The School of Greatness

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Saving Will Never Make You Rich | Codie Sanchez Sep 12, 2025

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Codie Sanchez drops truth bombs about why everything you've been taught about building wealth is backwards. From her awakening moment in college when she refused to let anyone control her through money, to building a multi-million dollar empire by buying "boring" businesses, Codie reveals the mindset shifts that separate the wealthy from the broke. She breaks down why saving your way to riches is a myth, how to buy your first business with little money down, and the relationship dynamics that either fuel or destroy your success. This conversation will make you question every assumption you have about money, ambition, and what it really takes to build the life you want.

Codie’s book Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses

Codie’s podcast The BigDeal Podcast with Codie Sanchez

In this episode you will:

Discover why saving money will never make you rich and what wealthy people do instead to multiply their wealth
Learn the exact 10-step framework for buying your first cash-flowing business without massive capital or experience
Transform your relationship with money from scarcity to abundance by understanding the psychology of wealth building
Break free from energy vampires and toxic relationships that sabotage your success and financial growth
Master the art of building a partnership that amplifies both people's potential rather than limiting it

For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1823

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7 Science Backed Ways to Rewire Your Brain for Confidence | Lewis Howes Sep 10, 2025

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What if I told you that the reason you've struggled with confidence your whole life has nothing to do with motivation and everything to do with your nervous system? After 12 years of interviewing the world's top experts and my own journey from crippling insecurity to building a media empire, I've discovered that confidence isn't who you are – it's what you practice. In this episode, I'm sharing seven science-backed frameworks that will rewire your brain for unshakable confidence, from hacking your nervous system with physiological sighs to building proof through failure. These aren't just mental tricks; they're biological and chemical shifts that will transform how you show up in the world. By the end of this episode, you'll have a complete blueprint to go from self-doubt to unstoppable confidence in just seven days.

Make Money Easy: Create Financial Freedom and Live a Richer Life

The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today

The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives

The School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy

In this episode you will:

Discover how to hack your brain for confidence using Dr. Andrew Huberman's physiological sigh technique to calm your nervous system
Transform your relationship with failure by learning to collect failures as fuel and treat them as feedback data
Build a "proof journal" to stack undeniable evidence of your capabilities until no one – not even you – can question them
Break free from the trap of waiting to "feel" confident by learning to trust data over fleeting emotions
Master the art of stepping into discomfort to expand your comfort zone and build resilience through exposure therapy

For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1822

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Luck Accounts for Half of Career Success | Price Pritchett Sep 08, 2025

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At 83 years old, Price Pritchett has spent six decades studying human psychology and has sold over 15 million books on breakthrough performance. In this conversation, he reveals why most people are leaving 60% of their potential untapped and shares the scientific framework behind quantum leaps - those massive jumps in achievement that skip rungs on the ladder of success. Price breaks down his research showing that luck accounts for 30-50% of career success, but here's the twist: luck isn't random when you know how to engineer it. You'll discover why small goals actually create small energy and small results, while big, scary goals become magnetic forces that attract resources, people, and opportunities. This isn't about positive thinking - it's about the proven psychology of breakthrough performance.

Get Price’s NEW You2 Accelerator Program

Buy Price’s books:
The Quantum Leap Strategy
You2: A High Velocity Formula for Multiplying Your Personal Effectiveness in Quantum Leaps

Hard Optimism: Developing Deep Strengths for Managing Uncertainty, Opportunity, Adversity, and Change

In this episode you will:

Discover the one trigger action you can take today that creates breakthrough momentum tomorrow
Learn why failure isn't the opposite of success but actually the system itself - and how to use it as your competitive advantage
Master the 4-part quantum leap framework that turns impossible goals into inevitable outcomes
Understand how to engineer luck in your life using specific psychological strategies that multiply opportunities
Transform your relationship with risk-taking and discover why playing it safe is actually the most dangerous game

For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1821

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He Watched Her Sleep Under the Weight of His Unpaid Bills | Brendon Burchard Sep 05, 2025

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Brendon Burchard shares the raw, vulnerable moment that changed everything: seeing the woman he loved sleeping under the weight of his unpaid bills in a tiny San Francisco apartment just miles from where this conversation was recorded. That night of reckoning sparked an 18-day writing marathon that launched his empire of bestselling books and transformed him from a broke, aspiring writer into a coach for billionaires. This isn't just another success story. It's a masterclass in shifting from survival thinking to abundance creation, revealing why most people stay stuck trying to "fill a void" instead of building something greater. You'll discover the specific mental patterns that keep you small and the breakthrough moment when fighting for someone beyond yourself becomes the catalyst for everything.

Brendon’s books:

High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way

The Motivation Manifesto: 9 Declarations to Claim Your Personal Power

The Millionaire Messenger: Make a Difference and a Fortune Sharing Your Advice

In this episode you will:

Discover the exact moment Brendon shifted from survival to abundance mindset and how one night of emotional clarity led to 18 days of breakthrough productivity
Transform your relationship with failure by understanding ZAPS: the four-step pattern that keeps you stuck in catastrophic thinking
Break free from half-heartedness by learning why billionaires succeed through assertiveness and 60% decision-making rather than perfectionist paralysis
Build unshakeable self-worth through small daily acts of integrity instead of relying on positive thinking alone
Identify whether you're playing meaningful games or wasting energy on pursuits that don't align with who you're meant to become

For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1820

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7 Pieces of Advice Keeping You Miserable | Lewis Howes Sep 03, 2025

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I'm calling out the seven pieces of popular life advice that are secretly keeping you stuck and miserable. After sitting across from some of the world's most successful people for over 12 years, I've learned that the motivational quotes everyone shares on social media often lead us further from the life we actually want. From "follow your passion" to "success equals happiness," I'm breaking down why these seemingly inspiring messages can derail your dreams and what actually works instead. You'll walk away knowing how to spot the difference between achievement and fulfillment, and more importantly, how to align your daily actions with who you're meant to become.

Make Money Easy: Create Financial Freedom and Live a Richer Life

The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today

The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives

The School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy

In this episode you will:

Discover why "following your passion" without a plan leads to burnout and financial instability instead of the life you dream of
Transform your relationship with difficult emotions by learning why "staying positive" all the time is actually toxic to your mental health
Break free from passive waiting by understanding how to combine patience with proactive steps that create real opportunities
Learn to recognize when "never give up" becomes harmful advice that keeps you trapped in situations that no longer serve you
Replace fake confidence with authentic presence that attracts the right people and opportunities into your life

For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1819

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Josh Groban: Learning to Bottle Joy, Not Just Wins Sep 01, 2025

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Josh Groban wasn't supposed to cry on his therapist's phone call. But there he was, the multi-platinum artist who'd sold 35 million albums worldwide, breaking down over something that stunned him: he was finally, truly grateful for the small moments. The quiet dinner with his nephew. The easy laughter with his girlfriend. The simple peace of not chasing the next milestone. For someone who achieved global fame at 17 after a chance encounter with Celine Dion, this discovery of presence came as a revelation. The young man who spent decades in "deep concern at all times," constantly proving himself worthy of the spotlight, had finally learned to bottle joy instead of just achievements. You'll walk away understanding how to find peace in your own success, no matter what level you've reached.

Buy Josh’s newest album GEMS

Support Find Your Light Foundation

Josh on Instagram

Josh on Facebook

Josh on TikTok

In this episode you will:

Transform your relationship with success from external validation to internal satisfaction
Break through the confidence trap of only focusing on what isn't working
Discover the power of simplicity when performing under intense pressure
Learn why chasing feelings creates more fulfillment than chasing outcomes
Understand how serving others can heal your own creative blocks

For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1818

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You Can't Attract Love With Unhealed Childhood Wounds | Dr. Tara Swart Aug 29, 2025

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Dr. Tara Swart drops a truth bomb that will change how you think about manifestation forever: you can't attract what you want if you're still carrying unhealed childhood wounds. This neuroscientist turned spiritual researcher reveals that 80% of her vision board manifests every year using a specific four-step process rooted in brain science, not wishful thinking. She explains why we literally smell stress on potential partners, how sleeping with someone too quickly rewires male brain chemistry, and why your consciousness might be far more powerful than your physical brain. If you've been frustrated with manifestation not working, this conversation reveals the missing piece.

Pre-order Dr. Tara’s new book The Signs: The New Science of How to Trust Your Instincts

Buy a copy of her book The Source: A Transformative Guide to Unlocking Your Mind, Harnessing Neuroplasticity, and Manifesting Success Through the Power of the Law of Attraction

Listen to her podcast Reinvent Yourself with Dr. Tara

In this episode you will:

Discover the four-step neuroplasticity process that turns vision boards into reality
Learn why smell determines who you're attracted to and how long relationships last
Understand how childhood wounds create your adult relationship patterns
Master the brain science behind why waiting to have sex creates stronger bonds
Explore how to expand your consciousness beyond three-dimensional thinking

For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1817

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Being Picked Last Became His Fuel | Lewis Howes Aug 27, 2025

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I'm getting brutally honest about the 30 years most people waste climbing the wrong ladder, and laying out the exact blueprint that saved me from sleeping on my sister's couch to living financially free. I'm also revealing how being picked last in a dodgeball game in third grade became the fuel that transformed my entire life trajectory. This isn't just another motivational talk. I'm stripping down to my core wounds and showing you the seven keys that turned my deepest insecurities into my greatest strengths. You'll walk away knowing exactly which season of life you're in and how to stop creating from your wounds so you can finally build from purpose.

Make Money Easy: Create Financial Freedom and Live a Richer Life

The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today

The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives

The School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy

In this episode you will:

Discover the fearless method that transforms your biggest anxieties into rocket fuel for unprecedented growth
Transform your relationship with uncertainty by identifying exactly which season of life you're in right now
Break through the success trap that keeps you achieving everything while still feeling completely empty inside
Rewrite the destructive patterns that have been sabotaging your relationships, career, and inner peace for years
Launch into action before you feel ready, because clarity comes from courage, not permission

For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1816

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A Meditation That Cuts Sleep Paralysis by 50% | Dr. Baland Jalal Aug 25, 2025

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When Dr. Baland Jalal experienced his first episode of sleep paralysis as a teenager in Copenhagen, he felt a demonic presence choking him in his bed - an experience so terrifying and real that it launched him into a 20-year quest to understand the brain. What he discovered will blow your mind: the cultural stories we tell ourselves about these experiences literally reshape how our brains process them. In Egypt, where people believe sleep paralysis is caused by evil genies, sufferers experience episodes three times more frequently than in Denmark, where it's viewed as just brain stress. This isn't just about sleep - it's about how the meaning we assign to our experiences becomes our reality. You'll walk away understanding how your brain creates your sense of self and how you can rewire it for greatness.

Dr. Jalal’s online Peterson Academy courses:

Intro to Neuroscience

The Neuroscience of Dreams

In this episode you will:

Discover the four-step meditation technique that reduces sleep paralysis episodes by 50% and why relaxation beats resistance every time
Transform your understanding of how cultural beliefs literally rewire your brain's response to fear and create your lived experience
Break through limiting self-images by understanding how your brain hates incongruencies and fills gaps with stories - and how to make those stories empowering
Unlock neuroplasticity secrets that keep your brain growing until you die, including why new experiences are brain fertilizer
Master the difference between spiritual truth and scientific truth, and why both can coexist in creating a meaningful life

For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1815

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I Don't Need to Get Paid to Learn. I'll Pay to Learn | Robert Herjavec Aug 22, 2025

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When Robert Herjavec was the only person to show up for free business lessons from a legendary Canadian retailer, he learned something that would change everything: "I don't need to get paid to learn. I'll pay to learn from the best." This mindset shift from his immigrant childhood of poverty to building billion-dollar companies reveals the exact thinking patterns that separate those who stay stuck from those who break through. You'll discover why passion isn't enough—and why obsession might be the missing ingredient in your success recipe. Walk away knowing the difference between working hard and working smart, and how to shift from a poverty mindset to an abundance mindset that actually creates wealth.

Robert on YouTube

Robert’s books:

Driven: How to Succeed in Business and in Life

The Will To Win: Leading, Competing, Succeeding

You Don't Have to Be a Shark: Creating Your Own Success

In this episode you will:

Discover the crucial difference between passion and obsession that determines who succeeds long-term
Transform your relationship with learning by understanding why the best pay to learn while others expect to be paid
Break through the poverty mindset trap that keeps people working harder but never getting wealthier
Master the sales secret that made Robert millions
Unlock the three mindset shifts billionaires use to create exponential wealth instead of linear growth

For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1814

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