The School of Greatness

“You have to do what you feel like getting up early to do, or what you feel like staying up late to do.” On today's podcast Lewis is joined by Pulitzer Prize winning poet Jericho Brown. His poems have appeared in the New York Times, and many other major media outlets. He is also the Professor of Creative Writing and the Director of the Creative Writing Program at Emory University in Atlanta. Lewis...

“Serve people based on your values, your passions, and the impacts you want to create.” Sometimes we forget why we're really here on this planet, and it can keep us trapped in our own heads worrying about things that don't really matter, but on today's 5-minute Friday Lewis guides us through some of the reasons why serving other people (and staying in the Service Mindset) is so powerful for your l...

“There’s so much suffering in the world that’s not necessary if people had the right understanding of our bodies.” This is the second part to Lewis' interview with Physician, author, and researcher, Dr. Jason Fung. He is known for writing groundbreaking science-based books about diabetes and obesity. He is also the co-founder of The Fasting Method, which is a program to help people lose weight and...

“The secret to managing our health is not more surgery or more medicine, it’s less.” Physician, author, and researcher, Dr. Jason Fung joins Lewis on the podcast today! He is known for writing groundbreaking science-based books about diabetes and obesity. He is also the co-founder of The Fasting Method, which is a program to help people lose weight and reverse Type 2 Diabetes naturally with fastin...

“An opportunity can be in a new person that you meet, it can be a problem to solve, or the solution to something you’ve been struggling with for a long time.” It can be really hard to find and identify the opportunities that surround us everyday, especially when our lives are filled with stressful situations and overwhelming events. But hopefully with these three steps you'll find yourself taking...

“I wasn’t supposed to be another pop star if I was going to lose the truth and the light in me.” On today's podcast, Emmy Award winner, author, and multi-platinum selling recording artist, Rachel Platten joins Lewis in a wide-ranging conversation that is lighthearted and fun, yet deeply insightful and personal. You know her best from her powerful hit songs such as Fight Song, Stand By You and many...

“Seeking reassurance is distracting you from doing a better job of what you set out to do in the first place.” Seth Godin is the author of 19 bestsellers like Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip, This is Marketing, and many more. He is also the founder of the altMBA and The Akimbo Workshops, which have transformed the work of thousands of people around the world! Both his blog and his podcast are extremely...

“You never know who you’ll meet and what you’ll find by trying new things.” Sometimes it can feel like your dreams are only attainable with the right amount of luck, but in today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis explains why you have to change the way you see luck in your life. Mel Robbins: The “Secret” Mindset Habit to Building Confidence and Overcoming Scarcity: https://link.chtbl.com/970-pod Dr. Joe Di...

“I could create this other identity that would distract people from how fat I am, and talking about that, or poking fun at me.” Ethan Suplee has starred in movies and TV shows like Remember the Titans , My Name is Earl , American History X , and over 40 other titles, and just recently launched a podcast called American Glutton. On today's podcast, Ethan and Lewis have a therapeutic conversation an...

“I push past my limits. I do things that I’m not supposed to do. I take hikes even though I have to hold on to somebody to do it. People think I’m crazy!” Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, The Laws of Human Nature and many others. On today's podcast Robert and Lewis sit down for...

“It’s hard to be positive in a negative environment.” On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis reflects and expands on the ideas that were shared in his interview with Matthew McConaughey. In the last podcast interview, Lewis asked McConaughey, "What five things should you eliminate from your life to have a happier, more joyful existence?" These were his answers. Be sure to listen to the full Matthew McC...

“Are you putting out something today, in your resumé of life, that is going to write your eulogy after you’re gone, which is going to introduce you forever?” On the podcast today is Academy Award winning Best Actor, Matthew McConaughey. In this wide-ranging conversation, Lewis and Matthew discuss the relationship between freedom and responsibility, how to deal with negative feedback, why we resist...

“Be specific to who you are and don’t worry about trying to please everybody. You’re not going to be able to please everybody!” On today's podcast, Lewis sits down with three-time Emmy nominee, actor, host, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Terrence J. They dissect Terrence's upbringing, and early career as well as how to create opportunity for yourself, build instant connections with any...

“We can’t always give a hundred percent to everything all at once.” On today's 5-Minute Friday, Lewis lays out four techniques that can keep you in a positive mindset even when you feel like you're neck-deep in problems. Life has been particularly overwhelming for a lot of people these days, and that's why we need the tools to deal with stress now more than ever. Mental health resources: www.menta...

“It’s not about these surface-level achievements, it’s about being a person who’s putting good into the world.” Master of digital trickery and visual illusions, filmmaker and internet personality, Zach King joins Lewis for a fun, yet deep conversation on today's podcast. They discuss finding your niche, staying focused on your vision, how Zach rose to fame, stayed successful and pushed through sel...

“Consciousness is the great mystery at the heart of the human experience and it’s the endless black box for science.” Former pastor, speaker, and best-selling author, Rob Bell joins Lewis for a deeply profound conversation on today's podcast. Named in Time Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential People in the World, Rob Bell discusses the importance of being a witness to your life, the tools for bette...

“If you haven't worked out the past, then you'll be carrying it with you in the present.” On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis goes over the five secrets to relationship success from psychotherapist and author, Lori Gottlieb. Are you ready to have an honest and open conversation with your partner about areas in the relationship that need improving? This episode is a great place to start. The Power of...

“I think gratitude is wonderful, it resets the system so that you can be in pursuit.” In part two of Lewis' interview with neuroscientist and Stanford professor, Andrew Huberman, Ph. D., they discuss neuroplasticity and why it’s the key to learning new things, why you should always have a sense of play in your life, techniques for deep relaxation, the science of gratitude, and so much more! For mo...

“We know that when the mind isn’t where we want it to be, we need to use the body to intervene.” Stanford University professor Andrew Huberman, Ph. D., is a neuroscientist who runs the Huberman Lab and has a deep understanding of the brain's functions and how they affect your experiences. In this jam-packed interview, he explains the scientific tools you need for handling depression, the positive...

“When we are grateful, we attract more things to be grateful for in our life!” On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis lets you in on two secrets of an abundance mindset. These simple truths can help you attract more wealth, business opportunities, romantic relationships, and confidence in your life! Mel Robbins: The “Secret” Mindset Habit to Building Confidence and Overcoming Scarcity: https://link.cht...

“If we don’t rewrite our story, we relive our story.” Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and the author of "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone." In today's interview, she discusses tools to help you heal from a difficult past, the importance of "wise compassion" when dealing with those you love, and why you should look yourself in the mirror for 60 seconds every day. Mel Robbins: The “Secret” Mindse...

“It’s exhausting having to pretend to be this Barbie Doll who has no brain all day long, when in the back of my mind I know exactly what’s happening.” We all might think we know Paris Hilton, but for the first time ever, she's peeling back the layers from her carefully crafted persona. In the new documentary, "This Is Paris," she reveals that she was physically, verbally, and emotionally abused at...

On today's 5-minute Friday, we wanted to revisit a process Lewis learned from Dr. Ivan Joseph, a sports psychologist and high-performance coach. This exercise can help you identify what really matters to you, and then figure out how to chase it. Listen to the full episode with Dr. Ivan Joseph: https://lewishowes.com/982 Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

“I’m not a victim. I was victimized. It’s not my identity. It’s what was done to me.” Dr. Edith Eger is a Holocaust survivor, clinical psychologist, and author of the book, "The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life." In this powerful interview, Dr. Edith discusses why she felt like her Nazi guards were more imprisoned than she was, what forgiveness truly means, how to free your mind from the shackle...

“Principles only serve you if they’re serving you. And more often than not we’re principled at our own expense.” Actor and documentarian Ravi Patel returns to the School of Greatness for a profound, and hilarious, conversation on his worldwide quest for clarity when it comes to the core truths of life and what really makes people happy. Lewis and Ravi discuss everything from the dangers of celebri...