Episode
971 Les Brown: How to Defeat a Negative Mindset and Why You Were Born to WIN
1:03:20
Published: Wed Jun 24 2020
Description
"Someone’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality."Lewis chats with motivational speaking icon Les Brown to discuss how to define your own reality, why mental resolve is the most important skill there is, and how to use difficult moments as opportunities for growth. Les also recounts impactful stories from his childhood that helped inform his beliefs on racial injustice in America.-For more: lewishowes.com/971-Mel Robbins shares the secret mindset habits to build confidence: lewishowes.com/970-Lisa Nichols on the key to abundance and success: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/lisa-nichols/
Chapters
Les Brown, a speaker, former politician and radio host, talks about racial injustice and his new book "You've Gotta Be Hungry" which shares his wisdom on finding greatness within oneself.
00:00 - 04:45 (04:45)
Summary
Les Brown, a speaker, former politician and radio host, talks about racial injustice and his new book "You've Gotta Be Hungry" which shares his wisdom on finding greatness within oneself.
Episode971 Les Brown: How to Defeat a Negative Mindset and Why You Were Born to WIN
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the racial wealth gap and the systemic racism in education that perpetuate inequality in America.
04:45 - 10:06 (05:20)
Summary
The speaker discusses the racial wealth gap and the systemic racism in education that perpetuate inequality in America.
Episode971 Les Brown: How to Defeat a Negative Mindset and Why You Were Born to WIN
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Medal of Honor recipient, Vietnam veteran and author, Major General Patrick Brady, discusses how outrage from those unaffected is necessary to bring about change in fighting racism and police brutality.
10:06 - 18:21 (08:14)
Summary
Medal of Honor recipient, Vietnam veteran and author, Major General Patrick Brady, discusses how outrage from those unaffected is necessary to bring about change in fighting racism and police brutality.
Episode971 Les Brown: How to Defeat a Negative Mindset and Why You Were Born to WIN
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A woman shares the story of her mother’s experience with racism in the workplace and how it inspired her to fight back against discrimination.
18:21 - 22:32 (04:11)
Summary
A woman shares the story of her mother’s experience with racism in the workplace and how it inspired her to fight back against discrimination.
Episode971 Les Brown: How to Defeat a Negative Mindset and Why You Were Born to WIN
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The suicide rate in America increased by 39% before the coronavirus pandemic and the recent death of businessman Steve Bing has brought attention to mental health.
22:32 - 29:17 (06:44)
Summary
The suicide rate in America increased by 39% before the coronavirus pandemic and the recent death of businessman Steve Bing has brought attention to mental health. Sean Hannity's show is noted as a distraction and inspiration for millions of people but mental health should also be addressed.
Episode971 Les Brown: How to Defeat a Negative Mindset and Why You Were Born to WIN
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Leslie Odom Jr. reflects on the importance of finding gratitude and how it can lead to greatness in your life, sharing personal stories from his own journey and insights from his book, "The Gift of Gratitude."
29:17 - 34:52 (05:35)
Summary
Leslie Odom Jr. reflects on the importance of finding gratitude and how it can lead to greatness in your life, sharing personal stories from his own journey and insights from his book, "The Gift of Gratitude."
Episode971 Les Brown: How to Defeat a Negative Mindset and Why You Were Born to WIN
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast episode, the guest talks about overcoming mental challenges and self-talk to achieve public speaking success.
34:52 - 40:15 (05:23)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the guest talks about overcoming mental challenges and self-talk to achieve public speaking success. He also shares his goal of leaving a legacy by training and teaching a select group of people to become effective speakers and communicators using the OQP method ("Only Quality People").
Episode971 Les Brown: How to Defeat a Negative Mindset and Why You Were Born to WIN
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast, the importance of speaking with love and a sense of purpose is discussed, along with tips from the Dale Carnegie course on how to deliver an effective message.
40:15 - 46:55 (06:39)
Summary
In this podcast, the importance of speaking with love and a sense of purpose is discussed, along with tips from the Dale Carnegie course on how to deliver an effective message.
Episode971 Les Brown: How to Defeat a Negative Mindset and Why You Were Born to WIN
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses his personal experience with prescription drug addiction and the impact it has had on his life.
46:55 - 53:53 (06:58)
Summary
The speaker discusses his personal experience with prescription drug addiction and the impact it has had on his life.
Episode971 Les Brown: How to Defeat a Negative Mindset and Why You Were Born to WIN
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares a moment of prayer in which he asks for the help of both his adopted and birth mothers, and after hearing their encouragement, finds the strength to move forward.
53:53 - 57:50 (03:56)
Summary
The speaker shares a moment of prayer in which he asks for the help of both his adopted and birth mothers, and after hearing their encouragement, finds the strength to move forward.
Episode971 Les Brown: How to Defeat a Negative Mindset and Why You Were Born to WIN
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast discusses finding greatness by living life with love and courage, making an impact by taking chances, and living life to the fullest.
57:50 - 1:00:41 (02:51)
Summary
The podcast discusses finding greatness by living life with love and courage, making an impact by taking chances, and living life to the fullest. The importance of having a public, private, and secret life is also discussed.
Episode971 Les Brown: How to Defeat a Negative Mindset and Why You Were Born to WIN
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker is filing a class action suit against the Catholic Church for the failure of the rhythm method.
1:00:41 - 1:03:10 (02:28)
Summary
The speaker is filing a class action suit against the Catholic Church for the failure of the rhythm method. They also promote their weekly text community for inspirational messages.