The School of Greatness

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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. How To Take Control Of Your Financial Health To Create Lasting Abundance

    1H AGO • GREATNESS+ ONLY

    How To Take Control Of Your Financial Health To Create Lasting Abundance

    Mastering your money mindset unlocks freedom most people never experience. In this power-packed episode, I speak with three financial titans who reveal the psychology behind wealth creation. Vivian Tu ("Your Rich BFF") breaks down her practical STRIP method for financial health, sharing why asking for raises beats cutting expenses every time. Noah Kagan opens up about his journey from feeling unworthy at AppSumo to creating an $85 million business, explaining why self-worth drives financial decisions. Alex Hormozi delivers the brutal truth that suffering only lasts a moment while achievement memories pay dividends forever. This conversation transforms how you'll approach money, relationships, and success whether you're starting your wealth journey or looking to level up.

    1h 17m
  2. Stanford Psychologist: The #1 Psychological Skill To Master The Art of Influence & Transform Your Relationships

    1D AGO

    Stanford Psychologist: The #1 Psychological Skill To Master The Art of Influence & Transform Your Relationships

    Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! What if the key to deeper connections isn't in what you say, but in how you listen? Dr. Caroline Fleck, licensed psychologist and Stanford instructor, reveals the transformative power of validation - a skillset that revolutionized psychology yet remains largely unknown outside clinical settings. Her journey through depression and breast cancer gives her unique insight into why feeling truly seen matters more than love itself. She breaks down the surprising science behind techniques like "copying" that can increase trust by 25% and even overcome implicit bias. This conversation unveils a step-by-step framework that anyone can use to create authentic connection, navigate difficult emotions, and transform relationships - whether you're dealing with a suicidal patient or simply trying to understand your partner better. Buy Dr. Fleck’s book Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life In this episode you will learn: Why validation is the foundation of all human connection and may be even more important than love itselfThe "validation ladder" – an 8-step process therapists use to make others feel truly seen and heardHow mimicking someone's body language activates mirror neurons that help you genuinely understand their emotionsThe counterintuitive way to handle your difficult emotions – feeling them fully without the narrativeA step-by-step process for self-validation that can transform shame into peace in minutesFor more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1774 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Jerry Wise – greatness.lnk.to/1747SC Kerry Washington  – greatness.lnk.to/1768SC Evy Poumpouras – greatness.lnk.to/1764SC 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

    1h 1m
  3. Gary Zukav: How To Manifest Your Soul’s Deepest Desires & Awaken To The New Consciousness

    3D AGO

    Gary Zukav: How To Manifest Your Soul’s Deepest Desires & Awaken To The New Consciousness

    Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Gary Zukav's journey from sex addiction to spiritual awakening reveals the transformative power of authentic choice. The four-time New York Times bestselling author shares how he evolved from feeling powerless—seeking validation through his Green Beret service and numerous sexual conquests—to discovering a new consciousness beyond the five senses. His raw vulnerability shines through as he describes the moment he realized his addiction was out of control and how meeting his spiritual partner showed him what true intimacy feels like. This conversation exposes the fundamental difference between external power (manipulating and controlling others) and authentic power (aligning your personality with your soul), delivering practical wisdom for anyone feeling trapped by fear, addiction, or the pursuit of validation in our chaotic world. The Gary Zukav Podcast Gary’s books: The Seat of the Soul Universal Human Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Enlightening Exploration of Quantum Physics, Eastern Philosophy, and the Interplay of Science and Spirituality The Heart of the Soul: Emotional Awareness In this episode you will learn: The stark difference between the old consciousness (limited to five senses) and new consciousness (awareness beyond physical reality)How to recognize when you're operating from fear versus love in your daily choicesWhy your personality contains multiple parts, some frightened and some loving, rather than being a single entityThe counter-intuitive truth that hating evil increases rather than diminishes its presenceHow to cultivate authentic power by challenging the frightened parts of your personalityWhy temptation is not external but a "dress rehearsal" for negative karmic eventsThe process of transforming from powerlessness to authentic choice through conscious awarenessHow meaningful intention differs from ego-driven goals when manifesting your dreamsFor more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1773 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Rhonda Byrne – greatness.lnk.to/1526SC Gabby Bernstein  – greatness.lnk.to/1714SC Danny Morel – greatness.lnk.to/1734SC 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

    2h 10m
  4. 3 Keys to Becoming the Parent You Always Needed

    6D AGO

    3 Keys to Becoming the Parent You Always Needed

    Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! What if raising kids isn't about fixing them, but understanding your own emotional patterns first? In this powerful mashup episode, three experts transform how we think about family dynamics. Dr. Becky Kennedy reveals why making happiness the goal of childhood creates anxious adults, Scott Galloway shares how fatherhood at 42 shifted his priorities from status-seeking to finding unexpected contentment, and family therapist Jerry Wise explains how breaking free from your family's emotional trance is the true path to healing. This conversation exposes how parenting becomes our greatest opportunity for personal growth - not by healing through our children, but by facing the triggers they inevitably expose. Dr. Becky’s book Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be Scott’s book The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security Scott’s book The Algebra of Happiness: Notes on the Pursuit of Success, Love, and Meaning Scott’s book The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google Jerry Wise Relationship Systems on YouTube In this episode you will learn: Why trying to understand your child's bad behavior is the foundation for effectively changing itHow making happiness the goal of childhood creates anxious adults unable to handle uncomfortable emotionsThe power of "connect before you correct" in creating resilient children who can regulate their emotionsWhy parents unconsciously wish their children will heal their wounds but discover children actually trigger unresolved issuesHow fatherhood shifts priorities from status-seeking to finding purpose beyond yourselfWhy breaking your family's emotional "trance" is essential to becoming a healthy adult and parentThe three phrases every parent needs when their child experiences disappointmentHow to recognize if you had narcissistic parents and the patterns you might be unconsciously repeatingFor more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1772 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Dr. Becky Kennedy – greatness.lnk.to/1586SC Scott Galloway  – greatness.lnk.to/1636SC Jerry Wise – greatness.lnk.to/1747SC 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

    1h 20m
  5. The Investing Expert: How ANYONE Can Start Investing TODAY To Unlock Financial Freedom

    MAY 14

    The Investing Expert: How ANYONE Can Start Investing TODAY To Unlock Financial Freedom

    Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! While Wall Street continues to create market fear, investing expert Chris Camillo reveals why economic uncertainty presents the greatest wealth-building opportunity for everyday people. After turning $20,000 into $2 million in just three years and later growing a $4.5 million account to $35 million during the pandemic, Chris shares his revolutionary "social arbitrage" approach that leverages public information from social media trends. He passionately argues that investing - not entrepreneurship - is the true path to financial freedom, stressing that every dollar invested today could become $100 over time. Chris demystifies the investing process while exposing why the coming AI and robotics revolutions represent the greatest wealth transfer opportunity of our lifetimes. Chris’s book Laughing at Wall Street: How I Beat the Pros at Investing Chris on YouTube Chris on X In this episode you will learn: Why market volatility and economic uncertainty are when you make the most money as an investorHow observing social media trends can help you beat Wall Street at its own gameWhy starting a business is the wrong path for most people seeking financial freedomHow to identify major societal changes that will impact company values before Wall Street noticesWhy the coming AI and robotics revolution will transform global labor and create massive investment opportunitiesFor more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1771 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Dean Graziosi – greatness.lnk.to/1766SC Anthony O'Neal – greatness.lnk.to/1738SC Dave Ramsey  – greatness.lnk.to/1758SC 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

    52 min
  6. How To Reprogram Your Mind For Abundance & Wealth | Brendon Burchard

    MAY 12

    How To Reprogram Your Mind For Abundance & Wealth | Brendon Burchard

    Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Wealth expert Brendon Burchard shatters conventional thinking about abundance in this transformative conversation. After hitting rock bottom in San Francisco — literally watching his girlfriend sleep under the weight of his unpaid bills — Brendon found his breakthrough moment fighting for someone beyond himself. He reveals how emotions happen to us while feelings are created through meaning, and why most wealthy people transcend survival thinking to build abundance. Through powerful personal stories, Brendon explains why alignment must precede achievement, why assertiveness trumps confidence, and how a particular mindset destroys potential. His journey from broke writer to coaching billionaires offers practical wisdom for anyone feeling stuck, proving that freedom comes not from needing less but from serving more. Brendon’s books: High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That WayThe Motivation Manifesto: 9 Declarations to Claim Your Personal PowerThe Millionaire Messenger: Make a Difference and a Fortune Sharing Your AdviceIn this episode you will learn: How to break free from survival mindset into abundance by fighting for someone beyond yourselfWhy doubt isn't your problem, and how to use doubt as a signal to learn rather than quitThe Z.A.P.S. framework that explains how negative thinking sabotages successWhy preparation for what interests you reveals alignment with your true pathHow to develop assertiveness by believing you'll figure things out rather than needing certaintyWhy alignment precedes assignment, which leads to abundanceFor more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1770 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Dean Graziosi – greatness.lnk.to/1766SC Dave Ramsey  – greatness.lnk.to/1758SC 5 Mindset Shifts To Manifest Money – greatness.lnk.to/1748SC 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

    1h 1m
  7. 3 Secrets To Manifesting Anything

    MAY 9

    3 Secrets To Manifesting Anything

    Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Your biology isn't broken - it's responding to your emotional environment. In this enlightening mashup episode, three visionaries reveal the hidden powers within you. Gregg Braden explains how your body stores emotional trauma as physical symptoms, while Gabby Bernstein unveils her four-step method to heal the limiting beliefs blocking your manifestation abilities. Meanwhile, Yara Shahidi shares how alignment creates ease in life, challenging the notion that success must be difficult. Their combined wisdom creates a roadmap for accessing your inner divinity, healing emotional wounds, and living with intention – proof that true transformation begins by addressing what's happening beneath the surface. Gregg’s books: Pure Human: The Hidden Truth of Our Divinity, Power, and DestinyThe Divine Matrix: Bridging Time, Space, Miracles, And BeliefSecrets of the Lost Mode of Prayer: The Hidden Power of Beauty, Blessing, Wisdom, and HurtGabby’s books: The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to FaithSelf HelpSuper Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life beyond Your Wildest DreamsYara on Instagram In this episode you will learn: How the effects from unresolved emotions can remain trapped in your body for decades, creating physical symptomsWhy human divinity is our greatest asset and the reason certain forces seek to replace our biology with technologyThe four-step IFS-informed practice to heal core beliefs that block manifestationHow to identify and work with your "manager" parts that try to protect you from emotional painWhy ease isn't something to feel guilty about - it's actually a sign you're in alignment with your purposeThe importance of building mental fortitude through daily discipline without sacrificing joyHow news consumption as entertainment can drain your energy and overwhelm your systemWhy building "relationship equity" through genuine connection creates unexpected opportunitiesFor more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1769 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Gregg Braden  – greatness.lnk.to/1726SC Gabby Bernstein  – greatness.lnk.to/1714SC Yara Shahidi – greatness.lnk.to/1699SC 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

    1h 11m
  8. Kerry Washington Opens Up: Mental Health Struggles, Her Spiritual Connection & The Secret That Changed EVERYTHING

    MAY 7

    Kerry Washington Opens Up: Mental Health Struggles, Her Spiritual Connection & The Secret That Changed EVERYTHING

    Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Acclaimed actress Kerry Washington drops her Hollywood facade to reveal the startling truth about growing up with a family secret that shook her identity to its core. She opens up about the mental health battle that comes with discovering in her forties that she was conceived through a sperm donor—a revelation her parents had kept hidden her entire life. Through therapy, spiritual practice, and brutal honesty, Kerry transformed this family mystery into her greatest source of strength, allowing her to step fully into her power both on-screen in her new action film "Shadow Force" and in her personal life. This vulnerable conversation exposes how Kerry's mental health journey from feeling "not enough" to embracing her authentic self offers a blueprint for anyone seeking to break free from their own limiting beliefs. Official Trailer for Shadow Force Kerry’s book Thicker than Water: A Memoir In this episode you will learn: How Kerry transformed her family's shocking DNA revelation from potential destruction to profound healingWhy therapy became Kerry's mental health sanctuary where she learned to separate excellence from feelings of inadequacyThe unexpected way Kerry's eating disorder recovery opened her spiritualityHow Kerry approaches marriage as a "third entity" requiring conscious investment from both partnersThe critical difference between pursuing greatness from a place of deficiency versus from joy and purposeFor more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1768 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson – greatness.lnk.to/1767SC Eric Thomas – greatness.lnk.to/1696SC Sarah Jakes Roberts  – greatness.lnk.to/1606SC 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

    1h 2m
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  • The stories you tell yourself on a daily basis determines the person you will become.The good, the bad, the negative, the positive, the uplifting, the draining – they’re all part of the equation. But YOU are the author of your life story – so, what story are you writing? Top Podcaster & Best-selling Author Lewis Howes brings you the The Daily Motivation Show, where you’ll hear from industry-leading experts, you’ll learn proven principles, and you’ll discover life-changing ideas that will help you get motivated and STAY motivated.

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  • Your mindset can be a shield against negativity, or it can be the door that lets it in. And with so much negativity out in the world, if we don’t actively shift our focus toward optimism, we run the risk of letting it consume us. So where and how do you start? How can you develop an abundance mindset that will help you attract the life of your dreams? What steps can you take today to begin manifesting a more fulfilled life? In Manifestation & The Law of Attraction, host Lewis Howes and top experts will show you how to do exactly that. The episodes from this curated feed can be found on The School of Greatness podcast feed or can be accessed ad-free here when you become a GREATNESS+ subscriber.

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  • No matter how ambitious, talented or intelligent you are, you’ll only go as far as your habits will take you. And by prioritizing your happiness and emotional well-being in the habits you develop, you’ll equip yourself with the tools you need to thrive through anything. But how do we get there? With all the curveballs life throws at us, how can we create positive habits that will bring us peace in times of chaos? In Happy Habits, host Lewis Howes and top experts will show you how to do exactly that. The episodes from this curated feed can be found on The School of Greatness podcast feed or can be accessed ad-free here when you become a GREATNESS+ subscriber.

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  • When you learn to master your mindset, your entire life starts to change. Your relationships, your career, your health & wellness all begin with taking control of your mind – and not letting your mind control you. But how do you get there? With all of the content and endless tips out in the world, how can you determine what works and what doesn’t? How can you continue to try new mindset strategies without getting overwhelmed? In Unlock The Power of Your Mind, host Lewis Howes and top experts will show you how to do exactly that. The episodes from this curated feed can be found on The School of Greatness podcast feed or can be accessed ad-free here when you become a GREATNESS+ subscriber.

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  • When you decide to learn the language of money, you begin to unlock abundance in all the areas of your life. Most of us have been taught to approach money from a place of fear – fear of losing it, fear of making too much, fear that we won’t ever make enough. So how do we turn things around? How can we begin to shift our scarcity mindset to one of abundance? How can we stop being afraid to approach our finances head on instead of avoiding them? In Money Mindset, host Lewis Howes and top experts will show you how to do exactly that. The episodes from this curated feed can be found on The School of Greatness podcast feed or can be accessed ad-free here when you become a GREATNESS+ subscriber.

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  • The quality of your relationships determine the quality of your life. You could have everything in the world, but if you have no one to share it with, then what’s the point? But we can’t just snap our fingers and create high-quality, meaningful relationships. It takes consistent, intentional, and dedicated work. It takes us developing valuable skills that will help us become more vulnerable and love deeper. In Lasting Love: Intimacy & Relationships, host Lewis Howes and top experts will show you how to do exactly that. The episodes from this curated feed can be found on The School of Greatness podcast feed or can be accessed ad-free here when you become a GREATNESS+ subscriber.

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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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