Episode
923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
1:20:50
Published: Wed Mar 04 2020
Description
“It’s okay to love people more than you might have been taught was okay.”What hard things do you do daily to seek pain? (3:05)What is the biggest fear you have yet to conquer? (13:35)How have you stay focused on your wife and family as your fame and success has grown? (16:28)What is something you don’t want people to know about you? (39:45)What do you need to let go of in order to step into your fullest potential? (42:19)How to overcome the fear of anything (8:21)How Dave learned how to get back up when he gets knocked down (20:48)How to teach kids to appreciate what they have (24:35)The best thing Dave learned from his Mormon mission (31:15)Why you should make deals with God or the universe (36:50)What happens when you focus in on one key skill (45:10)What Dave thinks about the new Tesla truck (49:00)How the auto industry is evolving into electric and hydrogen power (56:30)If you enjoyed this episode, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/923 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes
Chapters
This episode shares the story of a man who went from performing backflips in front of thousands to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the used car industry using his creativity.
00:00 - 02:04 (02:04)
Summary
This episode shares the story of a man who went from performing backflips in front of thousands to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the used car industry using his creativity.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Dave Hollis discusses how personal development has shaped his life and career, the importance of constantly being uncomfortable to grow, growing up Mormon, and his relationship with his wife.
02:04 - 05:35 (03:30)
Summary
Dave Hollis discusses how personal development has shaped his life and career, the importance of constantly being uncomfortable to grow, growing up Mormon, and his relationship with his wife.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares how intentionally making oneself uncomfortable has led to some of the greatest adventures and experiences, and how life gets easier once you become successful.
05:35 - 07:23 (01:47)
Summary
The speaker shares how intentionally making oneself uncomfortable has led to some of the greatest adventures and experiences, and how life gets easier once you become successful.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares his experience of overcoming his fear of rejection in dating by purposely approaching women who terrified him and how it positively impacted his life.
07:23 - 11:32 (04:09)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of overcoming his fear of rejection in dating by purposely approaching women who terrified him and how it positively impacted his life.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares his experience of overcoming social anxiety by doing small things and taking tiny steps to put himself in uncomfortable situations that helped him become confident.
11:32 - 13:35 (02:02)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of overcoming social anxiety by doing small things and taking tiny steps to put himself in uncomfortable situations that helped him become confident.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses their experience with rejection while salsa dancing in new countries or clubs, and how they've learned to find partners by relying on their skills and seeking out the best dancers on the floor.
13:35 - 15:50 (02:15)
Summary
The speaker discusses their experience with rejection while salsa dancing in new countries or clubs, and how they've learned to find partners by relying on their skills and seeking out the best dancers on the floor.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the importance of staying biased enough to get a conversation going, and expresses confidence in himself.
15:50 - 18:40 (02:49)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of staying biased enough to get a conversation going, and expresses confidence in himself. He mentions having a five year old son and a two year old son.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Ryan Anderson talks about the importance of having a supportive partner when pursuing success and how he manages to focus on family despite the distractions of other opportunities.
18:40 - 21:05 (02:25)
Summary
Ryan Anderson talks about the importance of having a supportive partner when pursuing success and how he manages to focus on family despite the distractions of other opportunities.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this episode, the speaker talks about the importance of love and faith during difficult times, highlighting how his commitment to his wife and his faith helped him navigate his father's brain tumor diagnosis.
21:05 - 23:53 (02:48)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker talks about the importance of love and faith during difficult times, highlighting how his commitment to his wife and his faith helped him navigate his father's brain tumor diagnosis.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Despite facing financial hardship and a life-threatening illness, a family learns to remain optimistic and persevere through tough times.
23:53 - 26:24 (02:30)
Summary
Despite facing financial hardship and a life-threatening illness, a family learns to remain optimistic and persevere through tough times.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker reflects on the impact of losing his father at 21 and how it shaped his perspective on life, as well as the memories he has of their family dynamics and shared experiences.
26:24 - 28:42 (02:18)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the impact of losing his father at 21 and how it shaped his perspective on life, as well as the memories he has of their family dynamics and shared experiences.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses how her daughter's access to resources such as a musical instrument and language lessons has changed her expectations for her daughter and her parenting style.
28:42 - 31:57 (03:14)
Summary
The speaker discusses how her daughter's access to resources such as a musical instrument and language lessons has changed her expectations for her daughter and her parenting style. She also talks about the process of serving a mission for her church.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker expresses how learning to love and appreciate the Latino people and their culture through serving and teaching in Latin America has opened their eyes to a world that they had no connection to before.
31:57 - 35:45 (03:48)
Summary
The speaker expresses how learning to love and appreciate the Latino people and their culture through serving and teaching in Latin America has opened their eyes to a world that they had no connection to before.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Jeanette made a move for a kiss but ended up trying to introduce herself to Ashley, the wife of the speaker, due to her strict diet restrictions including no caffeine, tobacco, alcohol, coffee, tea, and drugs.
35:45 - 38:34 (02:48)
Summary
Jeanette made a move for a kiss but ended up trying to introduce herself to Ashley, the wife of the speaker, due to her strict diet restrictions including no caffeine, tobacco, alcohol, coffee, tea, and drugs.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A conversation that touches on spiritual themes and the importance of love and intention in our lives.
38:34 - 41:16 (02:42)
Summary
A conversation that touches on spiritual themes and the importance of love and intention in our lives.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The hosts discuss the negative consequences of setting goals too early in life and causing harm to others by being oblivious.
41:16 - 47:26 (06:10)
Summary
The hosts discuss the negative consequences of setting goals too early in life and causing harm to others by being oblivious.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The key to becoming successful in any endeavor is to focus on mastering the skills that matter most.
47:26 - 51:18 (03:52)
Summary
The key to becoming successful in any endeavor is to focus on mastering the skills that matter most. Monster truck driver, Bari Musawwir, discusses the importance of developing expertise and shares insights into his career as a professional driver.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the influence of brand on consumer behavior and how brands like Tesla have tried too hard to be different, which has hurt them in the long run.
51:18 - 53:31 (02:13)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the influence of brand on consumer behavior and how brands like Tesla have tried too hard to be different, which has hurt them in the long run.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker does not think the current design of the Tesla Cybertruck will be successful and believes that it will have to be changed.
53:31 - 56:00 (02:29)
Summary
The speaker does not think the current design of the Tesla Cybertruck will be successful and believes that it will have to be changed. Despite the truck's release causing an increase in Tesla's market cap, not many people were enthusiastic about buying it.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Trevor Milton, the CEO of Nikola, tweeted at Elon Musk about his design of the Nikola truck before the Cyber Truck was released.
56:00 - 59:02 (03:02)
Summary
Trevor Milton, the CEO of Nikola, tweeted at Elon Musk about his design of the Nikola truck before the Cyber Truck was released. Nikola has since filed a $2 billion lawsuit against Tesla for allegedly copying their electric semi truck design.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Building a truck that was futuristic and rugged-looking, yet that still felt like a truck was a challenge.
59:02 - 1:00:52 (01:50)
Summary
Building a truck that was futuristic and rugged-looking, yet that still felt like a truck was a challenge. With very similar dimensions to an F-150, the truck offers a sleek design and reliability.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The use of hydrogen as fuel to power vehicles has been challenging due to the difficulty of separating the hydrogen from oxygen, which requires a lot of energy.
1:00:52 - 1:02:37 (01:45)
Summary
The use of hydrogen as fuel to power vehicles has been challenging due to the difficulty of separating the hydrogen from oxygen, which requires a lot of energy. This has hindered the feasibility of using hydrogen as an alternative to gasoline.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast explains the concept of hydrogen fuel cell technology, which involves storing compressed air in a tank that powers a fuel cell and can act as a backup to the battery in an electric car.
1:02:37 - 1:05:11 (02:34)
Summary
The podcast explains the concept of hydrogen fuel cell technology, which involves storing compressed air in a tank that powers a fuel cell and can act as a backup to the battery in an electric car.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about the manufacturing of a zero-emission truck and the challenges faced during the process.
1:05:11 - 1:09:13 (04:01)
Summary
The speaker talks about the manufacturing of a zero-emission truck and the challenges faced during the process. He also discusses the benefits it will bring to the environment and the business.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The CEO of Nikola, Trevor Milton, discusses the future of trucking and how his company's hydrogen fuel cell technology could revolutionize the industry.
1:09:13 - 1:12:07 (02:54)
Summary
The CEO of Nikola, Trevor Milton, discusses the future of trucking and how his company's hydrogen fuel cell technology could revolutionize the industry.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The fear of failure can be crippling, but the reality is that the worst-case scenario is not as bad as one may think.
1:12:07 - 1:14:40 (02:32)
Summary
The fear of failure can be crippling, but the reality is that the worst-case scenario is not as bad as one may think. By reframing the way we approach potential failure, we can overcome our anxiety and move forward in life.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The more you love and embrace other cultures, the more love you will have for yourself.
1:14:40 - 1:18:38 (03:57)
Summary
The more you love and embrace other cultures, the more love you will have for yourself. It is important to focus on what you are good at and become an expert in it, and also to give to others, as it will come back to you tenfold.
Episode923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The key to changing your life is having the right information, thoughts, and actions.
1:18:38 - 1:20:35 (01:56)
Summary
The key to changing your life is having the right information, thoughts, and actions. Despite not feeling significant accomplishments, taking the steps to learn and grow can lead to self-improvement.