The Daily Motivation

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1893DM Leslie John reveals something fascinating about human connection: when you share your hopes and dreams with someone, it literally activates the pleasure centers of your brain. That's why opening up feels so good. But it's also why relationships get weird when the sharing only goes one direction. She tells a hilarious story about walking up to Jerry Seinfeld like they were old friends and immediately regretting it. It's the perfect example of how lopsided familiarity tricks our brains. Leslie breaks down the "dance of reciprocity" that builds real trust, where both people gradually reveal more and raise the stakes together. Lewis gets honest about spending years as an over-giver and people pleaser because he needed everyone to like him just to feel emotionally safe. Leslie reframes boundaries in a way that changes everything: every no is actually a yes to something that matters more. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1358DM Dr. Nicole LePera discusses her insights into the mind-body connection and emphasizes the significance of mindfulness and self-awareness. She introduces practical techniques for reducing stress, such as grounding exercises and conscious breathing. Dr. LePera also highlights the role of self-compassion and reframing negative thought patterns to improve mental well-being. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1591DM Venus Williams shares something that stopped Lewis cold: 45% of girls globally quit sports by age 14 because of low body confidence. Venus turned pro at that exact age. She talks about what identity really means to her, and it's not what you'd expect. It starts with being unapologetically yourself. Not waiting for permission. Not needing approval. She and Serena once laughed at a book series teaching resilience because they learned it the hard way, pushing their mile times down and beating the clock. Venus also gets honest about what it was like growing up African American in spaces where being proud of who you are wasn't always easy. Her message is simple: it doesn't matter what you look like. What matters is what's inside you and whether you let it out. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1892DM Amy Purdy was 19 years old when she walked into a Las Vegas hospital feeling sick. Within 24 hours, every organ except her heart and brain was failing. Doctors told her parents she had less than a 2% chance of living. She was put into an induced coma for two and a half weeks while her body fought septic shock. Her last memory before going under was watching her dad sign the life support paperwork while everyone around her was crying and she was gasping for air. When she finally woke up, she was still hooked to a room full of machines with tubes down her throat. Her feet had turned black. She'd lost both legs below the knees and nearly lost her hands. And somehow, even in the worst moments, part of her brain was thinking, "Aren't we all taking this a little too seriously?" That spirit is what carried her through everything that came next. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/e-oz-pearlman/ Oz Pearlman discusses effective techniques for persuasion. Oz, a mentalist and magician, shares insights from his field that can be applied to everyday situations. He highlights the importance of building rapport, active listening, and understanding the other person's perspective. He emphasizes the power of storytelling in connecting with others and influencing their decisions. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1891DM Jillian Turecki gets brutally honest about the mistakes she's made in her own relationships, from codependency to low self-worth to closing herself off from love when stress took over. She breaks down why attraction alone will never be enough to build a lasting relationship. The real question isn't "are they great?" It's "are they great for you?" And answering that means getting painfully honest about who you actually are, not who you wish you were. Lewis shares his own turning point after years of healing work, where he realized he'd rather be happy alone than abandon his values for a relationship. The takeaway that hits hardest: if you feel fragmented and you think another person is going to bring all the pieces together, you're setting yourself up for constant disappointment.  Find your own wholeness first. Then find someone whose baseline is already joy. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1243DMDr. Amen emphasizes the significance of positive thinking, mindfulness, and cognitive practices in promoting overall wellness. He delves into the concept of neuroplasticity, highlighting how the brain can be trained and shaped to support healthier habits.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1890DMDr. Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist who's spent 30 years studying what separates elite performers from everyone else. His first principle? You don't rise to moments. You fall to the level of your training. Every single time.That extra rep at the gym when your body screams to stop. Staying in a hard conversation just a little bit longer when you want to bail. Those aren't just isolated moments. They're training sessions.And you're always training something. The way you frame this conversation right now. The way you responded to the cold eggs you ate this morning. All of it is shaping how you'll respond when it really counts.Here's the reality check: 84% of people live right around average in the way they approach their live's. Not because they lack talent. Because they never fundamentally organize their life around what matters most. Most people don't even make that decision. Without awareness of how you're working with your thoughts and emotions? You don't have a fighting chance at becoming what you're capable of.This is what post-traumatic growth actually looks like when you've been training for it your whole life.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/create-your-side-hustle-and-take-control-of-your-money-with-chris-guillebeau/Chris Guillebeau empowers us to embrace a holistic view of money, encouraging them to prioritize financial education, embrace alternative paths to building wealth, and make intentional decisions aligned with their unique goals. In a straightforward and engaging style, he equips millennials with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of modern finance and make sound financial choices that can lead to a more secure and fulfilling future.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: http://lewishowes.com/956Kevin Hart watched The Last Dance and had a realization that changed everything. Even Steve Kerr, sitting on eight championships, got punched in the face by Jordan and felt crushing pressure every time the ball came his way.There are no easy roads.When Kevin was starting out, getting booed night after night, nobody in his life thought standup comedy could lead anywhere. "You tell f_cking jokes? Good luck with that buddy." Nobody sees the light at the end of that tunnel when you're starting.That vision is yours alone.So Kevin made a choice. No backup plan. No other baskets with eggs in them.]While other comedians got comfortable doing the same material for years, Kevin focused on craft over money. He knew if he got better, the money had no choice but to come.He broke it down into baby accomplishments. First, get into the comedy clubs. Then become a regular. Then a feature act. Then build toward headliner. He loved it. That's what kept him going when nothing else made sense.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1889DMMikaela Shiffrin is the most decorated alpine skier in World Cup history. Over 100 wins. Youngest slalom gold medalist ever. More than a decade at the absolute top.And she's still in disbelief about all of it.The moment that stopped me: when she thinks "I want to win," she never wins. Other athletes can win just by wanting it badly enough. For her, wanting to win is the kiss of death.So what does she think about instead? Making really good turns. That's her entire philosophy. She even calls it boring. But that boring focus built the greatest skiing career in history.She figured this out at age eight, watching her idol Bode Miller get torn apart after disappointing Olympic performances. She saw how pressure and public opinion crushed even the greatest athletes. Right then, she decided: focus on the craft, ignore the glory.That decision protected her from the thing that destroys most champions—believing their own hype.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/money-habits-how-to-create-a-rich-life-with-ramit-sethi/Ramit Sethi emphasizes the significance of starting early, even with small amounts, to harness the power of compounding. He encourages listeners to overcome the fear of investing by educating themselves and gradually entering the market.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1888DMThere's a belief running under the surface that's keeping you from everything you actually want. It sounds like "who do I think I am?" when you dream about a relationship where someone truly loves you, when you consider financial freedom, when you think about that creative project your friends think is crazy.Lewis gets raw about the inner critic we've all trained. The voice that says you're not smart enough, not talented enough, that you're a failure. He breaks down why we turn failures into identity instead of feedback, why we learned to overwork and overachieve just to feel validated, and why we self-sabotage right before things go well. The shift isn't about ego or thinking you're better than anyone. It's simpler and more profound: worthiness is believing you don't have to punish yourself to deserve a good life. You failed at walking as a baby a thousand times and never called yourself a failure. That same truth applies now. Stop blocking what's trying to reach you.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1158Ali Abdaal shares insights on how to live a life that aligns with one's passions and values, rather than deferring happiness until retirement. He emphasizes the importance of finding purpose and joy in daily activities, rather than solely focusing on future milestones. Abdaal offers practical advice on optimizing productivity, time management, and setting achievable goals.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1887Join ULTRA now: https://lewishowes.com/ultraBrendon Burchard was ready to walk away from school forever after fighting his principal on live TV over a trip to Europe. He went anyway and came back bitter, convinced he was done with high school.Then his journalism teacher saw something in him he couldn't see, inviting him to be the photographer for the school newspaper. Their small-town Montana crew won the #1 newspaper in America, and Brendon placed 2nd nationally in photography.The lesson: surround yourself with people who believe in your potential, because your life opens up through gates of generosity from those who see greatness in you before you do, not by leaving opportunity to luck or chance.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1163Logic, delves into the significance of prioritizing self-care and mental well-being by establishing boundaries that protect one's time and energy. Logic emphasizes the need to avoid distractions and negative influences that hinder growth. He shares his insights on maintaining a clear vision, setting achievable goals, and fostering a positive mindset.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1761Mel Robbins shares the pep talk she gave herself while buried in debt and ready to quit: this is not how my story ends. That survival moment became the foundation of everything she teaches.She reveals how looking backward to make sense of past struggles helps you build faith in your ability to handle future challenges. Her techniques apply to money stress, career setbacks, relationship strain, and self-doubt. The takeaway: every difficult moment is just one brick leading you toward something you cannot see yet.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1886Lewis asks the question everyone avoids: what do you do when you poured your whole life into something and it didn't work? Lindsey Vonn's answer is not cute or motivational-poster fluff. It's the gritty reality of setbacks stacking up, the isolation of being alone with your thoughts, and the quiet fight to keep believing in yourself when the “crash, failure” moments start to feel like your identity. She talks about depression, the loneliness of life on the road, and why she started journaling daily back in 2005 so she'd have proof of who she was when things were actually going well.The biggest takeaway is deceptively practical: build a “reference point” for your best self before you need it. Lindsey wrote down what worked, what felt good, what didn't, and then read it later to regain confidence and visualize her way back. Pair that with her question for hard seasons, “Why am I doing this?”, and you've got a reset button that works for careers, relationships, and any dream that takes a few punches before it pays off.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/988Robin Sharma discusses the significance of consistency, discipline, and continuous learning in achieving desired results. He also touches on the role of gratitude and mindfulness in fostering a positive perspective.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1885Lewis breaks down why you need space and alone time to heal, how to stop distracting yourself with the next person, and what it actually takes to love yourself enough to create new standards before entering your next relationship.Lewis discusses his pattern of mistaking chemical attraction for compatibility, which led to repeated failed relationships. He realized the "spark" triggered familiar pain from unhealed wounds. The shift came through intensive self-work (therapy, journaling, alone time).When he met Martha, they started couples therapy immediately to ensure their values and vision aligned before problems arose. Five years in, married with twin girls, he is prepared for relationship challenges. He breaks down the necessity of space, alone time, self-love, and setting new standards to build real connections, not just chase feelings.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1243Dr. Daniel Amen empowers listeners to seize control of their health by addressing and eliminating common health risks. Dr. Amen provides valuable insights into understanding and mitigating these risks, encompassing both physical and mental well-being. He highlights the importance of factors like diet, exercise, and stress management in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1884Vivian Tu is furious, and she should be. Those prediction market ads flooding social media aren't showing you a new investment opportunity—they're selling you the oldest con in the book, repackaged with confetti animations and the word "market" slapped on top. It's gambling, plain and simple, the same horse betting that's existed forever, except now they're targeting people who think they're making sophisticated financial moves. Lewis gets vulnerable about his own history with this trap, confessing how fifteen years ago when a hundred dollars was everything to him, he'd walk into casinos with this anxious, desperate energy, terrified of losing but hoping to win. He lost every single time. That scarcity mindset, that playing not to lose instead of playing to win, guaranteed his failure. Vivian breaks down exactly why these prediction markets prey on people in hard economic times; when you're desperate, an eight game parlay starts looking like the answer to all your problems, but it never is.The transformation came when Lewis stopped needing the money and started treating gambling like what it actually is: the cost of admission to a two-hour movie. Three hundred bucks, win or lose, purely for entertainment. Now he plays light and free, and ironically feels like he wins constantly. That's the real lesson buried in this conversation about gambling. Whether you're betting on sports or making financial decisions, operating from desperation and scarcity will destroy you every time. Vivian wants you to understand that gambling operates on the same addictive neural pathways as cigarettes and alcohol, which is why every casino ad has to include that gambling addiction hotline at the bottom. The house always wins, and those billionaires aren't placing bets in prediction markets, they're investing in the gambling companies themselves. If you're going to gamble at all, treat it as pure entertainment with money you've already written off, or better yet, take that money and actually invest it in something that compounds over time instead of evaporating the second you press that bet button.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1090Renowned speaker and author Bob Proctor discusses morning strategies to leverage your brain for financial success. Proctor shares insights into the power of setting a positive tone for your day by engaging in intentional activities. He emphasizes the significance of starting the day with gratitude and visualization, highlighting how these practices can shape your mindset and actions towards achieving financial goals.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1566Kobe Bryant sat with a torn Achilles, and for the first time in his life, he didn't know what mountain he was climbing. After 20 years at the top of basketball, the thought of starting from scratch paralyzed him. He admits he asked the wrong question first, chasing the biggest industry for money instead of asking what he actually loved. Then, he asked himself one question, "Why'd you start playing basketball"? Then, he stopped thinking about revenue and started thinking about why he fell in love with basketball in the first place. The answer was "cause I loved it". He then asked himself what else he loved to do. His answer, "storytelling". That shift from fear to purpose launched everything that came after, from his Oscar-winning film to his investment empire. But here's what nobody talks about: he misses the instant feedback. In basketball, you hit a shot or miss it and 20,000 people tell you immediately. Now he creates stories and never sees the family in the car when their daughter hears his work for the first time. That absence of validation is the hidden cost of every major transition.The leadership lessons hit differently when you understand he learned them from necessity, not natural talent. Kobe used to think passing the ball made teammates better until Phil Jackson taught him that real leadership means understanding what triggers each person individually. He hung his gold medal in Pau Gasol's locker because he knew patriotism was Pau's deepest driver. He would join his teammates and go out drinking then dragged them to the gym at 5am to prove that championship mentality isn't words, it's what you can do when you're exhausted. Phil once told him to stop scoring 40+ points per game even though they were winning because continuing would lose Shaq psychologically before the Finals. That's when Kobe realized the smartest leaders don't just play the game in front of them, they play the psychological game six months ahead. His high school English teacher gave him the quote that became his life: "Rest at the end, not in the middle." Whether you're reinventing yourself after losing everything that defined you or trying to elevate people around you, the principle stays the same. Keep moving. Figure it out as you go. The answers come from action, not contemplation.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1883Picture this: 2008 recession hitting hard, your business about to become another failure, and you walk into your office knowing you have to do something dramatic. Kendra Scott drew a line in the sand—literally invoked the Alamo—and asked her team if they were in or out. What came next defied every rule of the jewelry industry. While stores shuttered across Austin, she signed a lease. While everyone warned her about shoplifters, she put jewelry on open tables for customers to touch and try on freely. While traditional jewelry stores were stuffy and judgmental, she created a color bar where women could sip champagne, eat cupcakes, and watch their custom pieces being made right in front of them. People thought she was crazy. They had lines around the block. She started this company two months after 9/11 with $500 in a spare bedroom. And that 2008 recession everyone feared? She calls it "the greatest gift Kendra Scott ever got" because crisis forced her to see the blind spots in her business model and pivot before it was too late.Here's what separates the million-dollar businesses from the billion-dollar ones, and Kendra doesn't sugarcoat it. Stop pretending you're a magical unicorn who can do everything. Know exactly what you suck at, then hire people who are phenomenal at those things. Build a team that covers your gaps instead of trying to be the hero of every chapter. And here's the thing that might save your business when the next crisis hits: stop being so obsessed with the transaction that you forget the connection. Kendra's team delivered food to elderly customers during the pandemic instead of trying to sell them jewelry. Why? Because for 20 years they'd shown up in hospitals with their Kendra Cares program, in oncology centers giving women battling breast cancer something joyful, consistently being there when nobody expected them to be. That authentic connection meant when the world shut down, customers showed up for her. Not because of clever marketing, but because she'd built something real. She still reads every single Instagram comment, still works in stores, still treats customers like the actual boss—because they are. Your name might be on the building, but your customer is signing your checks. The businesses that remember that during the scary, uncomfortable phases don't just survive economic challenges—they absolutely thrive coming out the other side.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/barbara-corcoran-success-in-business-and-life/Barbara Corcoran emphasizes the role of persistence and resilience in the face of failures and setbacks, citing her own journey as an example. She advises listeners to embrace rejection as a stepping stone to success and to leverage their strengths to stand out in a competitive market.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1882Lewis spent a year and a half sleeping on his sister's couch, drowning in credit card debt with nothing in the bank. He hated every minute of it. But looking back, that broke season taught him everything he needed to know about building real wealth. The lesson wasn't about making more money. It was about understanding that resourcefulness creates money, not the other way around. When you can't buy your way out of problems, you learn to figure things out. You ask better questions. You develop skills by pushing through the fear and insecurity. You stop throwing money at everything and start creating value with what you already have. Lewis touches on why lottery winners go bankrupt because they got money without building the muscle to keep it. He saw his friend Tim Sykes chase Lamborghinis and luxury homes until one moment with grateful kids holding pencils in a rural school stripped away all the noise and revealed what actually mattered.The real gift of being broke is the question it forces you to answer: who are you without your money? Your character. Your work ethic. Your creativity. Your integrity. Those things don't disappear when your bank account is low. That's your abundance, not the numbers in your wallet. Being broke teaches you to separate your worth from your wallet, to respect money by learning how it moves and breathes, to develop discipline and delayed gratification. It clarifies what actually matters when all the distractions lose their power. These aren't lessons you lose when more money comes in. They scale with you. They become the compass that keeps you aligned when the zeros start adding up. If you're in a broke season right now, this isn't punishment. It's preparation for something bigger than just having more money. It's about building a rich life rooted in purpose, peace, and alignment with who you actually are.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1219DMNeuroscientist Andrew Huberman discusses rewiring the brain to optimize dopamine utilization. He explores strategies for enhancing motivation, focus, and overall well-being by understanding the brain's dopamine system. Huberman delves into the science behind dopamine's role in reward, pleasure, and motivation, and explains how behaviors like setting and achieving goals can activate this system.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1881Katherine Woodward Thomas knows what it's like to be trapped by your own mind. She was so deep in binge eating disorder that she became unemployable, non-functional, unable to move forward in life. So she did what you're supposed to do: therapy, 12-step programs, eventually becoming a psychotherapist herself. She spent over a decade analyzing why she was the way she was, helping other people do the same. And here's what she discovered that changed everything: understanding your past saves your life, but staying there won't change it. She realized around age 40 that she'd been solidifying her wounded identity by constantly focusing on it. The breakthrough came when she understood that it's the future that actually pulls us forward, not the past.What makes this conversation so powerful is how Katherine explains the hidden mechanism that keeps us stuck. When you believe you're not good enough, you over-function and over-give, which actually trains people to undervalue you. When you believe you're invisible, you can't even recognize your own needs, let alone bring them to others. When you believe you're not safe, you create push-pull dynamics that keep love at arm's length. We're unconsciously enrolling others in validating our deepest wounds through how we show up. Katherine's approach flips the script: start with who you need to become for your positive possible future, then clear what's blocking that path. She'll walk you through how to differentiate your wise self from your wounded self, how to stop letting your younger parts drive the car, and how to finally break free from the patterns that have been running your life.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1216DMGurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar delves into the power of gratitude and its role in fostering an abundance mindset. He suggests that by appreciating and acknowledging the blessings in life, individuals can attract more positivity and abundance.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1417DMJay Shetty cuts through the noise with a metaphor that lands hard: toxic love is when your trauma becomes the oxygen for your relationship. You're literally breathing your baggage, your insecurities, your unhealed wounds into your partner's lungs and expecting them to somehow purify it all and give you back clean air. He contrasts this with conscious love, which isn't about waiting until you're perfectly healed or being selflessly devoted. It's about independently taking care of yourself so you can bring your best self to the relationship. And here's where most people get it wrong: toxic love turns into scorekeeping. Who does more around the house? Who loves more? Who sacrifices more? That's not teamwork. Conscious love is built on healthy agreements, not competition. Jay shares a real story about a friend whose partner struggled with porn addiction. The partner was vulnerable, honest, wanted to change. The choice was simple but brutal: leave because it affects you negatively, or stay and support them through genuine healing. They chose support. Now they have a healthy relationship. But Jay warns about the flip side: using someone's vulnerability as ammunition. When your partner opens up about their struggles and you throw it back at them during an argument, you're telling them never to be honest with you again.The shift Lewis identifies is crucial: conscious love means taking emotional responsibility instead of saying "you made me feel this way." It means communicating what you're healing, making your partner aware of your journey, and finding support together. Not because you're broken, but because healing is a journey and conscious love doesn't demand perfection before partnership. Jay's book 8 Rules of Love isn't about following his rules exactly, it's about inspiring couples to create their own agreements that work for their specific relationship. The foundation isn't romance or grand gestures. It's the unglamorous work of building agreements, staying aware of what you're healing, and never weaponizing the vulnerability your partner trusts you with. Because we all say we want honesty, but the moment someone shares something uncomfortable, we often reject it. That's how you push the other person away. If they're genuinely on a healing journey and they're transparent about it, that's worth supporting. Not forcing change on them, but being there as they do the work themselves.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1880DMTabitha Brown prayed in her bathroom, desperate and sick: "God, if you heal me, you can have me." She wasn't healed instantly, but something shifted that day. For years, she'd been layering on masks to survive. Watching her mother code-switch at the bank taught her young that acceptance required erasure. Corporate call centers where people refused to speak to her because she was Black. Entertainment executives instructing her to sound "neutral" so no one could tell where she was from. Straighter hair. Certain size. Erase your accent. She built a version of herself she thought would win, and it was killing her. When she received prophetic messages but suppressed them out of fear, her body rebelled with nausea and dizziness until she spoke them. She was literally suffocating her truth, and she couldn't breathe.The transformation came through surrender. Not the habitual prayers she'd been taught, but raw desperation to live as God created her instead of how the world demanded. She started taking layers off. Each mask removed brought physical healing. The more authentic she became, the better she felt. She stopped code-switching, stopped shrinking, stopped hiding the prophetic gifts that once terrified her. Your body knows when you're living someone else's life, and it will make you sick until you remember who you actually are. Sometimes the bravest prayer isn't asking God to change your circumstances but asking Him to strip away everything you've become to survive and reveal who you were meant to be all along.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1291DMEsther Perel delves into the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's own desires and boundaries. She encourages listeners to explore their values and priorities in relationships, allowing them to make conscious choices when seeking a partner.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1879DMLewis gets brutally honest about something most of us are doing right now without realizing the damage: avoiding hard situations. Like, for Lewis, having hard conversations with people. He used to sweat thinking about difficult talks with people he cared about, overanalyzing every word, dreading the discomfort so intensely that he'd just... not do it. But here's what he discovered: that avoidance wasn't protecting anyone. It was creating constant stress in his body, this low-grade anxiety that never went away. He was abandoning himself every time he chose comfort over truth. And the longer he waited, the louder that internal scream became, slowly eroding his self-trust and self-belief.Here's the shift that changes everything: confidence doesn't come from affirmations or motivation or waiting until you feel ready. It comes from doing the one uncomfortable thing you've been putting off. Maybe it's that conversation, that call, that message you need to send. Whatever it is, it's probably creating more stress by avoiding it than actually doing it would. Even something as simple as moving your body for 10 minutes daily builds self-respect because you're showing up, you're listening to yourself, you're proving you can do hard things. Consistency beats intensity every single time. When you stop seeing yourself as someone who avoids discomfort and start seeing yourself as someone who handles it (who maybe even loves it) everything changes. Do one hard thing today. That's it.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/961DMDr. Laurie Santos delves into the science of happiness, sharing research-backed findings on what truly contributes to a sense of well-being. She emphasizes the significance of positive emotions, social connections, and acts of kindness in fostering happiness.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1878DMYour body is basically a crowded planet, and the gut is the capital city. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz drops the kind of perspective-shift that makes you sit up straight: around 38 trillion microbes live in you, and he paints a wild “football field” picture where almost all the genetic code in your body belongs to them. Then he connects the dots to why you might feel exhausted and inflamed: 70% of your immune system is stationed in the gut lining, right next to those microbes, separated by just a single layer of cells. When that gut barrier gets weak, unwanted stuff slips through, your immune system stays activated 24/7, and that chronic low-grade inflammation starts quietly wrecking the neighborhood.The takeaway lands hard because it's personal: your microbiome reflects your life. Food choices, sleep, circadian rhythm, exercise, connection with your partner, even old trauma patterns, all leave fingerprints in the gut. Instead of treating inflammation like a mystery enemy, this conversation nudges you to focus on the gate, the gut barrier, so your immune system doesn't have to live on high alert. It's a grounding way to think about healing: less panic, more rebuilding, and a reminder that small daily choices can move you from constant internal stress toward real, steady energy.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/master-your-mind-and-defy-the-odds-with-david-goggins/David Goggins discusses the concept of self-belief and visualization. He encourages listeners to create a clear vision of their goals and to believe in their ability to achieve them, regardless of past failures or doubts from others.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1372James Clear doesn't want to give you advice. That might sound strange coming from the guy who wrote Atomic Habits, but here's what he's learned: advice is brittle. What worked for someone else can completely fail you because your context is different. So instead of prescriptions, James offers something more powerful: questions that adapt to whatever season you're in. He talks about falling into this trap where we optimize for what we think we're supposed to be doing, chasing goals that other people encourage while our actual desires get buried. The shift happens when you ask yourself what you're really optimizing for, whether it's money or creative freedom or family time, and then honestly evaluate if your current habits are carrying you toward that future or away from it.The tennis match metaphor he shares cuts through all the noise about control. You don't control what the other player does, but you absolutely influence the game with your own moves. Most of life sits in that space between total control and complete helplessness. James pushes you to ask how you might be contributing to the very situations you say you don't want, which sounds confrontational until you realize it's liberating. It means there are levers you can pull. And when habits stop serving you, it's not about guilt. Sometimes they just outlived their usefulness. These questions keep you honest about whether the daily choices you're making are actually building the life you want or just the life you think you should want.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1877That moment when Lewis says he didn't want to speak up when friends bullied other kids because he wanted to belong feels painfully familiar, like a memory your nervous system saved in HD. Brené meets him there and drops the gut-punch research: fitting in is a constant scan of the room, deciding who to become so you won't be left out, and the price is betrayal. You can feel the tension in the paradox she names, wanting connection while quietly disappearing inside it, and the harsh truth that it's not sustainable.The practical move is small but ruthless: catch yourself in the “Who do I need to be right now?” spiral and replace it with “Who am I, even if it's awkward?” Choose one place this week to stop performing, even in a tiny way, like saying what you actually think or not laughing at the joke that makes someone smaller. Belonging everywhere starts when you can walk into any room and not abandon yourself just to be liked, because real freedom is being able to stand alone without feeling lonely.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1309Dr. Joe Dispenza, a renowned author and expert in neuroscience, explores how individuals can harness the power of their minds to create positive change and transformation in their lives. Drawing from his research and experiences, Dispenza shares profound insights and practical techniques to unlock the full potential of the human mind.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1876Lewis spent most of his life performing. Pretending to be confident when he was actually insecure. Acting like he knew things when he didn't know anything. Living inside this cage where he'd only do things he knew others would accept, terrified of being laughed at or looking foolish. But here's what shifted everything: the moment he stopped pretending, stopped beating himself up after every failure, and allowed himself to stumble and say "I don't know" out loud. That's when mentors appeared. That's when opportunities showed up differently. His ego shrank and his growth exploded because he finally gave himself permission to be seen trying and failing and making mistakes.The biggest trap isn't failing. It's fearing what other people will think when you fail. It's the judgment, the disappointment, the "I knew she couldn't do it" whispers you imagine happening behind your back. But when you let go of that imaginary need to have everything put together, when you admit you're not supposed to be perfect, something profound happens. You stop taking failure personally and start seeing it as proof you're evolving. You're not a failure because something didn't work. You're a success because you're putting in the work, getting feedback, and improving. That's where wisdom lives. That's where your entire world opens up.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1351Stephan Speaks delves into the concept of alignment, stressing that real love is about finding a partner whose values, goals, and vision for life align with one's own. By seeking compatibility in these fundamental areas, individuals can build a strong and harmonious bond with their partner.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1875Tony Robbins goes straight back to the messy origin story: judging his natural father, chasing his mother's love, and realizing he'd let her interpretations become his identity. Then life does what it does best, drops a plot twist at 2:00 a.m. He's a teenage janitor, 16–17 miles from home, and a stranger tells him there's a bus strike. No ride. No money. No safety net. So he runs the whole way, fueled by anger at first… until anger burns off and something cleaner kicks in.That run becomes his blueprint: not “positive thinking,” but full-body incantations—words plus emotion plus repetition—until the mind finally gets the memo. He breaks down the difference between push (willpower, grit, grind… and eventual burnout) and pull (a mission that yanks you forward when willpower taps out). The mic-drop is identity: train it hard enough and it becomes the strongest force you've got—because you'll fight to stay consistent with who you believe you are.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1452Zane Lowe, a renowned broadcaster and music personality, explores the art of cultivating meaningful friendships. This episode touches on the importance of reciprocity and giving in friendships. Lowe advocates for showing appreciation, offering support, and being there for friends during both the good and challenging times. This reciprocity strengthens the bond and reinforces the sense of belonging.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: www.lewishowes.com/170Tim Ferriss doesn't pretend he's easy to work with. He's an introvert who can “perform” like an extrovert on stage, but big groups drain him dry. And when things go sideways with people who think totally differently, his solution isn't some mystical personality hack. It's brutally practical: set expectations early, agree on goals and methods, decide what someone can own without checking in, and measure progress with real numbers.Then he drops the kind of advice that can save your relationships and your blood pressure: when you're angry, don't send the email. Let it sit. If it's still true tomorrow, you can say it tomorrow. And when someone messes up, assume overwhelm or disorganization before you assume betrayal. That one tiny assumption change flips the tone of everything you read, everything you say, and what kind of leader (or partner) you become.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1874Melissa Wood-Tepperberg tells the kind of truth that makes you sit back and go, “Yep… I've done that too.” She wanted help badly enough to call a friend for a therapist's number, then walked into sessions still hiding the full story, still chasing the next thing, still feeding the chaos that felt weirdly familiar. Her therapist didn't coddle her. She gave tough love, called her out, and became the steady anchor Melissa never had, right when Melissa's nervous system was trying to drag her back into old patterns.The part that sticks is how she explains the “wheel of anxiety” that shows up the moment she opens her eyes, even after years of doing the work. The win isn't never having the dark thought, it's learning how to step off the wheel, reconnect, and choose a different direction in real time. This is about spotting when you're manufacturing chaos, understanding why calm can feel unsafe, and building the daily devotion to yourself that makes peace feel like home again.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1162Jonathan Fields outlines key steps for starting over successfully, beginning with self-reflection and identifying the aspects of life that need to change. By understanding one's values, passions, and goals, individuals can create a clear vision for the future. He emphasizes the importance of letting go of fear and limiting beliefs that may hold one back from taking the leap. By reframing negative thoughts and focusing on the potential for success, individuals can build the confidence needed to pursue their dreams.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1873Lewis gets brutally honest about the gap between knowing and doing. He shares how writing down his first book goal with specific daily word counts forced him to stop waiting for inspiration and just show up. The breakthrough wasn't complicated. He gave himself a deadline, created measurable actions, and built confidence through imperfect daily progress. You might be saying you've heard this advice before, but have you consistently implemented it? That's why another year flies by and you're left with wishes instead of wins. The brutal truth? Vague goals like "get healthy" or "make more money" keep you stuck in your head. But when you write "work out four days a week" or "increase income by 20% in six months," you're forced to ask how you'll actually make it happen.The most powerful part is Lewis's prescription for building confidence: do the thing that scares you every single day. If you're single, ask someone out daily. If you're broke, ask someone for money daily. Whatever makes you feel embarrassed or humiliated, that's your daily practice. Lewis reminds us that the biggest breakthroughs come from simple foundational principles we've forgotten to follow. Writing it down isn't magic, it's a trigger that moves your goal from your mind into the physical world where you can see it, measure it, and take action on it. The year is going to fly by regardless. The only question is whether you'll end it saying "I accomplished" or "I wish."Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1171Ryan Holiday shares transformative Stoic ideas that individuals can incorporate into their daily lives. Stoicism, an ancient philosophy, offers practical wisdom for achieving personal growth, resilience, and inner peace.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1872Here's what nobody tells you about chronic work stress: it doesn't just make you tired or irritable. It shuts down your ability to feel anything at all. Guy Winch has worked with hundreds of people who thought they'd fallen out of love with their partners, only to discover something more unsettling. They hadn't fallen out of love. They'd gone numb. When you're treading water with the stress level up to your neck, your brain does something protective but devastating. It turns off the feelings to help you function. The problem is, it doesn't just turn off the stress. It turns off everything. You come home at the end of the day, and when your partner goes to hug you, you're stiff. You're still in work mode. You can't feel the warmth, the connection, the love. And after enough times being rejected like that, your partner stops being a fan too. That's when the real distance starts.Guy reveals something that changes everything: your partner probably didn't change at all. You did. And here's the breakthrough that makes this bearable to hear. You can change yourself back. Stop telling yourself your job is "very stressful" because that narrative reinforces the numbness and keeps you on constant alert. Even firefighters, who literally run into burning buildings, describe their jobs as "intermittently stressful" because they recognize the downtime. If they can reframe their reality, you can too. Find the moments between the stress. Prepare your favorite lunch. Listen to music that brings you joy. Crack jokes with coworkers. Create tiny pockets of feeling throughout your day. Lower the water level first, then reconnect with what you love. Your relationship isn't broken. You're just drowning, and you need to learn how to breathe again.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1150Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, a renowned expert on entrepreneurship and wealth-building, shares valuable insights on the most significant steps towards achieving wealth. With a wealth of experience in the business world, Cassidy offers practical advice and strategies for individuals seeking financial success.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletterFor more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.