Lewis Howes is a former professional athlete, podcaster and an author. Many people are wildly uncertain that they can achieve the things they want in life. If a lack of confidence killed more dreams than a lack of capability ever will, how can we get past this self-doubt and find a place of genuine, positive reassurance to start working from? Expect to learn why your heroes aren't gods, where self doubt comes from, how to discover your mission in life, what you can learn about positivity from an army veteran who had his face blown off, how to stop negative self-talk, what to do if you don't have a support group around you, whether greatness begins with an action or a mindset first and much more... Sponsors: Get 15% discount on Craftd London’s jewellery at https://craftd.com/modernwisdom (use code MW15) Get 20% discount on all Keto Brainz products at https://ketobrainz.com/modernwisdom (use code: MW20) and follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ketobrainz/ Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Buy The Greatness Mindset - https://amzn.to/3J5ThS5 Subscribe to Lewis' YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@lewishowes Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
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Greatness involves making a positive impact on those around you and empowering them to succeed. Success is a personal achievement, while greatness is a team effort.
In this episode, the speaker shares a story about a soldier who was shot multiple times during a mission and was able to create new meaning from his wounds, and how we can apply this lesson to our own lives.
The key to knowing where to direct your career and life fulfillment lies in the three P's: passion, power, and problem to solve. Doubt and fear can hold people back from acting on their ambitions, but a clear sense of purpose can help overcome these obstacles.
The speaker shares their journey of growth and self-discovery by seeking feedback from different experts and trying various healing modalities to overcome the negative self-identity that was hindering them from feeling fulfilled.
By disproving all the concerns in imposter syndrome and succeeding in the real world, we can overcome ourselves with that identity to do amazing things. It's essential to celebrate our failures and love ourselves enough to believe in ourselves, just like Sarah Blakely's dad did.
Overcoming the fears that hold us back and consciously assessing our performance can lead to growth and improvement, no matter where you currently are.
Taking massive, imperfect action and facing pain head-on can lead to building confidence and finding peace. However, it is important to be mindful of the potential for procrastination and using pain as a coverup for being ineffective.
The selection criteria for people who have a forward motion towards their goals instead of running away from something they fear seems to be having a support structure. Those without it tend to have a lone ranger mentality, which could hinder their progress.
In this podcast, the speaker talks about the importance of surrounding oneself with the greatest minds and athletes, especially for people who do not have the resources to hire multiple coaches.
After suffering an injury and losing his identity, the speaker struggled to find a job. He created a fear list and attended networking events, eventually leading to meeting someone who helped him land a job.
A man shares his experience of being hesitant to dance at a club and feeling mesmerized by the music until a girl finally convinced him to join her on the dance floor.
The speaker traveled around the world for several years to write books, public speaking, and launch a business while also becoming skilled at salsa dancing. Through taking action and experiencing humiliation, the speaker was able to find mentors and coaches to help achieve success.
In this podcast episode, the speaker shares his personal experience of sexual abuse and how opening up about it helped him to shift from a powerless mindset to a greatness mindset. He encourages men to talk about their shames or pains, and emphasizes the importance of addressing past traumas for personal growth.
When feeling unfulfilled in a career or lacking a passion, it can be important to commit to one thing and learn about the process. Otherwise, the fuel to be great at something can turn toxic.
The key to a powerful mindset is recognizing the season you're in and focusing on your mission for that particular phase, rather than drifting towards complacency. By reflecting on your current mission and getting clear on the next, you can keep growing and improving.
The speaker suggests assessing oneself on a scale of inner peace and self-love, based on authentic emotions rather than sudden narcissistic love. The intersection of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors plays a role in forming identity and belief system, and screaming affirmations is not always the solution.
The speaker shares about the effectiveness of solutions from expert-backed science and research against various problems, ranging from medical and health issues to personal development and success.