The School of Greatness

“We are all faced with great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.” QUESTIONS How quickly can we heal trauma that’s been inside of us for decades? (4:33) Is the information trauma we are taking in more damaging than physical trauma? (6:56) What are ways to support our inner environment on a daily basis? (25:14) How do we brainwash ourselves in times of stress to believe in...

“Consciousness is where we are granted choice.” QUESTIONS How are you growing faster than other therapist brands? (1:28) How do we change a feeling of powerlessness? (7:25) What’s the greatest trauma people face? (17:24) What’s the level a child or the parent traumatizes the other? (19:23) How do we come to a place of worthiness? (29:00) What is the best practice on observing self thoughts? (37:13...

“You don’t need a miracle to be one.” QUESTIONS How did your parents instill courage in you? (4:16) How do you unchain your fears? (12:30) How do we truly let go of hurt, pain and resentment? (24:05) How do we build self belief amidst so much self doubt? (45:20) What is the biggest lesson your wife has taught you? (56:45) YOU WILL LEARN How to prepare ourselves for the world (7:35) How attitude af...

“It is our duty to spread calm and mental connection rather than infection.” QUESTIONS What is more contagious: a physical virus or an anxiety virus? (5:43) How can we keep good mental hygiene right now? (7:40) What has been your honest reaction to the coronavirus escalating so fast? (18:39) YOU WILL LEARN How our minds actually work with anxiety and fear (2:21) How to build mental resilience in a...

“You learn to love yourself in the context of relationships with others.” QUESTIONS Can we choose to be in suffering or not? (0:30) Can you learn to suffer less over time? (4:24) When was the last time you suffered the deepest? (5:32) Why are relationships seemingly the most hard for people when they are what we need most? (8:32) How many relationships are thriving after decades of existing? (17:4...

“You’re the only one that has a blueprint for yourself.” QUESTIONS How do we negotiate with our mind to achieve something? (5:16) Where do you think you’d be if you weren’t a father? (10:06) Do you think it’s better to focus on one thing or diversify? (12:05) Who has taught you the most in the last 11 years of Shark Tank? (17:35) Who is someone you’ve been a shark with that impressed you over time...

This is a special 5 minute Friday about the 8 ways to be calm and prepared during a crisis, specifically the pandemic we are facing now known as the Coronavirus. We discuss things like how to have compassion for people, how to simplify, and how to keep your mind healthy and strong while others around you may be in a panic. Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

Are you your own worst enemy? There are going to be hundreds of obstacles that we face when trying to pursue greatness. Some people will tell you that you're not enough. Others will say your ideas are unconventional and crazy - "it's never going to work!" Maybe your own family doesn't believe in you. The pressure from other people can be insane and paralyzing, but sometimes, we are our own worst e...

Forgiveness is a gift. Forgive and forget. We've all heard this phrase at some point, but it's way easier said than done. We are all hurt at some point in our lives. Maybe a close friend has betrayed your trust, a family member ignored your hospitality, or a partner cheated on you. Sometimes, these conflicts end, and the other person admits their wrong and asks for forgiveness, but other times, th...

“ You know energetically if someone is adding to or subtracting from you.” If you’ve never experienced or been a part of a toxic relationship, congratulations! You will still benefit from listening to this episode on The School of Greatness , however. For the rest of us, this conversation with Transformation Coach Chris Lee (back for the 5th time by popular demand!) is powerful. Take it from me: t...

“It’s okay to love people more than you might have been taught was okay.” What hard things do you do daily to seek pain? (3:05) What is the biggest fear you have yet to conquer? (13:35) How have you stay focused on your wife and family as your fame and success has grown? (16:28) What is something you don’t want people to know about you? (39:45) What do you need to let go of in order to step into y...

Want to be successful? You gotta fail first. If you want to accomplish anything great in life, it's most likely not going to be an easy path to get there. Sometimes, things fall into place for us. But more often than not, things fall out of place, and we find ourselves sitting in failure. Sometimes it's our fault, sometimes it's not, but whatever the case, failures are hard to handle. I myself und...

“I would like to live in a world where it’s not the loudest voice that wins, but instead it’s the best idea that wins.” If you enjoyed this episode, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/921 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

You can always be healed. So many people struggle with chronic illness or pain. Whether it's back trouble, ringing in the ears, or headaches, we've almost all been in a situation when we know that something is wrong but we don't know what to do and how to fix it. Thankfully, we have doctors and health professionals to diagnose us, and they're often right! But happens when the doctors aren't sure w...

You have the power to change your story. Have you ever felt like your life story was not your own? There's always the pressure to become someone who you aren't. Maybe you're comparing yourself to the people you see on social media. This is so easy to do. We often just post the best of ourselves on the internet, and then the illusion is that everyone is living these perfect lives. But we know that...

Don't settle for being a pawn. If you've played chess before, then you'll know there's several different pieces in the game. You have the queen and king, obviously the most important pieces, and then on the other side of the spectrum, you have the pawns. Pawns can't do a lot. They have limited movement, and a lot of them get knocked over pretty early. There's always the chance they could win the g...

“I want to make self-education the new norm.” QUESTIONS What’s the greatest lesson you’ve learned about intimate relationships that applies to business relationships? (8:00) What are the keys to constantly deepening your love in a long-term relationship that apply to business? (14:13) How to create a hunger within yourself to achieve great things (23:20) What did you learn last year that you’re le...

Wealth without health isn't wealth at all. Let's say you're the richest person in the world. You have anything and everything you could ever want. You've started companies, written books, gone on tours—you name it. But your body isn't in the best shape. You've put it second to your career goals. And now, it's starting to show. Your health is a different kind of wealth. Taking care of your finances...

“Remember: everyone is important.” Can you imagine being in charge of 40,000 employees? How about running operations at Disney World? Or traveling the world as a renowned public speaker AFTER you retire? Today’s guest on The School of Greatness has done all of these and he’s not stopping anytime soon. Lee Cockerell is a powerhouse of energy, wisdom, and service and it was my privilege to interview...

So, you want to start a podcast? Well...it's definitely easier said than done. Entrepreneur and podcaster Chris Harder invited me to a special Q&A at his Mastermind where I answered some questions about podcasting. Honestly, I get this question a lot, “What’s your advice on starting a podcast?” ...And I tell most people...they shouldn’t. With more and more people starting podcasts everyday, it wil...

Don't let anyone stop you from becoming your best self. For this episode of The School of Greatness , I wanted to revisit the wisdom of some amazing women from our Summit of Greatness conference in 2017. These women are so empowering, and their words have stayed with me for these past few years. Mel Robbins is the most booked female speaker on the planet with a 7 figure speaking business. She is t...

“Accountability is a huge thing with changing lifestyle practices.” I interviewed my friend Rich Roll years ago about the incredible lifestyle and health transformation he went through in his 40s. I pulled out a clip from our conversation where we cover the why behind his meditation practice and how it has transformed his productivity. I have a ton of respect for Rich and the way he lives his life...

“Happy people create healthy relationships.” Habit 1: Have a vision and life-fulfilling goals (1:45) Habit 2: Create healthy relationships with boundaries (4:16) Habit 3: Express gratitude and appreciation (7:02) Habit 4: Have a positive attitude when things go bad (9:10) Habit 5: Volunteer your time, give back, mentor and help others (11:24) Habit 6: Work out and be healthy with nutrition and men...

“The breath is the carrier of consciousness.” If anyone has mastered their mind, it's extreme athlete Wim Hof. Wim Hof got his nickname “The Iceman” by breaking a number of records related to cold exposure. His feats include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in shorts, running a half marathon above the Arctic Circle on his bare feet, and standing in a container while covered with ice cubes for more than...

“Exercise allows you to diversify your identity.” Tim Ferriss is a stand out entrepreneur, author, consultant, athlete, bio-hacker, and life-hacker. If you haven’t heard of him yet, who knows where you’ve been. But in this past episode of the show, I wanted to learn some things about Tim that I and most people don’t know. I asked him about what habits have made the biggest impact on him - and his...