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Danica Patrick: The Spiritual Shift Behind Her Racing Jan 22, 2018

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"If you don’t try hard enough at something, people could knock you down for it.”
I recently had a friend tell me I needed to do an interview with someone special. I’m always hesitant on suggestions, but my friend has done thousands of interviews and he said in his top five was Danica Patrick.
I felt I had to give her a shot and I’m so glad I did. She and I are on the same wavelength. We’re both into sports, consider ourselves to be spiritual people, and believe so much in the power of the mind.
Danica has a strong presence you can feel the moment she walks into the room and yet she is still one of the sweetest and most thought-provoking people I’ve met. She’s had so many insightful things to say.
For those of you who don’t know her, Danica Patrick dropped out of high school to pursue a career as a race car driver. In 2005, Patrick became the first woman to hold the lead during the Indianapolis 500.
Only three years later, she was the first woman to record a win on the IndyCar circuit. After switching to stock cars, Patrick won the time trials at the 2013 Daytona 500 - becoming the first woman to win the pole position at NASCAR.
Patrick has become one of the most recognizable athletes in the to world, having graced the cover of ESPN: The Magazine and TV Guide. She was also featured in the 2008 and 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She has appeared in 14 Super Bowl commercials (more than any other celebrity).
She’s not only an amazing figure in the world of sports, but she’s also a great author and mentor. She’s just released her newest book, Pretty Intense, that brings light to living health from mind, to body, to diet.
Discover all of that and much more, on Episode 592.
Some Questions I ask:
How she feels on the paleo diet (11:49)
You’ve become more about spirituality lately, right? (15:26)
What’s the biggest take away since you started going down that rabbit hole? (22:22)
How did you arm yourself against criticism throughout your career? (25:22)
What is the biggest challenge you’ve had to overcome? (26:44)
Do you feel like people attack you in the races? (29:11)
How do you handle your ego? (31:15)
What’s the question you’ve never been able to answer for yourself? (38:37)
How do you condition yourself before practice or a big competition?
What’s the greatest moment for you in the last 20 years [in terms of racing] (47:25)
How do you condition yourself to believe in yourself? (48:27)
What’s the greatest lesson your father taught you? (50:48)
If you could give yourself advice when you started, what would it be? (52:38)
What are 3 things you want to manifest this year? (55:00)
On this episode you will learn:
The things Danica and I have in common (9:10)
When she started lifting heavier (13:48)
Why she started getting into spirituality and healing with the mind (20:39)
How she conditions her mind against the intense pressure of competing (23:34)
How she gets people to believe in her (27:25)
Battles she’s had with her ego throughout the last 20 years (30:05)?
What she would do if she could do anything in the world (36:34)
What she’s revealed about herself last year she hadn’t revealed before (41:51)
How long races are (46:23)
The message she gives to women who aren’t as confident in themselves (47:56)
Who inspired her the most growing up (50:18)
The greatest lesson her mom taught her (51:08)
What she has to open up about during the year of open (54:16)
Plus much more...

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Ray Lewis: What He Wants Said at His Own Funeral Jan 19, 2018

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"If the last day of my life came, and people were sitting around me, I would say ‘Smile, because I made it to the other side.’” - Ray Lewis
I constantly think about the fact that the only definite thing in this world is what we leave behind.
Money comes and goes, belongings eventually break or get thrown out, but what people say about you will never change.
This got me thinking about an amazing episode I did with Ray Lewis.
Ray has been leaving a legacy not just in football, but to the world.
On this 5 Minute Friday, we hear some of the most inspirational words about how anyone can leave a legacy and fulfilled life behind when they go on Episode 591.

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He Won a World Title for the U.S. a Month After 9/11 | Val Chmerkovskiy Jan 17, 2018

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"Generosity is the key to happiness." - Val Chmerkovskiy
If you enjoyed this episode, check out show notes, video, and more at http://lewishowes.com/590

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My Entire Morning and Nighttime Routine | Lewis Howes Jan 15, 2018

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HOW YOU START AND END YOUR DAY MATTERS.
I get a lot of questions from listeners about what my morning routine, daily habits and nighttime routines look like.
So I decided it was time to record a solo episode answering this exact question so that anyone who asks can get a quick answer :)
The truth is, I believe that healthy, consistent routines make a massive difference in our daily performance and our long term health and happiness.
So even though I'm not perfect at following mine every day, I know what a big impact it makes when I do.
Keep in mind that these are just my routines.
I've developed them over years of trial and error. Some I got from playing sports, some from studying optimal health, some from going to meditation training, and some from friends.
They all serve me, but what I hope you do after listening to this episode is choose habits that serve YOU.
Habits are only as useful as the results we get from them, so I invite you to experiment with your own habits until you find ones that work.
Here are my favorite ones in Episode 589.
In this episode you will learn:
What time I wake up (5:45)
How I start my day (6:15)
Why I make my bed every morning (9:15)
How exercise cleanses us (10:08)
My morning meditation ritual (12:22)
My bedtime routine (17:21)
How I prep for a big event or interview (22:34)
Plus much more...

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Chasing Endless Money Is Just Another Cage | Scooter Braun Jan 12, 2018

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"WHAT’S THE POINT OF GOING AFTER ANYTHING THAT'S REASONABLE? THAT’S NOT GRATIFYING.”
I used to believe that money was the answer to happiness. When you spend all of your time chasing the dollar, it bring you emptiness.
The real reason to chase after money is so you can have the freedom you need to experience life’s beautiful moment.
Chasing the endless dollar is just as bad as being stuck in a cubicle all day. Money is great, but you have to use it to achieve your higher purpose and do the things that actually bring you happiness.
This got me thinking about a past episode I did with Scooter Braun, who gave amazing insights to what wealth really means and how to achieve true happiness.
Discover what exactly it takes to have wealth in all aspects of life, on Episode 588.
In this episode you will learn:
The mentality you need to have about money (00:51)
How you really achieve happiness (2:12)
What you are really working hard for (3:03)
Your chances of being super successful (4:36)
What you need to do to be in the top 1% (6:25)

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The Sports Strategy Behind Managing an Entire Year | Lewis Howes Jan 10, 2018

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"PLAN YOUR PLAY."
We live streamed this episode of Coffee Conversations straight to YouTube -- and some of you sent us questions while we filmed!
It was awesome and we'll do more of these live episodes if you like them.
While Cesar and I were taking questions from you guys on social media, we kept discussing the same main theme.
It's something that has made the biggest difference in our business year after year.
It's the strategy we set up to manage our time throughout the year so that we can accomplish huge goals consistently.
The truth is, it's based on what we learned in sports.
The lessons we learned from football still keep us grounded and productive years later.
As we answered your questions, we kept coming back to how much this strategic mindset supports us when we set huge goals, get through slumps, stay positive, and more.
We realize that the more we choose to live and work in a disciplined, focused way, with plenty of play built in, the better we do all around.
Let us know your thoughts on this episode and the live stream after you listen to Episode 587.
In this episode you will learn:
How we come up with a strategy to accomplish all our big goals for the year (5:10)
Why taking breaks to play is so important (14:30)
How to make your personal project grow when your time is consumed by your day job (17:48)
Strategies for staying positive and keeping others positive (19:28)
Tips we've both learned for improving conversational skills (26:58)
What to do if you're scared of stepping into your greatness (33:30)
How much flexibility I plan into my schedule (39:30)
Plus much more...

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Things Happen for You, Not to You | Ed Mylett Jan 08, 2018

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"THINGS HAPPEN FOR YOU, NOT TO YOU.”
As you know my biggest goal is to serve you. I really dedicate every day to trying to help as many people as I can.
When I get on a stage I try to speak to each individual person in the crowd. I try to reach out to every member of the audience and truly help them. I want them to take action, and leave with the tools they need to change their life.
I’ve been fortunate enough to become friends with an amazing speaker that is of the same mindset - Ed Mylett. If you haven’t heard of Ed before, you’ve been missing out.
“People respond to what they feel, not what they hear and see.”
Ed started out with the dream of playing professional baseball. But like so many of us, an injury changed his course in life.
Instead, his first job out of college was helping boys at a foster home who came from abused families. It’s here he found is life mission: to serve.
He saw in the eyes of these boys that they just wanted what everyone wants - to be loved and appreciated. This ended up taking him down the road of servitude later in life.
Today, Ed is one of the premier business leaders, peak performance experts, and motivational speakers in the world. He has a passion for mentoring and coaching others on what it takes to become a champion in all areas of life.
He has shared the stage and has very close personal relationships with other business legends such as Tony Robbins, John Maxwell, Phil Knight and many others.
Hear his insights on life, public speaking, and so much more on Episode 586.
“The most important gift we can give someone is to be present”
Some Questions I Ask:
You wanted to be a professional baseball player, right? (10:45)
Where are you from originally? (12:30)
How to we permanently alter what we think we’re worth? (23:38)
When did you realize things were really taking off? (32:43)
How did you learn to persuade people so effectively? (35:53)
How does someone believe in themselves? (38:28)
How did you develop belief and confidence when you were failing? (40:34)
Was there a time when you didn’t feel like you were a good person? (43:40)
What would you say is your greatest asset? (46:19)
How did you learn to present with passion and persuasion? (49:24)
What have kids taught you about life? (55:19)
What’s a question you wish more people would ask you? (59:29)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
How Ed learned to serve (13:00)
Ways people sabotage themselves (21:23)
How to associate and raise levels even with people who aren’t around you (26:35)
Who you really learn from (27:22)
The trouble Ed got in with police by trying to look rich (29:14)
The biggest addiction today (40:07)
The three types of speakers (50:52)
The #1 thing speakers struggle with (53:07)

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Success Is Easier Than You Think | Dean Graziosi Jan 05, 2018

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"SUCCESS IS EASIER THAN PEOPLE THINK."
I used to think that being a billionaire meant you had to be super smart, super cool, or even superhuman. None of these things are true.
If you want to be a billionaire you have to be passionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated. That’s all.
When you persevere past the point when most people give up, you’ll find that there’s not much competition at the top.
Sometimes what holds you back, and has even held me back in the past, are your thoughts. Your insecurities and negativity are just that: thoughts.
To dive more into this, I am bringing out a previous episode with Dean Graziosi. Dean is a NY Times bestselling author, THE top real estate trainer, and an incredible author and speaker. He knows what it takes to reach our full potential.
And it’s something anyone can do.
Learn how you can make simple shifts to reach the top on Episode 585.
What it really takes to be a billionaire (0:49)
The importance of being the observer of your thoughts (1:44)
Intelligence vs enthusiasm for success (4:26)
Plus much more...

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The 8 Areas of Life to Map Out for Your Best Year | Lewis Howes Jan 03, 2018

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"WITHOUT YOU THE WORLD WOULD NEVER BE THE SAME."
The new year is here, and I am so excited.
You know how important I think creating a clear vision for your life is.
So I wanted to record this solo round at the start of this year to share my top tips for creating an incredible year.
And you guessed it, it starts with creating a clear vision.
I broke down the 8 areas of life that I believe are the most important ones to have a vision for.
This doesn't mean that these are all of the things you should focus on, but it does mean that these are the ones I've found to make the biggest impact in my life.
I stick to these key areas each year and they haven't failed me yet.
My invitation to you as you listen to this episode is to write down the ones that really stick out to you.
What areas can you push yourself in this year? What areas are you already excelling in? What areas are things you've never focused on?
I want to hear about your vision for your year! Let me know @lewishowes on social media once you write it down.
Let's make this year the best it can be by creating a strategy. Learn how in Episode 584.
The 8 Keys to Winning in Business and Life
Health (physical + emotional) -- Do something everyday that is uncomfortable for your physical or emotional health. Build that muscle up so you can live a long time in happiness without pain from both.
Relationships - When you connect to the heart of everyone around you, it may take more energy and time from you, but it will make you the richest person in the world.
Finances - Create your money vision for the year and start mapping it out
Clarity for your vision - Create Strategy and Schedule (I’m using a planner that is world's first personalized productivity system based on your brain type!)
Growth mindset - To reach your vision it will require the mind of a child and wanting to be curious and learning.
Build your team - Finding accountability/coaching/tribe. What are the communities you are part of that will inspire you to be bigger than yourself?
Play/Adventure - Remember to live and experience life without being focused on productivity…. Play!
Win/Win/Win - Company wins, customers win, community wins. Leave people better than how you found them.

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The Influencer Playbook Behind a Billion Dollar Brand | Michael Mente Dec 31, 2017

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"IT’S ALL ABOUT SHOWING PEOPLE A GENUINELY GOOD TIME."
Being an entrepreneur is one of the most difficult tasks you can take on. In fact, some people find it soul crushing if not done right. When done properly, though, it can be the greatest thing you can do in your life.
Starting as an entrepreneur means knowing what you really want to do, what your passion is and how to deliver that to consumers. It’s not about pushing it on them but listening to them and seeing how you can serve them.
Most entrepreneurs stop as soon as they hit success and sell off their company, but not all of them. On this episode, we are joined by Michael Mente, who has been successful since 2003 when he helped create the incredibly popular clothing company: REVOLVE.
“All we are doing is listening to the consumer and giving them what they want.”
Michael Mente dropped out of an Entrepreneur program at the University of Southern California to become an entrepreneur by profession. He’s Currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Revolve and is set to bring in $400 million in sales this year. His company is considered the one-stop shop for clothing items designed by some of the hottest emerging designers.
Over the years, Michael began developing organic relationships with bloggers to represent the brand on a more realistic level. To do so, Revolve regularly holds trips for influencers to gather, relax, and recreate the lifestyle of an ideal Revolve customer.
Michael saw a gap between affordable and high end items, which provided grounds for him to create an online shopping experience that falls in the middle. Supporting up-and-coming designers and digital influencers has become the core of Revolve’s growth and they decided to expand their digital offerings by launching a sister company, FORWARD, in 2008. Since then FORWARD has grown to become a powerhouse in fashion and has become the go-to place for premier luxury fashion.
I loved Michael's humble wisdom about what it has taken to create this kind of success in such a competitive industry.
Discover all of that and much more, on Episode 583.
"If it’s not enjoyable, what’s the point?”
Some Questions I Ask:
Would you say a lot of your sales come from Instagram? (10:46)
In the beginning were you buying clothes wholesale? (13:41)
What were you doing before REVOLVE? (15:40)
What would you say is your biggest inspiration right now? (18:12)
When did you realize you had a business that would take off? (21:38)
How much money did you raise from one investor? (24:54)
Do you think more people should be tapping into influencers for their brand? (28:41)
What’s a good way to start approaching influencer marketers and celebrities? (36:54)
How do you deal with the competition of other brands? (42:00)
How have you evolved from being an entrepreneur by yourself to running an organization with so many employees? (45:39)
What do you still need to learn in order to take your business where you want it to be? (49:00)
How have you been consistently excited about your business for 15 years? (50:42)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Just how long REVOLVE has been around (8:53)
What made Michael say, “I want to get into women’s clothing.” (11:41)
How they launched the same year as Zappos (14:56)
When he knew he wanted to start his own business (17:24)
The biggest risks he’s taken (19:41)
When they decided to take on investors (23:39)
The point when it becomes challenging for a company to continue its growth (26:06)
How an influencer trip works (33:12)
The biggest challenge for Michael right now (43:55)
The most influential person in Michael’s life growing up (47:00)
Michael’s advice to young entrepreneurs who want to start their own thing...

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