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Podcast Notes: The Daily Motivation
Episode Overview Episode Title: If You Think You've Made It In Life, Listen To This Host: Lewis Howes Guest: Robert Herjavec Release Date: [Insert Release Date] Listen to Full Episode: [Click Here](http://greatness.lnk.to/1814)
Podcast Description The Daily Motivation Show, hosted by Lewis Howes, focuses on the narratives we tell ourselves. These stories shape our identities and future. Featuring industry experts, the show seeks to provide principles and ideas that inspire motivation and inner growth.
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Key Themes and Discussions
- The Illusion of Success
- Robert Herjavec shares his experience of feeling he has "made it" at 62, despite having significant wealth and success.
- He reflects on the misconception that material possessions indicate true success.
- Herjavec emphasizes the need for continual growth, regardless of age or accomplishments.
- Redefining Success
- Success is not about accumulating items (like luxury jets or cars) but about realizing one’s potential.
- Herjavec poses the question: What does it mean to "make it"?
- He stresses that true fulfillment comes from the pursuit of maximizing one’s capabilities, not just from external validations.
- The Importance of Self-Honesty
- Herjavec highlights the biggest lies we tell ourselves; for him, this includes the belief that he has reached a pinnacle in life.
- He discusses the necessity of being honest with oneself to continue growing and evolving.
- Handling Criticism
- Throughout his career, Herjavec has adopted a humble approach to feedback, leaving his ego behind.
- He encourages listeners to embrace constructive criticism as a path to self-improvement.
- Finding Fulfillment in Chaos
- Robert shares that his greatest joy comes from his children (twins), amidst the chaos of parenthood.
- He believes balancing family life with personal ambitions (like fitness and business ventures) is essential for happiness.
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Key Takeaways
- Never Stop Growing: Age does not limit potential; continued growth is vital.
- Inner Fulfillment Over Material Wealth: True satisfaction comes from feeling fulfilled in personal growth, not merely from owning luxury items.
- Embrace Vulnerability: Acknowledging our limitations and areas of need for improvement is crucial.
- Build a Supportive Community: Growth is enhanced in community settings where individuals support each other's aspirations.
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Call to Action
- Summit of Greatness Event: Lewis Howes invites listeners to join him at the Summit of Greatness on September 12 & 13, 2025, in Los Angeles, featuring various inspiring speakers.
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Conclusion This episode serves as a powerful reminder that success is an ongoing journey rather than a destination. It challenges listeners to rethink their definitions of achievement and encourages continual self-improvement, regardless of external circumstances or age.
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Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:00Hi, my name is Lewis Howes and welcome to the Daily Motivation Show.
0:08There is one main thing that is blocking you from reaching your full potential. And it's all because you're trying to do everything alone. And that's a big problem. Because real growth happens when you build a community. When you're in a room full of people who want to see you thrive. Who support you becoming your best self. And if that's something you're looking for, then make sure to join me at the Summit of Greatness. live at the iconic Dolby Theater in Los Angeles down in Hollywood September 12th and 13th. Because this year is a powerful lineup of incredible speakers and performers like Gabby Bernstein, like Dr.
0:47Tara Swart, like Brendan Bouchard, Amy Purdy, and so many more inspiring surprise guests. You'll experience a couple days of transformation and inspiration and deep connection with the community that actually gets you and wants to see you thrive. Tickets are selling fast. So go to lewishouse.com slash tickets right now to get your seats, bring your friends and family, and I can't wait to see you there at the Summit of Greatness very soon.
1:18I've never had an ego for success. So if somebody said something to me and there's even an ounce of truth to it, I would take it in. I would leave my ego at the door. So when somebody said to me, you dress like crap, it wasn't like, oh, I'm so offended. What are they talking about? It was like, oh, do I dress like crap? And then you go home and you look in the mirror and you're like, yeah, I dress like crap. How do I get better? And then I just looked up the best men's store. Wow. So I've always had an ability, I think, to be honest with myself. There's a saying that the biggest lies in life we tell are the ones we tell ourselves.
2:00What's been the biggest lie you've been telling yourself lately? That I'm, the biggest lie I've been telling myself lately is that I've made it. I got to a point where I felt like I've kind of made it. And just in the last few months I've been thinking hang on a sec because you you tend to you know like I'm older now I'm 62 and you think oh I'm kind of at the end of the road because I know a lot of older people who are super successful and they're like kind of in coasting and it begins to affect me and I kind of went a few months where I'm like yeah and then one day I'm like hang on a sec like age is a number and there's lots of people that can start something at this age and have more capital than i've ever had so yeah i think i can still do it again interesting so you've the light been telling yourself yourself as you've made it um but what is making it you know when have you made it if you if someone looks at you or watches this and they're like if robert doesn't think he's made it with all the money he has, all the success from multiple industries, from TV to personal brand to social media, everything you touch has blown up.
3:24If he doesn't think he's made it, I have no chance of making it. That's such a great question because you think about that. When you're starting out, you always think, oh, if I had a bigger house. Yeah. Like, you know, you live here and you drive by Bel Air. Sure. And you think, oh, if I had a house over there, I made it. or you have a, I don't know, a Corvette. You think, oh, if I had a Ferrari. And you think, oh, if I had a jet. And then you have a jet. And then you think, what if I have a bigger jet? Like when I sold my last company, in my mind, I had, what did I have? I had a G4. Right. Right.
4:05And I used to think, I mean, this is how shallow it was. I used to think, oh, if I had a G6. Come on. Then. then i've made it i've made it because my g4 my g5 and so i sold the business and literally within two weeks i bought a g6 and this is a long time ago now i think i don't think in terms of things of making it i think in terms of potential so when i think i haven't made it i don't think i've reached my potential so i don't yeah there is no car i want to buy or no jet i need to buy or no home i need to buy to fulfill me what i need is i need to feel like i've drained every part of my potential i want to feel like when i'm on my deathbed that i say i couldn't have done more Wow.
5:08And whatever that is, because I think it's different for everybody. Yeah. So for me right now, it's really about getting super fit. It's about starting another business. It's just about taking everything I've learned and applying it. What brings you the most fulfillment in life right now? My kids. Yeah. Yeah. How many total? How many kids total? I have twins and Kim and the twins. I mean, I think, I always think, when am I the happiest? I'm the happiest in the chaos that is twins. Wow.
5:45But inevitably you want to also do other stuff, right? Like I think I also need other outlets. I need to work out. I need to start a business. I need all of those things. Wow.
6:03Thank you so much for listening to today's episode of The Daily Motivation, and I hope you have an amazing rest of your day. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to click the link in the description. That will take you to the full episode of our main podcast on The School of Greatness. And if you are loving The Daily Motivation, please follow us over on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review over on Apple podcast right now. And if you want more exclusive content and ad free listening experience, make sure to subscribe to our greatness plus channel on Apple podcast right now. And if you want to get even more inspiration from our world class guests and learn how to improve your life and take it to the next level, then make sure to sign up for the greatness newsletter and get it delivered right to your inbox over at greatness.com slash newsletter.
6:53Again, have an amazing day and I'll see you tomorrow with another episode of the Daily Motivation Show.
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"The biggest lie I've been telling myself lately is that I've made it. I got to a point where I felt like I've kind of made it... but age is a number and I have more capital than I've ever had. I think I can still do it again." - Robert Herjavec
Here's a man worth hundreds of millions, with private jets and luxury beyond most people's wildest dreams, sitting across from Lewis and admitting he's been living a lie. At 62, Robert Herjavec thought he could coast – that success meant he'd earned the right to slow down. But something shifted. He realized that all those material markers he'd chased, from the Corvette to the G4 to the G6 jet, were just distractions from the real question: Had he truly reached his potential? The vulnerability in his voice when he talks about wanting to feel on his deathbed that "I couldn't have done more" hits different when it comes from someone who seemingly has everything.
What Robert reveals about redefining success will challenge everything you think you know about achievement. This isn't about accumulating more stuff or hitting bigger numbers – it's about the brutal honesty required to keep growing when the world tells you you've already won. His approach to handling criticism, leaving ego at the door, and finding fulfillment in the chaos of raising twins while still pursuing new ventures offers a masterclass in what it really means to live fully. If you've ever caught yourself thinking you've "arrived" or that your best days are behind you, this conversation will shake you awake.
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