EP. 1819

09/03/25

Lewis Howes

“A bad day for the ego is a great day for the soul.”

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And now let’s jump into episode 1819 of The School of Greatness!

Some Questions I Ask:

  • What activities do I want to be spending more time at?
  • How do I want to be serving people and how can I get paid for that service?
  • What am I a part of? Am I a part of something greater?
  • Where in my life do I need to pause, recognize when to pivot, or to abandon unproductive endeavors?
  • Am I living my life in accordance to my values and being in alignment to it the best that I can?
  • What will it take for me to get here?
  • Am I doing something from a place that is out of alignment, then I’ll never be happy when I reach the destination?

In this episode, you will learn:

  • 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
  • Plus much more…
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