rather brings new and often larger ones. He candidly discusses the pressure and scrutiny that comes with an expanded audience and success, sharing personal experiences of facing backlash and criticism. Manson acknowledges the privilege and opportunities that success brings but highlights the different type of pressure one must navigate. In hindsight, he advises preparing for the unforeseen pressures and expectations that accompany exponential growth. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1324DM A million dollars is just 1,000 sales of $1,000, and that is only about three sales a day. You keep making seven figures sound like a mystery, but entrepreneur Alex Hormozi breaks it down into plain math anyone can follow. Once you know the number of units you need to sell, the whole thing stops feeling impossible and starts feeling like a checklist. The real block usually is not math anyway. It is the fear of starting badly, feeling stupid, or being embarrassed while you learn something new, the same fear that made tying your shoes feel impossible as a kid. Alex says the fix is to stop chasing perfect and start aiming to suck on purpose. Once you accept that, you can focus on the six ways to actually get customers and the consistency that carries you from six figures to seven. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1973DM Amy Cuddy says “I'm great” is actually the worst thing to tell yourself before a big moment. Real self-affirmation isn't hype, it's naming what makes you you. Three values, ranked, then write why they matter and a time you lived them out. She's pathologically optimistic and gets genuinely hurt when people are cruel. Some call that naive. She calls it who she is, full stop. The trick: walk into the exam knowing that no matter the grade, you're still you when you walk out. The test can't touch your values. College kids who did this self-affirmation exercise scored higher on midterms and had lower stress hormone levels than kids who skipped it. You can't be great at everything, and Amy says that's fine. You're allowed to just be you, win or lose. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1480DM Jeezy reflects on his superpowers and weaknesses, acknowledging the ongoing battle with childhood trauma. He emphasizes the power of a good heart, problem-solving, and the crucial role of integrity in his journey. From navigating the music industry to collaborating with icons like Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Kanye West, Jeezy shares valuable lessons—embracing simplicity like Rihanna, prioritizing art over money like Kanye, and preserving identity and integrity like Jay-Z. Jeezy leaves us with three timeless truths: karma is real, it's never too late for change, and the essence of life is continuous evolution. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1972DM Trauma, anxiety, thyroid issues, hormones can all fragment your focus, but that's not the same as ADHD. Dr. Sasha Hamdani shares that the real tell is a lifelong pattern starting in childhood, not just a rough patch or a stressful season. The original ADHD data came from hyperactive young boys, so the criteria still misses so many other presentations. Europe added emotional regulation to the ADHD criteria back in 2019. The US still hasn't. You can't observe emotional turbulence on a chart, so doctors label it anxiety or depression instead. Patients show up on their 10th antidepressant, still exhausted, still unseen, finally asking if it's actually ADHD. One doctor told a patient they couldn't even discuss ADHD until the anxiety and depression were under control first. That's the trap. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/master-your-mind-and-defy-the-odds-with-david-goggins/ David Goggins shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a Navy SEAL and the realization that physical accomplishments couldn't mask his insecurities. Despite achieving extraordinary feats, he found himself bedridden and faced with the need for introspection. Goggins emphasizes the importance of mental toughness, delving into the dungeon of one's mind, and retraining it to overcome insecurities, highlighting that true strength lies in meeting the mental standards of life. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1971DM A woman stopped Jim Curtis on the street, hugged him, and thanked him for the workshop that “changed her life”. Turns out she got divorced and lost her job right after. She said it was the best thing that ever happened. She finally realized she was worth more, met the love of her life, and now makes double the money. Jim's framework is Release, Align, Become. First you find the hidden beliefs quietly running your life, stuff like “I'll always be broke” or “I'll be single forever”. You can't release what you can't see. It's like living in an invisible cage built from something your dad said when you were a kid. Release uses journaling, mirror exercises, even cord cutting to physically shake loose old programming, not just talk about it. Alignment isn't just wanting something, it's falling so in love with the vision that clarity and excitement do the work for you. Become is about shifting your body's homeostasis, literally changing what you believe you're capable of holding. How do you know it worked? Things get easier. You start receiving more love, more money, more flow instead of forcing everything. This isn't about fixing yourself. It's about freeing yourself. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1501DM John Maxwell credits his long leadership career and audience-first focus for the contagious resonance of his vision, advising getting over self-focus is key to connection. Maxwell emphasizes continually placing yourself among giants forces improvement, leveraging their genius through humble observation. He models the lifelong learner mindset, entering unfamiliar creative territory well into his seventies and spotlighting communicators must revolve around listeners first. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1954DM David Bayer explains why hustle culture is lying to you: desire plus grind plus sacrificing your health and relationships does not equal success. It just equals burnout with a trophy. The belief running under almost everyone’s ambition is “I’m not enough.” It got planted in childhood the moment a parent’s love felt conditional on career, mood, or trauma they never dealt with. That wound doesn’t stay small. It turns into a personality, a compensation strategy of pleasing, achieving, controlling chaos, and it actually works for decades. Then somewhere between 40 and 60, the exact trait that built your whole life starts suffocating you. The thing you were always good at becomes the cage. No pill, potion, or shaman playlist fixes this one. David says it’s designed to force you back into unconditional love you never got as a kid, but this time from a higher power, not your parents. Once you feel that unconditional love, forgiving your parents gets easy. You realize it was never really about you, it was their conditions, their trauma, their absence. The real shift isn’t doing more. It’s non-resistance. Anything that isn’t that is just resistance still waiting to be worked through. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1970DM Your kid gets caught on video calling another kid “a loser nobody likes.” Dr. Becky Kennedy's first move isn’t punishment, it’s asking herself "what would make my kid something that mean". Punishment is a “me against you” framework, and she’s never once wanted to punish someone she likes. She just doesn’t like them in that moment. Kids respond to the version of themselves you reflect back. Call your kid bad and then demand good behavior, and you’ve basically asked them to act good while feeling bad inside. That never works. Never ask a question you already know the answer to. “Did something happen at school today?” isn’t curiosity, it’s a criticism wearing a question mark, and kids feel it instantly. The line that changes everything: “You’re a good kid.” Not as an excuse, but because you can’t reflect on bad behavior without a good, centered self to do the reflecting. If bad behavior collapses into “I’m a bad person,” learning literally shuts down. Identity and behavior have to stay separate or nothing changes. Sometimes the bullying isn’t about the other kid at all. It’s a kid who overheard nasty words between parents and is quietly carrying that stress into the hallway. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1492DM Jen Sincero reflects on her 10-year journey, sharing profound lessons in personal, physical, and financial aspects. She emphasizes the importance of not letting others' opinions define self-worth and the challenge of navigating both criticism and praise. Financially, she discovers the joy of generosity but acknowledges a lingering frugality with personal indulgences. The interview touches on the significance of openly discussing money to break societal discomfort and the power of maintaining an abundance mindset. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1969DM Peter Crone rates his daily suffering less than 1 out of 10. He grew up an orphan in a small English village, buried in loss, fear, and not enough. Asked what heaven on earth would actually feel like, he laughed and said “kinda boring.” No struggle, no conflict, no juice. Willpower is ego wearing a gym membership. It’s force, and force always creates lactic acid, physically and emotionally. That’s why everyone quits by February. Force feels like pushing. Power feels like peace. He asks his athletes to say “I’m forceful” then “I’m powerful” out loud and watch their whole body change. His line that’ll stick with you: you can override a habit with force, but you can never violate identity. Heaven is a place on earth, he says, you just have to go through hell to get there. He’s been to both, recently, on purpose. The real work isn’t meaning-making, it’s breaking free from the straitjacket you were handed at birth, then handing that freedom to someone else. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1494DM Dr. Joe Dispenza explores the transformative power of thoughts and meditation in healing, sharing inspiring stories of individuals overcoming seemingly incurable conditions through the mind-body connection. Witnessing cases of muscular dystrophy, military veterans, and even remote healing experiments, Dr. Dispenza challenges conventional models of health, emphasizing the role of consciousness in personal and collective well-being. As he unfolds the possibilities of healing and consciousness, he highlights the profound impact of shifting one's energy on not just personal health but also on the healing of others. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1968DM An ER doctor told Anthony O'Neal something that stuck with him for good: Patients come in wanting to be fixed in an hour. That's not how it works. Her first priority is always to get them stable. Fixing comes after. That's the whole philosophy behind getting out of paycheck to paycheck living. Not a quick fix. Stability first. Anthony breaks down why the old "$1,000 emergency fund" advice won't even cover four new tires anymore, and why one month of net pay changes which side of your brain makes your decisions when life throws a curveball. If you've ever felt like you're one bad week away from falling apart financially, this is the mindset shift you need to hear. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1509DM Dr. John Delony discusses the importance of taking inventory of our lives and addressing the reality we face. He emphasizes that anxiety is a signal that we're in the backseat of our own lives, and the key is to take control and actively solve problems. Delony encourages listeners to examine their finances, relationships, and overall well-being regularly, advocating for a proactive approach to life's challenges. By choosing beliefs, embracing mindfulness, and practicing self-awareness, individuals can find peace and regain control over their lives. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1663DM Rachel Platten thought having kids would kill her creativity. It did the opposite. She says creating a child is the most creative act there is, and now she pulls from a wider, wilder range of emotion than ever before. But the real gold is her pre-show ritual. Three columns. Column one: every fear and worry. Column two: her actual job, just breathe, be present, have fun. Column three: God's job, which is everything else. She writes "go God, go" and gives Him a checkmark when He comes through. Taylor Swift once told her something that changed how she survives packed seasons: you don't get days off, you get moments off. Small, honest, and genuinely funny. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1967DM You've been taught that yes is the win. Chris Voss says that's backwards. Yes, at best, is just hope. Most of the time it's fake. A way to end an uncomfortable conversation and get you off the phone. No is different. No means someone finally feels safe enough to tell you the truth. That's why the best negotiators engineer no on purpose. Voss breaks down the exact phrasing top closers use to get people saying it. One "no" opens more doors than a room full of yeses ever could. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1532DM Mel Robbins delves into the nuanced aspects of healing trauma and building resilience without the traditional resources of therapy or workshops. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing trauma in various forms, broadening the definition beyond conventional perceptions. Robbins discusses the concept of "ghosts in the nursery," highlighting how trauma patterns get automated in the nervous system, influencing behavior without conscious awareness. She provides practical insights into breaking these patterns, focusing on creating pauses and understanding boundaries as a means of self-preservation. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1966DM We turned the garden into a battleground. That's how Bruce Lipton describes what's happening to the planet right now. He's a cell biologist, and he says the science is clear: this civilization can't be fixed. It's corrupt at the root. So it has to collapse. Not us. Just this version of how we live. Lipton breaks down something wild. Every one of us is basically a cell in one giant organism called humanity. And right now that organism has an autoimmune disease. We're attacking each other instead of cooperating. He gives it 10 to 20 years. Irreversible. But here's the flip. He says the chaos is actually a good sign. It means we're close to building something better. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1474DM Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar, shares emotional moments from his own premieres, particularly highlighting Toy Story 3 and Coco. He expresses the challenge of following the success of Coco, pondering where to go next creatively. The discussion delves into the emotional resonance of Coco, emphasizing the film's respect for ancestral connections and the power of music to evoke profound emotions. Catmull also reveals Pixar's innovative approach to film development, highlighting the importance of allowing directors to explore multiple ideas before choosing the one they are truly passionate about. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1965DM He handed out advice like candy at Halloween. Go see a counselor. Go to a grief group. Then his son died, and David Kessler had to take his own advice. It took him three tries to walk through the door. Traffic. No parking. This shouldn't be happening to me. He finally sat down with other parents who had buried their children. On the table sat books about grief. His books. He couldn't be the author in that room. He had to be the father who lost a son. Denial came. So did acceptance. But acceptance felt like a floor, not a way through. So he went back to Viktor Frankl and found the thing that cracked it open. The meaning is not in the death. The meaning is in who you become after it. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1087DM Pastor Michael Todd emphasizes three foundational principles for successful relationships. First and foremost, he advocates for transparency, emphasizing the importance of open communication and sharing feelings without waiting to be asked. Additionally, he stresses the significance of having common faith goals, suggesting that shared beliefs provide a solid foundation for navigating challenges and making decisions together. Lastly, Pastor Todd underscores the importance of having fun in a relationship, highlighting its role in overcoming life's inevitable hardships. In essence, he shares insights on building relationships rooted in openness, shared values, and joy. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1807DM Sage Robbins spent the first two or three decades of her life dressing for other people. Looking to please. Looking to be approved of. She calls holding up that energy exactly what it was. Exhausting. Then something shifted. Not from a new outfit or more attention, but from pain that rearranged her. On the other side of it she found ease. An inner comfort with herself she never felt when she was young. She sits with Lewis and talks about the goodness that was always inside her, just running on the wrong fuel. And why turning 40 or 50 isn't the end of anything. It's a new beginning. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1964DM You tell yourself at least I have a job. At least it's not worse. Susan David has a name for that move. Forced false positivity. A denial strategy wrapped in rainbows and sparkles and social media memes. It sounds harmless. What could be wrong with being grateful? Here's the cost. You stop feeling the thing that was trying to tell you something. You turn your back on yourself. And five years later you're in the same job, the same unhappiness, holding the same information you never used. Susan calls it hustling a war inside yourself. Fighting the emotion. Avoiding it. Trying to feel something else instead. The research is blunt about where that leads. Lower wellbeing. Higher anxiety, depression, burnout. And the part that stings most: it wrecks your relationships too, because people can feel when you're not being real. This one reframes gratitude, grief, and every emotion you've been told to swallow. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1481DM Dr. Caroline Leaf explains we attract others to restore balance, but attempting to fix them rarely works. She details how one husband transformed his marriage by recognizing his wife's "nagging" triggered childhood wounds, not perfectionism. Leaf emphasizes parents' relationship patterns, resolved or not, enormously impact kids' future bonds. She advocates organized, structured communication so families acknowledge clashes, align on resolutions and model managing tensions. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1963DM October 2015. Jesse Cole walks into the stadium and the phone lines are cut. Internet cut. The old team took everything. Nothing left. He and his wife had already gone over a million dollars into debt to be standing there. Then it got worse. They sold two tickets in the first few months. January comes and the money runs out. Emily turns to him and says they have to sell the house. So they sold it. Emptied the savings. Went deeper in. Made every ticket $15, all-inclusive, no fees. First night they burned through 10,000 pieces of meat in an hour and fans waited three hours to eat. They kept going anyway. Jesse learned one word from Walt Disney that runs everything he does. Plussing. Never stop improving the show. So he photographed his own crowd every 30 minutes. And he found the thing nobody in baseball wanted to admit. At the two hour mark, fans start walking out. Every night. No matter what. That one discovery is where Banana Ball was born. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1496DM Cedric The Entertainer cautions that fame can create an illusion of wealth without the finances to support the lifestyle. Staying grounded, humble and hardworking prevents getting caught up in hype. He credits his longevity to valuing family and only letting those who add value into his inner circle. By diversifying and having others earn their place, he maintains equilibrium despite his success. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1962DM A client was once punished in Catholic school just for writing with their left hand. Patrick Teahan carries that story with him. It shows up in the therapy work he does now, helping adults reconnect with the version of themselves who felt neglected, abandoned, or not good enough. He teaches something called dialoguing. You write with your dominant hand as the adult. Then you switch to your non-dominant hand and let your inner child answer. A lot of people write that second part in cursive, without even meaning to. Patrick explains what happens to people who never do this work. They don't get angry so much as numb. They flinch from a kiss on the cheek. They joke their way out of closeness instead of leaning into it. And underneath that joke is a kid who learned a long time ago that tenderness wasn't safe. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/e-daymond-john-rise-grind-habits-successful-business-life/ Daymond John reflects on strategies for revenue growth, emphasizing the importance of the 80/20 principle—identifying the vital 20% that contributes to 80% of revenue or joy. FUBU's collaboration with Puma and new opportunities on Shark Tank stand out as significant revenue drivers. Daymond's commitment to investing in emerging entrepreneurs reflects his belief in paying forward the opportunities he received. Excitement permeates his ventures, particularly Shark Tank, as he envisions the next generation of game-changers. Despite challenges, he expresses pride in defying societal expectations, fostering positivity, and embracing the power of doing the right thing. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1806DM He started making videos at 11. Now he's 27, and over a hundred million people watch every single upload. Somewhere in between, the comments almost broke him. "Kill yourself." "This sucks." Comments like that used to wreck his whole day after 50 hours of work. Then something shifted. He started sorting every comment into two piles. Noise. And truth. One piece of criticism changed how he does his biggest charity videos. Someone said he never showed people how to actually help. So the next video, giving 2,000 people prosthetic legs, included exactly how viewers could donate their old ones. Recycled and given to someone else for a hundred bucks instead of five thousand. That's the difference between letting hate in and letting feedback work for you. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1961DM Rob Dyrdek says mastery isn't about being good at something. It's about knowing what you actually want to master first. Most people never figure that out. They chase one thing, then another, always a little unsure if it'll deliver. He got honest about why he wanted the private jets. The exotic adventures. The massive house. Not because he needed them. Because they were tied to his identity. That's where it gets real. He explains why people who build their identity around an elevated lifestyle end up in depression and pain the moment that revenue disappears. Rob knew the same thing could happen to him. So instead of chasing the lifestyle first, he grew into it. On his own terms, at his own pace. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1494DM Dr. Joe Dispenza unravels the intricate dance between our emotions, thoughts, and the quantum field. The key lies in creating from elevated emotions, transcending survival instincts, and embracing a coherent heart and brain connection. Abundance is not merely a material accumulation but a transformative journey, a becoming process that shapes who we are. By embodying the feelings of abundance before its manifestation, we transcend the victim mentality, realizing our role as creators of our reality. The synchronicities that follow are the universe's affirmation, signaling that our modified state of mind and body is aligning with the abundant future we envision. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1960DM Your brain takes in 10 million bits of information every second. You're only consciously aware of 100 of them.  Neurosurgeon Dr. James Doty sits down with Lewis to explain why that gap is the reason most people's manifestation attempts go nowhere. He's operated on physical brains and studied the mind for decades, and he says most people are just stumbling through life without ever learning how to get access to their own subconscious. There's a reason a violinist's brain physically changes shape around the hand they play with. Doty says the same thing happens with meditation. Train your mind the right way and you're not just hoping something happens anymore. You're making it likely. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1478DM Simon Sinek recounts his harrowing experience on 9/11, compelled afterwards to leave advertising for more meaningful work. He recalls New York’s initial unity fading as people reverted to old patterns when the crisis passed. Sinek explains humans struggle with long-term thinking, wired for instant gratification versus imagining distant retirements. He notes tangible threats finally spur changes, like near-death moments exposing mortality. Sinek highlights why elderly individuals share unfiltered wisdom, liberated from others’ opinions with finite time left. He advocates storytelling transfers life lessons without requiring firsthand trauma to incite growth. Overall, Sinek criticizes shortcut mentalities that waste foundational wake-up calls once threats subside. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1959DM Who did you have to be as a kid to get your parents' love? Aaron Doughty asks Lewis that question and the whole conversation cracks open from there. He explains why "I'm a people pleaser" is a lie you've been telling yourself. It's not who you are. It's a pattern you built to survive your childhood. Aaron gets specific about his own story, an ex-stepmom, a house where keeping the peace felt like life or death, and how that turned into a lifelong habit of absorbing other people's tension as his own. He names exactly who people pleasers attract without realizing it.  Takers. People who are impossible to please. People you feel responsible for fixing. Then he goes somewhere most conversations about boundaries never go, into the anger you've been suppressing under all that niceness, and why touching that anger is the actual doorway to freedom. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1477DM Leadership coach Michael Bungay Stanier shares communication insights to increase magnetism and results. He stresses determining desired outcomes before conversations. Stanier details navigating both personal goals and other’s temperaments, distinguishing objective facts from subjective interpretations. He advocates identifying then voicing the most constructive feelings and views. Stanier explains hand gestures establishing audience rapport at events, lowering them to seem vulnerable or lifting to celebrate. He describes prep techniques like prompting participation, risk-taking and camaraderie. Stanier underscores seeding goodwill, then spotlighting attendees’ greatness. He models priming groups for open-hearted receptivity before imparting any content. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/live-a-longer-life-and-reverse-aging-with-dr-david-sinclair/ David Sinclair's lab mice are not fat, and they are not aging fast either. The Harvard longevity scientist tells Lewis comfort might be the thing quietly killing us. Constant food. No exercise. Never getting cold. All of it speeds up how fast the body breaks down. His research found something stunning. Calorie restriction alone can slow aging enough to add fifteen, maybe twenty five years. Lewis has his own proof it works outside a lab. A freezing hike up a mountain, wind whistling at sixty miles an hour, hands going numb through frozen gloves. He calls it life changing. Turns out the mind matters as much as the body here. What gets said out loud on that climb can decide whether the body pushes forward or shuts down. Discomfort, on purpose, might be the closest thing to a fountain of youth. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1958DM Willpower isn't a virtue. It's biology. Kelly McGonigal breaks down the exact instinct your brain triggers when you're tempted to abandon your goals. Not fight or flight. Something called pause and plan. It slows your heart rate. Sharpens your focus. Pulls up the parts of your brain that remember what actually matters to you. Then she gets personal. Every major decision in her life has come with the same nagging question: am I adequate to this moment? Her answer isn't to silence the doubt. It's to ask a different question instead. What's the best possible outcome if this works out, and who might be better off because she took the risk? That shift is the difference between staying stuck and stepping forward anyway. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1487DM Adam Carolla recounts struggling with construction jobs before finding his passion teaching boxing. Though lacking credentials, he offered carpentry skills to a gym owner to gain opportunities coaching. Carolla soon taught classes while still woodworking, incrementally gaining experience. Hearing a radio call for boxing trainers, he tenaciously found the studio and had a chance encounter with show talent Jimmy "The Sports Guy" Kimmel. Seizing the opportunity, Carolla trained Kimmel for an on-air match, launching a friendship and entertainment career. He emphasizes making your own chances through hustle and goodwill, building unlikely roads simply by asking. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1957DM A mechanic knocks $80 off a repair bill. Just because someone said thank you and meant it. A grad student calls her old chess coach after three years of silence. He offers to coach her for free. A mentor gets a random call of gratitude. It opens doors nobody saw coming. Dr. Tina Seeling calls this luck. Not the kind that falls out of the sky. The kind you build, one small moment at a time. She breaks down the real difference between fortune, the things that just happen to you, and luck, the thing you actually have control over. Then she shows how a 30-second message of appreciation can quietly change where your life goes next. No grand gestures. No luck potions. Just people who noticed something good and said so out loud. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1453DM Comedian Bert Kreischer details his journey figuring out how to creatively promote himself on social media. He recounts early homemade attempts evolving by studying YouTube influencers, then taking control of shooting, editing and designing his own media. Kreischer explains leveraging interesting techniques led to selling out shows by smartly targeting fans. He proudly shares funny examples crafting captivating viral videos with his family that major celebrities eagerly amplified. Though an injury disrupted his momentum, Kreischer continued ingeniously mobilizing his audience. He emphasizes genuinely enjoying the challenge of organically blending humor and salesmanship. Overall, Kreischer reveals innovating an authentic style that compelled followers to enthusiastically support his career. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE! Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1956DM You've been taught that doing it all yourself is a badge of honor. Jamie Sea says it's actually the thing keeping your bank account stuck. She calls it the wealth container. Your nervous system's ability to hold and receive money, not just chase it. Most women she coaches fall into one of two traps. They can't trust anyone else to help, so they burn themselves out doing everything alone. Or they're terrified of outgrowing the people who raised them. That second one hits different. Being different from your family. Your friends. The people who shaped you. It's one of the biggest hidden reasons people stay small financially. Lewis opens up about his own version of this in his 20s. Winning at everything, driven to be number one, and still feeling like it wasn't enough. This is the conversation for anyone who's exhausted from carrying it all and wondering why the money still isn't flowing. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1394DM Craig Groeschel says peace comes from believing we have everything needed from God or within to fulfill our purpose. He advocates applying our gifts instead of making excuses about deficiencies. Groeschel explains we act based on our self-perception - changing actions requires changed mindsets of our identity. Groeschel emphasizes knowing your values guides appropriate responses. He advises retraining unhealthy mental patterns through years of diligent work, just as with physical fitness. Overall, Groeschel stresses recognizing you are enough, created complete, makes space for grace and progress versus self-judgment. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1647DM You can't sweep up the dust and steel and rebuild the towers the way they stood before. That's the image Dr. John Delony uses to explain why couples get stuck after betrayal. They want the old thing back. It's gone. Delony says you get two choices. Walk away and let it go. Or hire the right help, grieve what fell, and build something new that's actually stronger. He also names the quiet poison underneath most relationship pain: me over us. How I feel right now. How you made me feel. Not what my own body is doing and why. Lewis gets honest too. Ten years ago he needed to win every conversation, be right, look good. He calls it defense mode. What changed it was choosing service over self, collaboration over competition. This one will change how you see your next hard conversation. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1955DM A 20 year old kid in a top bunk at the University of Texas writes down 10 goals. He signs his name at the bottom like it's a real contract. Then he never looks at the list again. Not once. Thirty years later, writing his memoir, Matthew McConaughey finds that piece of paper in a box. All 10 goals had happened. Four he's still actively living out. He didn't remember writing most of them. He calls it an invisible contract that becomes non-negotiable the moment you put it on paper and sign your name to it. Not a vision board. Not a note on your phone. An actual signature, like you're making a promise to a version of yourself that hasn't shown up yet. If you've got a goal floating around in your head right now, this might be the nudge to finally write it down. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1113DM Author Jen Hatmaker contends boys face equally damaging narratives as girls, recalling her sons’ heartbreak dispelling gender stereotypes. She feels some tropes are evolving with more identity freedom, though few role models existed addressing men’s struggles when young. Hatmaker highlights the ripple effect from Lewis opening up about sexual trauma, empowering other men to share unresolved pain too. She advocates basic humanity of listening without judgment so suffering individuals can release instead of imploding trauma. Hatmaker argues solving pent-up rage starts small through courageous vulnerability. By going first, influencers instantiate cascades of healing as people extend grace, seek counseling and halt generational damage. Overall, she uplifts shared humanity over suffering alone and encouraging anyone’s first steps toward reconciliation. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1954DM David Bayer recorded a podcast episode every single week for a year. Good hook. Good content. Nothing happened. He started asking himself what was wrong. Wrong with him. Wrong with the show. Maybe it would never work. Then his son was born. He stopped checking the numbers. Stopped obsessing over why it wasn't working. His attention went somewhere else entirely. Ninety days later, the podcast took off. David breaks down why the fixation itself was the problem. Desire plus resistance keeps you stuck. Desire plus non-resistance is what actually moves things. He explains the difference, and how "what you make matter becomes matter." Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1443DM Gaming personality Pokimane distinguishes fitting in, feeling socially acceptable, from truly belonging among people who understand your soul. She recalls always lacking deep bonds growing up due to cultural and religious differences that often excluded her socially. Pokimane explains this fostered a lifetime feeling of never quite belonging, with obligations intensifying that sentiment and loneliness. She shares how bonding online helped, but eventually realized occasional disconnect between fans' desires and her own priorities. Pokimane emphasizes needing self-awareness to reevaluate during burnout, seeking to overlap what she enjoys creating and what her audience craves for sustainable balance. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1953DM A young boy comes into the ER with a brain tumor. The surgery is perfect. The outcome is not. Dr. Mark McLaughlin carried that one for sixteen years. He quit pediatric neurosurgery. Moved to a new town just to outrun the guilt. Then he started writing a book, looked at an old photo on his wall, and went looking for the boy's family. Still together. Still running their pizza parlor. Still calling him part of the family. Turns out the story he had been telling himself for sixteen years was wrong. This one will make you rethink what it means to hold yourself to an impossible standard. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1452DM Zane Lowe, the renowned music curator and radio host, shares his journey of carving a unique path to success. Lowe dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of forging his own way in the competitive music industry. He emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not being swayed by the conventional norms. Lowe's insights are not just about music but also about life, highlighting the power of passion, dedication, and self-belief in achieving one's dreams. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/rainn-wilson/ Rainn Wilson moved to New York at 20 to be an actor, get the girl, and finally escape the rules of the Baha'i faith he was raised in. He got all of it. Then he woke up at 3am asking what his life was even about. That gap between "everything is working" and "I feel hollow" sent him back to the books he'd walked away from. Not just one. The Bible. The Koran. The Bhagavad Gita. The Dhammapada. He wasn't looking for religion. He was chasing the one question underneath all of it: is any of this random, or does it mean something? That search became the seed of SoulPancake. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1952DM He hadn't told his mom he loved her since he was 12. Not once, in 28 years. He called her every week, but it was weather talk and neighbor complaints, never anything real. Gary John Bishop thought working hard was the same thing as loving someone. It wasn't. He was a provider, not a partner. Then at 40, he picked up the phone, apologized for judging how she raised him, and said the words out loud for the first time in decades. His mom went silent. Then she said it back. He hung up and called his three older sisters next. They had no idea what hit them. This is the moment that cracked him open and changed how he loves his wife, his family, everyone. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/navy-seal-mindset-for-living-your-best-life-with-chadd-wright/ Chadd Wright shares insights from SEAL training, emphasizing the importance of breaking challenges into smaller, manageable pieces to avoid feeling overwhelmed. He discusses the significance of focusing on the present moment, using examples from SEAL training, ultra-running, and his business ventures. Chadd highlights the concept of the "steady state," a mental space where pain remains constant, but the mind simplifies, enabling a primal focus on the task at hand. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1951DM A husband and wife showed up at Chris Koerner's house to wash his windows. No LLC. No insurance. No money. He paid them anyway. That story is the whole lesson. You don't need capital to start a business. You need hustle and the nerve to ask for a deposit. Koerner breaks down his barbell strategy. Stay far from tech on one side, no AI, no internet, just sweat. Or go all in on AI on the other. Skip the messy middle where either side can wipe you out. He's watched guys buy VCRs for five bucks on Facebook Marketplace and flip them for a $150 on eBay. Same trick works with couches, clothes, furniture, anything people don't know the value of. America is short three million plumbers, electricians, and HVAC techs. Robots aren't coming for that job anytime soon. If you've been waiting for permission to start something with your hands, this is it. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1490DM Relationship expert Matthew Hussey shares breakup advice, likening heartbreak recovery to curing a hangover versus training as an athlete. Hussey encourages nourishing yourself first by connecting platonically, eating well, resting, and staying active. He explains feeling better, even for minutes, is a reference point proving it's possible to incrementally reclaim joy. Hussey urges acknowledging emotions without attachment rather than fighting them. He advocates discovering then expanding whatever brings relief, making more minutes of feeling okay the goal on the road to wholeness. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1950DM Lewis was a grown man sleeping on his sister's couch. No job. No degree. No skills he could name. The 2008 economy was cratering and he was convinced he'd be broke forever. Here's what changed everything. He realized money wasn't the problem. His beliefs were. Guilt about spending. Fear of wanting more. The idea that money is only earned through sacrifice and suffering. Lewis walks through the exact conditioning that kept him stuck, and how he learned a new language around money one uncomfortable lesson at a time. If you're staring down debt, rising prices, or a shaky job market right now, this one is for you. Beliefs can be changed. He's proof. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1218DM Tony Robbins stresses that giving unlocks prosperity, whether you have abundant or scarce resources. Robbins details a destitute period where generosity still brought magic, believing scarcity stems from self-focus versus doing good. He advocates tithing ten percent, as giving multiplies so long as it comes from the right heartset. Robbins emphasizes outer wealth building requires inner wealth, avoiding self-limiting scarcity mindsets. He uplifts the human psyche’s power to receive when moving beyond fear through genuine contribution. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1744DM David Ghiyam spent years around Fortune 500 CEOs and A-list celebrities. He watched what fame actually did to their kids. One billionaire, from a family with generational wealth, told him his family was cursed. Sickness. Addiction. Mental illness. Every generation. David says it's not a curse. It's a mismatch. You can only hold as much energy as your vessel allows. Pour in more than you can carry and you short circuit. A flash of light, then darkness. That's what happens when we chase relationships, money, or approval we haven't actually built the capacity for. David's answer? Stop borrowing everyone else's certainty. Stop living off your mom's opinion or your fear of picking wrong. Go all in. Finish what you start, even if it's wrong. That's the only way you ever get free. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1949DM Colin O'Brady's sled strap snapped before he even took his first step in Antarctica. Minus 25 degrees. Alone. Racing a British special forces vet already disappearing over the horizon. Colin started sweating within the hour. Then crying. The tears froze to his face. He called his wife Jenna from the ice. She didn't tell him to quit. She told him to focus on one thing. Get to the first waypoint. Half a mile away. That night in his tent, a mantra came to him out of nowhere. You are strong. You are capable. He said it out loud every morning for the next 54 days. Day one, he barely made it. Day two, eight miles. Day three, nine miles and his first real minute of flow. Even having multiple world records to his name, Colin still wakes up scared most days. This story is about what he does with that fear, not how he gets rid of it. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/master-your-mind-and-defy-the-odds-with-david-goggins/ David Goggins details pushing past perceived limits, fearing his potential was left untapped. He shares running with broken bones to graduate Navy SEAL training, unlocked by visualizing exceeding expectations despite disadvantages. Goggins avoided self-imposed caps by embracing the mindset “if my mind can conceive it, my body can achieve it.” He details using pain as fuel, wanting to prove even the weakest can become the hardest through mental resilience. Goggins emphasizes flipping weakness into strength using mind games, backed by extreme actions. He refuses to accept excuses that limit potential, believing there is no cap if you leverage the mind’s power over the body. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1948DM Sadhguru just redefined karma for Lewis in a way that messes with your head in the best way. Forget what you've been taught about karma being punishment. Sadhguru says that's fear and guilt talking, not karma. Karma is freedom. It's liberation. Here's the part that sticks. Your mind has no delete button. Only addition and multiplication. Try to forget something. Watch it get louder instead. Sadhguru also breaks down vasana, the ancient idea that your personality is basically a smell. What you've gathered inside you is what people sense the moment you walk into a room. Sadhguru will shift how you think about your own memory and your own mind. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1532DM Bestselling author and speaker Mel Robbins debunks the myth that you need confidence and courage to make changes, advising instead that action precedes motivation. She details how we make emotionally-driven decisions, stifling growth by overanalyzing. Robbins shares how she created her "5-second rule" to push past hesitation and fear by counting down then acting. This habit trains the mind to override doubts, building confidence through small daily wins. Robbins explains hesitation signals danger to our brains, but counting down triggers focus and conscious choice to lean into growth. She emphasizes seizing power in moments of decision to stop negative patterns, transforming life through tiny steps outside your comfort zone. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1947DM You think your circumstances are the problem. They're not. Katie Clarke calls what you're living right now the final 1% of manifestation. The result. Not the cause. The real process starts long before. Inside you. Your beliefs about money and your emotional state around lack. Those are the actual levers. The trap is letting your current circumstances define what's possible. That feedback loop is the whole reason people stay stuck. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/jocko-willink-on-extreme-leadership-and-the-power-of-self-discipline/ Retired Navy SEAL Commander Jocko Willink shares how he stays grounded by starting each day with humility, avoiding ego traps like overconfidence. He explains balanced leadership requires assessing situations openly without rigid absolutes. Willink describes the dichotomy of being aggressive yet avoiding recklessness, taking ownership while empowering teams' input. Willink notes even extreme ownership has limits when one oversees every detail. He advocates fluidity, adapting rather than forcing rigid plans. Willink models self-checking even mantras like "default aggression" to allow context and nuance. Overall, he stresses ego destroys progress by preventing the flexibility, hunger and openness needed for growth. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1175DM He was a Navy SEAL. And he failed his team. Not in battle. In leadership. Fellow SEALs wouldn't work with him. Wouldn't trust him. And instead of owning it, he told himself the story every weak leader tells: I'm the victim here. Jason Redman's story is one of failure, redemption, resilience, and triumph. What came after that failure was years of one day at a time. Leading himself before asking anyone else to follow. Seventy percent of leadership, he learned, has nothing to do with the people around you. It's structure. Discipline. Staying positive when everything is pushing the other direction.  By the time he was ambushed outside Fallujah and shot eight times, including a round to the face, he says he was in the best mental position of his life to survive it. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1946DM She's worked with couples who were clearly meant for each other and still spent three years in absolute chaos. Not because they were wrong for each other. Because their attachment wounds were running the show. Sheleana Aiyana breaks down what's actually happening when you blow up over something small. It's not your partner. It's body memory. An old betrayal. An old story about not being safe or loved. Your nervous system fires a threat response, and you're reacting to then, not now. And here's what she's clear about: you can't think your way out of it. Meditation won't fix it. The real work is somatic. Getting your body to physically feel safe again, so you can be present with your partner without your past flooding the room. She also names what it looks like when two fiery people love each other and fight hard. Neither is broken. But agreements matter. How you fight will determine whether there's anything left to repair. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1481DM Dr. Caroline Leaf speaks on healing broken relationships and creating harmony. Dr. Leaf suggests starting with calming neurophysiology through practices like meditation, breathing exercises, or creating physical space. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on positive aspects to build mental health and activate resilience. Dr. Leaf encourages giving oneself permission to be messy while managing the chaos through self-analysis and identifying emotions. Additionally, she explores the challenge of feeling undeserving of love, often stemming from childhood or adolescent experiences. Dr. Leaf advocates for a structured approach to overcome these feelings, involving identifying roots, divorcing behaviors from the person, and creating a mind management space in the home for open communication and support. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1945DM Dr. Shefali admits it out loud. When her daughter says "I hate you," the pull to fire back is immediate. That reaction isn't love protecting a relationship. It's ego protecting a role. She breaks down three layers of parenting. Most people never leave the first two. The third layer is where identity dies. You stop seeing a child who belongs to you. You start seeing a being who's lost, disconnected, and yearning for connection. Your job shifts. Not mother. Guide. Taking them back to themselves. Biology loads the gun. Culture pulls the trigger. But conscious parenting? That's choosing not to fire. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1478DM Simon Sinek focuses on redefining self-worth metrics and measuring a fulfilling day. Sinek advocates assessing one's value based on positive impacts on others rather than tangible metrics like bank account numbers. He shares a personal anecdote about the immeasurable impact of his book, highlighting the challenge of quantifying influence. The conversation extends to questioning traditional judgments around ambition and laziness, emphasizing that caring about work and life quality is paramount. Sinek also underscores the importance of setting collaborative boundaries through discussions, ensuring alignment in both professional and personal relationships. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! TOPICS Simon Sinek, self-worth, finding fulfillment, measuring success, impact over money, redefining ambition, setting boundaries, work-life balance, leadership and purpose, personal values Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1944DM Lewis got tested in eighth grade and read at a second-grade level. Everyone around him got better grades. Spoke better in front of the class. It wrecked his confidence and followed him into his 20s. Then he made a decision. Stop trying to be the smartest person in the room. Be the most interested one instead. That one shift changed everything for him. This is about why thinking your way to success keeps you stuck. Your energy does not lie. You can know exactly what you want and still not have it, because you are not showing up as the person who has it. If you are burning the candle at both ends, people pleasing, stuck in work hard mode, this is the reset. Knowledge feels like progress. Without alignment, it just keeps you in your head. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics manifestation, overthinking, how to stop overanalyzing, Lewis Howes, self-doubt, confidence, living in your head, energy and flow, burnout recovery, mindset shift Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1480DM Rapper Jeezy shares his journey to finding inner peace after decades on the streets. He discusses not properly grieving his mother's death as impetus to heal. Jeezy is learning to be present with his kids, process past trauma, and open up instead of isolating. He credits therapy, podcasts and personal development for exposing unhealthy patterns. Jeezy emphasizes creating a community of accountability, being vulnerable and helping others heal. He advises building a wall to survive then tearing it down to live for love. Jeezy models evolving your mindset by giving yourself permission to grow. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! TOPICS Jeezy, inner peace, healing from trauma, men's mental health, grief and loss, therapy and personal development, emotional vulnerability, breaking generational patterns, present fatherhood, mindset growth Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1435DM Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez got cut from the U-17 World Cup squad at the last minute. Then he watched his teammates win it on TV from back home in Guadalajara. It gets worse. The team owner offered to fly him private with his family to sit in the stands and watch the final. He was sixteen. He said no. He couldn't do it. What he says next is the part worth sitting with. He grew up as the son of a pro and the grandson of a pro Mexican footballer, with everyone deciding his story before he played a minute. A lot of managers told him flat out he wasn't good enough. His family handed him something better than a way around the pain. They taught him to walk into it. The obstacles are what make you stronger. The spot isn't the stadium. It's the moment things are not going your way and you keep going anyway. This one is about what you do with rejection when it would be easier to look away. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics Chicharito, Javier Hernandez, Lewis Howes, The Daily Motivation Show, overcoming rejection, mental fitness, soccer mindset, dealing with pressure, family and success, growth mindset Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1943DM Charles Duhigg asked Lewis about his best friend and business partner Matt. Not the funniest guy. Not the smartest. The most rational. And the one who always proves he actually heard you. That turns out to be the whole secret. Duhigg walks through looping for understanding, a three-step method they teach at Harvard's negotiation program and in law schools. Ask a real question. Repeat back what you heard in your own words. Then ask if you got it right. That last step is the one everyone forgets. He also explains why being understood feels so good. The ancestors who bonded with their people and invested in their community are the ones who survived. The pull toward connection is built into us. Lewis describes what it feels like when a therapist finally gets it. Magical. Safe. Like someone truly sees you. Take a listen before your next conversation that actually matters. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics looping for understanding, Charles Duhigg, effective communication, active listening, how to feel heard, conflict resolution, supercommunicators, Lewis Howes, building connection, communication skills Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1463DM Spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle explains how our essence is consciousness itself, beyond the egoic mind's endless thoughts and stories. He advises recognizing the portal to presence is this moment, shifting identity from mental concepts to awareness watching them. Tolle notes people cling to pain identities for years before surrendering dysfunction. He reminds us every problem is imagined until you inquire what is actually wrong right now. Tolle encourages using life's challenges to realize you are more than temporary situations. By ceasing to resist the now, you reconnect to your deeper purpose of evolving consciousness. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! TOPICS Eckhart Tolle, consciousness, living in the present moment, ego and the mind, spiritual awakening, the power of now, presence and awareness, letting go of suffering, finding inner peace, mindfulness and self-realization Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1942DM A concussion in college forced Meg Josephson to stop everything. No drinking. Just silence and darkness for a long recovery. That stillness changed her relationship with alcohol for good. Here she gets honest about why we reach for a drink, our phones, food, anything that helps us avoid what's bubbling under the surface. Underneath the habit is usually a wound, and the behavior is just a way to feel safe. Her take on presence is the part that sticks. Being present doesn't mean feeling good. Sometimes it means feeling kind of awful and staying there anyway. The practical piece is simple enough to try right now. Inhale for four. Exhale for six. It won't erase the anxiety, but it tells your body you're safe. And noticing the anxiety instead of running from it? She calls that a huge step. A great place to start. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics Meg Josephson, Lewis Howes, anxiety relief, coping mechanisms, nervous system regulation, breathing techniques for anxiety, sitting with discomfort, mindfulness and presence, addiction root causes, people pleasing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1460DM Pop star Jason Derulo shares how he maintains drive and humility amidst fame by never getting complacent. He advises staying hungry, knowing success is fleeting if you don't keep climbing. Derulo describes overcoming doubts after initially coasting post-pandemic by realizing his childhood dream wasn't fully realized yet. Leaving his label to go independent motivated him to prove himself, scoring hits that drew labels back. Though rejection stung, it fueled Derulo to show his talent and regain control as both artist and label partner. He shares how reaching new heights takes embracing low points, staying hungry and blocking out negativity. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! TOPICS staying motivated after success, overcoming complacency, music industry independence, handling rejection, comeback mindset, ambition and hunger for success, embracing failure to grow, artist empowerment, blocking negativity, drive and resilience Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1941DM Donald Hoffman doesn't let you stay comfortable in your failure story. He calls it exactly that: a story. Like watching a kid cry over a stolen toy in a sandbox. Real in the moment. But not the whole truth. His actual claim goes further. You are already the infinite. Not becoming it. Already it. And the only thing keeping you from knowing that is the belief that your worst moments define you. For anyone raised to feel worthless, he doesn't minimize the weight of that. He says the people given the hardest roads are the ones being trained most deeply to wake up. The path back? Silence. Not meditation as an achievement. Just sitting alone, watching your thoughts without becoming them. That gap between thoughts? That's who you really are. You're not the failure. You're the author writing the whole game. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics failure identity, overcoming shame, Donald Hoffman, consciousness and self-worth, spiritual awakening, letting go of failure, identity transformation, mindfulness and silence, who you really are, inner work Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1432DM Physicist Nassim Haramein emphasizes our deep connection to the universe, explaining we are extensions of infinite space here to learn and grow. He advises listening to your inner voice, describing it as a powerful current versus a faint whisper. Haramein stresses innovation comes from remembering our oneness with nature's flow, like great thinkers Einstein and Tesla did. Though we fail and falter, he encourages quickly realigning with presence, not judging missteps. By accepting yourself as the universe, you understand others' Buddha nature too.  Haramein inspires being forces of nature, transcending ego to tap our infinite potential through courage, trust and deep listening. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! TOPICS quantum consciousness, universal connection, inner voice and intuition, infinite potential, spirituality and science, ego transcendence, oneness with nature, self-acceptance, mindfulness and presence, physics and spirituality Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1862DM There's a fly dying on a windowsill. It's throwing every last bit of energy at a pane of glass it will never break through. The door is open 10 feet away. Price Pritchett built a whole philosophy around that image. He calls it selective persistence. The problem isn't your effort. It's your direction. And most people never stop long enough to find out which one is failing them. A goal that scares you is actually the tool. When there's no way your current approach gets you there, you're forced to innovate. Comfortable goals just buy you more of the same. He also names what stops people cold: we weigh the losses heavier than the potential gains. We catastrophize, we stall, we quit romancing the dream. His answer? Play the hand you've got. Even bad cards win when you play them right. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics quantum leap mindset, selective persistence, hustle trap, stretch goals, effort vs strategy, loss aversion, personal breakthrough, self-belief, mindset shift, Price Pritchett Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1940DM The paradigm shift hits fast. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon doesn't think we're over fat. We're under muscled. Skeletal muscle isn't just for lifting. It's your metabolic currency. Your body dispatches glucose through it, burns fat in it, and leans on it when illness or injury strike. The markers everyone defaults to, BMI and body fat percentage, are measuring the wrong thing entirely. More muscle doesn't automatically mean healthier muscle. Dr. Lyon explains the difference, and what actually matters. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics skeletal muscle health, muscle-centric medicine, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, insulin resistance, metabolic health, obesity root cause, body composition, glucose disposal, BMI limitations, muscle mass and longevity Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1150DM Entrepreneur Sukhinder Singh Cassidy emphasizes integrating your passion and purpose with your work to live authentically. She shares her gifts of accelerating others' success, consuming information rapidly, and catalyzing growth through high energy. Cassidy explains feeling loved when accepted completely as she is, still working on self-love and dealing with imposter syndrome in striving for impact. She advises identifying your unique talents and vulnerabilities to maximize strengths while managing weaknesses. Cassidy encourages frequently asking what possibilities exist right now instead of waiting for perfect conditions. By unlocking small daily progress, she inspires being comfortable with imperfection on the lifelong path of potential. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! TOPICS passion and purpose, imposter syndrome, self-love, entrepreneurship, authentic living, unlocking potential, daily progress, embracing imperfection, unique strengths, personal growth mindset Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1939DM Peter Sage bought his first Ferrari at 25. Cash. Happy for about a week. That's the curse of the white rabbit. Entrepreneurs are built to chase. But the rabbit, by design, never gets caught. The goal posts always move. First million becomes two. Ferrari becomes a McLaren. Peter has worked with people worth $700 million who are on antidepressants because they're not billionaires yet. What feeling are you actually after? Because you've already felt it. You already know how to create it. The only thing in your way is the rule you made up about what has to happen before you're allowed to feel it. You don't need a new hack. Outer world follows inner world. You already are what you seek. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics achievement trap, success mindset, fulfillment, entrepreneurship, happiness, goal setting, inner world, high achievers, personal growth, self-worth Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1435DM Mexican soccer legend Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez credits his family for instilling humility and teaching him that success requires continuous improvement. Despite scoring impressive goals early on, his parents reviewed matches and focused critiques on areas needing work. Later pressures mounted playing for club Manchester United and country, but Chicharito stayed grounded remembering soccer greatness doesn't preclude being human too. He details manager Alex Ferguson making them feel like family and apologizing for not giving Chicharito more playing time. Overall, Chicharito shares how mentors kept him focused on getting better, not threatened by others' success or public criticism. His family and Ferguson modeled compassion and fostered inner security to handle scrutiny while achieving World Cup and Premier League victories. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1938DM Your brain is already built for God. Dr. Lisa Miller spent 10 years running MRI studies and found three specific circuits in every human brain, wired to receive love, guidance, and the deep sense that you are never alone. It doesn't matter if you believe. The circuits are there regardless. They exist in you right now. A quarter inch under the surface. Built and ready to go. The awakened brain is one-third innate, two-thirds cultivated. That means most of it is a choice. Prayer, meditation, nature, reflection. Whatever your pathway, it leads to the same place. You were built for this. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics spiritual neuroscience, awakened brain, neuroscience of God, brain circuits and spirituality, Dr. Lisa Miller, spiritual fitness, science and faith, how to connect with God, spiritual disconnection, Lewis Howes Daily Motivation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/tony-gonzalez-what-it-takes-to-become-the-greatest-of-all-time/ Former NFL tight end Tony Gonzalez discusses effective strategies for overcoming fear and self-doubt. He stresses the importance of believing in yourself and replacing negative self-talk with affirmations of your talents and abilities. Additional tips include visualization - picturing yourself succeeding, meditation to calm the mind, and taking incremental steps out of your comfort zone to build confidence. Gonzalez emphasizes that fears are learned, and we can learn to "unlearn" them by shifting our mindset and building our mental strength. He suggests writing down irrational fears and replacing them with rational responses. Overall, Gonzalez provides an inspiring mix of psychological and performance techniques to help listeners move past their fears in pursuit of their goals. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1783DM Danny Morel says your suffering didn't start with a bad relationship or a career setback. It started the day you were born. The moment you left the womb, fear entered. Your parents' unresolved pain, the arguments, the stress, the silence, was already imprinting into your subconscious before you could walk or talk. By age seven, you had written the story: I'm not enough. I can't be me. I can't speak my truth. Danny's own mom lost her mother at 13 days old. His father was disowned and couldn't finish a sentence without stuttering. Both passed their wounds down without ever knowing it. Lewis admits his own voice was locked for over 30 years. Healing starts here. Not with the symptoms. With the root. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics childhood trauma, subconscious beliefs, fear of not being enough, parental imprinting, inner child healing, generational trauma, emotional wounds, masculine and feminine wounds, self-worth, voice suppression Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1937DM Bill Perkins asks the question most people never think to ask: what if you're afraid of the wrong thing? Most people spend their lives terrified of running out of money. Perkins thinks that fear is the real trap. The one that costs you everything. Your ability to enjoy life has a peak. Your brain matures around 28. Your body peaks at 33. After that, the window starts closing. He tells the story of six tour buses of senior citizens in St. Petersburg, Russia. Beautiful church. A hundred-and-fifteen steps to a view most people never see. Not one of them climbed it. That trip should have happened twenty years earlier. Perkins calls it the Tetris problem. You can have all the experiences you want. You just have to get the order right. The biggest mistake isn't spending too much. It's waiting too long. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics Bill Perkins, Die With Zero, money mindset, fear of running out of money, life experiences timing, financial psychology, time vs money, peak experiences, spending money wisely, regret minimization Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1504DM Dr. Wendy Suzuki shares research-backed techniques to help reduce anxiety by training your brain. She emphasizes the importance of aerobic exercise to grow brain cells in the hippocampus, which regulates anxiety. Other tips include getting enough sleep, actively reappraising situations to change your mindset, labeling your emotions, and doing short meditation sessions to enhance focus and emotional regulation. Overall, Dr. Suzuki provides science-based strategies to help reshape neural pathways and create a sense of calm. The goal is to empower listeners to take control of anxiety by understanding and caring for their brain. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1936DM A Goldman Sachs study found that 40% of people earning over $500,000 are living paycheck to paycheck. That's not an income problem. It's a mindset problem. George Kamel breaks it down as lifestyle creep. The bigger paycheck funds a bigger car payment, a bigger house, a bigger performance of wealth. If every dollar is spent to look rich, you'll never become wealthy. The root cause? Insecurity. The more secure you are, the better you build. The less secure, the more you flex. And if you're eyeing a "can't miss" investment right now, George says the motivation is almost always fear, greed, or pride. He calls them the Three Stooges of wealth building. They feel urgent. They feel smart. They will wipe you out. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics personal finance, wealth building, paycheck to paycheck, lifestyle creep, delayed gratification, financial mindset, money psychology, get-rich-quick, George Kamel, financial freedom Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1027DM Seth Godin highlights the significant difference between talent and skill. He explores how talent, an innate ability, differs from skill, which is developed through practice and effort. Godin discusses the implications of understanding this distinction, emphasizing the role of deliberate practice and continuous learning in honing skills. The episode offers insights into how individuals can cultivate and refine their skills, transcending the limitations of raw talent to achieve meaningful success. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1935DM Most people have a to-do list. Almost nobody has a to-be list. Emily McDonald, aka Emonthebrain, makes that distinction land hard. Your brain holds a literal model of who you are, and it uses that model to predict your thoughts, feelings, and choices without your conscious input. Studies show the neural representation of a decision shows up in brain scans before you're even aware you've made it. That's not a motivation problem. That's an identity problem. Every moment, you're doing one of two things: reinforcing your current reality or building a new one. Emily's framework for identity shifting starts with one question: who is the version of you who already has it all? What are their habits? Their beliefs? How do they carry themselves? Get that clear, and the future stops feeling out of reach. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics nervous system alignment, identity shifting, neuroplasticity, subconscious decision-making, mindfulness meditation, default mode network, habit change, personal transformation, self-identity, manifestation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1097DM Nir Eyal delves into a comprehensive exploration of transformative habits that have the potential to bring about significant and positive changes in your life. With a focus on practical and actionable strategies, Eyal covers various areas, including productivity, concentration, and overall well-being. By providing valuable insights, he offers listeners a detailed roadmap for incorporating these habits into their daily routines, fostering a holistic approach to personal growth and life improvement. The episode serves as a practical guide for those seeking tangible and enduring positive changes in their lives through intentional habit formation. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1636DM Scott Galloway isn't here to make you comfortable. His argument: women get held to the same career standards as men, but career success doesn't pay out the same way romantically. A male law partner who's barely charming still finds a spouse. The math doesn't work the same for women. Then there's his rule for his sons. Split the check with someone, and you've signaled something no amount of chemistry fixes later. The counter-intuitive part: men are the ones who actually need relationships more. Widowers suffer. Widows often thrive. The data is clear on this. Galloway isn't saying women should stay home. He's saying the game is rigged and nobody's being honest about it. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics Scott Galloway, modern dating advice, gender dynamics in relationships, who pays on a date, men and emotional health, women career vs family, relationship psychology, dating inequality, romantic partnership, loneliness in men Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1934DM Emmanuel Acho hung his NFL rejection letter above his bed. Stared at it every morning. Every night. That was his goal. Then at the NFL Combine, his quad tore off the bone mid-40-yard dash. Every scout watching. ESPN rolling. He hit the ground, got drafted in the sixth round, and walked away with one conclusion nobody expected: stop setting goals. Goals have a ceiling. Hit one and you've stopped short of what was possible. Miss one and your self-worth takes the damage. Acho replaced goals entirely with what he calls an objective with no limitations. Sounds like a small distinction. It isn't. He also won't model himself after Michael Strahan. Not because Strahan isn't great. Because Strahan's already taken. Let Strahan be Strahan, and Acho be Acho. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter TOPICS Emmanuel Acho, goal setting mindset, self-worth, NFL Combine, objectives vs goals, self-efficacy, unlimited potential, personal identity, Illogical book, motivation psychology Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1172DM Dr. Phil addresses the transformation of emotional triggers to achieve lasting happiness. He discusses the significance of recognizing and understanding one's emotional triggers, which can lead to negative emotions and behaviors. Dr. Phil offers practical insights on how to manage these triggers, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. His advice provides a roadmap for listeners looking to improve their emotional well-being, achieve greater happiness, and effectively navigate their emotional responses for long-term positive outcomes. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1933DM Joel Kinnaman didn't walk into acting with confidence. He applied to theater school four times before getting in. Then the panic attacks started. Before every performance, his mouth would fill with water. A bucket was always nearby. Didn't matter if it was ten people in the audience. The breaking point came in front of the entire school. He froze mid-sentence, repeating "Donna Maria" over and over until the silence swallowed the room. He walked off stage, slammed a door, stood there, then walked back and finished the whole thing like a robot. That's what commitment to a calling actually looks like. Not clean. Not confident. Just refusing to quit. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics stage fright, performance anxiety, panic attacks, Joel Kinnaman, actor mindset, overcoming fear, mental toughness, flow state, persistence, Lewis Howes Daily Motivation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1477DM Michael Bungay Stanier explores the topics of self-compassion and self-coaching abilities. He emphasizes the significance of being kind to oneself and developing the skills to effectively coach and guide one's own personal and professional development. Stanier provides practical insights into the process of cultivating self-compassion and the art of asking oneself powerful questions to drive self-improvement. His discussion offers valuable guidance for listeners seeking to enhance their self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-coaching skills as a means to achieve personal and professional growth. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Topics Michael Bungay Stanier, self-compassion, self-coaching, personal development, powerful questions, self-awareness, self-improvement, professional growth, inner coaching, mindset skills Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1932DM Keith Jarrett showed up to a sold-out concert in Germany and hated the piano. Wrong instrument. Out of tune. Fewer keys than he needed. He tried to walk. The promoter begged him to stay. So he played anyway. Only certain keys were usable. The sound wasn't loud enough for the room. He started banging his foot against the pedal just to make percussive noise. It became the bestselling solo jazz piano album of all time. David Epstein breaks down why the things we think are holding us back are often what force us into something no one has done before. Research backs it up: we overestimate what more freedom will give us. Irreversible decisions actually make people happier. More options don't increase enjoyment. The imperfect piano made the masterpiece. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics creativity under constraints, David Epstein, Inside the Box, Keith Jarrett Cologne Concert, freedom vs creativity, constraint-driven innovation, mindset shift, overcoming limitations, creative breakthroughs, productivity psychology Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1417DM Jay Shetty delves into the art of creating lasting results that can positively impact the rest of your life. He shares practical insights on setting and achieving long-term goals, emphasizing the importance of consistency, resilience, and self-awareness. Jay discusses the power of mindset and personal growth in sustaining meaningful change. His advice serves as a guide for listeners looking to make lasting improvements in their lives, offering a roadmap to develop habits and practices that lead to enduring success and fulfillment. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Topics Jay Shetty, lasting results, long-term goals, consistency and resilience, self-awareness, mindset and personal growth, habit formation, meaningful change, enduring success, fulfillment Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1884DM Vivian Tu says it plainly: being in a relationship is more expensive for women than men. Not just lost income. What that income could have compounded into over a lifetime. She reframes the prenup entirely. Not a divorce document. A fairness agreement you make while you still like each other. Lewis opens up about going through the process with his wife Martha, and says he fell more in love with her because of it. They had to get "financially naked." Every account. Every asset. Nothing hidden, just things they'd never thought to say out loud. Vivian also gets real about generational wealth. If you're broke, it sounds like a word that belongs to someone else. She says the trap is wanting it while resenting everyone who has it. That jealousy? It's the thing standing between you and building it yourself. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics women and money, prenup advice, financial protection marriage, generational wealth mindset, domestic labor value, financial abuse awareness, household CEO, money and relationships, building wealth from scratch, financial transparency couples Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1931DM Faith Jenkins is a divorce attorney who's seen it all, and she says the courtroom strips people down to what they're really made of. Her analogy is simple. Squeeze an orange and you get orange juice. Every time. Doesn't matter if it's cold or hot, stressed or comfortable. What's inside is what comes out. The same is true for people in divorce. She waited until 42 to get married. Watched her own parents split when she was 13. And at 21, went full CSI on a boyfriend's Manhattan apartment because she knew something was off. She's lived all sides of this. And what she'll tell you is that walking away from someone you love doesn't have to be destructive. It takes one thing most people are still working on: emotional maturity. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics divorce lessons, emotional maturity, relationship character, breakup behavior, Faith Jenkins, walking away with peace, how to end a relationship, love and divorce, character under pressure, self-awareness in relationships Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1415DM Dave Ramsey shares insights on how to attract wealth into your life. He emphasizes the importance of financial discipline, smart money management, and setting clear financial goals. Ramsey discusses practical strategies for budgeting, saving, and investing wisely to build wealth over time. His advice provides a roadmap for listeners looking to improve their financial well-being, make informed decisions, and take steps towards achieving financial security and prosperity. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Topics Dave Ramsey, financial discipline, wealth building, budgeting strategies, smart money management, saving and investing, financial goals, financial security, debt-free living, personal finance advice Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1930DM Dr. Michael Breus makes a wild point early: one sentence from a doctor could make 10mg of Ambien completely useless. That's how much your brain runs the show. Most sleep problems aren't about your mattress or your schedule. They're fear-based. Low-grade anxiety that keeps your heart rate up and your nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight. And when you wake up at 3am? Your brain immediately goes negative. It's wired that way. Breus says your heart rate needs to drop to around 60 bpm before your body will even allow sleep. Flip on the news at night and you're fighting that the whole way down. You need runway to land the plane. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics sleep anxiety, Dr. Michael Breus, fear and sleep, how to fall asleep, monkey mind, sleep doctor, parasympathetic nervous system, insomnia causes, heart rate and sleep, sleep without pills Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1476DM Dr. Matthew Walker discusses the fascinating connection between sleep, weight loss, and dreaming. He highlights the role of high-quality sleep in regulating various metabolic and hormonal processes that can impact weight management. Dr. Walker also delves into the importance of dreaming during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) phase of sleep and how it contributes to cognitive and emotional well-being. This episode sheds light on how improving sleep quality can be a valuable asset for those looking to support their weight loss journey while also addressing the intriguing topic of dreaming's significance in the realm of sleep science. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1929DM Lewis was hitting every external marker of success. NYT bestseller. Platform. Audience. And none of it touched the feeling inside. He was still that kid on the couch. Broke. Feeling stupid. Chasing the next thing to feel valid. What he thought was drive turned out to be a defense mechanism. The anger, the need to prove people wrong, it got results, but it wasn't vision. It was a wound doing the work. The shift started with one question: what's actually running your mind right now? Your thoughts aren't facts. They're patterns. Copied and pasted from pain you absorbed years ago. And if you don't stop to look at them, they become your future by default. Step one is just awareness. Take inventory. Notice how you respond when you get rejected. Notice how you receive praise. That's where reprogramming begins. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1448DM Vanessa Van Edwards shares valuable tricks to boost confidence. She delves into the psychology behind confidence and offers practical strategies to help individuals become more self-assured. Vanessa emphasizes the significance of body language, self-awareness, and positive self-talk in building and projecting confidence. Her insights provide a roadmap for listeners looking to enhance their self-esteem and appear more self-assured in various aspects of life, ultimately empowering them to achieve their goals and interact with greater confidence. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1815DM Your child's brain is already losing connections. Not because something's wrong. Because of pruning. The brain cuts whatever isn't being used. Dr. Baland Jalal says the window is real, and what you do in it matters. Affection first. Hugging and physical touch trigger oxytocin and neuropeptides that directly support neuroplasticity. It's not soft parenting. It's brain science. Then real stimulation. Not screens. Screens wire dopamine addiction loops. The stimulation that builds the brain is social. Learning to read faces, pick up on emotional cues, engage with other humans. Dr. Jalal admits COVID isolation left him socially handicapped. His mirror neurons went quiet. And finally: let them run. Cardiovascular exercise produces BDNF, what he calls "fertilizer for the brain," which grows new synapses. The last one is easy to miss: convey passion. Kids catch it from the adults around them. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1928DM Most people have spent years obsessing over what to eat. Dr. Mindy Pelz says that's exactly the wrong question. Your body runs two energy systems. One runs on food. The other only kicks in after 8 to 10 hours without eating. That's the fat-burning, brain-sharpening, hunger-suppressing system. Most people never get there. That's why diets keep failing. You're only working with half the machine. Mindy breaks down how to train into fasting gradually. Trying to jump straight to long fasts is like running a marathon with three weeks of 3-mile runs. Lewis learned that the hard way. She also gives one dead-simple rule for timing meals: eat when it's light out. Once darkness hits and melatonin rises, your body stores what you eat as fat. The suffering at hour 12? That's your body repairing itself. That's the point. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/the-key-to-begin-healing-and-attract-peace-in-your-life-bonus-episode-presented-by-betterhelp/ Haesue Jo explores the transformative process of turning emotions into courage and empowerment. She discusses practical strategies for channeling emotions in a positive direction, emphasizing the power of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Jo provides insights on cultivating resilience and using emotions as a source of strength. Her discussion serves as a guide for listeners seeking to navigate their emotional landscape and harness their feelings to fuel courage and empowerment in various aspects of life. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1927DM There's a name for that feeling that saving money is pointless. Haley Sacks, a.k.a. Mrs. Dow Jones, calls it financial nihilism. It's when you've counted yourself out so completely that you stop planning for the future and start flexing for the present. She lived it. Designer bag on one hand, past-due rent on the other. The wake-up wasn't a book or a seminar. It was staring at a Louis Vuitton bag she bought on eBay and realizing it was a mask. Something to signal "I'm fine" when she wasn't. Billionaires wear sweatpants because they don't need to prove anything. That contrast says everything. $200 a month at 25 turns into $700,000 by your sixties. The math works. The only thing stopping most people is believing it won't matter. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1456DM Allyson Felix discusses the importance of creating a network of success-oriented individuals. She shares insights into the role of a supportive community in achieving personal and professional goals. Felix emphasizes the significance of surrounding oneself with like-minded and positive influences, highlighting the impact of a strong network on motivation, resilience, and overall success. Her discussion provides inspiration and practical advice for listeners looking to build a network that fosters growth and helps them navigate their journey towards success. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1926DM Brendon Burchard makes a claim that sounds controversial until you think about it: high performers don't just tolerate responsibility, they crave it. They can't wait to see how they show up when they're 30 points down. The mindset shift is specific. When you're underperforming and reactive, every obligation feels like a threat. When you've done the inner work, that same pressure feels like a stage. Lewis puts it in concrete terms. The people who thrive in a crisis aren't the ones scrambling to get ready. They're the ones who never stopped preparing. Stay ready so you don't have to get ready. That's not a motivational slogan. It's a strategy. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/katherine-woodward-thomas/ Katherine Woodward Thomas offers guidance on how to navigate the challenging process of ending a relationship with compassion and respect. She emphasizes the importance of parting ways in a considerate and thoughtful manner, focusing on open communication and understanding. Katherine's insights provide a framework for listeners to break up with someone in a way that minimizes hurt and fosters healing, whether for themselves or their partner, ultimately aiming to help individuals navigate the difficult journey of ending a relationship with grace and kindness. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1660DM Goggins says getting civilized is the worst thing that can happen to a person. Not failure. Not pain. Comfort. The version of him that can handle anything? He built that. It wasn't there at birth. And when comfort creeps in, that guy starts to die. He runs every morning not because he loves it. Because he hates it. An hour and a half before the gym, every day, because doing something hard before the world attacks you is how armor gets built. He's been stretching two to three hours a night for five and a half years. Missed two days. That's not obsession. That's the direct result of a childhood spent in fear, a body clenched tight from stress, and a psoas muscle that almost shut him down for good. He lives at 90 to 99 percent of his potential. Says 100 is dead. Most people are at 40. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1925DM Graham Stephan's money obsession started at six years old, checking every penny in circulation hoping to find a rare 1909 SVDB coin his grandfather had shown him. By the time he had a driver's license, he was budgeting $20 down to the cent. Gas, a Subway footlong split into two meals, and $5 leftover. Nothing wasted. At his first real job making $8 an hour, he started asking himself whether a sandwich was worth 40 minutes of work. Spoiler: it wasn't. Three habits carried him from $50K to his first million: relentless consistency, one-thing focus, and a frugality he now admits bordered on unhealthy. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1163DM Rapper Logic opens up about the transformative power of his challenging upbringing. He shares how his difficult childhood experiences have shaped his perspective on parenting and self-love. Logic's personal journey highlights how adversity can lead to personal growth and a renewed sense of purpose. His story serves as an inspiration to listeners, emphasizing that even from dark times, strength and positive change can emerge, offering hope and insight for those seeking to overcome their own obstacles and find a path to self-love and resilience. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1924DM Anita Moorjani got her cancer diagnosis while grieving two friends who had just died from the same disease. That confirmed it for her: this was a death sentence. She was stuck between doctors pushing chemo and naturopaths calling it poison. Every day she woke up terrified and unable to move. So she left. Six months in India, twice-daily sessions at an ashram, and a teacher who refused to use the word "cancer." Just an imbalance. Let's correct it. That reframe lifted the fear. And slowly, she got better. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1490DM Matthew Hussey delves into the reasons why relationships sometimes fail. He offers a candid and insightful exploration of common pitfalls and challenges that can hinder romantic connections. Hussey discusses issues such as miscommunication, unmet expectations, and the importance of self-awareness in fostering healthy relationships. His engaging discussion aims to shed light on the dynamics that can contribute to the breakdown of relationships and offers valuable advice for individuals looking to improve their relationship skills and experiences. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1923DM Kevin Love said it straight: he's never getting those steps back. After 18 seasons, USA Basketball, and more miles than most careers allow, the math isn't in his favor physically. But that's not the whole story. What he's figured out is cortisol management, knowing exactly where he still adds elite value, and using veteran communication as a weapon younger players don't have yet. Lewis is chasing the same thing from a different angle — training for LA 2028 at 45, trying to extend an Olympic handball dream by staying mentally and physically young. Two athletes, different sports, same fight against the clock. The answer isn't pretending the decline isn't real. It's knowing what you still bring. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1358DM Dr. Nicole LePera delves into the importance of interdependency in personal growth and well-being. She emphasizes the idea that no one truly thrives in isolation and highlights the significance of forming healthy, mutually supportive relationships with healthy boundaries. Dr. LePera discusses how interdependence fosters emotional and psychological growth, allowing individuals to lean on each other for strength and resilience. Her insights offer a fresh perspective on the value of connection and collaboration in our journey toward personal development and a fulfilling life. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1422DM Matthew McConaughey describes the moment a real truth arrives as "a lightning bolt and a butterfly at the same time." You know it's real. The hard part is trusting it the next morning when the world still sees the old version of you. He walked away from rom-com offers that climbed to $14.5 million. Not because it was easy. Because every time the number went up, he got closer to knowing exactly who he was. His framework is simple and merciless: make one bet. Make it non-negotiable. And have one person in your corner who heard you say it out loud. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1922DM Edith Eger doesn't believe in "overcoming" trauma. She calls hers a cherished wound. Something she learned, as she puts it, in the classroom of Auschwitz. She tells the story of two Vietnam veterans. Same injuries. Same diagnosis. Same prognosis. One was curled in a fetal position, asking why. The other told her he was grateful to be in a wheelchair because he could reach his children closer. Same body. Entirely different life. The only difference was meaning. What hit hardest: Edith had her degree, her white coat, her patients, and still felt like an imposter. She hadn't done her own work. So she went back to Auschwitz. Alone. Her sister said she was an idiot. She calls it reliving so you can revise. Not going back. A new beginning. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1387DM Nick Bare explores the counterintuitive idea that slowing down can lead to greater speed and success. He delves into the importance of rest, recovery, and deliberate pacing in achieving long-term goals and peak performance. Nick shares his personal experiences and strategies for finding the right balance between pushing hard and allowing the body and mind to recharge. This episode offers valuable insights for listeners who are eager to optimize their productivity and overall well-being by recognizing the benefits of taking a step back to move forward more efficiently. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1921DM Chloe Kim is a two-time Olympic champion who couldn't survive a routine fall without being laid up for a week. Forty pounds heavier than her last competitive season, she made it to Beijing anyway. It was brutal. Snowboarding from 22-foot halfpipe walls hurts enough when you're fit. Carrying extra weight, it was a different kind of pain. After Beijing, she locked in. Morning gym sessions. Jogging. Pilates. Real consistency for the first time. Now she talks about strength as armor. Her legs protect her partially torn ACL. Her arms support a shoulder that would otherwise give out. She bounces back faster, feels less destroyed after a season. She didn't get serious because she wanted to. She got serious because the pain finally cost too much. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/build-a-new-identity-own-your-truth-love-your-life-with-jen-hatmaker/ Jen Hatmaker shares valuable insights on enhancing your relationships. She discusses practical tips for strengthening your connections with others, emphasizing the importance of communication, empathy, and understanding. Jen's personal anecdotes and advice offer listeners a refreshing perspective on improving their relationships. Whether it's in your personal or professional life, this episode provides valuable takeaways for anyone looking to foster more meaningful and fulfilling connections with others. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1920DM Ryan Leak didn't grow up with resources. When his dad had a stroke, his family was about to be pulled out of private school because they couldn't afford it. Then a freshman English teacher showed up and paid their tuition. No fanfare. Just belief. That moment shaped everything. Now Ryan breaks down the eight levels of generosity from Jewish tradition and where most people get stuck. Giving with a grudge. Giving with a smile but not enough. Giving publicly when it should be quiet. The highest level? It's not the check. It's the connection, the time, the mentorship that changes what someone is capable of earning themselves. And when people keep coming back without doing the work? Ryan's answer is direct: "You don't need my money. You need my mind." Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1478DM Simon Sinek, a thought leader in leadership and personal development, guides you on the path to cultivating humility and steering clear of entitlement. He delves into the importance of embracing a mindset that fosters growth, gratitude, and a strong sense of purpose. Through real-life examples and powerful insights, you'll learn the significance of humility in achieving success and happiness. Join us as we uncover the keys to a fulfilling and grounded life. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1639DM Sebastian Maniscalco has sold out arenas. But the thing that still gets him? Making his mom laugh. His parents divorced after 35 years together. He never saw it coming. Now Christmas is two separate calls. His kids see their grandparents separately. And Sebastian is still figuring out how to hold that. He calls his mom his muse. If she's dying laughing, it's going on stage. But underneath that is something simpler. She always picks up the phone. His dad's advice: never rest on your success. His mom's lesson: don't forget to call back. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1919DM You can be wildly compatible with someone and still be wrong for each other. Michael Todd makes it plain. Most people choose partners based on chemistry and pleasure. But pleasure fades. When the money's gone, when life gets hard, when the spark dims, what's left? Purpose is what's left. Or it isn't. He breaks down why so many people keep ending up in the same painful patterns: they haven't spent enough time with themselves to even know where they're going. You can't find someone headed in your direction if you don't know your direction. When two people are truly aligned on purpose, something shifts. They don't just stay together. They make each other better. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1473DM Jefferson Fisher shares his powerful insights on overcoming anxiety and finding inner peace. In this inspiring conversation, you will learn how to embrace mindfulness as a tool to conquer anxiety, the importance of gratitude in fostering a peaceful life, and the role of self-compassion in your personal growth. Join us as we delve into practical strategies for living a life filled with tranquility and inner strength. Tune in now and embark on your path to a more peaceful and anxiety-free existence. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1918DM Amy Purdy was 19 when her body started failing all at once. Kidneys. Spleen. Hearing. The medical appointments were endless and the weight of it could have crushed her completely. What she figured out instead: stop carrying all of it at once. One week was just leg week. The next was kidney week. Nothing else existed but that one thing. That simple act of compartmentalization got her through the unsurvivable. She also makes a point that's hard to argue with. Anxiety makes inspiration impossible. You literally cannot picture your future when you're stuck in survival mode. But find one small thing that pulls you through, lean into it, and it grows. Her biggest belief: your challenges don't block your life. They open it. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1058DM Rich Diviney guides listeners on the path to achieving anything they desire in life while banishing laziness for good. He shares valuable insights and actionable steps that empower you to tap into your full potential and break free from the clutches of procrastination. You'll discover the importance of setting clear goals, building a resilient mindset, and embracing discipline as your ally on the journey to success. Tune in and let Rich Diviney's wisdom light the fire within you! Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1917DM Dr Joe Dispenza drops a number that stops you cold: 100%. Not 25% like a strong drug trial. Not 70%. Every single person in his seven-day retreats produced their own endogenous opioids. Their own internal pharmacy of pain relief. Surgery didn't do it. Chemo didn't. Neither did the ketogenic diet, the vegan protocol, or the raw food plan. One intervention worked across 63 different chronic diseases. Meditation. He also shares that 84% of advanced meditators carry factors in their blood that actively stop cancer from spreading. And after seven days of immersive practice, 80% of participants begin expressing the same genes regardless of their individual backgrounds. The science is quiet and stunning. Your nervous system can heal you in ways medicine hasn't caught up to yet. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/the-soulful-art-of-persuasion-with-jason-harris/ Discover the secrets of building genuine relationships, tapping into empathy, and mastering the art of influence. Throughout the episode, you will learn valuable lessons, including the importance of active listening, the role of vulnerability in persuasion, and the significance of storytelling. Join Lewis and Jason on a journey of self-improvement and persuasion mastery that will leave you feeling motivated and ready to apply these life-changing insights to your own journey. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1632DM Memory isn't a video file you play back. It's a story your brain assembles from fragments, filtered through your current beliefs. If you believe you're a failure, you'll find proof in every memory you revisit. Dr. Charan Ranganath breaks down why that happens and what you can actually do about it. The shift isn't about forgetting. It's about learning to see the same event from a different angle and finding the evidence that contradicts the story you've been locked into. One practical move he swears by: design your environment to remind you of what's true when you're at your lowest. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1916DM Your habits are keeping you alive. They're also keeping you stuck. Michael Pollan makes a case that rattles the foundation of modern psychiatry: depression, anxiety, addiction, and OCD may not be separate diseases at all. They might be four faces of the same thing. A mind locked in rigid patterns, running the same destructive loops on repeat. The fix isn't just willpower. Pollan points to something more fundamental: morning sunlight, movement, sleep, and in therapeutic settings, the emerging science of psychedelic medicine, which appears to do something no antidepressant can. It breaks the habit at the root. New thought patterns become possible. New behavior follows. That's where real healing starts. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/tim-ferriss/ Tim Ferriss, a renowned author and entrepreneur, shares valuable insights on a transformative mental exercise. He delves into the practice's mechanics and its profound impact on improving one's thoughts, fostering creativity, and increasing mental clarity. Through practical guidance and real-world examples, Ferriss motivates the audience to incorporate this practice into their daily lives, offering a pathway to more productive and positive thinking. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1915DM Dan Martell rates his self-love at an 8 out of 10. Not a 10. He'll tell you why. His definition of a perfect 10 is being able to sit alone, completely stripped of his job, his money, his brand, even his kids, and feel whole. He's not there yet. That honesty alone is worth the listen. His coach Stephanie dared him to spend five days alone in a van with no phone and no plan. He said no for a year. When he finally went, day three in the woods cracked something open. He calls it pure love. The guy who wrote the book on productivity admits work was partly a way to avoid himself. His challenge to you: take a walk. No AirPods. No route. No elevation tracker. Just wander. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1095DM Tom Bilyeu, a renowned entrepreneur himself, shares his expertise on what it takes to thrive in the business world. He discusses the essential elements that make up the equation for success, emphasizing qualities such as resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset. Through real-life examples and practical advice, Bilyeu inspires the audience to pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations and offers a roadmap for building a successful business. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1914DM Emma Grede doesn't believe in needing just one person to complete you, but she absolutely needs people. Her life is a tapestry of deep, intentional relationships: her husband, her sisters, her close circle. When she left home for opportunity, she learned a hard truth. The price of ambition is familiarity. You lose the people and places that make you feel like yourself. That sacrifice shaped everything. She now actively hunts for fear because she knows that's where growth happens. She's retrained her mind to look at failure not as a character flaw but as a moment where life is trying to teach her something. For women especially, she argues emotions aren't liabilities. They're tools you learn to manage, not suppress. What's your next scary move? Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/become-superhuman-with-your-potential-with-colin-obrady/ Colin O'Brady, known for his incredible feats of endurance, shares his wisdom on achieving seemingly impossible goals. Colin holds the world record for the fastest ever solo trek across Antarctica, in addition to several other world records. He’s an elite endurance athlete at the top of his game, but he knows that the most important muscle is actually your brain. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1723DM Alex Hormozi doesn't ease into it. Everything you have right now is your fault. That's truth one. The moment you accept that, it becomes yours to fix. Truth two: change your environment. He left Baltimore because Baltimore wasn't a fitness capital. Southern California was. New city, blank slate, no interference. Truth three: ask yourself whether what you're doing right now increases or decreases the likelihood you hit your goals. He runs that question 10 to 20 times a day. The friend who always wants to go out? Fantasy football? You already know the answer. And his favorite question of all: "What would it take?" Four words that assume success and force you to learn the price. Then you decide if you want to pay it. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1913DM For decades, Andrew Weil chased love in the wrong place. In other people. While ignoring the foundation that had to come first: loving himself. He dropped out of medicine when people thought he was crazy, explored unconventional paths, and got zero reinforcement from the world. Then came years of depression. The shift happened gradually in his 40s. Physical activity. Diet changes. Meditation and breathing practice. A natural maturation that came with age. The depression lifted. And with it came a clarity he'd never had before: he could finally say no to things and people that didn't serve him. What surprised him most? Getting older isn't decline. It's deepening. People become more complex, more resilient, less easily thrown off balance. They build equilibrium. They access wisdom. And if we actually valued older people instead of shutting them away, we'd realize they're repositories of something we desperately need. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1266DM Ray Dalio, a renowned figure in the financial world, shares his expertise on smart investments to increase one's chances of becoming a millionaire. He discusses strategies for allocating funds in areas such as stocks, real estate, and other assets, highlighting the importance of sound financial planning and disciplined decision-making.  Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1912DM Dean's parents were so financially strangled they didn't even realize money controlled every decision. No baseball games. No vacations. Everything was through that lens of scarcity. That became Dean's earliest lesson: recognize when you're being choked and you can fight back. But here's the problem most people miss. Once they make real money, they stop pushing. They feel safe. They coast. And coasting, Dean argues, is a kind of slow death. His solution isn't positive thinking. It's building a toolbox of motivations; some pulled from inspiring futures, some pulled from painful pasts. Dean uses his father as his hard line: a man who worked hard but never fixed his internal wounds, who ended up estranged from his entire family. At 90, they're close, but it took decades of regret to get there. Dean's real fuel? The fear of wasting his life. Of becoming complacent. Of getting to the end and watching a video of the man he could have been. That's what keeps him moving. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/marie-forleo/ Marie Forleo passionately advocates for the power of individuality and creativity, emphasizing that each person has the ability to craft their unique story. Through anecdotes, practical advice, and motivational insights, Forleo inspires her audience to embrace their authenticity, pursue their passions, and design a life that aligns with their true desires, rather than conforming to external pressures. This episode serves as a compelling reminder to live life on one's terms and be the author of their own journey. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1911DM Myron Golden had every reason to believe life was against him. Segregated hospital. Polio. $6.25 an hour hauling garbage. He chose a different story. The shift wasn't motivational. It was methodical. At 16, he started testing biblical principles like if-then equations. The first one worked on his furious brother Mike. So did the next. In 64 years, not one has failed him. His core belief: you can decide that everything happening to you is happening for you. Whether it's true doesn't matter as much as what that belief unlocks. For Myron, it unlocked everything. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/high-performance-mindset-training-dr-michael-gervais/ Dr. Michael Gervais, the renowned psychologist and performance coach delves into the fascinating concept of mental conditioning. Dr. Gervais explains how our thoughts and beliefs have the power to influence our physical well-being at the genetic level. He provides practical techniques and insights on how to rewire our minds for positive outcomes, emphasizing the importance of mindset in achieving our goals and living a healthier, more fulfilled life. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1027DM Seth Godin doesn't fight self-doubt. He engineers a life where it barely gets a vote. 7,500 blog posts in a row. Not because every one is great. Because Friday is Friday, and the post goes up. The decision was made once, 20 years ago. No internal meetings. No second-guessing. That's the whole system. Lewis gets honest too, admitting it was never failure or success that scared him. It was judgment. The weight of what people thought. That fear quietly ran his life for years. Two sharp minds. One clear truth: stop debating what you've already decided to do. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1910DM Your anger isn't new. Shi Heng Yi makes a point that lands hard: the rage you feel today is the same rage you felt as a kid when something was taken from you. The trigger always changes. The anger never does. That means the problem was never outside you. It's something inside that hasn't been adjusted yet. And the way through isn't to suppress it or destroy it. It's to de-identify. Step outside yourself. Observe yourself like a coach watching an athlete fall apart, and ask what that person actually needs. That shift in perspective is where the real inner work begins. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1481DM Dr. Caroline Leaf, a renowned neuroscientist, delves into the fascinating realm of healing the body and mind. She shares invaluable insights on how our thoughts and mental well-being play a pivotal role in our overall health. Dr. Leaf provides practical strategies and tips to harness the power of the mind to facilitate healing. Her expertise in neuroscience offers a transformative perspective on achieving holistic well-being. Tune in to discover the keys to complete body and mind healing in this enlightening episode. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1909DM Lewis was picked last. Special needs classes. Bottom of the class. So he decided he'd never be a loser again. It worked. He became the guy getting picked first, winning at sports, business, relationships. But winning became a cage. Lose once, and the whole identity crumbles. Dr. K gets it. He applied to medical school 120 times. Still calls himself a loser today. And he means it. The difference? He also calls himself a winner. Both things. At the same time. Cognitive flexibility around identity isn't weakness. It's the only thing that keeps you honest, humble, and actually growing. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1474DM Ed Catmull, a prominent figure at Pixar, shares his valuable insights and wisdom drawn from his extensive experience in the creative industry. The episode serves as a source of guidance and inspiration for those currently navigating the challenges and opportunities in the world of creativity. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1908DM Your great-grandfather never came home and told great-grandma he had a panic attack behind the mule. His brain worked the way it was supposed to. Arthur Brooks breaks down the difference between micro boredom and meta boredom. No moment-to-moment boredom, but a life that feels completely empty. That's the trap most people are living in right now. A Harvard study found more than half of people chose to give themselves electric shocks rather than sit in silence for a few minutes. We will literally hurt ourselves to avoid stillness. Our phones solved the boredom problem perfectly. The cost? We never use the part of the brain that creates meaning. We're living the punishment voluntarily. And most of us don't even know it. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.