The School of Greatness MP3 CD – MP3 Audio, May 17, 2016

How do you achieve greatness? Lewis Howes entices those of who strive for more with his recently published book called The School of Greatness. The premise poses the intriguing idea that with just 238 pages we could take a world-class course in how to live a great life. Perhaps hokey to the more cynical minded, but for dreamers like myself it caught my eye.Howes is an All-American athlete who after suffering a career-ending injury and being dumped after moving across the country found himself broke of heart and broke of spirit laid up on his sister’s couch for months. But sometimes rock bottom points us to our peak, and he ended up getting back up, creating a multi-million dollar business and motivating thousands as a public-speaker and consultant.In the book, Howes identifies eight lessons that he learned along his journey and through the many “professors” that he interviewed over the past few years on his podcast. I’ll provide a quick summary of each :1.) Create a vision – Identify a specific vision with a clear set of goals to achieve your dream. Further, make that vision your new identify.2.) Turn adversity into advantage – Let the challenges in your life be the motivators to pursue your dreams. Accept your failures and be grateful for them as they move your towards success.3.) Cultivate a champion’s mindset – To be a champion one must think like a champion, which is rooted in a strong belief in one’s self. This belief is coupled with vision, focus, discipline and humility4.) Develop hustle – You must embrace a burning desire to do what others are unwilling to do. To achieve your goals you have to work harder and smarter.5.) Master your body – Greatness starts with the mind and the body. Sleep, nutrition and fitness are all keys to ensure that we feel good so that we have the energy to get what we want in life.6.) Practice positive habits – Daily habits can make the difference. Make your bed, meditate, go for a walk every evening, read for 30 minutes each day – whatever the habit, commit to it.7.) Building a winning team – Surround yourself with people who motivate and inspire. Cultivate strong relationships. Find the right mentor or coach. And cut those people who are not helping you on your path to greatness.8.) Be of service to others – In addition to improving your own life, improve the lives of those around you – your family, friends, community and the world. Think outwardly to achieve greatness.The book is easy to digest even as it gives you a lot to consider. Each chapter includes exercises to help put these lessons into practice. For me, it requires a second reading in which I force myself to dig deep and consider each lesson a bit more closely. However, the books works on just the surface level to challenge yourself to do better.I have never listened to his podcast but definitely want to check them out now. My only surprise with the book was that his “professors” were not bigger names. Not to mean that insight can’t be gained from people of less renown but some of his examples – like his brother and a friend from high school – while impressive felt too shoehorned. Overall though it was worth the time and consideration and will be a book worth revisiting as I work through my goal setting for the year ahead.

Lewis es una persona maravillosa!! Hay que conocer su trabajo! Ayuda mucho a todas las personas que en el día a día queremos ser mejores, a asumir retos y a crecer

First of all, let's make this clear: this is not a step by step plan on what you should do or how to go about doing it. Reading this book is more like sitting down with a friend and having a deep conversation. The kind where he tells you how he's lived, the lessons he's learned, and how he feels. The kind of conversation where you feel like you've really connected and maybe even learned something. You're not who you were before, and even though you're not perfect you want to make an effort to get better. That's what this is. Something to think about. Something to remind you that we all make mistakes but the road to greatness is a constant work on progress...and that's ok.

I truly believe Lewis Howes saved my life.By the end of 2015, I’d hit rock bottom. Having broken up with my boyfriend John, I felt hopeless and beyond sad. I began mixing Xanax and alcohol every day; everyone who knew me recognized my downward spiral.Given the violence and horrors of my childhood in Cambodia, I considered myself fortunate to have built a career as a print model.Late one afternoon, I arrived at a friend's house in Las Vegas for a photo shoot for his clothing line. Lying at poolside, I admired the stunning golf course nearby. My friend was reading The School of Greatness and handed it to me.“You should read this book. Or watch the Lewis Howes interview about successful people.” He promised that if I read the book, he would take me to dinner at my favorite restaurant. So of course, I started reading it.​Lewis’ ideas were inspiring and I liked how he made them so easy to grasp. Still, I confess, I didn’t take the book seriously enough at the time; I was too depressed and drugged most of the time.But its importance finally hit me one night after a party at the Chateau Marmont restaurant in Hollywood. I spent the evening at a friend’s house in Hollywood. It was a wild night and I drank way too much. In the morning, I woke up sick and rushed to the bathroom to throw up. Everything I had eaten the night before came back.This was rock bottom.I remembered my friend’s advice and watched the Lewis Howes interview about successful people.That same day, I decided to do anything necessary to be the best version of myself and live my American dream. Now, I work my butt off and when I’m not working, I dedicate myself to self-improvement. I’ve become obsessed with it.I’ve read many books and learned from other successful entrepreneurs, like my ex-boyfriend John, Mark and, of course, Lewis.It's been a big change for me since that night. At the time, I was 30, hopeless, unemployed and unable to even figure out how to get a job. After reading Lewis's book twice, I decided to work for myself—as a beauty specialist and personal stylist.Look at me now: a young immigrant, living in Beverly Hills and being my own boss. Thank you, Lewis!

Excelente libro donde el autor hace una recopilación de sabiduría de diferentes expertos en el desarrollo personal, amigos, mentores y grandes mentes a las que ha tenido oportunidad de entrevistar o de convivir con ellos, todo para ir en el camino hacia una vida de grandeza.

Muy completo y fácil de usar.

Lewis is such a great guy influencing so many people and changing lifes. Lewis is sharing the lessons he learned from all his guests who have been on his podcasts. Everyone who wanted to improve their life,no matter if business, personal life or fitness should read this book.

Best motivational book I've ever read.Worth each and every penny.U can trust me, being a Doctor, I find myself some time to read it again and again.It's like a caffeine on a dull day..!!Became an instant fan of Lewis Howes..!!!

Seguivo già l'autore sui vari social media ma è molto interessante leggere nero su bianco alcune imodi di vita che valgono sia nella vita di tutti i giorni sia nella vita professionale. Leggere questo libro per me è stata una fonte di ispirazione e di forza in alcuni momenti difficili. Lo consiglio a chi vuole capire bene il mondo che ci circonda e dove risiede la vera "grandezza"