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Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, 2x All-American athlete, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. The School of Greatness shares inspiring interviews from the most successful people on the planet—world-renowned leaders in business, entertainment, sports, science, health, and literature—to inspire YOU to unlock your inner greatness and live your best life.

  1. Why You're Afraid to Share (And What It's Costing You) | Leslie John

    8H AGO

    Why You're Afraid to Share (And What It's Costing You) | Leslie John

    Leslie John drops a finding that stops most people cold: couples married an average of 12 years guessed what their partner was thinking and feeling correctly only 20% of the time. That gap between how well you think you know someone and how well you actually know them is where relationships quietly break down. It's the same dynamic playing out in friendships, at work, and in families everywhere. You think you're saving people discomfort by holding back, but what you're actually doing is building a wall you can't see. Leslie walks through the science of "disclosure decisions," the hundreds of small choices you make each day about what to say and what to swallow, and what it costs you over time when the scales tip too far toward silence. Learning to share with the right people, at the right moments, with the right context isn't just good communication. It's how you build the kind of relationships that actually hold. The Greatness Playbook: The Communication Mastery Edition Leslie’s book Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing In this episode you will: Discover why undersharing, not oversharing, is quietly destroying your closest relationships and what the research says about the real cost of silence. Understand how "mind reading expectations" create a hidden trap in romantic relationships and learn the simple shift that breaks the cycle before resentment builds. Learn the one question that can open any conversation with a guarded partner and why leading with your own vulnerability is more powerful than finding the perfect words. Recognize how the things you leave unsaid pile up into a weight that erodes your self-respect over time and what it takes to start speaking your truth again. Apply the science of the feedback sandwich, including what the research actually found about which part matters most, so you can deliver hard truths in a way people can actually hear. For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1893 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Lewis Howes & Martha Higareda Matthew Hussey Stephen Chandler Get more from Lewis!  Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify Text Lewis AI YouTube Instagram Website Tiktok Facebook X Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 19m
  2. The Mindset That Took Her From 2% Survival Odds to the Paralympics | Amy Purdy

    3D AGO

    The Mindset That Took Her From 2% Survival Odds to the Paralympics | Amy Purdy

    Amy Purdy was a 19-year-old with big dreams when meningococcal meningitis put her in a coma within 24 hours of her first symptom, leaving her a double-leg amputee fighting her way back from 83 pounds and kidney failure. Her story isn't just about survival; it's about a near-death experience that gave her a quiet certainty that everything would make sense in the end, and how that faith became the foundation for everything she built next. Most people let obstacles define the outer edges of their lives, but Amy turned hers into a launchpad, spending 12 years innovating her own prosthetic feet to compete at the 2014 Sochi Paralympics. You'll hear how she stopped competing for medals and started competing for the girl in an Italian mountain village who drove four hours just to ask how it's done. The real lesson here is that your limitations aren't walls, they're the very thing you push off of to go somewhere new. Get Amy’s book On My Own Two Feet Amy on Instagram ADAPTIVE ACTION SPORTS In this episode you will: Understand why setting a specific, audacious goal during your darkest moment creates the momentum to recover See how embracing limitation as creative fuel, rather than a ceiling, opens possibilities you couldn't have planned Find out what it really means to live an inspired life and why it's more contagious than you think Discover how a near-death experience at 19 can reframe everything you think you know about fear and purpose Learn how to shift from survival mode into a life that's bigger than what you lost For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1892 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Lindsey Vonn Mikaela Shiffrin Allyson Felix Get more from Lewis!  Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify Text Lewis AI YouTube Instagram Website Tiktok Facebook X Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 13m
  3. Stop Attracting The Wrong Relationships. Do This To Find Lasting Love! | Lewis Howes

    5D AGO

    Stop Attracting The Wrong Relationships. Do This To Find Lasting Love! | Lewis Howes

    If you keep attracting the wrong people or sabotaging good relationships, this masterclass reveals why. Lewis brings together the most powerful insights from Esther Perel, Jillian Turecki, Matthew Hussey, Baya Voce, and Mel Robbins to show you how your unhealed wounds are running your love life. You'll learn why you chase what hurts you, how your nervous system sabotages connection, and what it actually takes to stop repeating the same painful cycles. The path to lasting love starts with understanding yourself first, learning to regulate your emotions, and choosing partners who can help you heal rather than partners who keep you broken. Make Money Easy: Create Financial Freedom and Live a Richer Life The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives The School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy In this episode you will: Identify what role you played in past relationship failures instead of only blaming your exRecognize when your childhood wounds are triggering fights about cardboard boxes or daily frustrationsUnderstand why depending on your partner for happiness creates catastrophic disappointmentDiscover how play and humor keep relationships alive when everything else feels deadTransform conflict into healing by learning to tolerate uncomfortable emotions in your bodyFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1891 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Esther Perel Matthew Hussey Mel Robbins Get more from Lewis!  Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify Text Lewis AI YouTube Instagram Website Tiktok Facebook X Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    57 min
  4. The Danger Line: Why 84% Never Reach Their Potential | Dr. Michael Gervais

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    The Danger Line: Why 84% Never Reach Their Potential | Dr. Michael Gervais

    Dr. Michael Gervais opens up about surviving a head-on car collision at 70 miles per hour and how decades of psychological training shaped his response in that split second. The high performance psychologist, who has spent 14 years inside NFL locker rooms and coached athletes through four Olympic Games, shares why he believes humans don't rise to moments but fall to the level of their training. He breaks down what he calls "the danger line," that messy emotional edge where growth actually happens, and explains why most people never practice getting there in their careers, relationships, or conversations with loved ones. Gervais also delivers a pointed warning about youth sports in America, revealing how untrained coaches are shaping the psychological development of children in a system where 99.95% won't achieve their athletic dreams. Whether you're navigating a career setback, building mental resilience, or raising kids who can thrive without tying their worth to performance, this conversation offers a framework for training your psychology the same way elite athletes train their bodies. The Greatness Playbook: The Psychological Strength Edition Get your copy of The First Rule of Mastery Finding Mastery Podcast In this episode you will: Recognize why performance-based identity fuels achievement but never delivers freedom, and what to build insteadDiscover why negative self-talk is actually a protective mechanism borrowed from childhood and how to replace it with what Dr. Gervais calls "the epic thought list"Learn the difference between optimism, agency, and efficacy and why every world-class performer Dr. Gervais has met shares one of these traitsUnderstand how "fight, flight, freeze, and submit" plays out in boardrooms and relationships, not just physical dangerApply the "support then challenge" framework that the best coaches and parents use to unlock potential without causing psychological harmFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1890 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Jim Curtis Mel Robbins Dr. Caroline Leaf Get more from Lewis!  Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify Text Lewis AI YouTube Instagram Website Tiktok Facebook X Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 27m
  5. The Hidden Cost of Winning Too Much | Mikaela Shiffrin

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    The Hidden Cost of Winning Too Much | Mikaela Shiffrin

    Mikaela Shiffrin was throwing up before almost every race, drowning in performance anxiety no one could see. The world's winningest alpine skier reveals why thinking about winning made her lose, how her mom taught her to master the mental game, and why she didn't want to break the all-time wins record. She won a race by three seconds after an injury and the world called her slow for only winning the next one by seven tenths. Shiffrin opens up about the choking sensation that triggered her gag reflex, the sports psychologists who helped her reframe fear, and why she hopes people debate the greatest of all time forever. This is about the gap between external success and internal struggle and what it takes to stay human under superhuman pressure. Mikaela on YouTube Mikaela on Instagram In this episode you will: Recognize why refusing a title can be more powerful than claiming itDiscover why focusing on outcomes sabotages performanceLearn how to transform crippling anxiety into competitive fuelUnderstand the difference between pressure you create and pressure others imposeMaster the art of staying present when the stakes are highestFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1889 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Lindsey Vonn Shaun White Allyson Felix Get more from Lewis!  Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify Text Lewis AI YouTube Instagram Website Tiktok Facebook X Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    54 min
  6. 5 Powerful Manifestations You Need To Say Every Day | Lewis Howes

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    5 Powerful Manifestations You Need To Say Every Day | Lewis Howes

    Lewis shares how the main thing stopping you from manifesting isn't that you don't want it enough, but that you haven't gotten your inner self sorted out first. He breaks down the internal blocks keeping you from believing you deserve good things and shows you how your inner critic has been building a prison brick by brick. You'll learn why confidence comes from keeping promises to yourself, not from positive thinking, and how courage isn't a personality trait but a daily decision. This episode teaches you how to step into the identity of your future self through consistent action, trust the process even when it doesn't make sense, and open yourself to receive support instead of carrying everything alone. Make Money Easy: Create Financial Freedom and Live a Richer Life The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives The School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy In this episode you will: Learn to trust that everything is working in your favor even during challenging timesBuild anti-fragile confidence by choosing courage over comfort in every area of your lifeDiscover why you'll never outgrow the level of worthiness you believe you deserveTransform your identity through the power of I am statements and daily practiceUnderstand how to surrender the need to control the method, and allow what is intended for you to enter your lifeFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1888 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Rhonda Byrne Katherine Woodward Thomas Dr. Joe Dispenza Get more from Lewis!  Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify Text Lewis AI YouTube Instagram Website Tiktok Facebook X Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 2m
  7. This Hidden Belief May Be Sabotaging Your Abundance | Brendon Burchard

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    This Hidden Belief May Be Sabotaging Your Abundance | Brendon Burchard

    Brendon Burchard shares a powerful truth most high performers miss: creating significant life changes is more dependent on an understanding of sociology than psychology. While personal discipline and habits matter, the real breakthroughs happen when you surround yourself with people who see possibilities in you that you don't yet see in yourself. You're likely stuck not because something is wrong with you, but because you're an A player performing on a B field. The path forward isn't about working harder or gaining more information. It's about investing in the right rooms, whether that's a mastermind, a volunteer group, or a team that elevates your thinking and challenges your timeline for what's possible. The Greatness Playbook: The Network is Net Worth Edition ULTRA Brendon’s books: The Millionaire Messenger: Make a Difference and a Fortune Sharing Your AdviceThe Charge: Activating the 10 Human Drives That Make You Feel AliveThe Motivation Manifesto: 9 Declarations to Claim Your Personal PowerLife's Golden Ticket: A Story About Second ChancesHigh Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That WayThe High Performance PlannerIn this episode you will: Unlock the proximity audit framework to identify which relationships expand you and which ones drain your potentialDiscover why sociology is more powerful than psychology when creating breakthrough moments in your business and lifeTransform from showing up as your minimal self to consistently embodying your aspirational self in every areaBreak through the plateau that comes from relying solely on personal discipline and self-improvement tacticsMaster the art of making strategic bets on yourself by investing in rooms where excellence is the standardFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1887 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Lewis Howes [SOLO] Brené Brown Tony Robbins Get more from Lewis!  Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify Text Lewis AI YouTube Instagram Website Tiktok Facebook X Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 27m
  8. The Lonely Price of Olympic Gold | Lindsey Vonn

    FEB 6

    The Lonely Price of Olympic Gold | Lindsey Vonn

    Lindsey Vonn reveals the hidden cost of becoming the greatest downhill skier of all time: devastating loneliness, crippling depression, and an exhausting pattern of people-pleasing that nearly broke her. You've probably felt that same pressure to make everyone else happy while your own needs get pushed aside, or wondered how to come back after life knocks you down repeatedly. She shares the exact mental shifts that helped her process trauma without storing it in her body, the journaling practice that kept her grounded through 20 years of crashes and comebacks, and why working on yourself isn't selfish. You'll learn how to stop abandoning yourself in relationships and career decisions, and discover that your greatest moments come not from perfect performances, but from pushing past your absolute limits when everything seems impossible. Lindsey’s books: Strong is the New BeautifulRise: My StoryIn this episode you will: Discover how to turn every crash and failure into fuel for your next breakthrough instead of emotional baggageLearn the brain spotting technique that releases years of stored trauma in a single sessionBreak through the exhausting pattern of people-pleasing that drains your energy and authenticityMaster the art of staying completely present under extreme pressure without fear taking overUnlock the daily journaling practice that builds unshakeable confidence and helps you find your way back when you're lostFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1886 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Mikaela Shiffrin Novak Djokovic Allyson Felix Get more from Lewis!  Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify Text Lewis AI YouTube Instagram Website Tiktok Facebook X Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    56 min
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Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, 2x All-American athlete, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. The School of Greatness shares inspiring interviews from the most successful people on the planet—world-renowned leaders in business, entertainment, sports, science, health, and literature—to inspire YOU to unlock your inner greatness and live your best life.

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