The Secret to Unleashing Your Inner Greatness - with Lewis Howes | Know Thyself Podcast EP 36

Lewis Howes has been interviewing high achievers & performers across a multitude of fields for the past 10 years. Today he reveals his insights on what it takes to achieve greatness in life, and why we must heal our past to step into our best future. Lewis shares his own story of healing from the wounds of being abused in his childhood, and how he went from professional athlete to motivational podcaster & author. He explains 'the mask of masculinity' in our culture, and why men must face off with their emotions and start the healing journey.
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Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
4:26 Strive for Greatness
9:19 Healing the Past
16:31 The Mask of Masculinity
38:20 The Greatness Mindset
39:57 Power of Gratitude
43:38 How to Achieve Greatness
58:44 Defining a Meaningful Mission
1:11:08 Rapid Fire Questions
1:15:35 Conclusion
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Lewis Howes:
Lewis Howes is a New York Times Bestselling author of the hit book, The School of Greatness. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men’s National Handball Team athlete.
He hosts a top 100 iTunes ranked podcast, The School of Greatness, which has over 100 million downloads and 1000 episodes since it launched in 2013. Lewis was recognized by The White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. Details Magazine called him one of “5 Internet Guru’s that can Make You Rich.”
Lewis is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and has been featured on Ellen, The Today Show, The New York Times, People, Forbes, Inc, Fast Company, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health, and other major media outlets.
Lewis's New Book: THE GREATNESS MINDSET: www.amazon.com/Greatness-Mind...
Instagram: / lewishowes
Podcast: / @lewishowes
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[@mycherry63]

I absolutely love when Masculine Men allow themselves to be vulnerable in the public eye. As a mother to a son it is my hope that this opens the hearts of those Men who didn’t have anyone to teach them other wise. Sending love vibes to you both. 🙏🏼

[@its.christina.rose_]

"Hurl yourself into the abyss and realize it's a feather bed!" That's so beautiful Thank you for sharing that Terence McKenna quote!

[@GeminiDragons]

The story Lewis tells of sexual abuse, and his healing process is heart warming and encouraging for all victims of this atrocity! I don’t have those traumas, and I am still overwhelmed with compassion. I love humanity and all we are! Thank you André and Lewis! ⚡️⚡️💎⚡️⚡️

[@sirenaspeaks]

All your guests have been so phenomenal, so grateful for your podcast!

[@judyrom-livingyoga4948]

Not even a minute in and I'm already giving this a huge thumbs up! Lewis Howes is SUCH an inspirational human ❤

[@KazamKazamKazam]

This is so powerful, thank you both for sharing this moment in time. Just received the Mask of Masculinity as a gift from my mentor, am extra excited to dive into it now. Love & light, -AK

[@burntoburn42]

Couldn't put down mask of masculinity today. What a treat this is!

[@its.christina.rose_]

"the enemy of greatness is lacking a meaningful mission" GOLD And the idea of having more energy when you are being in service of others. And the concept of power, purpose, and problem you want to solve..EPIC I can't wait to read the book! "Self doubt is the killer of dreams" so true!!

[@seannakelly]

I have wanted to share my story and i just don't know where to start. This really helped me realize that it doesn't matter when or how i just need to do it!

[@its.christina.rose_]

"It could be raining oceans of bliss, but if you hold up a thimble that's all you'll receive" Rama Krishna, so good!

[@PaulaDTozer]

Amazing. Authentic. Awesome!

[@ChadCross-st5ou]

I experienced that heart pain while I was doing some deep trauma and inner child work. And this work was high stakes, Im a recovering meth addict, and my blood pressure and heart pain were getting scary. But I followed through with my work and the pain dissolved into light. Blood pressure now normal, thanks to this channel.

[@cambiovitaarabelasolonean]

I'm so proud of you ❤ sharing your experience ❤ sending lots of love

[@maryannestevenson5993]

I love realness and honesty ❤

[@alchemy2.0businessconsulta66]

So grateful to see more and more people sharing their authentic, beautiful selves. Life is not perfect, and that is something we often forget to embrace. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this podcast!

[@naomirobinson2748]

Woahhh thank you SO much for getting Lewis on the show! So super grateful 🙏 ❤️

[@simpleselfhelp]

Thank you, André and Lewis. Much, much appreciated ❤

[@mayankkohli1322]

What a beautiful piece. I resonated so heavily. 'Shame' is the darkest of emotion that we have to learn to let go and surrender. In the process of doing just that. Thank you both of you.

[@finndahl]

I have seen plenty of intervies with Lewis Howes before but this one was special, it really touched me deep. Andre it seems like you are such a good listener that peoples raw authentic expression comes out. I had the same recognizion about your conversation with Gabi Kovalenko the other day. Bless you!

[@danottie5369]

It's amazing that going through all that process (positive and negative) that it helped you find your true purpose in life

[@MarcosMorffe]

I love these guys, thank you for your service to the world. I am in that journey of healing as well, I feel compassion for all of us who suffer from PSTD and its consequences to our health and environment. I hope we all get to have the opportunity in this lifetime to see a collective universal change of consciousness. God bless y'all.

[@MichaelaSmith]

I love the combination of you two gentlemen. A little different approach in a way you spread your message and I love seeing these two worlds being bridged because it really resonates. Thank you.

[@rayster025]

This so much resonates with me on a deeper level. Thanks for this wonderful podcast for these men. I decided to add these chapters to my book as well, sharing the power of vulnerability and stories

[@raayshreekaulesarsukul5615]

Lewis is awesome! I love him and his podcast. Thank you for inviting him.🙏👏

[@Sifupaulresnick]

Love this interview. Howes is a true hero. Just discovered Andre and have subscribed. Great interviewer.

[@jolenecarley3154]

No Way! Oh I'm so excited to watch this. LOVE!

[@mypackofthree5688]

What is this season of life's mission - Love this♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@gayfry899]

Thank you. I love Lewis and it is great to see him tell his story.

[@tolgaalmaoglu7454]

❤❤❤ I had that thought a long time ago, wouldn’t it be nice to see Lewis join the gang . Appreciate the vulnerability and courage to show up authenticity.. ❤️❤️❤️

[@its.christina.rose_]

I love that Lewis is sharing about Robert Greene's journey over 10 years of trying so many different things trying to find what he was passionate about because it allows me to remember with Grayson compassion that I have not done so many things over the last 10 years in vain that there was a purpose for everything and a lesson behind it as well

[@monikaherbichova1047]

Thank you for your sharing honesty and courage to get vournable 🙏🙏🙏

[@PaulaDTozer]

Ha! I understand, Lewis, that you just wanted to get your message out there. I’ve done that with three books and I’m waiting for my breakthrough to success with them. I believe that abundance flows both ways…giving and receiving. I hope that one of these days my work will be recognized as the contribution I know it is. 😊

[@English_with_Di]

Just watched it❤it’s a masterpiece, thanks for sharing ❤🎉

[@Nacho-wg4qp]

Lewis you are an absolutely amazing person!

[@Healingvibrationsbymatt]

I’ve been waiting to see Lewis on the other side of the interview 🙌🏻 Can’t wait to watch this!

[@empowerment.artist]

Yes !! Deep healing and shedding and purging your own past, bit not only that...the layers can trip you up,.but there is a way to true healing. One of my favorite tools is the drama triangle, which I talk about in my new video.

[@flowelidow]

I am Screamiiiing!!! This is wiiild

[@drsusieg]

Wow, this is so good!

[@paseirina4697]

Wow- he speaks to me 🙏❤️

[@cesarcabrera4770]

Love and prosperity and health ❤

[@CJWolf-st1qi]

This dude really is special

[@sonusonia7731]

Thanks 🎉

[@SlowSpaceau]

Thanks

[@HappyLifewithMaria]

So Good 👍😊❤

[@pastorita911]

Beautiful 😍

[@MichelleHight]

❤

[@marciamiller5142]

Blessed Be

[@hannahibrahim184]

💙💙💙💙💙

[@catherinagoddessoftheunive9379]

❤❤❤

[@NoCoverCharge]

Or actually work hard

[@sonusonia7731]

Thanks 🎉