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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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  • Why Your Past Doesn't Determine Your Future | Dan Martell

    Why Your Past Doesn't Determine Your Future | Dan Martell
    Apr 15 2026
    WARNING: This episode includes sensitive discussions that may be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available anytime by calling or texting the number 988. Most people see Dan Martell's highlight reel: the private jet, the millions, the AI mastery. But they don't know about the angry, ashamed teenager who felt worthless and unlovable, who attempted suicide and spent time in jail. In this episode, Lewis goes deep into Dan's journey from rock bottom to extraordinary success, unpacking the exact moment he decided not to take his own life and what shifted in his mind to make him believe he deserved love and greatness. You'll discover that redemption isn't about forgetting your past, it's about extracting the lesson and becoming someone new. Dan shares his journey of transformation, explaining that his foundation is built on faith and how he moved from repeating errors to making new ones. He emphasizes the core principle that the pain one endures ultimately shapes the purpose they are meant to serve. If you're stuck in shame or fighting to believe in yourself again, this conversation will prove that your past does not determine your future. Dan's AI Resources Dan’s books: Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your EmpireSoftware as a Science: Unlock Limitless Recurring Revenue Without Losing Control Dan on Instagram Dan on TikTok In this episode you will: Understand the exact moment that pulled Dan back from suicide and gave him a reason to choose lifeLearn why making new mistakes instead of repeating old ones is the secret to actual growth and transformationDiscover how to separate your identity from your past and stop believing the shame narrative you've been toldUncover the specific conversation with God that became the turning point in Dan's entire life trajectoryExplore how vulnerability, faith, and the willingness to do the hard work on yourself unlocks the life you're actually meant to live For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1915 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Lewis Howes Solo [Never Be Broke Again] Myron Golden Jim Curtis Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Start With Yourself: The Mindset That Built an Empire | Emma Grede

    Start With Yourself: The Mindset That Built an Empire | Emma Grede
    Apr 13 2026
    Emma Grede's most surprising confession is that she never saw her childhood in East London as a disadvantage. While raising her younger sisters, skipping school, and watching Oprah to find her blueprint for life, she was quietly building the belief that she was more capable than anyone around her. That unshakable self-trust is the thread running through everything she has built, from Good American to SKIMS to the Obama Foundation board. For anyone who has ever let fear, self-doubt, or the weight of other people's opinions keep them stuck, Emma's story is a direct challenge to reconsider what is actually holding you back. This conversation will show you how to stop measuring yourself against everyone else's standards, put money at the center of your plan without shame, manage your emotions like a skill rather than a sentence, and build a life that is entirely your own design. The Greatness Playbook: The Self-Led Success Edition Emma’s book: Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work & Life Emma's Instagram Emma's Website In this episode you will: Discover how to reframe your hardest life experiences as the very thing that makes you exceptional rather than the thing that holds you back.Learn why putting money at the center of your goals is not greed but the clearest path to freedom, and how to stop apologizing for it.Understand the practical steps Emma used to manage anger and emotional reactivity starting at age nineteen, and how that discipline became one of her greatest competitive advantages.Break free from the trap of other people's opinions by building a personal scorecard rooted in your own values, not what the world expects of you.See how to think in seasons so you can go all in when it counts, protect what matters most, and make tradeoffs without guilt. For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1914 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Lewis Howes Solo [Everything You Want In Life] Myron Golden Eric Thomas Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • How to Protect Your Brain and Live Longer | Dr. Andrew Weil

    How to Protect Your Brain and Live Longer | Dr. Andrew Weil
    Apr 10 2026
    Dr. Andrew Weil drops a counterintuitive truth right out of the gate: avoiding head trauma and quitting smoking are the two most powerful things you can do to prevent cognitive decline, yet almost no one talks about them in the brain health conversation. Most of us are chasing the latest supplement or biohack while ignoring the chronic stress quietly flooding our brains with cortisol and damaging the very region responsible for memory and emotion. Dr. Weil connects the dots between what you eat, how you breathe, who you spend time with, and how long your brain stays sharp. His 4-7-8 breathing technique alone has generated millions of views worldwide and outperforms anxiety medication in his clinical experience. More than any single protocol, though, he returns again and again to one root cause behind poor relationships, chronic illness, and unfulfilled potential: not yet learning how to genuinely love yourself. Dr. Weil’s books: Mind Over MedsFast Food, Good FoodTrue FoodSpontaneous HappinessWhy Our Health MattersHealthy AgingThe Healthy KitchenEating Well for Optimum HealthEight Weeks to Optimum HealthSpontaneous HealingNatural Health, Natural MedicineFrom Chocolate To MorphineHealth and Healing In this episode you will: Discover the two most overlooked factors driving cognitive decline and what to cut from your life immediately to protect your brainLearn the free, 60-second breathing technique Dr. Weil calls the most powerful anti-anxiety method he has ever foundUnderstand how your gut microbiome connects to your brain health and which fermented foods rebuild it most effectivelyIdentify the foods and environmental toxins doing the most damage to your long-term cognitive functionExplore why loving yourself is not a soft idea but the actual foundation of healthy relationships, emotional resilience, and lasting well-being For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1913 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Dr. William Li Dr. Jeremy London Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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I have only recently started listening to your podcasts after following you on Instagram but I’ve already listened to so many great interviews. Keep up the good work!!

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