The School of Greatness

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I Was Victimized, but I Am Not a Victim | Dr. Edith Eger Sep 23, 2020

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“I’m not a victim. I was victimized. It’s not my identity. It’s what was done to me.”

Dr. Edith Eger is a Holocaust survivor, clinical psychologist, and author of the book, "The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life." In this powerful interview, Dr. Edith discusses why she felt like her Nazi guards were more imprisoned than she was, what forgiveness truly means, how to free your mind from the shackles of the past, and so much more.

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Reaching the Mountaintop Won't Make You Happy | Ravi Patel Sep 21, 2020

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“Principles only serve you if they’re serving you. And more often than not we’re principled at our own expense.”

Actor and documentarian Ravi Patel returns to the School of Greatness for a profound, and hilarious, conversation on his worldwide quest for clarity when it comes to the core truths of life and what really makes people happy. Lewis and Ravi discuss everything from the dangers of celebrity in 2020 America to how his love life has changed since "Meet the Patels" and why he thinks all men should be in therapy.

Check out "Ravi Patel’s Pursuit of Happiness" on HBO Max.

Ravi's first interview on the School of Greatness.

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5 Steps to Stay Calm in Chaos | Lewis Howes Sep 18, 2020

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“Give yourself permission for discomfort.”

On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis details a five-step process to help you stay in control in moments of stress, letdown, or confusion. This simple plan can help you make the most of your toughest times.

Mel Robbins: The “Secret” Mindset Habit to Building Confidence and Overcoming Scarcity: https://link.chtbl.com/970-pod

Dr. Joe Dispenza on Healing the Body and Tranforming the Mind: https://link.chtbl.com/826-pod

Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds with David Goggins: https://link.chtbl.com/715-pod

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Every Great Entrepreneur Learns to Absorb Rejection | Guy Raz Sep 16, 2020

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“Entrepreneurship isn’t about the money, it’s about a sense of purpose.”

Whether you're a successful longtime entrepreneur or just considering launching your first business, this episode is for you. Award-winning journalist Guy Raz has interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs on his podcast, "How I Built This," and now he's distilled all the wisdom he's learned into a new book. Today he joins Lewis to discuss the key qualities that set the best entrepreneurs apart, the importance of focusing on mission over money, and the importance of embracing failure.

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Believing Stress Is Bad Raises Your Risk of Dying | Kelly McGonigal Sep 14, 2020

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“There are ways of thinking about stress that can make your body’s response to it healthier.”

Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., is an expert on stress, willpower, compassion, and the mind-body response to exercise. In this wide-ranging interview, she explains how to make stress your friend, why being active is essential for your mental health, a new way to develop self-control, and so much more.

Check out the bestselling author of "The Joy of Movement," "The Upside of Stress," and "The Willpower Instinct:" https://kellymcgonigal.com/

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Don't Be Perfect. Be Patient | Lewis Howes Sep 11, 2020

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"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." - Vince Lombardi

On today's 5-minute Friday, Lewis unpacks the dangers of perfectionism, illustrating the importance of focusing on habits, routines, and processes instead of comparing outcomes. You should still have big big dreams and set ambitious goals, but be patient in your attempt to achieve them.

Mel Robbins: The “Secret” Mindset Habit to Building Confidence and Overcoming Scarcity: https://link.chtbl.com/970-pod

Dr. Joe Dispenza on Healing the Body and Tranforming the Mind: https://link.chtbl.com/826-pod

Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds with David Goggins: https://link.chtbl.com/715-pod

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Harvard Geneticist: We Can Reset Your Biological Clock | Dr. David Sinclair Sep 09, 2020

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“Maybe if we are able to upload ourselves somehow or rebuild ourselves from scratch, that’s immortality.”

Dr. David Sinclair, a Harvard geneticist and author of the book "Lifespan," has been researching some of life's biggest questions. He joins Lewis to discuss whether science will eventually enable humans to live forever, how we might be able to bring people back from the dead, and why it's a "certainty" that aliens exist. If you liked David's first interview on the School of Greatness, then you'll love this deeper conversation.

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David's first interview: lewishowes.com/904

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Three Questions to Ask Yourself Every Day | Jay Shetty Sep 07, 2020

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“What movement does for the body, stillness does for the mind.”

Lewis sits down with the incomparable Jay Shetty to discuss how to craft your life instead of coasting in the passenger seat, why you should establish an intentional morning routine to boost your mood, and three questions you should be asking yourself each day. Jay breaks down all the wisdom in his new book, "Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day."

Jay's previous podcast with Lewis: https://lewishowes.com/953

Mel Robbins: The “Secret” Mindset Habit to Building Confidence and Overcoming Scarcity: https://link.chtbl.com/970-pod

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My Real Definition of Greatness After 1,000 Episodes | Lewis Howes Sep 04, 2020

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"The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates

On today's inspiring 5-minute Friday, Lewis shares his definition of greatness, as well as his three biggest truths about life. After 1,000 podcast episodes, he distills all the life lessons he's received from his impactful guests.

Kobe Bryant on Mamba Mentality, NBA Titles, and Oscars: https://link.chtbl.com/691-pod

Kevin Hart Breaks Down His Secrets to Success: https://link.chtbl.com/956-pod

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt on the Power of Forgiveness: https://link.chtbl.com/925-pod

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Face What's Difficult. Don't Run From It Sep 02, 2020

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“Face what’s difficult. Don’t run away from it. Use failure as a teacher.”

On Part II of our big 1,000th Episode Special, Lewis continues to revisit the most meaningful episodes in School of Greatness history, discussing the importance of embracing failure, healing from trauma, and being vulnerable in your relationships. We hear from Kobe Bryant, Preethaji, Rob Bell, Laverne Cox, and more.

Kobe Bryant - Mamba Mentality and the Mind of a Champion

Preetha ji - How to Overcome Suffering

Rob Bell - How to Practice and Understand Faith and Spirituality

Laverne Cox - Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America

Lewis Howes - What Sharing My Childhood Rape Taught Me About Being a Loving, Vulnerable, Free Man

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