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The School of Greatness

The School of Greatness

By: Lewis Howes
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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.© All rights reserved Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • Sailing With Phoenix: “I Quit My Job To Sail The World & Discovered My Purpose” - Here’s The Secret To Finding Yours

    Sailing With Phoenix: “I Quit My Job To Sail The World & Discovered My Purpose” - Here’s The Secret To Finding Yours
    Jun 18 2025

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    What happens when a spine diagnosis worse than you can imagine forces you to confront your mortality at 29? Oliver Widger went from working a corporate job he hated to sailing solo across the Pacific Ocean with nothing but his cat Phoenix and an unshakeable belief in chasing impossible dreams. After learning he had the spine of someone over 120 years old, Oliver spiraled through three years of partying and self-doubt before accidentally posting a video of himself in his work uniform declaring he "absolutely hated this life" - a mistake that changed everything when it went to all his bosses. Now weeks into a solo voyage from Oregon to Hawaii, Oliver has gained nearly a million followers while proving that the most below-average person can achieve extraordinary things through pure determination. This conversation reveals how facing your mortality can become the greatest gift, why crossing the point of no return is the only way to truly live, and how anyone brave enough to spin a globe and jump can transform their biggest fears into their greatest adventures.

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    In this episode you will learn:

    • How a devastating spine diagnosis became the catalyst for the greatest adventure of Oliver's life
    • Why accidentally posting your breakdown video to your bosses might be the best mistake you ever make
    • The simple strategy Oliver used to overcome overwhelming self-doubt: solve only the problem directly in front of you
    • How to find your purpose by asking yourself one ridiculous question: what crazy thing do you actually want to do?
    • Why becoming completely comfortable with dying poor is the secret to unlimited freedom

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    52 mins
  • Top Neuroscientist: How To Heal Your Brain & Your Body With Your MIND (Get To The Root Cause of Anxiety)

    Top Neuroscientist: How To Heal Your Brain & Your Body With Your MIND (Get To The Root Cause of Anxiety)
    Jun 16 2025
    Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!The most dangerous trend in mental health today isn't anxiety itself—it's how we've been taught to think about it. Dr. Caroline Leaf, a leading neuroscientist and author of "Help in a Hurry," reveals why 100% of people experience anxiety and how the current medical model of labeling and diagnosing mental health "disorders" creates more harm than healing. Through groundbreaking research spanning 40 years, she shares her most vulnerable discovery: we are 99% mind and 1% brain, making every thought we think a physical force that either builds or destroys our cellular health. The conversation takes a powerful turn when she explains her 63-day healing protocol that has helped thousands rewire toxic thought patterns, proving that what we've been told about mental health has been fundamentally backwards—and how anyone struggling with overwhelm, anxiety, or stress today holds the power to transform their mind and heal their body.Pre order Dr. Leaf’s new book ​​Help in a Hurry: Simple Tips for Finding Peace When You're Overwhelmed, Anxious, or StressedDr. Leaf’s book Switch on Your Brain: The Key to Peak Happiness, Thinking, and HealthDr. Leaf’s book Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic ThinkingDr. Leaf on InstagramThe Doctor Leaf Show on YouTubeIn this episode you will learn:Why anxiety is your brain's warning system, not a disease, and how to read its signals correctlyThe shocking truth about self-diagnosis culture and why labeling yourself creates the exact problems you're trying to solveHow your thoughts become physical networks in your brain and body within secondsWhy 35-98% of all physical illnesses originate from toxic thinking patternsThe exact 63-day process neuroscientists use to rewire trauma and heal emotional woundsFor more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1785For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you’ll love:Dr. Rangan Chatterjee – greatness.lnk.to/1716SCDr. Joe Dispenza – greatness.lnk.to/1702SCTJ Power – greatness.lnk.to/1741SC Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX
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    55 mins
  • How To Embrace Your True Strength, Turn Your Pain Into Power & Create A Legacy

    How To Embrace Your True Strength, Turn Your Pain Into Power & Create A Legacy
    Jun 13 2025
    Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Three legendary figures reveal how fatherhood and family transformed their relationship with success and purpose. Matthew McConaughey shares the moment his relationship with Camila gave him courage to turn down millions in romantic comedies, leading to his Oscar-winning transformation, while confessing he wrote down 10 life goals at age 21 - including winning an Oscar before he was even acting. Kobe Bryant opens up about learning fundamentals after scoring zero points an entire summer at age 11, then using psychological warfare to elevate teammates and dominate opponents. Terry Crews delivers the most vulnerable story, describing his 30-year journey from an abused child in Flint to beating up his father at age 30, only to discover revenge solved nothing. Each man discovered that true strength comes not from individual dominance, but from the courage to serve something greater than themselves - whether through committed relationships, team excellence, or breaking generational cycles.Matthew’s book GreenlightsMatthew’s kids book Just BecauseKobe Bryant Dear BasketballTerry’s book Manhood: How to Be a Better Man-or Just Live with OneTerry’s audiobook Tough: My Journey to True PowerTerry’s kids book Terry's CrewIn this episode you will learn:How writing down your goals creates an invisible contract with your subconscious that works for decadesWhy the fundamentals beat natural talent when you commit to daily practice over yearsHow committed relationships give you more courage and creativity in your career, not lessThe psychology behind using work ethic as a weapon to mentally break down competitionWhy revenge fantasies destroy your soul even when you get the payback you wantedFor more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1784For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you’ll love:Matthew McConaughey – greatness.lnk.to/1422SCKobe Bryant – greatness.lnk.to/691SCTerry Crews – greatness.lnk.to/1258SC Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX
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    1 hr and 13 mins
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