Episode
980 Decoding Greatness: Lessons from LeBron James, Tom Brady, Simone Biles, and More
50:28
Published: Wed Jul 15 2020
Description
"Genius recognizes genius"Lewis is joined by filmmaker Gotham Chopra, who has worked closely on projects with LeBron James, Tom Brady, Simone Biles, Kobe Bryant, and more. Gotham discusses the distinct qualities shared by the world's greatest athletes, the dark side of genius, and what he learned from his father, spiritual guru Deepak Chopra.- Kobe Bryant on Mamba Mentality, NBA Titles, and Oscars: https://link.chtbl.com/691-pod- Sadhguru teaches you how to control your mind: https://lewishowes.com/965
Chapters
Lewis Howes interviews Jay Shetty about his project "Greatness Code" where he spent significant time with superstar athletes and world-class performers to explore what makes them successful.
00:00 - 03:10 (03:10)
Summary
Lewis Howes interviews Jay Shetty about his project "Greatness Code" where he spent significant time with superstar athletes and world-class performers to explore what makes them successful.
Episode980 Decoding Greatness: Lessons from LeBron James, Tom Brady, Simone Biles, and More
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The host discusses with Kobe Bryant about his greatest game ever played, with the athlete debating between his historic 81 point game and a game against the Denver Nuggets.
03:10 - 07:02 (03:52)
Summary
The host discusses with Kobe Bryant about his greatest game ever played, with the athlete debating between his historic 81 point game and a game against the Denver Nuggets.
Episode980 Decoding Greatness: Lessons from LeBron James, Tom Brady, Simone Biles, and More
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Athletes often choose to conform to gender stereotypes later in their career when they feel the weight of expectations and scrutiny on them, as seen in examples from athletes like LeBron James and Sean White.
07:03 - 10:20 (03:17)
Summary
Athletes often choose to conform to gender stereotypes later in their career when they feel the weight of expectations and scrutiny on them, as seen in examples from athletes like LeBron James and Sean White. The pressure to maintain greatness can be all-consuming, but ultimately is about exploring human potential.
Episode980 Decoding Greatness: Lessons from LeBron James, Tom Brady, Simone Biles, and More
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Tom discusses the strategies and techniques used in football, including how Drew Brees practices before a game, and Randy breaking off routes.
10:20 - 15:24 (05:03)
Summary
Tom discusses the strategies and techniques used in football, including how Drew Brees practices before a game, and Randy breaking off routes.
Episode980 Decoding Greatness: Lessons from LeBron James, Tom Brady, Simone Biles, and More
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker visits a friend and ends up having an unplanned therapy session that involves watching VHS tapes from the 80s and discussing Larry Byrd's pump faking abilities.
15:24 - 20:26 (05:01)
Summary
The speaker visits a friend and ends up having an unplanned therapy session that involves watching VHS tapes from the 80s and discussing Larry Byrd's pump faking abilities.
Episode980 Decoding Greatness: Lessons from LeBron James, Tom Brady, Simone Biles, and More
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The competitiveness of Kobe Bryant was evident in his tendency towards fist fights in practice and his desire to intimidate fellow players to prove themselves.
20:26 - 30:35 (10:09)
Summary
The competitiveness of Kobe Bryant was evident in his tendency towards fist fights in practice and his desire to intimidate fellow players to prove themselves. However, he didn't party like Michael Jordan's team and his work ethic was similar to Steph Curry, who is arguably the best jump shooter of all time.
Episode980 Decoding Greatness: Lessons from LeBron James, Tom Brady, Simone Biles, and More
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses Michael Jackson's tendency to speak like a 15-year-old even in his adult years and compares his own maturity level versus Michael's.
30:35 - 41:50 (11:15)
Summary
The speaker discusses Michael Jackson's tendency to speak like a 15-year-old even in his adult years and compares his own maturity level versus Michael's.
Episode980 Decoding Greatness: Lessons from LeBron James, Tom Brady, Simone Biles, and More
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker emphasizes the importance of building genuine relationships without an agenda, being present with loved ones, and being of service.
41:50 - 48:08 (06:17)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of building genuine relationships without an agenda, being present with loved ones, and being of service. They also discuss the benefits of social media but warn about the distractions it can cause.
Episode980 Decoding Greatness: Lessons from LeBron James, Tom Brady, Simone Biles, and More
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Lewis urges listeners to subscribe and leave a five-star review to stay updated on inspirational content.
48:08 - 50:15 (02:06)
Summary
Lewis urges listeners to subscribe and leave a five-star review to stay updated on inspirational content. He also emphasizes the importance of interpreting negative experiences differently and reminds the audience to prioritize their well-being.