Podcasts about Greatness

Guy Winch reveals that when you're stressed at work, your partner at home can actually start developing symptoms of burnout themselves, even if they don't work. The most surprising truth? Your workday doesn't end when you close your laptop. It ends when you stop thinking about work, and most people never truly clock out. He exposes why relaxation alone won't recharge you after mental exhaustion and shares the counterintuitive actions that actually restore your energy. This isn't just about surviving your job. It's about reclaiming the parts of yourself you've been amputating one by one while everyone around you suffers the spillover.Guy's books:Emotional First AidThe Squeaky WheelHow to Fix a Broken Heart (TED Books)Mind Over GrindIn this episode you will:Break free from rumination that keeps you stuck in fight-or-flight mode hours after work by converting your emotional spiral into a solvable problem with a simple three-step processUncover the shocking truth about why relaxation is only 50 percent of what you need to recover from burnout, and what recharging activities will actually fill your batteryDiscover why your unhealed wounds are making you choose unhealthy relationships at work and home, and the exact moment you need to look in the mirror instead of blaming othersTransform how you think about stress by understanding that your job isn't stressful all the time, it has stressful moments, and this one reframe can dramatically lower your cortisol levelsMaster the psychological ritual that trains your brain to detach from work mode, using all five senses to create a transition your nervous system will recognize instantlyFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1872For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Dr. Caroline LeafMark MansonSimon Sinek Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX 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/1869"When people read words like busy, challenge, or late, it literally primes them to be busier and later and more challenged. You are literally making it harder for them to help you." - Vanessa Van EdwardsVanessa Van Edwards shares research that will make you rethink every email you've ever sent. Researchers had people take a simple math quiz with two different sets of directions. One group got basic instructions. The other got the exact same directions, but with a few words swapped in: win, succeed, master, greatness. Those achievement-oriented words didn't just change how people felt. They performed better. Got more answers correct. Worked longer and harder. Enjoyed it more. And here's what's wild: reading those words actually changed their dopamine and testosterone levels. Then Vanessa dropped the real bomb. Think about the last email you sent your team on a Monday morning. Did it say something like "today's going to be a busy day, we have a lot of challenges ahead"? Those words are priming your team to be busier and more challenged. You're making it harder for them to help you without even realizing it. She shared another study where they put a picture of an athlete winning a race on top of telemarketers' scripts. Just that simple visual cue made them earn more money.What hit hardest was when Vanessa said we're missing opportunities in every single email we send. Every communication is either priming someone for success or failure. She challenged listeners to go back through their sent folder and count the priming words they're using. Are you filling your emails with "busy" and "challenges" and "problems"? Or are you sprinkling in words like "win" and "succeed" and "master"? Lewis shared how he used to cover his walls with motivational posters and Rocky images in high school and college, unknowingly priming himself for achievement every single day. That's the shift Vanessa's asking us to make. Look at your environment. Look at your language. Every word you choose is either setting people up to perform at their best or making it harder for them to succeed. The research is clear. The choice is yours.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.

Submit your question and we'll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThe first 72 hours with your newborn can be a confusing time. Lots of skin to skin,lots of feeding…what else should you expect? Listen today as Dianne and Abbydiscuss what to expect in the first 72 hours with your new baby.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:New travel law [7:00]Programming milk supply [14:00]Lots of skin to skin [14:28]2 nd night clusterfeeding [18:33]Feeding frequency [22:25]Hand expression for colostrum [24:35]Recovery for you [28:14]Wet and dirty diaper count [32:44]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-first-days-home/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/005-first-days-home/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne's blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Navin Chaddha of Mayfield joins Nick to discuss A 17 Time Midas Lister on Greatness, the $6T AI Teammate Market, Why AI Sovereignty Is Critical, and Who Wins the Battle Between Incumbents and Startups. In this episode we cover: Challenges in Early Internet Video Lessons from Interacting with Tech Luminaries Investment Philosophy and Evaluation Process The Role of Psychology in Venture Capital The AI Collaboration Era Geopolitical Implications of AI Investment Strategy in a Competitive Market Guest Links: Navin's LinkedIn Navin's X Mayfield's LinkedIn Mayfield's Website The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. We're proud to partner with Ramp, the modern finance automation platform. Book a demo and get $150—no strings attached.   Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter.

Does romantic love carry a one-fits-all approach, or is it something we can cultivate individually with our partner?Joining Sarah Grynberg is psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Esther Perel, who is recognized as one of today's most insightful and original voices on modern relationships.In this eye-opening conversation, Sarah and Esther delve into how to make relationships last; infidelity & why even happy people cheat; and the importance of having meaning and purpose beyond caring for our kids. If you wish to restore and bring light back into your seemingly fractured relationships, or wish to understand how to reframe your perspective on the wonder that is love; then let this very special chat and Esther's heart-felt words not only give you the confidence to cultivate healthy bonds with others, but help you see the presence of love: as the only thing we will ever truly need in this world.Season 10 of A Life of Greatness returns with new episodes on Feb 3.Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.Sign up for Sarah's newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.Instagram: @sarahgrynbergWebsite: https://sarahgrynberg.com/Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/1090Bob Proctor begins by acknowledging the significance of money in relationships and how it can impact the overall dynamic. He stresses the importance of open and honest conversations about finances, emphasizing that avoiding or neglecting this topic can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, and even the breakdown of relationships.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.

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Sarah Grynberg to explore what a life of greatness truly means when we strip away the noise of modern life.Sarah is a mindset coach, meditation teacher, podcast host of A Life of Greatness and author of Living a Life of Greatness. Through her own journey from burnout and external success to purpose, presence and inner alignment, she has spent years helping people reconnect with who they really are - beneath the pressure, expectations and fear that so often shape our choices.This episode is an invitation to pause at the start of a new year and reflect on a deeper question: Are you living from love or from fear?We talk about why most New Year's resolutions fail, how burnout can be a wake-up call rather than a breaking point, and why greatness isn't something we achieve - it's something we return to. Sarah shares insights from her work, her book and her conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers, reminding us that every moment offers a choice in how we move through the world.At its heart, this conversation is about quiet courage - the courage to choose alignment over pressure, intention over autopilot and love over fear. It's about redefining success, reconnecting with your inner voice and beginning the year from a place of clarity rather than chaos.If you're stepping into a new chapter and feeling the pull to live more consciously, more authentically and more aligned with who you truly are, this episode will meet you right where you are.Inside this podcast:- Why greatness is found in quiet, not noise- How burnout becomes a catalyst for real change- Why micro habits create lasting transformation- How intention and conscious awareness shape your life- Why choosing love over fear changes everythingConnect with Sarah:Instagram → https://bit.ly/4akQKBsLinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/4awz0Dn Website → https://bit.ly/4qwVNDQ Connect with Steve:Instagram → https://bit.ly/3KARQhR LinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj Episode Highlights00:00:00 - Meet Sarah Grynberg00:03:00 - Defining greatness and why it looks different for everyone00:10:00 - Feedback, confidence, and protecting your inner world00:15:20 - New year intentions versus resolutions00:23:00 - Intention, purpose, and understanding your why00:30:00 - Living a life of greatness through love, not fear00:33:00 - Courage, comfort zones, and real personal change00:39:00 - Storytelling as connection and meaning00:46:00 - The gift of the ordinary day00:49:30 - Why we never truly arrive00:56:00 - Building a toolbox for life's challenges00:59:30 - Where to find Sarah and closing reflectionsABOUT THE PODCAST SHOWThe Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.

If you feel stuck, replaying the past, or waiting for life to finally change, this talk is for you. In The Only Way to Move Is Forward, Rev. Lee Wolak explores how true freedom begins with accepting what is—without resistance, denial, or spiritual bypassing. Drawing from Zen wisdom, Science of Mind principles, and the teachings of The Power in You, this talk reveals why your power is not behind you, but available right now in conscious awareness. Discover how releasing attachment to old stories, identities, and emotional patterns opens the door to clarity, alignment, and greatness. This is a bold, grounded invitation to stop negotiating with the past and start living from presence, purpose, and inner power. Sign up for my daily thought and weekly newsletter by clicking this link: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/free-affirmations If you find value in what Agape offers—spiritually, emotionally, and in community—consider becoming a supporting member. Your recurring contribution helps us continue to share truth, healing, and transformation with the world. Click here to become a supporter: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/recurring-contributions/ If you want more information like this, please order My New Book "The Power in You" on Kindle, a printed copy, or the audible version on Amazon today. https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Wolak/e/B09PF5BQNR... Follow me: • Facebook: Agape Spiritual Center • Instagram: leewolak • Twitter: Lee_Agape • TikTok: RevLeeWolak • Podcast: "Rev Lee Wolak" • YouTube: @RevLeeWolak • Email: Info@AgapeSpiritualCenter.com • Website: AgapeSpiritualCenter.com

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/1735"I don't need to worry about money again. I know how to make money. And it was such an empowering feeling." - Leila HormoziLeila Hormozi was 21 years old when she closed her first personal training sale for $1,300. She wasn't confident. She didn't believe in herself. But in that moment, something clicked that most people spend their entire lives trying to understand: money is a skill, and skills can be learned. "From the words that came out of my mouth to somebody," she remembers, still struck by the power of that realization. For the first time, she wasn't dependent on a job, a boss, or luck. She had discovered she could create value with her own abilities. But here's what's different about Leila's story: at every new level, the doubt came back. When she'd proven she could make $1,300, she wondered if she could make $20,000. Then $50,000. Each time, she didn't believe it until she did it. Her secret? She acts before she believes. She moves before confidence arrives. She borrowed this from a concept called "acting the opposite": if you want to be different than you are today, act like that person first. The feelings catch up later.Fast forward to today, and Leila is making investment decisions worth millions. Two years ago, she lost close to $10 million on a bad investment. The company wasn't what she thought. The money was gone. And her response? "That's the cost of making money." Because she's learned something most people never grasp: there's a direct correlation between how much you're willing to lose and how much you're willing to gain. If your mind is constantly focused on not losing, you'll never open yourself up to making more. The same decision-making principles that led to that $10 million loss also led to crushing wins in other investments. Sometimes the outcome just doesn't work out, but the process stays sound. Leila doesn't wait to feel competent before she acts. She acts until competence builds, and then confidence follows. This isn't about positive thinking or manifestation. It's about understanding that the experience creates the skill, the skill creates competence, and competence finally creates confidence. You can't think your way into believing you're capable of something. You have to do your way into 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.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares a sports inspired story about performing under pressure, highlighting how Scott Levy delivered in a high stakes moment when it mattered most.

Bleav in Vikings discusses the team's strong finish down the stretch, previews the finale against the Green Bay Packers, discusses keys to J.J. McCarthy's development, examines how the Vikings can get better running the ball this offseason and then talks about Kevin Williams and four other finalists for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares a sports inspired story about performing under pressure, highlighting how Scott Levy delivered in a high stakes moment when it mattered most.

Eric “ET” Thomas reveals the brutal truth he learned living homeless in Detroit: your greatest enemy isn't the world against you, it's you against yourself. He shares the moment he looked in the mirror and apologized to himself for the choices that led him to abandoned buildings and survival mode, and how that single act of taking ownership changed everything. This isn't about positive thinking or motivation. It's about taking back the keys to your life and refusing to give anyone else power over your future. Whether you're stuck in a good life that feels empty or drowning in circumstances you didn't choose, ET shows you how to stop blaming and start building the life you were meant to live. The path forward starts the moment you realize you are your greatest asset, and everything you need is already inside you.ET's books:The Secret to SuccessGreatness Is Upon You: Laying the FoundationGreatness Is Upon You: Abandoning Average and Seizing GreatnessGreatness Is Upon You: How Sacrifice and Humility Positioned Me for GreatnessGreatness 21 (Character Bootcamp Book 1)You Owe You: Ignite Your Power, Your Purpose, and Your WhyIn this episode you will:Unlock your greatest potential by investing in yourself first before chasing external assets, careers, or relationshipsDiscover why taking full ownership of your life is the only path to freedom, even when others have genuinely hurt youTransform your relationship with yourself by becoming your own first best friend before seeking validation from othersBreak through the victim mindset that keeps you powerless by recognizing you are the common denominator in every situationMaster the difference between fact-based and feeling-based decisions that will determine whether you thrive or surviveFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1871For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Shaka Senghor & Christian HowesMuniba MazariMichelle Obama Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX 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/1868"You end up the way I did, which is you have everything and you're incredibly unhappy." - Dr. James DotyDr. James Doty spent years climbing mountains, thinking the view from the top would finally cure his shame and insecurity. He manifested the external success, checked all the boxes, heard everyone tell him his life was perfect. But at every peak, he found nothing but disappointment. He's seen destroyed marriages, damaged relationships with his kids, and ignored everyone in his life while obsessively focusing on goals. The brutal truth he learned: you can manifest everything on your vision board and still feel like a prisoner because you're the only one holding the key to that cell. The real work isn't about getting more, it's about understanding whether you're operating from fear or love. When fear drives you, your sympathetic nervous system keeps you in survival mode. When love drives you, you activate the parasympathetic system and suddenly you're open, generous, present. That's not motivational fluff, that's neuroscience meeting ancient wisdom.Here's what makes this conversation so powerful: Dr. Doty doesn't pretend positive thinking solves everything. He acknowledges that structural barriers exist, that poverty is incredibly hard to escape, that your circumstances matter. But within whatever situation you're in, you still have the power to choose your response. The Stoics knew it, Epictetus taught it from slavery: you can't control your external environment, but you can control how you react. The greatest cause of suffering isn't lack of achievement, it's attachment and craving. When you focus only on reaching the goal with no awareness of the process or the people around you, you end up hollow even when you win. The shift isn't about manifesting harder or wanting more intensely. It's about realizing that until you address the insecurity and shame driving your desires, external success will never fill that void. This is the conversation that breaks through the surface level manifestation talk and gets to what actually changes your life from the inside 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.

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Curtis Sliwa filled in for Mark Simone and shared his experience from attending Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration at City Hall in New York City yesterday. He gave listeners an inside look at the atmosphere and key moments from the event. Additionally, Curtis discussed the recent increase in MTA subway fares, which affects New Yorkers and commuters throughout the Tri-State Area who rely on the subway system. Curtis takes your calls on Mayor Mamdani's inauguration, the MTA raising fares, and more!  Curtis fills in for Mark Simone. He took time to remember the late, great radio producer and host Bernard McGuirk, sharing personal stories and highlights from his career in a heartfelt tribute. In addition, Curtis explored the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce, considering how advancements in AI technology could potentially lead to significant job losses if companies choose automation over human employees. Curtis takes your calls on Radio producer and host Bernard McGuirk, AI, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curtis Sliwa filled in for Mark Simone and shared his experience from attending Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration at City Hall in New York City yesterday. He gave listeners an inside look at the atmosphere and key moments from the event. Additionally, Curtis discussed the recent increase in MTA subway fares, which affects New Yorkers and commuters throughout the Tri-State Area who rely on the subway system. Curtis takes your calls on Mayor Mamdani's inauguration, the MTA raising fares, and more!  Curtis fills in for Mark Simone. He took time to remember the late, great radio producer and host Bernard McGuirk, sharing personal stories and highlights from his career in a heartfelt tribute. In addition, Curtis explored the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce, considering how advancements in AI technology could potentially lead to significant job losses if companies choose automation over human employees. Curtis takes your calls on Radio producer and host Bernard McGuirk, AI, and more! 

Isaiah 40 Comfort for God's People40 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,    and cry to herthat her warfare[a] is ended,    that her iniquity is pardoned,that she has received from the Lord's hand    double for all her sins.3 A voice cries:[b]“In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord;    make straight in the desert a highway for our God.4 Every valley shall be lifted up,    and every mountain and hill be made low;the uneven ground shall become level,    and the rough places a plain.5 And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed,    and all flesh shall see it together,    for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”The Word of God Stands Forever6 A voice says, “Cry!”    And I said,[c] “What shall I cry?”All flesh is grass,    and all its beauty[d] is like the flower of the field.7 The grass withers, the flower fades    when the breath of the Lord blows on it;    surely the people are grass.8 The grass withers, the flower fades,    but the word of our God will stand forever.The Greatness of God9 Go on up to a high mountain,    O Zion, herald of good news;[e]lift up your voice with strength,    O Jerusalem, herald of good news;[f]    lift it up, fear not;say to the cities of Judah,    “Behold your God!”10 Behold, the Lord God comes with might,    and his arm rules for him;behold, his reward is with him,    and his recompense before him.11 He will tend his flock like a shepherd;    he will gather the lambs in his arms;he will carry them in his bosom,    and gently lead those that are with young.12 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand    and marked off the heavens with a span,enclosed the dust of the earth in a measure    and weighed the mountains in scales    and the hills in a balance?13 Who has measured[g] the Spirit of the Lord,    or what man shows him his counsel?14 Whom did he consult,    and who made him understand?Who taught him the path of justice,    and taught him knowledge,    and showed him the way of understanding?15 Behold, the nations are like a drop from a bucket,    and are accounted as the dust on the scales;    behold, he takes up the coastlands like fine dust.16 Lebanon would not suffice for fuel,    nor areFor more information about this group, please visit their website at reformationboise.com. Every weekday at 3:30 am and 7:30 am you can listen to The Gospel for Life on KSPD 94.5 FM and 790 AM Boise's Solid Talk in the Treasure Valley, Idaho, USA. If you have a question, comment, or even a topic suggestion for the Pastors, you can email them. Phone: (208) 991-3526E-mail: thegospelforlifeidaho@gmail.comPodcast website: https://www.790kspd.com/gospel-for-life/

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/jack-canfield/Renowned motivational speaker and author Jack Canfield dives deep into the topic of addiction and self-destructive behavior. Drawing from his own experiences and expertise, Canfield provides valuable insights, strategies, and inspiration to help individuals break free from destructive patterns and build a healthier, more fulfilling 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.

Dr. Caroline Leaf reveals that depression and anxiety aren't diseases; they're messengers trying to tell you something important. For nearly four decades, she's proven through rigorous neuroscience research that your mind controls your brain, not the other way around, and that you have far more power over your mental health than you've been told. She breaks down why the chemical imbalance theory is a myth, how traumatic experiences literally change the structure of your brain, and most importantly, how you can reverse that damage through deliberate mind management. You'll learn the exact five-step neurocycle process she's used with everyone from traumatic brain injury survivors to Navy SEALs to help them reclaim control of their thoughts and emotions. This isn't about positive thinking or pretending everything's fine, it's about embracing your pain, processing it systematically, and reconceptualizing your past so it stops controlling your future.Dr. Leaf's books:Switch on Your BrainThink & Eat Yourself SmartThe Perfect YouThink Learn SucceedSwitch on Your Brain Every Day101 Ways to Be Less StressedCleaning Up Your Mental MessHow to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental MessIn this episode you will:Break through the myth that you're stuck with a broken brain by learning how to direct your own neuroplasticity in just 63 daysUnderstand the exact five step neuro cycle process that reduces anxiety and depression by 81% through deliberate mind managementDiscover why your depression and anxiety are actually helpful warning signals, not brain diseases that need to be medicated awayTransform traumatic memories from toxic patterns that control you into wisdom that serves your growth and helps othersMaster the daily practice of brain building that creates mental resilience and protects you from falling back into dark patternsFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1870For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Dr. Marc BrackettDr. Joe DispenzaDr. Daniel Amen Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX 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/1867"Happy people make gratitude a practice, not a reaction to something." - Lewis HowesLewis wakes up every single morning the same way: "Thank you, God, for another day." Not because something good happened. Not because he got what he wanted. Because 150,000 people die every single day, and he's not one of them. That's where it starts. He's discovered something most people never realize: you literally cannot be grateful and miserable at the same time. Try it right now. Hold gratitude in your mind and try to feel angry or sad or resentful. You can't do both. Your brain won't let you. So Lewis built his entire life around this truth. Morning gratitude when he wakes up. Evening gratitude with his wife Martha, where they each share three things they appreciate from that day. He's creating a bridge of gratitude from sunrise to sunset, and that bridge gets stronger every single day. The compound effect is real. He calls it breaking through the emotional armor that so many people carry around, that weight you don't even realize you're holding onto.Here's what shifts when you actually do this: your mind starts hunting for what's working instead of what's broken. You train yourself to see the good, and suddenly there's more of it everywhere. Lewis isn't asking you to ignore the hard stuff or pretend everything's perfect. He's asking you to write down three things you're grateful for every day for the next seven days. That's it. Three things. Because when you focus on what's present instead of what's missing, when you make gratitude and generosity your gateway to abundance, you stop reacting to life and start creating the happiness you deserve. Even on the days with heartbreak and stress and all the unfortunate things that happen, you'll have a tool that actually works. You'll notice your energy shift. Your heart shift. You'll start seeing why life is still beautiful, even in the middle of challenge.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.

True greatness comes through character, sacrifice, service, and Christlike living—not worldly power, wealth, or recognition. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S5E14 2025 Retail Year in Review - AI, Consumer Shifts, and the Future of Commerce with Guest Host, Alicia Esposito!In this Season 5 finale of The Retail Razor Show, guest host Alicia Esposito (Future Commerce) sits down with Ricardo Belmar and Casey Golden for a deep, unfiltered 2025 retail year in review. Together, they unpack the biggest trends shaping the industry, from AI's accelerating influence, to the emotional needs of today's consumer, the rise of resale, the evolution of marketplaces, and the shifting definition of value.Across the Retail Razor Podcast Network - The Retail Razor Show, Blade to Greatness, Data Blades, and Retail Transformers - this year's guests revealed a powerful through‑line: retail is no longer just about convenience or price. It's about culture, community, emotion, and the human experience.This episode explores:How AI is reshaping leadership, decision‑making, and personalizationWhy consumers—especially Gen Z—are craving analog joy and emotional shoppingThe rise of marketplaces like Temu and AliExpressRetail media's evolution and the coming disruption from agentic commerceThe loyalty shakeout and why brand equity matters more than everThe explosive growth of resale and secondhand shoppingHoliday shopping behavior and the psychology behind “perpetual shopping lists”The keywords that will define 2026: velocity and joyIf you want to understand where retail is heading in 2026, this is the episode you can't miss!Subscribe to the Retail Razor Podcast Network: https://retailrazor.com/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://retailrazor.substack.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/RRShowYouTubeAbout our Guest HostAlicia Esposito, Director, Content + Media Strategy - Future Commercehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciaesposito/Alicia is the head of content and insights for Future Commerce. At Future Commerce we are big on dissecting the intersection of culture and commerce and not just covering what's happening today, but also what are the ripple effects for tomorrow, and for the future. Future Commerce delivers consumer insights for e-commerce and retail brands. Newsletters, essays, podcasts, and research. For the risk-takers in Commerce! Future Commerce helps brands manifest vision and create goals which lead to future-altering impacts for their customers, and for the world around them.Chapters:00:00 Preview01:06 Introduction and Host Introduction03:02 Balancing Automation and Human Intuition06:57 Consumer Behavior and AI10:18 The Evolution of Retail Experiences18:21 The Importance of Brand Value24:14 Challenges in Fast Fashion and Marketplaces28:23 The Future of Commerce31:36 Retail Media Evolution36:50 Consumer Behavior and Shopping Trends41:09 The Impact of Resale and Sustainability50:12 Personalization and AI in Retail53:16 The Keyword That Will Represent 202655:45 Show CloseMeet your hosts, helping you cut through the clutter in retail & retail tech:Ricardo Belmar is an NRF Top Retail Voices for 2025 & a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2021 – 2025. Thinkers 360 has named him a Top 10 Retail, & AGI Thought Leader, a Top 50 Management, Transformation, & Careers Thought Leader, a Top 100 Digital Transformation & Agentic AI Thought Leader, plus a Top Digital Voice for 2024 and 2025. He is an advisory council member at George Mason University's Center for Retail Transformation, and the Retail Cloud Alliance. He was most recently the director partner marketing for retail & consumer goods in the Americas at Microsoft.Casey Golden, is CEO of Luxlock, a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2023 - 2025, and a Retail Cloud Alliance advisory council member. Obsessed with the customer relationship between the brand and the consumer. After a career on the fashion and supply chain technology side of the business, now slaying franken-stacks and building retail tech! Currently, Casey is the North America Leader for Retail & Consumer Goods at CI&T.Includes music provided by imunobeats.com, featuring Overclocked from the album Beat Hype, written by Heston Mimms, published by Imuno.

Myron gives his top 5 teams in the NFL after Week 17. Also, who deserves to be the NFL Coach of the Year. How surprising is it that Marcus Freeman is not going to the NFL and is instead staying with Notre Dame? Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day, and Myron reads from Gucci's Guide to Greatness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Myron gives his top 5 teams in the NFL after Week 17. Also, who deserves to be the NFL Coach of the Year. How surprising is it that Marcus Freeman is not going to the NFL and is instead staying with Notre Dame? Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day, and Myron reads from Gucci's Guide to Greatness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/become-an-everyday-millionaire-with-chris-hogan/Chris Hogan emphasizes the significance of long-term investing. He explains the benefits of compounding returns and encourages individuals to start investing as early as possible. He suggests diversifying investments across different asset classes and maintaining a balanced portfolio to mitigate risks and maximize returns.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.

Myron gives his top 5 teams in the NFL after Week 17. Also, who deserves to be the NFL Coach of the Year. How surprising is it that Marcus Freeman is not going to the NFL and is instead staying with Notre Dame? Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day, and Myron reads from Gucci's Guide to Greatness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, just like pirates roam the seas, the idea of pirates or criminals in space could be more of a reality than science fiction.

Myron gives his top 5 teams in the NFL after Week 17. Also, who deserves to be the NFL Coach of the Year. How surprising is it that Marcus Freeman is not going to the NFL and is instead staying with Notre Dame? Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day, and Myron reads from Gucci's Guide to Greatness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Myron gives his top 5 teams in the NFL after Week 17. Also, who deserves to be the NFL Coach of the Year. How surprising is it that Marcus Freeman is not going to the NFL and is instead staying with Notre Dame? Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day, and Myron reads from Gucci's Guide to Greatness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

In this episode of the Daily Mastermind, host George Wright III is joined by Michael Barbarita, founder of Next Step CFO. They discuss the importance of combining financial strategies with business strategies to drive success. Michael shares insights from his 40 years of experience, including his failures and successes. Key topics include the conversion formula for sales, the critical five numbers for financial clarity, and the seven essential steps to drive 80% of business revenue. Michael emphasizes the importance of adaptability and innovation in today's fast-changing market.01:25 Michael's Journey: Successes and Failures03:21 The Birth of Next Step CFO04:48 Core Business Strategies and Conversion Formula14:25 The Critical Five Numbers for Business Decisions16:53 Adaptability and Innovation in Business25:25 Seven Steps to Drive RevenueYou have GREATNESS inside you. I BELIEVE in You. Let's Make Today the Day You Unleash Your Potential!George Wright IIICEO, The Daily Mastermind | Evolution X_________________________________________________________P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are ways I can help you…Get to know me:1. Subscribe to The Daily Mastermind Podcast- daily inspiration, motivation, education2. Follow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | Youtube3. Grow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.About Michael Barbarita:Michael Barbarita has owned and operated retail, manufacturing, and service companies for over 30 years. One of the retail companies he operated, called “Ski Town USA,” grew from $2.5 million to $8.0 million in less than 5 years. One of the products he manufactured was “Cookies To Scoop Frozen Cookie Dough,” which was featured on the QVC Home Shopping Network and was selected as one of the top 20 products in the State of Massachusetts in 1997. He has sat on the Board of Directors of 5 different companies and was a Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for a large specialty retailer, as well as for all of his previously owned companies. Michael has been involved in the structuring of leveraged buyouts, has experience in owning both commercial and residential investment real estate, exporting and doing business on a global scale, and is an award-winning public speaker and Published Co-author with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts.Connect with Michael Barbarita: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepcfo/Website: https://www.nextstepcfo.net/Show: Powerful Business Strategies: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... | https://www.powerfulbusinessstrategie...YouTube: / michaelbarbarita

God's Greatness, Our Reward | Psalm 145We are to praise God in four ways:1. The personal praise of God2. The public praise of God3. The power of praise4. The prayer of praise

Vanessa Van Edwards shares research showing that brilliant people lose opportunities not because they lack intelligence, but because they under-signal their warmth and competence. She reveals how your body language, vocal tone, and word choice are either enrolling people in your vision or pushing them away without you realizing it. The science proves that charisma isn't about being the loudest person in the room—it's about balancing trust signals with capability signals in every interaction. You'll learn why faking confidence always leaks through danger zone cues and how authentic presence creates the chemical reactions that make people want to work with you. These aren't tricks to manipulate—they're tools to help you show up as your most genuine, powerful self so your best ideas finally get the attention they deserve.Vanessa's books:CaptivateCuesIn this episode you will:Break through the social awkwardness holding you back by labeling rejection cues before they hijack your nervous systemDiscover why hand gestures carry more weight than your actual words and how hiding your hands destroys trust instantlyMaster the perfect balance between warmth and competence that separates forgettable professionals from magnetic leadersUnderstand how your voice tone changes people's physiology within seconds and makes them question or believe everything you sayTransform your emails and presentations using achievement-oriented words that double motivation and performance in othersFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1869For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Evy PoumpourasChris VossJefferson Fisher Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

About the ReWire Podcast The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential.    Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at ⁠⁠https://www.jointheapex.com/⁠⁠   Rise Above

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/1866Shaka Senghor spent 19 years in prison, seven of them in solitary confinement. Christian Howes, Lewis's older brother, is a world-renowned Jazz violinist who also experienced incarceration. Christian and fellow former inmate turned poet Jimmy Santiago Baca worked with director David Gonzalez to create "Redemption Time," a 70-minute film exploring manhood, trauma, and the possibility of transformation in the most unlikely place. What you're hearing here is the redemptive moment from that film, where Christian's violin breathes life into Jimmy's poetry while Shaka reads words that capture what happens when you walk out of prison with a gift instead of a plan to return to crime. The brotherhood between these two men is palpable. You can hear it in the "Yeah, my brother" at the end, in the way they create beauty together after surviving places designed to break people.This isn't a story about avoiding mistakes or staying out of trouble. It's about two men who found something in the worst possible circumstances and turned it into art that helps others believe transformation is possible. Shaka is now an author, speaker, and coach. Christian composes music that tells stories most people turn away from. Both men understand that redemption isn't about forgetting where you've been but about offering what you found there to others still searching for a way out. Their collaboration shows that the gifts we discover in our darkest moments, when shared honestly, become the light someone else needs to find their own path forward.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.

Submit your question and we'll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHave you experienced any of these common breastfeeding problems?  If so, what did you do about it?  Today Dianne and Abby are taking some of the most common breastfeeding problems and giving you the answers.  Tune in!If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Painful Latch [4:12]Sore, damaged nipples [7:04]You shouldn't be suffering [12:50]Milk supply [13:38]Perceived low milk supply [21:52]Cluster feeding [27:12]Plugged milk ducts [31:33]Returning to work [34:36]Poop [37:48] This episode is sponsored by Pumpin' Pal! Pumpin' Pal's angled flange replaces the flange that comes with your pump and is the perfect upgrade for your pumping comfort and posture. Use code BADASS for $4 off at www.pumpinpal.com.Today's episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range is size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nipple-pain-with-older-babies-and-toddlers/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/cluster-feeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/when-your-milk-supply-is-fine/  Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/     Check out Dianne's blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use~Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Teddy Atlas recaps a potential Fight of the Year between Junto Nakatani and Sebastian Hernandez, breaking down what made the fight so special and the moments that defined the battle.Teddy then turns his attention to 122-pound king Naoya Inoue, analyzing his impressive win over David Picasso and what the performance says about Inoue's continued dominance, precision, and place atop the division.High-level breakdowns, honest reactions, and classic Teddy insight on two standout performances from the weekend.Thanks for being with us. The best way to support is to subscribe, share the episode and check out our sponsor: https://athleticgreens.com/atlasYou can join Teddy for the first ever community driven and one-of-a-kind subscription platform to get exclusive never seen before access to Teddy Atlas: https://Teddyatlasboxing.com The Ropes with Teddy includes: Teddy's tips and advice Evaluations/ video review feedback / Exclusive Fight Picks /Dedicated livestreams for private Q&A's and livestreams for selected fights with Teddy's commentary / 1 on 1 coaching from Teddy and much more!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:25 - Nakatani vs Hernandez 34:00 - Inoue vs PicassoTEDDY'S AUDIOBOOKAmazon/Audible: https://amzn.to/32104DRiTunes/Apple: https://apple.co/32y813rTHE FIGHT T-SHIRTShttps://teddyatlas.comTEDDY'S SOCIAL MEDIATwitter - http://twitter.com/teddyatlasrealInstagram - http://instagram.com/teddy_atlasTHE FIGHT WITH TEDDY ATLAS SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - http://instagram.com/thefightWTATwitter - http://twitter.com/thefightwtaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFightwithTeddyAtlasThanks for tuning in. Please be sure to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 characteristics of humility/greatness.

Welcome to Day 2763 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2763 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 104:1-9 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2763 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day two thousand seven hundred sixty-three of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Wisdom-Trek: The Architect of Light – Robed in Splendor, Riding the Wind. Today, we embark on a grand new expedition. We are stepping into the vast, open cathedral of creation as we begin our journey through Psalm One Hundred Four. We will be exploring the opening movement, verses one through nine, in the New Living Translation. In our previous treks through Psalm One Hundred Three, we heard King David command his soul to "Bless the Lord." That psalm was a masterpiece of historical and redemptive praise. It focused on forgiveness, healing, and God's fatherly compassion toward our frailty. It ended in the heavenly throne room, with the angels and the armies of heaven joining the song. Psalm One Hundred Four begins with the exact same phrase: "Let all that I am praise the Lord." But the focus shifts entirely. If Psalm One Hundred Three was about the God of Grace, Psalm One Hundred Four is about the God of Nature. This is a poetic retelling of Genesis Chapter One. It describes Yahweh not just as the Redeemer of Israel, but as the Cosmic Architect who builds the universe like a house, wraps Himself in light like a garment, and rides the wind like a chariot. It challenges the pagan worldviews of the ancient Near East head-on, declaring that the storms, the sea, and the sun are not rival gods—they are merely the tools and servants of the One True King. So, let us open our eyes to the wonders of the world and behold the glory of the Builder. The First Segment is: The Royal Vestments: Light and Space. Psalm One Hundred Four: verses one through two. Let all that I am praise the Lord. O Lord my God, how great you are! You are robed with honor and majesty.  You are dressed in a robe of light. You stretch out the starry curtain of the heavens; The psalmist begins with a personal burst of adoration: "Let all that I am praise the Lord. O Lord my God, how great you are!" This isn't just a statement of size; it is a statement of status. "Greatness" (gadol) here implies royal magnificence. The psalmist immediately describes God using the imagery of a King getting dressed for a state occasion. But this King does not put on silk or velvet. "You are robed with honor and majesty. You are dressed in a robe of light." In the Ancient Israelite worldview, light was the very first element of creation ("Let there be light"). Here, the psalmist poetically imagines that before God created the world, He wrapped Himself in that primal light. Light is His uniform. It signifies purity, glory, and visibility. While the pagan gods were often associated with

Are there mental and emotional scars you wish to heal?Joining Sarah Grynberg is transcendental meditation and holistic medicine expert Dr Deepak Chopra. Deepak was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people, is a superstar of the personal development world, and is the author of many New York Times bestselling books, including his new title Living in the Light. Deepak and Sarah sat down in Melbourne for a face to face mind-blowing conversation about the law of detachment - not holding on so tightly to the things you care about to allow abundance to flow into your life, mustering up the confidence to step into the unknown and how to transition from a scarcity mindset, into one which allows you to attract and maintain affluence and wealth.If you wish to break limiting habits and beliefs, and alleviate your suffering, this episode won't disappoint. Let it be a guide to identify the walls in your way, break them down, and ultimately walk along the pathway to healing that hides behind them.Season 10 of A Life of Greatness returns with new episodes on Feb 3.Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.Sign up for Sarah's newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.Instagram: @sarahgrynbergWebsite: https://sarahgrynberg.com/Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's sermon, we learn what it means to truly be obedient in the midst of obstacles we may face. Pastor Brandon takes a look at how Joseph and Mary responded obediently even though they had the Messiah and were impoverished. Greatness in God's kingdom is certainly a matter of meekness and humility. Luke 2:22-40.

Monday, December 29, 2025

Most people say they want to win, but very few are willing to put themselves in an environment that forces growth. Join me as I break down why environment, frequency, and coaching are the real drivers behind a quantum leap, not motivation or talent. Here at the Greatness Factory, we're working hard to tap into our inner potential. Chapters:0:00 - Commitment0:30 - Coach Micheal Burt0:41 - Positive Expectancy2:05 - Weak Tie4:18 - Higher Level5:10 - The Ultimate Growth Club5:31 - Like and Subscribe________________________________Get connected with Coach Burt:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michealburtTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealcoachburtFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/CoachMichealBurtLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michealburtDive deeper with Coach and his concepts:Free PreyDrive Planner: https://planner.coachburt.com/plannerEvents: https://www.thegreatnessfactory.com/eventsJoin Our Group Coaching: https://www.thegreatnessfactory.com/membershipHire Me To Speak: https://www.coachburt.com/bookcoachCheck Out My Books: https://books.coachburt.com/books

Hebrews 1:1-3, 2:1-3

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/1141Shawn Stevenson highlights various sleep factors that contribute to chronic inflammation. Poor dietary choices, high sugar and processed food consumption, exposure to environmental toxins, lack of physical activity, chronic stress, and inadequate sleep are some of the key culprits. He emphasizes that making lifestyle changes to address these factors can significantly reduce inflammation and enhance overall well-being.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/1415"Generous is not an action. Generous is a character quality. And like integrity, it's a character quality that you choose. You're not born with it. You have to say, I am a generous person." - Dave RamseyDave Ramsey calls his 26-year-old self an "arrogant little twerp," and he means it. With 24 years of real estate experience and a college degree backing him, he genuinely believed the rules didn't apply to him. The debt that crushed other people? He was too smart for that. The pride before the fall? That was for regular folks. He would have been the guy trashing himself today, convinced that slow wealth building was for people who just didn't get it. Then his nothing-down real estate empire collapsed, and the guy who thought he was untouchable learned the hardest lesson of his life. What makes this conversation so gripping is watching Dave recognize exactly who he was, that person you feel like you need to shower after being around, the one so focused on me, me, me, me, me that he couldn't see the cliff ahead.But here's what shifted everything. Dave made a decision that generosity wasn't going to be about actions anymore. It was going to be his character, like integrity, something he chose to become rather than something he occasionally did. He started leaving outlandish tips, picking up bills for people in military fatigues, opening doors, tithing 10% to his church. Not because he had to, but because generous people are highly attractive, seldom depressed, and operate from abundance instead of scarcity. When you're drowning in financial stress, you become a navel gazer, turning inward, obsessing over protecting what little you have. Dave's saying the way out isn't to grip tighter. It's to open your hand and choose to be someone different, regardless of what's in your bank account. That decision to shift from selfish to selfless changes how you show up, how people experience you, and ultimately, how wealth flows into 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.

Dr. James Doty achieved every material goal he set as a 12-year-old kid in poverty—the Rolex, the Porsche, the mansion overlooking the ocean—only to realize he'd built a prison of his own insecurity. Most people stumble through manifestation inefficiently because they're operating from fear, shame, and limiting beliefs that were wired into them before they were ten years old. The real power of manifestation isn't about attracting more stuff—it's about understanding the neuroscience of how your brain networks work together when you shift from sympathetic nervous system activation (fear and survival) to parasympathetic engagement (openness and creativity). When you stop chasing hedonic happiness and start living with purpose that serves others, your brain's executive control network, attention network, and salience network align to create synchronicities that feel like magic. The key is learning to manifest from love instead of fear, from service instead of selfishness, and from compassion for yourself instead of that relentless inner critic telling you you're not enough.Dr. Doty's books:Into the Magic ShopMind MagicIn this episode you will:Break through the myth that external achievements will heal internal shame and finally feel worthyMaster the difference between hedonic happiness (pleasure-seeking that leaves you empty) and eudaimonic happiness (purpose-driven fulfillment that lasts)Transform your relationship with failure by understanding how childhood baggage controls every decision and relationship you have as an adultDiscover why manifesting from fear and insecurity limits your brain's ability to create what you actually needUncover the neuroscience of why your sympathetic nervous system blocks manifestation and how to shift to parasympathetic engagementFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1868For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Jim CurtisDr. Daniel AmenRhonda Byrne Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX 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/1865"My nervous system does not produce the effect that I call love around people who do not send it into some kind of fight or flight response." - Matthew HusseyYou meet someone. Three days of perfect texts, then radio silence for a week. Your stomach drops. You obsess. And somehow, that anxiety feels like passion, like this must be real love because it hurts so much. Matthew Hussey explains what's actually happening in your nervous system when you say you "don't like nice guys" or can't stop chasing someone who treats you like you're disposable. Your brain got wired early, probably before you could walk or talk, to associate love with having to chase it, earn it, and work for it. When someone is consistent and kind, your nervous system doesn't recognize it. It doesn't produce that fight-or-flight response you learned to call love. So the person who's actually good for you feels boring, while the one who makes you anxious feels like fireworks. And this isn't just women. Think about the guy who's been the friend for years to a woman who picks him up and puts him down whenever it suits her. He can't walk away because something about this painful pattern feels like home.Matthew breaks down why relationships get made in what he calls "the crucible of hard conversations." The reason so many people end up stuck in limbo, in painful dynamics that never become real relationships, is because they're terrified to say the thing they're afraid to say. They can't express a need without fearing something bad will happen. So they stay silent, they accept breadcrumbs, they let things stay casual when they want more. The transformation isn't about finding someone who finally wants you back. It's about recognizing when your nervous system is mistaking familiar pain for passion, having compassion for yourself because this wiring wasn't your choice, and learning to feel safe with someone who's actually available. That means getting comfortable with hard conversations, with saying what you need, and with choosing the person who feels strange at first because they're consistent instead of the one who feels exciting because they're unavailable.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.

Everyone seems unhappy right now, but the happiest people you know aren't lucky; they're intentional about seven specific daily practices. You've probably been taught that happiness is something you stumble into or find out there somewhere, but the truth is more empowering than that. These seven habits aren't complicated or require massive life changes; they're small, consistent choices that compound over time. You can start building one today and watch it pull every other area of your life in the right direction, because when you show up for yourself with these practices, joy becomes something you create instead of something you chase.Make Money Easy: Create Financial Freedom and Live a Richer LifeThe Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life TodayThe Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest LivesThe School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a LegacyIn this episode you will:Master the art of curating your circle intentionally, shifting from quantity of connections to quality of relationships that actually lift you up and reflect your best selfTransform your daily experience through gratitude practice that goes beyond surface positivity, learning how to bridge morning and evening with appreciation that compounds into genuine abundanceDiscover why taking full responsibility for your joy is the single most powerful shift you can make, and how to stop giving your emotional power away to circumstances and other peopleBreak through people-pleasing patterns by setting boundaries that protect your peace, and develop the courage to disappoint others without abandoning your self-respectUncover the connection between physical movement and mental clarity, understanding why you can't think your way out of stress but you can move your way through itFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1867For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:SadhguruKen HondaMatthew McConaughey Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.