The School of Greatness

“Give yourself permission for discomfort.” On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis details a five-step process to help you stay in control in moments of stress, letdown, or confusion. This simple plan can help you make the most of your toughest times. Mel Robbins: The “Secret” Mindset Habit to Building Confidence and Overcoming Scarcity: https://link.chtbl.com/970-pod Dr. Joe Dispenza on Healing the Bod...

“Entrepreneurship isn’t about the money, it’s about a sense of purpose.” Whether you're a successful longtime entrepreneur or just considering launching your first business, this episode is for you. Award-winning journalist Guy Raz has interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs on his podcast, "How I Built This," and now he's distilled all the wisdom he's learned into a new book. Today he joins Lewis t...

“There are ways of thinking about stress that can make your body’s response to it healthier.” Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal, Ph. D., is an expert on stress, willpower, compassion, and the mind-body response to exercise. In this wide-ranging interview, she explains how to make stress your friend, why being active is essential for your mental health, a new way to develop self-cont...

"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." - Vince Lombardi On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis unpacks the dangers of perfectionism, illustrating the importance of focusing on habits, routines, and processes instead of comparing outcomes. You should still have big big dreams and set ambitious goals, but be patient in your attempt to achieve them. Mel Robbins...

“Maybe if we are able to upload ourselves somehow or rebuild ourselves from scratch, that’s immortality.” Dr. David Sinclair, a Harvard geneticist and author of the book "Lifespan," has been researching some of life's biggest questions. He joins Lewis to discuss whether science will eventually enable humans to live forever, how we might be able to bring people back from the dead, and why it's a "c...

“What movement does for the body, stillness does for the mind.” Lewis sits down with the incomparable Jay Shetty to discuss how to craft your life instead of coasting in the passenger seat, why you should establish an intentional morning routine to boost your mood, and three questions you should be asking yourself each day. Jay breaks down all the wisdom in his new book, "Think Like a Monk: Train...

"The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates On today's inspiring 5-minute Friday, Lewis shares his definition of greatness, as well as his three biggest truths about life. After 1,000 podcast episodes, he distills all the life lessons he's received from his impactful guests. Kobe Bryant on Mamba Mentality, NBA Titles, and Oscars: https://link.chtbl.com/691-pod Kevin Hart Breaks Down His S...

“Face what’s difficult. Don’t run away from it. Use failure as a teacher.” On Part II of our big 1,000th Episode Special, Lewis continues to revisit the most meaningful episodes in School of Greatness history, discussing the importance of embracing failure, healing from trauma, and being vulnerable in your relationships. We hear from Kobe Bryant, Preethaji, Rob Bell, Laverne Cox, and more. Kobe Br...

“My definition of greatness is still evolving, but I have come to grasp a certain set of principles, habits, routines, thought-processes, and actions that lead to a more fulfilling life.” On today's special Episode 1,000, Lewis looks back on the past 7.5 years by highlighting 10 of his most impactful School of Greatness guests and the lessons they taught him, from facing your fears and mastering y...

“Don’t miss the moment because you’re thinking about everything that comes with it.” We all want to be successful, but many of us are actually afraid of what comes with success. On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis explains the psychology behind that fear, and then prescribes four steps to embrace our triumphs and enjoy big moments. Mel Robbins: The “Secret” Mindset Habit to Building Confidence and O...

“Marriage is hard, but I think business partnerships are really really hard.” Lewis chats with Adam Davidson, award-winning business journalist and host of The Passion Economy podcast, to figure out how to make it in our evolving economy. They discuss how to create a successful business doing what you love, why so many people have complicated relationships with money, and the crucial entrepreneuri...

“When you're no longer identifying with your body, your environment, and time, that’s the moment you’re pure consciousness.” Lewis is joined by groundbreaking researcher Dr. Joe Dispenza to discuss how to align your brain and heart, stop being controlled by stress, and live in a state of happiness, gratitude, creativity, and love. The first step to owning your life is mastering your mind, and this...

On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis details a simple evening routine that will help you wake up feeling refreshed and hit the ground running the next day. Follow these four steps to build a more successful, productive life. Kobe Bryant on Mamba Mentality, NBA Titles, and Oscars: https://link.chtbl.com/691-pod Kevin Hart Breaks Down His Secrets to Success: https://link.chtbl.com/956-pod Katherine Sch...

"I just want to be extraordinary. I don't want to be average. I don't want to be forgotten. I don't want to be not seen. Because I felt that way so much." Lewis sits down with comedian Nikki Glaser for a wide-ranging discussion on Nikki's lifelong struggle with body dysmorphia, how she approaches intimacy, and the challenge of being a comedian in the current climate. Nikki also shares the best jok...

"Society has brainwashed us to believe that love and identifying it takes time. That’s a lie." Lewis is joined by relationship expert Stephan Labossiere, aka Stephan Speaks, to break down everything you need to know about love in 2020, from chemistry to connection to compatability. Whether you're looking to save a struggling relationship, meet someone new, or go to the next level with your partner...

“Nothing else matters if you don’t find a way to love yourself for who you are.” On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis discusses the importance of accepting yourself and addressing your shame. He shares a plan for learning to love yourself, even if you struggle with self-doubt, anxiety, and uncertainty. Mel Robbins: The “Secret” Mindset Habit to Building Confidence and Overcoming Scarcity: https://lin...

“You’re one contact away from your life changing. If you start valuing your contacts like a book of business, everything changes.” Lewis is joined by entrepreneur, investor, and content creator Patrick Bet-David to discuss his new book, “Your 5 Next Moves: Master the Art of Business Strategy.” They talk about the essential rules of money, why cultivating relationships is key to building wealth, ho...

“We missed the fact that there was this symbiotic, sentient being that was not only living within us, but was directing us.” Lewis sits down with a School of Greatness icon, health and nutrition expert Dr. Steven Gundry, to discuss the obscure foods that reverse the aging process, the dangers of over-the-counter medicine, and the best ways to protect yourself against viruses, including COVID-19. T...

On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis reflects on one of his favorite guests ever: Dr. Laurie Santos, a Yale Psychology Professor and an expert on happiness. Lewis re-examines Dr. Santos' six-point plan to become truly happy. Mel Robbins: The “Secret” Mindset Habit to Building Confidence and Overcoming Scarcity: https://link.chtbl.com/970-pod Dr. Joe Dispenza on Healing the Body and Tranforming the Mi...

“With great vulnerability comes great connection and courage.” Lewis chats with Kati Morton, a clinical psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and viral YouTube personality whose mission is to decrease the stigma around mental health issues. They discuss the steps to overcoming loneliness, the value of vulnerability, how to recognize and combat depression, and so much more. The Powe...

“Genius is less about genetics and much more about your daily habits.” Lewis is joined by leadership expert and bestselling author Robin Sharma to discuss how "The 5 AM Club" can help you reframe your mind, rebuild your heart, and renew your life. They also talk about the problem with positive psychology, and how to take advantage of this challenging moment to develop resilience. Mel Robbins: The...

On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis lets us peek inside his heart and home, unpacking the last 6 months of a challenging yet deeply rewarding relationship with his girlfriend, Yanet. He describes how they've grown closer and stronger during the quarantine. The Power of Erotic Intelligence with Esther Perel: https://link.chtbl.com/732-pod Find Lasting Love with Matthew Hussey: https://link.chtbl.com/...

“If everybody would focus focus focus on child crimes, we could end it. It’s not going to be governments alone. It’s going to be people getting loud.” With July 30 being the UN's World Day Against Human Trafficking, Lewis sits down with Tim Ballard, the CEO of Operation Underground Railroad, to discuss his efforts to fight child sex slavery and rescue kids around the world. Although this was not a...

“If you pick the easy route, then you’re picking it to give yourself an out.” Lewis is joined by New York Times bestselling author and Psychology PhD Maria Konnikova, who recently attempted to become a poker champ in order to study social dynamics and decision-making. They discuss how you can learn more from reading people's bodies than their faces, how to become aware of emotional triggers and es...

On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis realizes that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were supposed to start this week, which prompts him to reflect on those whose big plans have been postponed. Lewis then gives a four-part program to make sure you're still growing in this moment of pause. Kobe Bryant on Mamba Mentality, NBA Titles, and Oscars: https://link.chtbl.com/691-po d Kevin Hart Breaks Down His Secrets...