Q&A with Lewis Howes: The Greatness Mindset

Success is always a good thing-until it isn’t. Join Craig’s conversation with pro athlete, podcaster, and New York Times bestselling author Lewis Howes, and learn why service always trumps success and how to develop your own “greatness mindset.”
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00:00 - Intro
02:50 - Success versus Service
08:20 - Driven to achieve
10:20 - Is more difficult to be successful?
16:00 - Facing challenges
22:40 - A win-win situation
24:30 - A lesson from Rahul Jandial
27:00 - The difference between men and women
30:00 - Coaches and mentors
36:00 - My weakness became my strength
38:30 - The Greatness Mindset
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[@craiggroeschel]

At 39:00, Lewis talks about the unhealthy “Powerless Mindset.” Do you identify with any of the characteristics of powerlessness, and how can you start to overcome them?

[@larrylevine8918]

So so so good Pastor Craig. I admit, I consistently work on this. Thank you for bringing this to the top.

[@glenneseckelman7478]

Yes, emotional intelligence, control, spiritual transformation

[@albiselenacabezapereira8708]

​@@larrylevine8918 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jamilacharles5485]

You remember you have fax machine beacuse I have message about during sermon just know I have stop you you understand completely and message you read its possible for you or not

[@jamilacharles5485]

Ihave aggressive mind but I have prayers Luke chapter 6 Vers about 27_38 soihave prayers for until

[@AngelaSmith-di2uw]

We Can Do Anything through Christ that gives us strength Haleluia!

[@corpuschristitexas-realestate]

Great interview. I pray the LORD encounters Lewis in a powerful new way. His presence is transformative 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@BChojnacki]

Becoming your highest self? This is new age to the core. Pray for discernment!

[@weldinggirl]

I can’t even believe this Pastor Craig and Lewis my two Top Fav People Ever, two Mentors in one place, thank you for doing this Pastor Craig you will definitely get a lot of hits on this vid!! God bless you guys and bless him for putting you guys in my life🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@geraldineb.9204]

Lewis' prayer concern blessed me! I've been listening to his podcast for years, his humble heart is commendable. Pastor's Craig boldness is just what Christian influencers need more❤

[@marcelruja]

You are loved, you are worthy, and you matter. Super thanks. 👍

[@zwixom1]

Lewis has such a great way of interviewing others on his podcast and to see him answering and speaking more is so great. Thanks Craig for your videos they have helped me in my journey of mental health and Christian walk.

[@danrourk]

Wow healing is a journey not a destination. What a statement. May 23rd will be 4 years clean and sober for me and that statement is so true. God Bless this podcast and Pastor Craig' and his guests over time. I've been listening for 2 years now and my life is continuing to blessed daily. God Bless you all !!

[@jillstone6315]

Me, my life experience as a child and emotions through adulthood of feeling worthy through success, in a nutshell. Reaching the dream while giving God all the credit, but still feeling....emotionally broken. Thank God for HIS design, utilizing people like you and me to help each other grow.

[@Anammeranammer]

Great leaders ever 👏 👍 👌

[@ArnoMeyer]

Great conversation. I would love to see a 2023 Craig and Bob Goff conversation. Thank you for this valuable resource and channel, Craig!

[@mindfulmeaningfulmoments247]

Love this interview! Emotional health is so important. Glad to see more men talking about this.

[@debbiecroft286]

So rich, thank you both, Craig and Lewis!! One note: When Craig asked Lewis why he didn't "go bad" like so many others do (as a result of the pain and suffering they experienced), Lewis said there are two responses: make it your mission to burn the world down, or make sure no one else suffers the way you did. But I've seen a third response -- the anger and/or discouragement seethes quietly beneath the surface (except for the occasional eruption) in a person who doesn't know how or doesn't choose to change for the better. They want to stay mad. They don't want to take responsibility, but want to think it's someone else's fault. They want to cling to their ideals, one being that somebody should right the wrongs (never realizing he or she could be instrumental in doing that). He doesn't want to go on a rampage of destruction -- instead he remains in an attitude of self-righteous justification. But the bitterness and resentment growing inside him hinder him from seeing clearly, limiting his influence and slowly eroding his relationships with those closest to him. His journey through life becomes one of quiet desperation and defeat. He has become so accustomed to the "safety" of living in a cage, that he's afraid to make any attempts to get out. And he sabotages his own potential for greatness, by remaining in defeat, maintaining the status quo, just getting by. Like the man in Jesus' parable who buried his talent. He didn't use his talent for evil or for good. He just buried it and held onto his victim mentality, stuck inside his little cage.

[@Belovelyava]

Nicely said.

[@jamilacharles5485]

Ihave prayers for you daily continue God protect you and blessed you Amen Hallelujah

[@ItGetsDone]

Sometimes we focus so much on “doing” and this lesson was big on “being”. This is so necessary to prioritize, or else we are building the empty success that looks so much like failure. Thanks for sharing this message 🙏

[@smacmavis1083]

Thank you; always great content! Would love to see an interview with Andy Stanley😊

[@Jaggudada0666]

The Questions and the way Craig asks it's just wow ,, Beautiful Craig , Love to see numerous podcast of yours please bring on alot 📖💚

[@jamilacharles5485]

You remember ihave personal talk about Craig groishil beacuse my life experience only right and bad thought shere about my family members and I have respect this person Great parsan parwerful thoughts and leadership strong and positive Attitude always blessing give you jessus christ a blessed pastor sahib.

[@basraabdi9479]

These are my two favorite mentors who look a like

[@jamilacharles5485]

God bless you and your family Amen Hallelujah.

[@jamilacharles5485]

God bless you more than more Amen Hallelujah

[@bintang71st]

Painting in my mind and a shoulder to cry on by, Tommy Pages

[@Ernest-id2ec]

Great interview!! Definitely we can be great. We have the image of the greatest in ourselves. Thank you for your teaching. 🙌👌😊

[@kfb86]

Healing is success

[@jamilacharles5485]

Ihave miss you and Steven but not message about anyone but I have prayers for you daily continue with name Gód protect you and your family.

[@vikatuanaki8372]

Dr. Dharius Daniels would be a great addition to the list! Love all who are bringing value to the table. ❤

[@t.heonos6174]

I agree

[@glenneseckelman7478]

Starting a conversation with what are you most grateful for is brilliant. Also resonated with if you squeeze me what comes out. I really need more emotional control. Thank you both.

[@mnsuchak]

Thank you very much for this podcast. Inspiring ❤

[@simonmakokha4374]

THANK YOU SO MUCH MY DAD. IAM SO BLESSED BECAUSE OF YOU.

[@calebbennett]

Love your content Pastor Craig. Diehard fan ❤️ Would LOVE to see an interview with you and Patrick Bet David!

[@matildajones6175]

YES! 💥💯💥

[@sharlaturk6348]

True Leadership from Pastor Craig! Inviting into his podcasts other experienced and wise leaders who arent afraid to tell their stories and preach truth. Love this podcast. Have seen Lewis do interviews on youtube with male leaders about obtaining and maintaining healthy relationships. Looking forward to reading his book . Would like to see a podcast with RC Blakes Jr. I believe RC is truly led by the Lord to help women and men survive narcissism and abuse and get away from it. His videos directly referencing the Bible about narcissism helped me along with Craig’s teachings and books to see my worth and to start elltrusting and loving in God and my self even more. He has books as well.

[@micalkeza7184]

One of my fave episodes definitely 🤩🤯🔥

[@RailroadMan91]

Jocko Willink has a great book extreme ownership and would be a great episode!

[@jamilacharles5485]

God bless more than more blessing you and your family Amen Hallelujah

[@xiang764]

Needed this.

[@rogerlotz19]

Great content, I really enjoyed this interview. God bless you

[@jamilacharles5485]

Respect for you and believe you and Achieve it

[@yigadouglas2827]

Father Lord l thank you for Craig and Lewis for the you have talked to me through them, Lord Bless them as they continue to serve you as they serve us to for your Glory in Jesus's Name Amen.

[@larrylevine8918]

Speak to the heart first, not the head! So many nuggets in this discussion. Leading with gratitude, so powerful!

[@jamie1640]

Please have Tim Ross on your amazing podcast, keep up the excellent work!

[@nancjolopez7058]

TIM ROSS! Love your podcast, thank you for filling our buckets.

[@dawnreed7583]

Wow! There is so much rich content in this episode that I am going to have to listen to it multiple times!! I don't even know where to start. So much good information!!!

[@jamilacharles5485]

Thanks brother you Great servent of God

[@sigvianafrancisca70]

Thank you for sharing.

[@brentsi2]

I pray for him often believing his best leadership awaits- My early days of leadership were profoundly impacted by Bill Hybels. I hope someday he is a guest.

[@christineedwards8505]

This was awesome! Would also love to see an interview with Tony Dungy!😊

[@jamilacharles5485]

Where are you my pastor sahib ihave upset mind beacuse you know all people but today I have prayers uilttor God protect you and your family Amen Hallelujah

[@lizzsparks8710]

It's interesting how you talked about how men and woman sharing their emotions with each other; woman share with each other once a week or daily. I don't share my emotions with anyone, except maybe twice a month with my husband, and now life coach.

[@sophiavarkeyvarkey5095]

The questions were very good. The answers spoke to my heart. You Lewis are unique in many ways. God bless you 🙏

[@maribethcondrillon1079]

God is the power in the world I ❤

[@amanagro]

Great job ❤

[@Belovelyava]

Just a word of caution; Meditation and “mindfulness” be very careful how you do it. The Bible never mentions to “empty your mind” and such. There other thing is be weary of priests, in modern times they don’t always uphold the pure truth of the gospel and allow for idol worship, which is not biblical. Two things I noticed is all. Loved the information. Grateful for all that you share!

[@jamilacharles5485]

Yes I know 💯

[@jamilacharles5485]

Thanks for Craig groishil you are Great parsan and responsible God bless you and your family Amen Hallelujah

[@franckpasternak4287]

I totally agree than we can be our worst enemy specially with our negative thoughts on our own judgement. But with God, the message of church online and true peoples around me it starts to change. But can be hard sometimes.

[@jamilacharles5485]

God give you time don't loose you Truth about anyone beacuse positivity and your step up

[@triciaingersoll1127]

so so good!!! soul, soak it up so i can live it out

[@triciaingersoll1127]

YOU ARE LOVED, YOU ARE WORTHY, AND YOU MATTER - REMEMBER IT, RECEIVE IT, BELIEVE IT - my new shirt logo if you don't mind, Lewis Howes

[@AngelaSmith-di2uw]

😢

[@patriciaingersoll7975]

@@AngelaSmith-di2uw why sad?

[@rena6895]

You two could pass for brothers!!! 😊

[@thewind67910]

Mengingat mu memang menyebalkan untuk melupakan 😊

[@irinearmando6443]

Interesting topics 😊💖

[@chazhorn547]

You should interview @Ed Mylett! Similar background with your dads. You both have a common friend in Jamie Kern Lima! That show would rock! @Craig!

[@jamilacharles5485]

Well done boy you are really great person geart thought and God bless you more than more Amen Hallelujah 🙏🙏🙏

[@PineapplePizza89]

Eric Thomas ET the Hip Hop Preacher NEEDS to be on your show!!! Dude is a beast!

[@marilubadillo8108]

Awesome

[@sinethembaspelman]

I would love to hear you talk to Pastor William McDowell and Levi Lusko

[@vietnguyentrong3389]

so Great

[@louciaisaac3808]

Yes please bring them on. Lewis Howess is from my non Pastoral category! All ears. From my Pastoral category, kindly bring on & interview my three fav pastors: Pastor Steven Furtick, Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts and Pastor Joel Osteen

[@jordanasbury419]

I’d like to hear you interview some of your staff members

[@gamingfortheyouth5191]

I love Greg because he actually spreads the love of Jesus instead of using his position to fear monger.

[@insideouttransformationgro3497]

Remarkable discussion. Need to listen to it again. Thank you so much Pastor Craig and Lewis.

[@richarriaga5020]

Great interview. I love Lewis and his wisdom. Perhaps, James Clear (Atomic Habits), Greg McKeon (Essentialism), Dr. Joe Dispensa (You are the Placebo) or Robert Cialdini on influence would be other great people to interview.

[@rena6895]

I was so pleasantly surprised to see you interview Lewis Howes! I have been watching both of you for years! So excited to kick back & listen. I would love to see you also interview Jordan Peterson!

[@johnkabzinski6363]

I would love to hear you interview Jon Gordon.

[@jamilacharles5485]

Just like my son God bless you

[@danrourk]

I would love to hear from Pastor Jentzen Franklin

[@clefofcividale8896]

I would love to see you interview Simon Sineck

[@belitasaayman7]

Would love to see an interview with Dr Caroline Leaf . 🫶 blessings to you and your family pastor !

[@keithlategan1995]

Being part of your international audience I'd love for you to interview international leaders from from other parts of the world. Eg: Nicky Gumble (UK). Another suggestion, which may be an unpopular one is to interview TD Jakes. He has great leadership insight, in my opinion. A last suggestion is Alan Fadling, who wrote an amazing book titled "An unhurried life".

[@maribethcondrillon1079]

Thank you so much for your kind words I appreciate it q❤❤😮😮😮😅

[@reners7255]

Thank you to both of you for sharing so much amazing information and inspiration. 🙏💕

[@JohnDeMasters]

Buddy Roberts I would love to see Buddy Roberts on your leadership podcast. 1) he holds a senior leadership role at Alcon in Ft Worth 2) he is a powerful enabler - empowerer of his people 3) Owner of Gracie Barra Burleson TX 4) Blackbelt Professor I’ve watched over the last 5 years as he has opened the gym - poured into others - grown from a maintenance planner to a leader of an entire business unit of a multi million dollar company Great story but I believe there are hidden nuggets of faith and goodness that would be exposed in your podcast

[@poeteblack]

Rick Warren! TD Jakes! Tyler Perry! 🤘🏾

[@IAMismyfather]

Healthy Relationships 🙏 i declare over my life 🙌 in Jesus name

[@ndipchrist4340]

I like to listen to archbishop Dr ELANGWE GODLOVE

[@jamilacharles5485]

You remember you need one sermon attend the Craig groishil prayers meeting confident and blessed pastor sahib.

[@danielles5347]

I would like to see Shundrawn Thomas on the podcast

[@sarahpowers1042]

Liked at 7:14

[@mistysar1051]

Would like to hear you interview Terri foy or ed mylett

[@emilyday5128]

Would love to see Simon Sinek!

[@jamilacharles5485]

Don't mind but don't give place depression beacuse I have your work schedule tiff so don't stress Gód Bless you more than more Amen Hallelujah

[@sigalunovo]

❤❤

[@vincentapierri]

Rick Warren for sure!!

[@KennethSaul]

Has Simon Sinek been on the podcast?

[@maribethcondrillon1079]

I like motavation ❤ nice meeting you there soon hope you can help me this is my first time ❤

[@KennethSaul]

If you could bring the OG leadership guru Tony Robbins on the podcast, that'd be impressive

[@jamilacharles5485]

Psalm 37 Read and understand completely powerful

[@AngelaSmith-di2uw]

Find yourself With in.

[@jessicabenter3786]

an idea for a guest on your show- Chris Hodges

[@t.heonos6174]

Judah Smith and Ed Mylett for interviews please