The School of Greatness
Episodes
886 Lewis’ Biggest Lessons and Regrets of 2019
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DECLARE YOUR VISION. The end of the year is time to reflect on where you’ve been and where you’re going. I’m using this episode to share my bigg...
885 The Power of Counterbalance
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
IT’S NEVER GOING TO BE PERFECT. We all have this vision of the ideal life. We work hard and get everything done. All of our relationships are in gre...
884 Successful Women Leaders on Mental Toughness and Building Confidence
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
USE YOUR PAIN AS AN ARROW. None of us like to feel unpleasant emotions. Whether it’s pain, anxiety, or stress, we numb them with food, alcohol, and ...
883 5 Ways To Monetize Your Personal Brand with Rory Vaden
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
IS YOUR PERSONAL BRAND MAKING YOU MONEY OR COSTING YOU TIME? The last time Rory Vaden joined the show, he shared some strategies we could use to creat...
882 Own Your Pain
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
YOU CAN’T DISMISS PAIN. So many of us try to cover up our pain. We eat too much, buy too much, and drink too much in order to not feel anything. I u...
881 Embrace the Future and Find Your Massively Transformative Purpose with Peter Diamandis
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
WE FEAR WHAT WE DON’T UNDERSTAND. The future doesn’t have to be scary. You don’t have to put your energy into building bunkers, hiding gold bars...
880 Tulsi Gabbard on Running for President and Service Based Leadership
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SUFFERING COMES FROM SELF-OBSESSIVE THINKING. I used to be terrified to speak in public. I’d get nervous before getting in front of any kind of grou...
879 Money as a Tool For Happiness
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
MONEY IS A GREAT SERVANT BUT A BAD MASTER. Money can get a bad rap. You hear stories of people who worked so hard to get it, and it left them feeling ...
878 How to Build Life Changing Habits and Break Addiction with Dr. Jud Brewer
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
YOUR EGO NEEDS FEEDING. We all have addictions. Some of us know exactly what habits we need to break. Others don’t even realize we’re addicted to...
877 Navy Seal Mindset for Living Your Best Life with Chadd Wright
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FIND YOUR STEADY STATE. We all hear it. The voice in our heads that tells us to quit or that we’re not good enough. The goal isn’t to eliminate th...
876 The Joy of Service
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT YOU. Many of us want to have an impact on this world. We want to be a positive force in people’s lives. When we can take a step...
875 Speak With Your Heart and Create a Big Life with Cleo Wade
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
LOVE THYSELF. Our wounds often rob us of the life we were meant to live. Many of us live with pain and regret. It becomes a vicious cycle. We have th...
874 Leveraging a Competitive Spirit and Becoming an NBA Icon with Jerry West
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DREAM TO LIVE. Growing up in a dysfunctional household is tough. It can feel like you are in a nightmare. The only things that can keep you going day...
873 Simplify Your Sales
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR CLIENT. The world is full of people waiting to bring their incredible ideas to the marketplace. Many entrepreneurs first think ...
872 Jon Dorenbos on Forgiveness and Choosing Happiness
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
PLAY THE LONG GAME. The cover of a book never tells the entire story. People often assume that successful people have had an easy life. Many, though, ...
871 Jocko Willink on Extreme Leadership and The Power of Self-Discipline
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BE MILITARY MINDED. A lot of people think that leadership means having all the answers. Barking orders at your team, hoping they stay in line and obey...
870 Fight for Fearlessness
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DO YOUR JOB. If you want to be a leader, you must learn how to master your feelings. That is what life requires from leaders in any field. If you do n...
869 Relationships, Fear and Doing What You Love with David Walton
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We want a direct path to success. But the road is never straight. What makes it special isn’t just the destination but the journey that shaped u...
868 Brian Grazer: The Art of Human Connection
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
PEOPLE ARE BETTER THAN WIFI Often, we have talent. We work hard and practice our craft. But something holds us back from reaching our highest potentia...
867 Brotherhood of Emotions
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
WRESTLING WITH YOUR FEELINGS. Being an elite athlete comes with rewards. People who work hard and dedicate themselves to their craft deserve the fruit...
866 The Journey of Living through a Loss
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DEATH WITH NO REGRETS Losing a loved one is always difficult. Loss is difficult. Sometimes we’re prepared for it. Often, we are not. Either way, we ...
865 Gabby Bernstein on Healing Trauma and Spiritual Freedom
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
YOU ATTRACT WHAT YOU ARE. Sometimes to reach the next level in our lives, we must dig deeper. Often, we need to forgive ourselves. We still need to at...
864 Compassion over Pity with Humble the Poet
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you spend time thinking of past mistakes? Do negative memories burden you? Thoughts of incidents you believe to be unfair. We all go through tough ...
863 The Science of Biohacking for Optimal Health
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
CRACK THE HEALTH CODE. These days there are a million ways to live a healthy lifestyle. Every day we hear about a new diet or strategy. How do we know...
862 Simon Sinek: The Power of the Infinite Mindset
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a leader? How do you define winning? At its root, leadership is a responsibility to the people around us. Anyone on your team ...
861 The Power of Keeping It Real
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
MAKE YOUR OWN RULES. If you want to become a social media star, you have to find your voice and carve out your niche. It’s important to be flexible...
860 Age Backwards, Biohack Your Life and Be Super Human with Dave Asprey
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to maintain our youth. Our goal is to be attractive, healthy, and energetic as we age. What if there were ways beyond basic diet and exer...
859 How to Build a Multi-Billion Dollar Empire with Tilman Fertitta
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SEPARATE FROM THE PACK . We all want to be successful. Some of us even want to be wealthy. Some think that to achieve success they need to become som...
858 The Key to a Captivating Performance
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BE AUTHENTIC- NO MATTER WHAT. We admire great performers. Whether in sports, business, or any other field, we can all appreciate true greatness. But d...
857 Jim Gaffigan: Life Lessons From a Comedy Genius
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
PURSUE CREATIVE FULFILLMENT. You might think that successful people have magic powers. A unique formula to be rich and famous. A formula you didn’t ...
856 Amanda Cerny: Be Unapologetically You
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
CREATE YOUR OWN AUDIENCE. It’s human to make multiple stops on the way to your destination. Often, these stops are crucial moments that inform the p...
855 Make the Perfect Case for What You Want
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
VISUALIZE YOUR BEST LIFE Do you find it challenging to achieve goals? Often, we get lost when we have a destination with no map. It’s time to visual...
854 Dennis Rodman on Emotions, Individuality and Being Great
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DRESS FOR HAPPINESS. People live their lives trying to find their purpose. They are looking for ways to express their true selves. But many are worrie...
853 How To Find Your Creative Calling with Chase Jarvis
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Often, we doubt ourselves and our creative ideas. We think that creative people were born with special abilities. And often, we doubt our creative tal...
852 How to Handle Stress Without Tension
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stress is an unavoidable part of life. It’s not about having a stress-free life- it’s about learning how to deal with it gracefully. Think of the ...
851 Sophia Bush on Speaking Your Truth
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
YOU TEACH OTHERS HOW TO TREAT YOU. Often, we don’t like how people talk to us. Whether it’s at home, at work, or with our friends, there are many ...
850 Tony Gonzalez: What it Takes to Become The Greatest of All Time
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THE CRITICS ARE COMING. People understand that there will be challenges and fear when they chase their dreams. But they’re not willing to be embarra...
849 Stay True To Your Purpose
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DON’T GET DISTRACTED BY SHINY THINGS. It can be exciting to receive connections to the rich and powerful. Fancy dinners, galas, and White House dinn...
848 The Soulful Art of Persuasion with Jason Harris
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
NEVER BE CLOSING. A lot of books about selling encourage you to act like someone you’re not. They tell you to say the other person’s name. Copy th...
847 Unleash Your Untapped Potential with Marie Forleo
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY. We all face a lot of pressure from the world. We’re constantly comparing ourselves to others on social media and getting crit...
846 Three Steps to Writing Your Book
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
WRITE FOR OTHERS, NOT FOR YOU. There are a lot of smart, accomplished people in our audience. You know things that are valuable to others. You’ve go...
845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BELIEVE IN SOMETHING GREATER. There are two types of winners I’ve observed. Both of them have confidence. But one winner, when asked how they did it...
844 Become a Self-Healer and Break Free of Emotional Cycles with Dr. Nicole LePera
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FAMILY ISN’T EVERYTHING. How often have you heard phrases about putting family first? Most of us had a plaque on the wall growing up that said somet...
843 Everything is Perfect
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
TURN ADVERSITY INTO ADVANTAGE. Do you spend a lot of time wishing things were different? Do you feel sorry for yourself for the struggles you face? Ma...
842 Building a Hospitality and Wellness Empire with Eugene Remm
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
PLAY MORE CHESS AND LESS CHECKERS. We always make fun of dogs chasing their tails. It’s funny to watch- they spin and spin and spin trying to catch ...
841 Bethany Hamilton on Embracing Challenges and Becoming a Champion
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
GRIT CANNOT BE TAUGHT. What does it mean to be unstoppable? No matter what knocks you down, you stay the course for your goal. It’s not enough to ju...
840 Find Your Area of Destiny
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT TURNS YOUR CRANK? We often define ourselves by what job we do. I’m an accountant. I’m a teacher. I work in finance. But maybe we’re thinkin...
839 How to Attract Wealth and Believe in Your Worth with Kyle Cease
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE YESTERDAY. We are all governed by fear. Even when good things happen, we’re afraid they will go away. Once you accept and wel...
838 Marianne Williamson On Running for President and Standing for Love
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BE A CONSCIOUS SAMARITAN. Most of us know the parable of The Good Samaritan. It tells the story of an injured man at the side of the road. The priest ...
837 Set Yourself Up For Success
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
NOTHING HAPPENS EASILY. If you want to make real change in your life, you have to know it’s going to be uncomfortable. Everything has its process. Y...
836 The Secret of The Law of Attraction
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE. We all have greatness inside us. That’s the whole reason I started this podcast. So why do we make ourselves smaller to fit in...
835 Bob Proctor: How to Manifest Abundance
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
ENERGY FLOWS TO AND THROUGH YOU. We tend to minimize what we think we can accomplish. We put ourselves in a box. But we often think that other people ...
834 Rise Above Your Circumstances
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE? We love to focus on why we’re not able to go after our dreams. Whether it’s our financial situation, our past, or the govern...
833 73 Questions with Lewis Howes
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN ME FOR TESLA TALKS. Be open. Be honest. Let other people in. Too often we keep up walls and try to hide who we really are. But when you are vulne...
832 Whitney Cummings on Loving Yourself, Addiction and Creative Success
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
WE HAVE TO BE HONEST WITH OURSELVES. We learn a lot of coping mechanisms when we’re younger. They help us get through tough times. But so many of us...
831 Cultivate the Right Culture
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR NARRATIVE. What stories are you telling? The ones you repeat will end up shaping your life. When you’re building a work culture...
830 Cultivate Inner Peace and End Your Suffering with Preethaji
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
IT’S TIME TO TRANSFORM. At some point in our lives, we have let go of our old selves and grow into something greater. Think about the king cobra. It...
829 Mike Tyson: The Mind and Journey of a Champion Fighter
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
TREAT OTHERS HOW YOU WANT TO BE TREATED. Kindness seems like a basic idea, but when you’re a champion it’s not high on your list. The Golden Rule ...
828 Stick With Your Health
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
CONSISTENCY IS KEY. So many of us diet. But we don’t maintain it. We start strong and then fall off. The reason? We don’t have a strong “why.”...
827 Mark Sisson: Building a $200 Million Dollar Personal Brand
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO CHANGE LANES. Pivoting isn’t a sign of failure, it’s a sign that you’re listening to feedback. You have to know when to...
826 Dr. Joe Dispenza: Heal The Body and Transform the Mind
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
GO FROM THINKING TO DOING TO BEING. Your emotions create your reality. You can either be held back by the feelings of your past, or you can create the...
825 Give Your Dreams All You've Got
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR DREAM? Are you giving all you’ve got? Or are you afraid to go all in? So often we give up before we’ve even b...
824 Suffering vs. Satisfaction with Sam Harris, Part 2
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THERE IS JUST CONSCIOUSNESS AND ITS CONTENTS. When you’re dreaming, you don’t know that you’re asleep. You’re caught up in the dream. That’s...
823 Mindfulness vs. Happiness with Sam Harris, Part 1
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
ALMOST ALL OF YOUR SUFFERING COMES FROM YOUR THOUGHTS. We all get stuck in the past. We worry about the future. We’re full of anxiety. It can consum...
822 Optimism is a Superpower
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
LIFE IS GOOD. Being an optimist instead of a pessimist is a choice. You can wake up each day and focus on what’s wrong. Or you can choose to be grat...
821 Coffee Conversations: Building The School of Greatness Empire
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
IN CHARM WE TRUST. How do you enroll people in your vision? How do you ask for more than what your limiting beliefs think you deserve? How do you acco...
820 Thriving in Marriage and Business with Lauryn Evarts and Michael Bosstick
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DO THINGS ON YOUR OWN TERMS. We all judge people. We make assumptions about what people care about and who they are based on the way they look. But pe...
819 Find Your Calculated Confidence
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BECOME AN EXPERT. Confidence is so important. But you have to earn it. If you’re confident without putting in the work, it can come off as arrogance...
818 7 Keys to Being Present In Your Life with Chris Lee
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
LIFE IS NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL. All of us are trying to do too many things at once. We’re on the phone while doing something else. We’re on a date ...
817 How to Find Your Highest Potential with David Epstein
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE THE BEST. So often we feel behind. Other people have already figured out what they want. Other people got started earlier. They...
816 Plant Good Seeds
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Harvest seeds of growth. Ending relationships is never easy. But it’s a part of life. Not all relationships last, but it’s how we end them that ma...
815 The Power of Storytelling
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
WE COULD ALL USE A LITTLE MAGIC. Storytelling is an important part of everything you do. Whether you’re trying to sell something, speaking, or build...
814 Penn Jillette: Building the Longest Running Act in Vegas
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THE HARDEST THING TO DO WHEN YOU GET OLDER IS CHANGE A HABIT. There is a Buddhist metaphor of the elephant and the rider. We are all riding an elephan...
813 Live Intentionally
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
WRITE YOUR STORY. Everyone has a story. You do. I do. Your life will be recorded. The question is, is your story the one that you want to be told? We ...
812 Calm Your Mind and Master Meditation
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
MEDITATION WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE. A lot of us are suffering, and we don’t even realize it. We’re always on the move. We’re always doing. We’re...
811 Find Lasting Love with Matthew Hussey
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BUILD YOUR CASTLE. Love at first sight is bullshit. A relationship is like a castle. You find a plot of land that has a lot of potential. Then, bit by...
810 Lead with Love
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
COMMUNICATE YOUR VISION. Being an effective leader is difficult. Some do it through fear. Some do it through understanding. And others lead with love....
809 The Power of Minimalism
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THE LESS YOU DO THE MORE YOU CAN RECEIVE. Take a moment to explore your habits. Do you glance at your phone during every free moment? Do you fill up y...
808 Rich Froning: Becoming The World’s Greatest
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO WIN? We can have our eyes on the prize. We can work every day to accomplish our goal. We can sacrifice and suffer to be the best....
807 Steal the Show
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FIND YOUR BIG IDEA. Anyone can craft an engaging speech. You have to start with something that drives you. Whether you’re speaking to one person or ...
806 How to Become a Full Time Influencer with Brendon Burchard, Part 2
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BE THE CAPTAIN OF YOUR SHIP. As influencers, we don’t always accept that we are in control of our business. We depend on agents, our audience, or ev...
805 How to Become a Full Time Influencer with Brendon Burchard, Part 1
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THE TIME TO HAVE THE MAP IS BEFORE YOU ENTER THE WOODS. There’s more opportunity now than there ever has to make money as an influencer. There are s...
804 The Power of Why
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
START WITH YOUR WHY. You have to believe in your vision. We all get caught up in limiting beliefs. The sooner you understand what holds you back and w...
803 What It Takes To Be a Champion
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
YOUR SUCCESS IS IN YOUR OWN HANDS. What does it take to be a champion? You have to love what you do. You have to care about the little details that ot...
802 Grant Cardone: Think Bigger and Take the Risk
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
STOP PLAYING SMALL. A lot of times when we think about growth, we think small. We say, “How can I make thirty thousand more a year?” Instead, we s...
801 Don't Let Your Past Define You
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Knowledge is not enough. We can know what we’re doing isn’t good for us in the long run. We can know that we have weaknesses in certain areas. We ...
800 Byron Katie: Enlightenment Is Within You
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
QUESTION WHAT YOU’RE BELIEVING. We’re a slave to our thoughts. And most of the time, they’re not true. “This person doesn’t care about me. T...
799 Wim Hof: Master Your Body and Heal the Mind
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
RELAX. How often do you say, “I’m just going to get through the day.” You’re running on adrenaline. But it’s not sustainable. If you’re no...
798 Spend With Joy with Ramit Sethi
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SPEND ON THE THINGS YOU LOVE. We all have an area of life we love spending money on. For me, it’s relationships. For you, it could be travel, food, ...
797 Jameela Jamil: Be Courageous by Being You
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
LET'S PUT AN END TO SELF-HATE. Shame takes on many forms. We can feel shameful about our race, our gender, about aging, and so much more. Shame makes ...
796 Pete Holmes: Having Hindsight Now
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FIND YOUR FLOW. You can’t always be achieving. You can’t always win, always give, and always be making an impact. Sometimes you have to receive, t...
795 Find Your Poker Face with Todrick Hall
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nerves are important. It’s ok to be nervous when you’re up against something big.It means that you’re passionate.But you have to understand that...
794 Tony Robbins: The Icon
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THE SECRET TO WEALTH IS GRATITUDE. Money is not a bad thing. Money is portable power. It allows you to make the impact you want to make. It allows you...
793 Mark Manson: What People Don't Tell You about Success
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING UP. When you accomplish your dream, you think it’s going to be amazing. But it means you don’t have a dream anymore. ...
792 It Starts with Your Breath with Laird Hamilton
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BREATH IS NECESSARY FOR LIFE. They say if you learn to master your breath, you’ll have the strength of ten tigers. So, why don’t we focus more on ...
791 Be Financially Free and Pay Yourself First with David Bach
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BE FINANCIALLY SELFISH. Too many people are living paycheck to paycheck. Our debt has us in handcuffs. We don’t think that financial security is pos...
790 Be the Greatest You with Trent Shelton
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
YOU WERE BORN ON PURPOSE. We often think of purpose as something we have to “find.” But what if purpose is something you already have? What if you...
789 Learning to Lead with John Maxwell
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
KEEP REINVENTING YOURSELF. We all go through times of uncertainty. There are periods we don’t understand what’s happening to us, and we feel unsur...
788 Take Your Power Back with Amanda Nguyen
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
YOUR MOST POWERFUL TOOL IS YOUR VOICE. We are surrounded by stories of injustice around us. It can be overwhelming. Screaming with anger doesn’t get...
787 The Secrets of Millionaires with Dean Graziosi
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
ENTHUSIASM AND AUTHENTICITY. You don’t have to be the smartest in the room. You don’t have to have the most experience, the most charisma, or the...