EP. 1842

10/27/25

Lewis Howes

“If your dream doesn’t scare you, it’s probably too small of a dream. Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life because you become what you believe.”

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And now let’s jump into episode 1842 of The School of Greatness!

Some Questions I Ask:

  • What’s your vision? What’s your dream? What’s your goal?
  • What if you’re grateful for the worst thing that happened to you?
  • Are you surrounding yourself with people who believe in a bigger future for you than you believe for yourself?
  • Did my actions today align with what matters most in my life?
  • What would I do if I weren’t afraid? What would life look like if I wasn’t afraid anymore?
  • Who did I help? Who did I lift up? That’s the measure of purpose.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • Discover how to create a vision so compelling it pulls you forward even when you want to quit
  • Transform your adversity into your greatest advantage by reframing the meaning you attach to your struggles
  • Build unshakeable discipline by understanding that motivation gets you started but discipline creates meaning
  • Break free from comfort and identify the one fear holding you back from your next level
  • Design a life of purpose by defining your mission in one clear sentence that guides every decision you make
  • Plus much more…
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The School of Greatness shares inspiring interviews from the most successful people on the planetโ€”world-renowned leaders in business, entertainment, sports, science, health, and literatureโ€”to inspire YOU to unlock your inner greatness and live your best life.